DGCA Challenges IndiGo Over Unapproved Pilot Training Simulators: A Safety Concern
DGCA issues a show-cause notice to IndiGo for using unapproved simulators to train 1,700 pilots for challenging airfields, raising safety and compliance concerns.
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DGCA Challenges IndiGo Over Pilot Training Lapses: 1,700 Pilots Under Scrutiny for High-Risk Airport Qualifications
The DGCA has issued a show-cause notice to IndiGo over simulator training lapses for 1,700 pilots, questioning their qualifications for high-risk airports like Calicut, Leh, and Ka...
DGCA Lifts Window Shade Mandate at Defence Airports: A New Era for Commercial Flights
The DGCA has lifted the requirement for commercial flights to close window shades during takeoff and landing at defence airports, while maintaining the ban on photography. This cha...
DGCA Eyes Airfare Cap to Tame Peak Season Surges as Safety Concerns Take Center Stage in Parliament
India's DGCA plans to cap airfares during peak seasons to prevent surges, as safety concerns and recent crashes prompt parliamentary scrutiny. Air India commits to fleet upgrades, ...
DGCA's New Rule Sparks Alarm: Pilots Now Required to Undergo Medical Tests at IAF Centres Amid Falsification Fears
DGCA mandates commercial pilots to undergo medical tests at IAF centres, raising airline fears over pilot shortages and stricter military medical standards. The move follows a fata...
DGCA Mandates New Guidelines for Indian Carriers as Pakistan Airspace Closure Extends Flight Times
The DGCA has issued new guidelines for Indian airlines following Pakistan's airspace closure, affecting flights between north India and the west. Airlines must ensure passenger com...
Breaking Barriers: DGCA Proposes Opening Pilot Careers to Arts and Commerce Graduates in India
The DGCA is proposing to allow arts and commerce graduates to pursue commercial pilot training in India, removing the current requirement for physics and mathematics in class 12. T...
DGCA Issues Warning to Akasa Airlines Over Dangerous Goods Handling Lapses
The DGCA has issued a warning to Akasa Airlines over lapses in dangerous goods handling, including unchecked lithium batteries and shipments exceeding weight limits. Akasa has admi...
Safety Lapses Unveiled: DGCA Suspends Akasa's Top Pilots Over Training Violations
Following a DGCA audit, Akasa Air faces suspensions of two senior pilots due to safety lapses in RNP training, highlighting the importance of compliance and safety in aviation.
DGCA Imposes Rs 10 Lakh Fine on Akasa Air for Denying Boarding Without Compensation
The DGCA fined Akasa Air Rs 10 lakh for not compensating seven passengers denied boarding on a Bengaluru-Pune flight due to non-operational seats on the replacement aircraft. The a...
Akasa Air Faces Second DGCA Show Cause Notice in a Week: Operations Manual Violations
The DGCA has issued a show cause notice to Akasa Air for alleged lapses in its operations manual and non-compliance with civil aviation requirements, marking the second such notice...
