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India: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has proposed a phased implementation of new pilot duty and rest regulations, aiming to enhance flight safety by reducing pilot fatigue. This proposal was submitted to the Delhi High Court, outlining a two-stage rollout | Aviation Today

DGCA Plans 48-Hour Weekly Rest for Pilots from July 1, Delhi HC Notified

Aviation Today News Desk / February 21, 2025

India: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has proposed a phased implementation of new pilot duty and rest regulations, […]

New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has imposed a ₹30 lakh fine on Tata Group-owned Air India for allegedly allowing a pilot to operate a flight without meeting mandatory regulatory requirements. The penalty follows a serious lapse in the airline’s rostering system, which failed to prevent the violation | Aviation Today

Airlines

DGCA Fines Air India ₹30 Lakh Over Regulatory Lapse in Pilot Rostering

Aviation Today News Desk / February 4, 2025

Picture credits: Air India New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has imposed a ₹30 lakh fine on

Prayagraj: Civil Aviation Minister Sh. Ram Mohan Naidu, along with Secretary Sh. V. Vualnam, DGCA DG Sh. Faiz Ahmed Kidwai, and senior officials, met with airline representatives today to review air connectivity to Prayagraj for the once-in-144-years Maha Kumbh Mahotsav. The meeting emphasized ensuring sufficient flights while maintaining reasonable fares for millions of devotees traveling to the world’s largest religious gathering from January 13 to February 26, 2025. Under the Minister's guidance, regular coordination meetings have been held to facilitate seamless travel | Aviation Today

DGCA, MoCA

Flight Fares to Prayagraj Surge to ₹70,000 amid Maha Kumbh Mela: DGCA Intervenes

Aviation Today News Desk / January 29, 2025

Picture credits: Ministry of Civil Aviation Prayagraj: Civil Aviation Minister Sh. Ram Mohan Naidu, along with Secretary Sh. V. Vualnam,

New Delhi – Air India’s Mumbai-bound flight AI 2957 triggered a mid-air hijack alert on January 27, prompting an extensive security response before authorities confirmed it was a false alarm | Aviation Today

Incidents

Air India AI 2957’s Hijack Alert Triggers DGCA Probe, Mumbai Authorities Respond Swiftly

Aviation Today News Desk / January 29, 2025

Picture credits: Air India New Delhi – Air India’s Mumbai-bound flight AI 2957 triggered a mid-air hijack alert on January

India: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has announced application details and dates for the Online On-Demand Examination (OLODE) for Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AME) and Flight Crew (FC) for Session 02 of 2025. This examination will be conducted at designated centers in New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, and Bengaluru | Aviation Today

Exams

Online On-Demand Examination (OLODE) Dates for Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AME) and Flight Crew (FC) for Session 02 of 2025 Released

Aviation Today News Desk / January 28, 2025

India: Following the conclusion of Session 1, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has released the application details and

DGCA

DGCA Delays Launch of Electronic Personnel Licenses (EPL) for Pilots

Aviation Today News Desk / January 28, 2025

India: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) of India had announced the introduction of Electronic Personnel Licenses (EPL), a

India: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has entered into a collaboration with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and other global aviation authorities to facilitate the development of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) in India. This partnership focuses on integrating new technologies, including electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, into the country's aviation sector | Aviation Today

DGCA, ICAO

DGCA to Work with ICAO on Developing Advanced Air Mobility Infrastructure

Aviation Today News Desk / January 22, 2025

Picture credits: Sarla Aviation X India: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has entered into a collaboration with the

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) invites applications for the Online On-Demand Examination (OLODE) for Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AME) and Flight Crew (FC) for Session 01 of 2025. This examination will be conducted at designated centers in New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, and Bengaluru | Aviation Today

Exams

Online On-Demand Examination (OLODE) Dates for Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (AME) and Flight Crew (FC) for Session 01 of 2025 Released

Aviation Today News Desk / January 4, 2025

India: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) invites applications for the Online On-Demand Examination (OLODE) for Aircraft Maintenance Engineers

DGCA suspends 2 Akasa Air officials for six months after an audit revealed failure to follow RNP approaches, compromising aviation safety | Aviation Today

Airlines, Indian Airlines

Akasa Air Officials Suspended by DGCA for Pilot Training Violations

Aviation Today News Desk / December 28, 2024

Image source: Airlines Inform India: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has suspended two senior officials of Akasa Air

New Delhi, December 19, 2024: 102 planes, or over 12% of the 822 registered under the Scheduled Air Transport Service, have been grounded due to supply chain problems, the Indian government told the Lok Sabha on Thursday | Aviation Today.

Aircraft

102 Aircraft Grounded owing to delays in receiving critical replacement parts and consumables

Aviation Today News Desk / December 20, 2024

New Delhi, December 19, 2024: 102 planes, or over 12% of the 822 registered under the Scheduled Air Transport Service,