Tag: Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)

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

DGCA Orders Airlines to Increase Capacity and Rationalize Fares for Prayagraj During Mahakumbh

"In light of the expected surge in demand, DGCA met with airlines on January 23 and recommended further capacity increases by adding flights and rationalizing fares," the DGCA stated.

January 27, 2025

Delhi airport canopy collapse: Operations at Terminal 1 remain suspended, flights shifted to Terminals 2 and 3

Terminal 1 handles domestic flights, including those by IndiGo and SpiceJet. All operations have been temporarily shifted to Terminal 2 and Terminal 3.

June 29, 2024

Air India flight dodges tug tractor collision at Pune airport, passengers safe

However, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is yet to respond to the incident.

May 17, 2024

Air India Express strike: Air India to operate on AIX 20 routes

Meanwhile, 74 flights were cancelled on Thursday owing to staff shortage.

May 9, 2024

Ensure children below 12 are seated with their parents: DGCA to airlines

Under the revised circular, airlines are now permitted to offer unbundled services such as zero baggage, preferential seating, meals/snacks/drink charges, and charges for the carriage of musical instruments.

April 23, 2024

Over 30 Boeing 737 Max 8 with Indian operators inspected, no adverse findings: DGCA

On January 6, the DGCA directed Indian air operators to carry out an immediate one-time inspection of the emergency exits on all Boeing 737-8 Max aircraft currently operating as part of their fleet.

January 8, 2024

DGCA conducted 5,745 surveillances in 2023

According to the aviation watchdog, the staggering 5745 surveillances comprised 4,039 planned surveillances, 1,706 spot checks and night surveillance, which is an all-time high.

January 3, 2024