Tag: Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)

DGCA Conducts Intensive Safety Surveillance at Major Airports Including Delhi and Mumbai

A simulator used for pilot training was also flagged for not matching aircraft configuration and using outdated software.

June 25, 2025

DGCA Launches Comprehensive Special Audit to Overhaul India’s Aviation Safety Framework

The primary focus will be on identifying systemic vulnerabilities, improving compliance, and boosting resilience across all operational domains of Indian aviation.

June 22, 2025

Air India Faces DGCA Action for Flight Time Violations; Three Officials Removed Over Rostering Lapses

“Failure to submit your reply within the stipulated period shall result in the matter being decided ex parte,” the notice warned.

June 21, 2025

Helicopter Services Resume at Kedarnath Amid Weather Concerns Following Rudraprayag Crash

The resumption comes just a day after the fatal crash involving an Aryan Aviation helicopter en route from Kedarnath to Guptkashi around 5:30 am.

June 17, 2025

Fuel Contamination Suspected in Ahmedabad Plane Crash, Says Aerospace Expert

Of the 242 people onboard—comprising 169 Indian nationals, 53 British, 7 Portuguese, 1 Canadian, and 12 crew members—only one passenger survived.

June 14, 2025

Five Dead After Air India AI 171 Crashes Into Doctor’s Hostel in Ahmedabad; Over 45 Rescued

The IMA is actively coordinating with key officials, including Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Home Minister Harsh Sanghvi, Health Secretary Dhananjay Dwivedi, and hospital staff to respond to the emergency.

June 14, 2025

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Monitors Ahmedabad Plane Crash Response; Rescue Ops in Full Swing

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) confirmed that the aircraft, identified as VT-ANB, crashed immediately after departure.

June 12, 2025

Tragedy Strikes: Air India Flight to London Crashes During Takeoff at Ahmedabad Airport

According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the flight, piloted by Capt Sumeet Sabharwal and First Officer Clive Kundar, departed at 1:39 PM IST from Runway 23.

June 12, 2025

DGCA Issues Advisory to Airlines on Passenger Handling Amid Airspace Restrictions

DGCA has issued a set of advisory guidelines to airlines, focusing on ensuring smooth passenger handling amid operational disruptions.

April 26, 2025

Air India Faces Allegations After Elderly Passenger’s Injury, Airline Denies Negligence

During the flight, the crew provided ice packs and alerted Bengaluru airport’s medical team.

March 8, 2025