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IndiGo cancelled 47 of its 1,000-odd flights per day, and the Wadia Group-promoted GoAir cancelled 18 flights. (Photo: File)

65 IndiGo, GoAir flights cancelled after DGCA grounds planes

IndiGo carries about 40 per cent of domestic flyers, while GoAir has a market share of around 10 per cent.

13 Mar 2018 10:27 AM

In 2017, Fadnavis (M) had assured all help to Yadav (L), 42, who hails from Satara district, to start manufacturing facility for indigenous 6-seater and 19-seater aircraft. (Photo: Facebook | CMOMaharashtra)

Mumbai pilot's dream gets wings of Rs 35K-cr for India's 1st plane factory

The MoU will lead to generation of around 10,000 jobs in the project, which will be spread over 157 acre of land in Palghar district.

20 Feb 2018 9:31 AM

which the male co-pilot allegedly slapped the fellow women commander inside the cockpit after he got into a physical fight with her. (Representational image)

Flying licence of two Jet pilots suspended for five years

The order means that both the pilots will not be eligible to fly with any airlines during their suspension.

24 Jan 2018 6:35 AM

The serious incident mid-air that could have jeopardised the lives of hundreds of passengers.

DGCA suspends licences of two Jet Airways pilots

Jet Airways had recently sacked the two senior commanders including the lady-pilot.

24 Jan 2018 12:41 AM

The two senior pilots have been grounded by Jet Airways since the incident. (photo: File)

DGCA suspends Jet Airways pilot’s licence for slapping female commander

Besides physically assaulting the woman commander, the pilot also left the cockpit unattended twice, which is violation of the safety norms.

04 Jan 2018 9:39 AM

A serious incident mid-air that could have jeopardised the lives of hundreds of passengers has come to light wherein the cockpit of a Jet Airways. (Representational image)

Pilots grounded after fight inside cockpit

The aircraft had 338 people on board. The DGCA has suspended the licence of the male co-pilot.

04 Jan 2018 2:53 AM

Jet Airways pilots play out mid-air marital spat

The pilot allegedly came out of the cockpit to persuade his wife to join him.

04 Jan 2018 2:31 AM

Union Minister Jayant Sinha. (Photo: PTI)

Drone regulations likely to be out in 2 months: Sinha

Aviation regulator DGCA had in Oct 2014 restricted use of drones and unmanned aircraft system by civilians.

15 Dec 2017 3:24 PM

‘Dangal’ actor Zaira Wasim had alleged that a passenger sitting behind her put his feet on her armrest. (File photo)

Zaira Wasim's mother didn't want to file complaint: Vistara to DGCA

The airline has informed the watchdog about it in the final investigation report into the incident submitted earlier this week.

14 Dec 2017 7:36 PM

Pilot of Air India Jaipur-Delhi flight refused to fly due to duty limitations prescribed by the DGCA. (Photo: File)

Duty hours over: Pilot refuses to fly; passengers taken to Jaipur from Delhi by road

Some of the passengers were taken to Delhi by road while others were provided hotel stay. Rest were sent in another flight next morning.

10 Nov 2017 10:32 AM

The incident occurred on October 15 but it hit the headlines only Tuesday after a video clip was aired on some TV channels.

IndiGo assault: Aviation minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju seeks report from airline

The airline, however, claimed in a letter to the minister that it was the passenger who had attacked an employee.

09 Nov 2017 6:19 AM

Airports infrastructure sector is increasingly getting constrained by the strong growth in traffic since FY14. (Photo: DC)

Airports need Rs 2.4 trillion investment in 10 years to meet demand

The country invested around Rs 52,000 crore over the last decade at various airports.

10 Oct 2017 12:45 PM

Provisions as per existing rules will continue wherein if a flight crew member tests alcohol-positive for the first time, the licence/approval is suspended for three months.

Soon, strict rules to check tipsy pilots and air crew

The proposals will be open to feedback till November 2 this year after which the aviation regulator will make the additions in the rules.

05 Oct 2017 6:51 AM

Slums on the eastern end still poses a threat to flights while landing and taking off as the garbage generated by them attracts birds.

Safety around airport still a major concern

DGCA has submitted a list of 427 obstacles around the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport.

04 Oct 2017 2:22 AM

A SpiceJet flight slid off the runway during landing at Mumbai’s international airport on September 19.

Plea seeks order to stop use of main runway at CSIA

The motion has sought directions to the DGCA to name the officer who will be inspecting the RESA.

04 Oct 2017 2:15 AM

Airlines tend to often put passengers under stress like in aircraft parked on the apron without air conditioning.

Can’t be proud of no-fly list

The staff and crew of airlines are exempted from being featured on such a list even if they are guilty of provoking the “flying rage” in passengers.

10 Sep 2017 12:17 AM

Aviation Ministry brought out No-Fly list to curb rising number of unruly behaviour on flights.

No-Fly list: Levels of offence and punishment

Strictures propose ban on travelling from 2 months to more than 2 years based on nature of incident.

08 Sep 2017 3:42 PM

Air India is living on a bailout package of Rs 30,000 crore.

Air India says following DGCA rules over breath anaylser test for pilots

Reports said DGCA was considering action against 132 pilots and 434 cabin crew of Air India.

06 Sep 2017 1:02 PM

Air India is surviving on a bailout package of Rs 30,000 crore. (Photo: File)

Over 130 pilots, 430 crew members of Air India likely to be grounded

These crew members had regularly been 'evading' breath analyser test over a period of time.

05 Sep 2017 5:48 PM

Union Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju. (Photo: PTI)

Pilots' shortage reason for 1 year notice period, says Raju

At present both senior and junior pilots are required to serve a six-month notice period.

05 Sep 2017 5:29 PM

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