New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday said it has found several flaws within domestic airline operations at some airports, where “reported defects” reappeared several times on aircraft following inspections. The aviation regulator, which ordered a new set of Comprehensive Special Audits of airports to enhance safety following the jolt to…
Amid increasing instances of weather-related flight incidents during the monsoon season, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a revised set of operational guidelines aimed at strengthening aviation safety. The updated circular, issued on June 12, follows a recent incident involving IndiGo flight 6E 2142 from Delhi to Srinagar. The aircraft suffered nose…
New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Monday launched a detailed audit of Air India’s main base in Gurugram, stepping up its oversight of the airline following the tragic crash of a London-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner in Ahmedabad earlier this month. The accident, which occurred shortly after take-off on June 12, killed…
New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered a new set of Comprehensive Special Audits to enhance safety following the jolt to the country’s civil aviation sector in the wake of the tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad. The audit framework will cover the entire range of aviation entities, including scheduled and…
New Delhi: Air India has confirmed that it has removed three senior employees from their roles after the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) directed the airline to take prompt action against them due to “serious and repeated violations” in crew scheduling practices. The DGCA’s directive came after a review revealed lapses in licensing, rest, and…
Days after a London-bound Air India flight crashed moments after takeoff in Ahmedabad, killing 241 people on board, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered immediate action against three senior Air India officials for violations related to flight crew scheduling. Breaking : @DGCAIndia issues note against Air India rostering team and…
