Aviation News:Â The government on Thursday said that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had issued four show-cause notices to Air India over 29 violations. These violations are addressed as per the Enforcement Policy and Procedure Manual of DGCA. A few instances of systematic issues were observed post-merger of Vistara and Air India, said Minister…
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a warning letter to Air India after two Bengaluru–London flights (AI133) exceeded the prescribed flight time limit on May 16 and 17, 2025. As per regulations, such international flights should not exceed 10 hours, but both flights crossed the limit. The DGCA said Air India’s accountable…
Aviation regulator DGCA on Tuesday issued a show-cause notice to IndiGo over alleged lapses in simulator training provided to nearly 1,700 pilots. The move follows a review of records and responses submitted by the airline last month. Non-qualified simulators used for critical airfield training The regulator has directed IndiGo to respond within 14 days, warning…
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has identified 51 safety lapses in Air India’s operations during its annual audit, raising concerns about the airline’s compliance with mandatory aviation safety norms. Of these, seven have been categorised as critical Level I breaches, which the airline must resolve by July 30, while the remaining 44 issues…
In a major regulatory crackdown, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has removed three senior officials of Air India from their posts over serious lapses in flight crew scheduling. The aviation watchdog found that crew members were being assigned duties without adhering to essential licensing requirements, mandatory rest periods, and operational norms. According to…
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) held a high-level meeting with senior officials from Air India and Air India Express to assess the airlines’ operational performance and compliance with safety and passenger service regulations. The meeting took place on Tuesday as both carriers manage over 1,000 flights daily across domestic and international routes. Key…