DGCA News

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...