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Air India faces 51 safety lapses in DGCA audit, gets deadline for fixing

Updated on Jul 29, 2025 17:23 IST

An Airbus A320 aircraft, operated by Air India Ltd, prepares to land at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi

Air passenger complaints till June nearly 98% of total in 2024

Air passenger complaints till June nearly 98% of total in 2024

Published on Jul 29, 2025 03:02 IST

Action taken as AI emergency slide inspection overdue: MoS

Action taken as AI emergency slide inspection overdue: MoS

Published on Jul 29, 2025 02:22 IST

Air passenger grievances surge this year, close to 2024 levels in just 6 months

As of June this year, the number of technical defects reported has already reached 43% of the total recorded in 2024. (Representational image)

Updated on Jul 28, 2025 14:28 IST

Govt pulls up Air India over rising safety issues

Govt pulls up Air India over rising safety issues

Updated on Jul 24, 2025 24:40 IST

Air India completes inspections of fuel switches on 737, 787 jets in fleet

Air India completes inspections of fuel switches on 737, 787 jets in fleet

Published on Jul 23, 2025 02:36 IST

Waiting for AI-171 crash probe report: Officials

On June 12, Air India flight 171 crashed moments after take-off, claiming the lives of all but one of the 242 passengers on board (REUTERS)

Published on Jul 9, 2025 01:28 IST

HC allows proceedings against senior aviation officer in sexual harassment case

(Shutterstock)

Published on Jun 27, 2025 02:42 IST

India to get dedicated helicopter directorate under DGCA

Union minister of civil aviation Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Tuesday announced forming dedicated helicopter directorate under the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). (HT)

Published on Jun 25, 2025 24:14 IST

Air India plane to London with over 240 crashes in ball of fire after take-off

In this combo of images, a London-bound Air India plane crashes moments after taking off from the Ahmedabad airport on Thursday

Updated on Jun 12, 2025 11:24 IST

New pilot duty rules from July; Delhi HC closes pilots’ pleas

In her April 7 ruling, justice Tara Vitasta Ganju acknowledged that the process of notifying the revised Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) is underway and directed all airlines, including Air India, to submit their updated FDTL schemes to the DGCA within three weeks. (HT Archive)

Published on Apr 17, 2025 24:48 IST

Airport wheelchair guidelines set to be reviewed

Airport T1 resumes operations. (Vipin Kumar/HT Photo)

Published on Apr 16, 2025 24:00 IST

Maiden flight from Noida airport to be delayed, new date to be picked on March 10

The Noida Airport conducted a first flight validation test on December 9. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Published on Mar 6, 2025 23:50 IST

AI sacks pilot trainer, 10 other pilots de-rostered

The company informed the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Wednesday about the dismissal of the head of training, and duty suspensions of the other pilots, following a whistleblower complaint. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Mar 6, 2025 01:52 IST

Odisha govt to impart preparatory pilot training to 50 tribal students

Once the preparatory training is complete, the 50 students will sit for the final round of selection by private airlines such as Air India and IndiGo. (Representative image/REUTERS)

Updated on Mar 2, 2025 10:29 IST

DGCA suspects tech error behind false hijack alarm

In Mumbai, where the flight landed at 9.47pm, authorities declared a full emergency around 9.30pm, deploying the National Security Guard, local police, and other stakeholders. (Representational image)

Updated on Feb 23, 2025 22:54 IST

PAC meet sees intense session on high airfares, tariff regulation

According to a senior lawmaker aware of the developments, many MPs sought accountability from private airport operators and airlines and sought relief against spiraling airfares for passengers. (AFP PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 23, 2025 02:34 IST

Faiz Ahmed Kidwai, 1996 batch IAS officer, appointed DGCA director general

Faiz Ahmed Kidwai has been appointed as DGCA director general (Screengrab/HT Tourism Conclave)

Published on Jan 3, 2025 17:05 IST

Akasa Air’s directors suspended following lapses found in audit

The action was taken after the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), in a regulatory audit conducted on October 7 in Mumbai, found that the required navigation performance (RNP) training was being conducted on “unqualified” simulators, in violation of its rules. (PTI)

Updated on Dec 28, 2024 02:40 IST

Parl clears bill to replace 1934 aviation legislation

According to civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu, the bill, aims to regulate and control the design, manufacture, maintenance, export and import of aircraft. (ANI PHOTO)

Updated on Dec 6, 2024 24:30 IST

SC underlines ‘creative’ steps for unruly flyers

SC underlines ‘creative’ steps for unruly flyers

Updated on Nov 27, 2024 24:44 IST

Looking beyond the DGCA and the CAA

While many airline industry insiders have always maintained that the DGCA is overly top-heavy, it is quite possible that, given the pace the country’s aviation market has grown, more officers are needed even at the senior levels

Published on Sep 27, 2024 14:43 IST

Key meet on Oct 1 to pick date for first commercial flight from Noida airport

A view of the ongoing construction work on the 3.9km long northern runway of the Noida international airport in Jewar. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Updated on Sep 24, 2024 24:12 IST

SpiceJet furloughs 150 of cabin crew amid financial crunch, weak travel season

A SpiceJet passenger Boeing 737-800 aircraft (Reuters)

Published on Aug 30, 2024 15:38 IST

DGCA comes up with rules for ground handling agencies for first time

DGCA said the ground handling staff plays a pivotal role in safe and efficient ground airport operations. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 10, 2024 07:18 IST

Air India cancels scheduled flight to rescue Rohit, Kohli; DGCA seeks report

The T20 World Cup winning Indian cricket team for New Delhi aboard a charter flight from the Grantley Adams International airport on Wednesday after being stranded for three days due to a category 4 hurricane. (PTI)

Updated on Jul 4, 2024 01:05 IST

Increase women representation in aviation sector to 25% by 2025: DGCA circular

The DGCA circular has asked stakeholders to highlight female role models and achievers to promote a gender-inclusive work culture. (File Photo)

Published on Jun 19, 2024 15:50 IST

Purandar airport original site receives approval from DGCA, MoD

Murlidhar Mohol, who was recently appointed as the minister of state for civil aviation and cooperation, received a warm welcome from supporters at Pune airport upon his arrival Saturday morning. (SOURCE:X)

Updated on Jun 15, 2024 23:30 IST

Domestic passenger traffic up by 4.4% in May: DGCA

(Representative Photo)

Published on Jun 14, 2024 14:11 IST

DGCA issues notice to Air India after international flight delayed by over 24 hrs

(Representative Photo)

Updated on May 31, 2024 10:38 IST

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