News for 'Directorate General of Civil Aviation'

Vistara bans Kunal Kamra from flying till April 27

Vistara bans Kunal Kamra from flying till April 27

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The decision has been taken after Kamra was found 'guilty' for alleged misbehaviour by an internal committee of IndiGo, an airline official said. The ban on Kamra comes into effect immediately.

Mumbai Airport's T1 To Be Demolished In October

Mumbai Airport's T1 To Be Demolished In October

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

Reconstruction of the terminal is expected to be completed by September 2028.

Why India needs an independent aviation regulator

Why India needs an independent aviation regulator

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Whether this happens because DGCA actually cares about the future of the national carrier or for other motives is not clear.

DGCA withdraws airport shutdown order 'as of now'

DGCA withdraws airport shutdown order 'as of now'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

The AAI owns and manages more than 100 airports, including those shut temporarily Wednesday, in the country.

DGCA awaits FAA report on Boeing 787

DGCA awaits FAA report on Boeing 787

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

Recently, there have been technical mishaps, including an electrical fire and a brake problem, involving the aircraft.

Federal aviation body may submit final audit report on DGCA by January

Federal aviation body may submit final audit report on DGCA by January

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

A three-member technical team of the FAA carried out the second round of audit of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation to check whether corrective steps have been taken to resolve 33 deficiencies the US agency had highlighted during the first round in September.

Covid-19: DGCA asks foreign airlines to waive cancellation fee

Covid-19: DGCA asks foreign airlines to waive cancellation fee

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

Indian airlines have also been advised separately to give relief, an official said.

Kingfisher applies for renewal of operating licence

Kingfisher applies for renewal of operating licence

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

Regulator said that no permit will be given until it submits a revival plan.

Hiring in aviation, hospitality to go up by 40% in 2015

Hiring in aviation, hospitality to go up by 40% in 2015

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Improving economy and investment in Indian carriers and hotels by global companies is likely to lead to hiring for aviation and hospitality sectors witnessing up to 40 per cent growth in 2015, according to experts.

Helicopter carrying pilgrims to Kedarnath crashes, 7 dead

Helicopter carrying pilgrims to Kedarnath crashes, 7 dead

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

A helicopter carrying pilgrims from Guptkashi to Kedarnath crashed on Tuesday amid poor visibility and seven people on board are feared dead.

Rahul Gandhi underwent coronavirus test on return from Italy

Rahul Gandhi underwent coronavirus test on return from Italy

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

The Congress leader followed the drill issued by the Director-General of Civil Aviation for all passengers coming from Italy, which mandates a thorough check-up for covid-19, reports R Rajagopalan.

IndiGo derosters 6 crew members over bomb scare on Delhi-Varanasi flight

IndiGo derosters 6 crew members over bomb scare on Delhi-Varanasi flight

Rediff.com30 May 2024

On May 28, following the bomb threat, which later turned out to be hoax, all the passengers were evacuated through emergency slides from the aircraft at the Delhi airport.

DGCA allows lessors to take back KFA planes

DGCA allows lessors to take back KFA planes

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

International Lease Finance said on Monday it had removed one of six aircraft stranded in India by the dispute over the suspension of operations at Kingfisher Airlines. This decision comes after the DGCA's meeting with Airports Authority of India and the civil aviation ministry.

Engine failure: RIL jet makes emergency landing

Engine failure: RIL jet makes emergency landing

Rediff.com23 May 2013

Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation has reportedly ordered a probe into the incident, which took place on Wednesday afternoon.

DGCA asks SpiceJet to give funding plan by Dec 15

DGCA asks SpiceJet to give funding plan by Dec 15

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

The airline management has now sought a meeting with civil aviation minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju to present the airline's plan.

Why 2014 was a turbulent year for India's aviation sector

Why 2014 was a turbulent year for India's aviation sector

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

National carrier Air India became part of the 27-member global airlines grouping Star Alliance, as budget airline AirAsia India launched operations and Tata-SIA joint venture carrier Vistara received the flying permit and announced its intentions to start operations from January 9.

Air India may join the low fare bandwagon

Air India may join the low fare bandwagon

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

However, the government did not expect the low fares to breach the lowest fare bucket given by the airlines to aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation.

Jet accused of mistreating disabled woman

Jet accused of mistreating disabled woman

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

Days after SpiceJet offloaded a differently-abled person from a flight, Jet Airways has been accused of showing apathetic behaviour towards a disabled woman, even as the airline and aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation launched separate probes into the incident.

Boeing to compensate Air India for grounded Dreamliners

Boeing to compensate Air India for grounded Dreamliners

Rediff.com19 Jan 2013

Air India would start inspecting its six Boeing 787 Dreamliners from Tuesday.

Revival plan: Kingfisher fails to provide details

Revival plan: Kingfisher fails to provide details

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

Kingfisher chief executive officer Sanjay Agarwal met Director General of Civil Aviation Arun Mishra in New Delhi for 45 minutes to apprise him of the prevailing scenario facing the airline, but sources said he gave no information about any commitment by the airline's parent company, UB Group, on financing the revival plan.

India reviewing Dreamliner safety: DGCA

India reviewing Dreamliner safety: DGCA

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

As of now, there have been no problems with the aircraft.

'Air India needs to change its attitude towards safety'

'Air India needs to change its attitude towards safety'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

A K Chopra, a retired DGCA official, had flagged concerns regarding engineering, flight safety, operations, and training standards in the airline and subsidiaries, thus warning the management of grave safety risk. He also called for the replacement of the chief of flight safety Harpreet A De Singh, who, he said, did not meet the regulatory requirements for holding the post.

Flying permit of Kingfisher expires today

Flying permit of Kingfisher expires today

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

The beleaguered carrier has submitted a revival plan to DGCA, which has asked for more details regarding how it would fund the plan given the precarious financial situation the company is in.

Kingfisher submits revival plan to DGCA

Kingfisher submits revival plan to DGCA

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

The permit was suspended by DGCA on October 20.

Kalrock seeks 2 months more to get Jet's operations certificate

Kalrock seeks 2 months more to get Jet's operations certificate

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Sources said the process has taken time because of a delay in leasing of aircraft. As per the original plan the aircraft were to be leased through GIFT City, Gujarat, but this is proving costlier than doing it offshore.

DGCA says fake pilots an aberration

DGCA says fake pilots an aberration

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

Of the 1,700 licences verified by it, the DGCA found seven cases of fake qualifications in mark sheets and flight hours.

Kingfisher comprehensive revival plan soon

Kingfisher comprehensive revival plan soon

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation had suspended Kingfisher's SOP on October 19 till further orders after a lockout and its failure to come up with a viable plan of financial and operational revival.

'Approvals granted to AirAsia illegal'

'Approvals granted to AirAsia illegal'

Rediff.com31 May 2014

The FIA termed as 'illegal' the clearances granted to the airline by the Finance Ministry and the Foreign Investment Promotion Board and called the grant of Air Operator's Permit or the flying licence to it 'fraudulent'.

Flights cancelled taken off booking site: Kingfisher

Flights cancelled taken off booking site: Kingfisher

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

Kingfisher Airlines on Wednesday said it has taken off flights which have been cancelled in a "planned manner" from its booking site following complaints of hardships to passengers.

SpiceJet gets DGCA notice after 8 incidents in 18 days

SpiceJet gets DGCA notice after 8 incidents in 18 days

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

SpiceJet has failed to 'establish safe, efficient and reliable air services' under the terms of Rule 134 and Schedule XI of the Aircraft Rules, 1937, the notice issued by the DGCA stated.

Passengers were asked to be seated, says SpiceJet as DGCA begins probe

Passengers were asked to be seated, says SpiceJet as DGCA begins probe

Rediff.com2 May 2022

SpiceJet on Monday said the seat belt sign was on and multiple announcements were made by crew members asking passengers to remain seated on its Mumbai-Durgapur flight on Sunday.

'No Kingfisher ops without clearing dues'

'No Kingfisher ops without clearing dues'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

In its revival plan submitted to aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation on Wednesday, the cash-strapped airline is understood to have said that it has requested the Airports Authority of India to allow them to fly on cash-and-carry basis, that is pay for the services as and when the airline avails of them.

Airfare game - Will the passengers benefit?

Airfare game - Will the passengers benefit?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation's (DGCA's) attempts to curb soaring air fares is well-meaning but misdirected and, probably, ineffective as previous such attempts have demonstrated.

IndiGo, Vistara flights too hit by aircraft malfunction

IndiGo, Vistara flights too hit by aircraft malfunction

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

As SpiceJet faces heat from the aviation regulator DGCA for multiple flight incidents in the last few weeks, malfunction cases involving planes of IndiGo and Vistara came to light on Wednesday.

Why DGCA Suspended Vistara Executive

Why DGCA Suspended Vistara Executive

Rediff.com1 May 2024

This isn't the first instance of Vistara facing scrutiny from the regulator over improper pilot training.

DGCA favours financial autonomy for AI Express

DGCA favours financial autonomy for AI Express

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has recommended giving financial autonomy to Air India Charters Ltd (AICL), the company which runs Air India Express, the low-cost brand of Air India operating in the international sector.

SpiceJet plane makes emergency landing at Hyderabad airport

SpiceJet plane makes emergency landing at Hyderabad airport

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

SpiceJet has been facing operational and financial headwinds in recent times, and it is already under enhanced surveillance of the DGCA.

Expat pilots get breather, to fly in India till 2018

Expat pilots get breather, to fly in India till 2018

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

To become a type-rated pilot, a person has to take additional training.

HAL's made in India Udan plane clears major milestone

HAL's made in India Udan plane clears major milestone

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited said on Monday it has successfully carried out the Ground Run and Low Speed Taxi Trials (LSTT) of the Hindustan-228 (VT-KNR) aircraft for DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) 'Type Certification'.

No timeframe set for Kingfisher's revival plan: DGCA

No timeframe set for Kingfisher's revival plan: DGCA

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

Regulator says that it if Kingfisher is prepared to run the airlines DGCA is ready to renew license. However, the proposal from the airlines will be examined in all aspects before taking decision on revoking its license.