Directorate General of Civil Aviation

Fines imposed on IndiGo & Mumbai airport operator for runway dining

NEW DELHI: The Civil Aviation Ministry has imposed substantial fines on IndiGo and Mumbai airport operator (MIAL) in response to a widely circulated video depicting passengers dining on the airport runway following the delayed Goa-Delhi flight on January 14. The ministry, exhibiting a stringent stance, fined Mumbai airport Rs 90 lakh and IndiGo a hefty […]

DGCA implements reforms in flight crew regulations, to enhance aviation safety

NEW DELHI: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has initiated substantial alterations in Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) for flight crew, aligning with global best practices. These regulations have played a pivotal role in mitigating fatigue-related safety hazards in aviation for over a decade. These amendments mark a significant stride in addressing pilot fatigue, […]

Middle-Eastern skies witness aircraft GPS signal loss, Indian regulator cautions

A recent report by the DGCA offices cautions airlinesCivilian aircraft may be encountering navigation difficulties in specific regions of the Middle East.

Scindia launches 3 new plane schools, announces Khajuraho-Varanasi flight

Scindia said that the Modi government developed 148 airports, including nine heliports and two water aerodromes, in the last 9 years