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Moratorium under IBC to exempt aircraft and engines, govt. notifies

In a big relief for aircraft lessors, the government has amended the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 to state that protections granted under a moratorium to a corporate debtor from recovery of dues will not cover aircraft, helicopters and engines.

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DGCA mulling to bar pilots from using perfumes

Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) may soon bar pilots from using perfumes as it has alcoholic content.

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DGCA tells HC it cannot interfere in employment agreement between pilots, Akasa Air

DGCA informs Delhi HC it cannot interfere in employment agreement between Akasa Air and pilots; airline had moved HC seeking direction to regulator to act against pilots for "irresponsible actions"; Akasa Air claims 600 flights cancelled due to resignations; Indian Pilots Guild and Federation of Indian Pilots oppose plea; HC…

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DGCA implements watch duty time limitation norms for air traffic controllers at 57 airports

DGCA implements regulations for air traffic controllers’ watch duty time and rest requirements at 57 airports. Breaks must be taken during duty period or at end, with a max of two hours without a 30-min break

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DGCA suspends Air India’s safety in-charge over fabricated inspection reports

DGCA suspends approval of Air India's Flight Safety Chief for one month due to deficiencies in accident prevention work and availability of technical manpower.

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Akasa Air moves Delhi HC seeking “coercive action” against pilots who quit without notice

Akasa Air has moved the Delhi High Court seeking a direction to the DGCA to act against pilots who left the airline without serving their mandatory notice period

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AG-365S of Marut Drones becomes first DGCA-certified drone for dual usage

The company claimed that it is the country’s first multi-utility agriculture small category drone to receive the DGCA-approved type certificate.

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DGCA carrying out technical evaluation of two incidents involving IndiGo planes

DGCA is carrying out technical evaluation of engine issues faced by IndiGo's two aircraft on Tues. Pilots followed standard procedures & landed back in Kolkata & Mumbai. IndiGo CEO said 40 aircraft are impacted by supply-chain challenge & mitigating measures are being taken to deliver capacity guidance.

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DGCA inspection finds lapses in Air India's internal safety audits

The inspection found that these reports “were subsequently prepared/falsified when demanded by the DGCA team”. Read more on The Hindu

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Pilot fatigue in India, a wake-up call for airlines

The aviation regulator in India should realise that duty time for Indian pilots is not a ‘one size fits all’ matter

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DCW issues notices to Delhi Police, DGCA over alleged sexual harassment on plane

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Commission for Women has issued notices to the Delhi Police and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) over an incident of alleged sexual harassment onboard a Delhi-Mumbai Spicejet Flight on August 16.

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Domestic air passenger traffic jumps 25% in July

India's domestic air passenger traffic rose 25% year-on-year to 1.21 crore in July, led by IndiGo's 76.75 lakh passengers (63.4% market share). Air India (11.98 lakh passengers, 9.9% share) and Vistara (10.20 lakh, 8.4%) followed

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DGCA grants permit extension for Jet Airways

Jalan-Kalrock Consortium, the winning bidder for bankrupt Jet Airways, on July 31 said aviation regulator DGCA has renewed the airline’s air operator certificate.

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Launch of flight operations from Shivamogga airport delayed due to withdrawal of Bomb Threat Contingency Plan license

The launch of flight services for civilians from Shivamogga airport has been delayed after the DGCA withdraws no-objection certificate issued to the Bomb Threat Contingency Plan (BTCP). Now, flight operations have been rescheduled to take off from August 31.

The Hindu

Cost cutting measures increasing unsafe landings at IndiGo

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has imposed a ₹30 lakh fine on IndiGo for certain systemic deficiencies in the airline.

The Hindu

Aviation regulator DGCA removes SpiceJet from its enhanced surveillance regime

In view of the observations made in the past concerning inadequate maintenance and in view of the incidents during the monsoon season last year, SpiceJet was placed under enhanced surveillance.

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DGCA puts SpiceJet under enhanced surveillance

A senior DGCA official confirmed that the airline has been put under enhanced surveillance with no operational impact as it is a step taken as a matter of abundant precaution given the incidents during monsoon season last year.

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Fewer seats the reason for soaring airfares this summer

India’s sick airlines have removed capacity or aircraft seats from the market faster than the speed at which their successful competitors have added them, forcing passengers to pay higher airfares this summer.

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DGCA advisory to airlines to ensure no illegal cockpit entry

The DGCA has issued an advisory to airlines to ensure that there is no unauthorised entry in the cockpit following two recent instances aboard Air India.

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DGCA to conduct special audit of Go First next week

Airline intends to start with 157 flights on 78 routes

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DGCA to conduct special audit of GoFirst facilities on July 4-6

Aviation watchdog DGCA will conduct a special audit of grounded airline GoFirst’s facilities in the national capital and Mumbai from July 4 to 6 before approving the revival plan for the resumption of flights, according to a senior official.

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DGCA to meet Go First RP on revival plan

Go First’s Resolution Professional Shailendra Ajmera will meet the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Wednesday to discuss the revival plan and seek its nod for resumption of flights after the airline’s creditors approved interim funding.

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Pilot suspended for allowing friend into cockpit

DGCA suspends Air India pilot for a year for allowing unauthorised entry into the cockpit

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Go First now cancels all scheduled flights till June 4

Crisis-hit Go First Airlines on May 30, 2023 informed that its scheduled flight operations will remain cancelled till June 4, adding that a full refund will be issued to the passengers

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