Tag: Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)

DGCA Sets Up Committee to Draft Regulatory Framework for Multi-Crew Pilot Licence in India

The eight-member panel is chaired by Joint Director General Sanjay K. Brahmane and includes representatives from DGCA, major Indian airlines, and Flight Training Organisations (FTOs).

August 7, 2025

AI-171 Crash: India Decodes Black Box Domestically for the First Time, Says Aviation Minister Naidu

“There is a process based on facts. We want the truth to emerge only through that process,” he said, dismissing speculation and media narratives, especially from Western outlets, suggesting pilot error before the final report.

July 21, 2025

Uttarakhand Committed to Expanding Air Connectivity: CM Dhami at Regional Civil Aviation Meet

Union Minister Naidu, responding to questions about the recent AI-171 plane incident, said India has been following global aviation safety standards, which have led to unprecedented growth in the sector over the past decade.

July 4, 2025

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A simulator used for pilot training was also flagged for not matching aircraft configuration and using outdated software.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