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Flight from fatigue: On the DGCA and flight duty time limitation norms

On the issue of fatigue, the DGCA needs to ensure that regulatory norms are enforced and also aligned with the highest standards of safety

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DGCA defers its deadline for pilot rest norms

DGCA postpones deadline for new pilot duty norms after airlines' pressure, citing need for more time to implement changes.

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DGCA slaps ₹80 lakh fine on Air India for ‘overworking’ pilots

DGCA fines Air India ₹80 lakh for overworking pilots, violating crew duty hours, rest regulations, and age restrictions.

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Aviation regulator DGCA slaps ₹80 lakh fine on Air India for violations of norms related to flight duty time limitations

DGCA fines Air India ₹80 lakh for flight duty time violations, fatigue management issues; crew aged above 60 flying together.

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DGCA rejects airlines’ request to postpone new pilot duty norms

The revised norms provide for increased weekly rest time to 48 hours for pilots and limit the number of landings to two during night operations.

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DGCA’s U-turn on trainer aircraft leaves trainee pilots in the lurch

Student pilots at the Odisha’s GATI are staring at an uncertain future as the aviation safety regulator has withdrawn approval previously granted for Pipistrel SW121 aircraft.

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Vistara faces several cancellations after pilots report ‘sick’

Vistara flights delayed due to pilot shortage, passengers frustrated, merger with Air India approved, potential cancellations in June.

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DGCA imposes ₹30 lakh fine on Air India for death of 80-year-old passenger

Air India fine news: DGCA fines Air India 30 lakh for passenger's death due to wheelchair delay, highlighting need for improved airline disability protocols.

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DGCA introduces fuel cell technology-based breath-analyzer test for pilots and other aviation staff

The revision to the CAR will further enhance the level of safety and is an effective step in view of the increase in air traffic and ground movements at airports. Read further on Dynamite News:

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DGCA imposes Rs30L fine on Air India as an old passenger dies due to lack of wheelchair

The DGCA took swift action and after reviewing the response, the regulator found Air India guilty and imposed a fine of Rs30L. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Collision between two planes averted at Mumbai airport

Close call at Mumbai airport as Air Astana aircraft enters active runway, narrowly avoiding collision with Air India plane.

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DGCA firm on implementing new duty norms for pilots

DGCA stands firm on new pilot rest directive despite industry pushback, warning of pilot shortage and flight cancellations.

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Track electrification impasse: Feasibility studies under way for track diversion

The impasse over the electrification of a small stretch of track over the Mysuru-Nanjangud section close to the Mysuru airport continues with the Airport Authority of India and DGCA denying permission to the Railways to carry out the works.

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NHRC seeks report from DGCA over death of 80-year-old who didn’t get wheelchair at airport

NHRC issues notice to DGCA over death of elderly man at Mumbai airport due to lack of wheelchair.

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Ensure that wheelchairs are available, DGCA tells airlines

An octogenarian Air India passenger dies after collapsing at Mumbai airport due to heavy demand for wheelchair.

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Flyers break into song with drum, raise safety concerns

IndiGo passenger's viral video singing devotional song on flight raises concerns about safety and religious displays.

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IndiGo’s Delhi-Baku flight takes off without ATC clearance

DGCA has off-rostered two IndiGo pilots after the airline’s Delhi to Baku flight allegedly took off on Monday night without clearance from the air traffic controller.

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After 2 crashes, flying school shut for 3 months leaves students worried

The completion of flying training at RedBird is just one of the many steps before trainees become airline pilots.

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DGCA slaps ₹1.10 crore penalty on Air India for safety violations

Air India fined ₹1.10 crore by DGCA for safety violations with respect to flights operated on certain long routes.

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Leaders call for DGCA intervention for setting up organised infra for drones

The need for infrastructure for drone training and regulations in India's growing drone industry highlighted by experts at a round-table held as part of Wings India 2024 at Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad.

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Disability court asks DGCA to ensure airline websites are accessible to the blind

Court orders aviation regulator to make airline websites accessible to visually impaired or face ticket sales ban.

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Scindia announces more steps to deal with fog-related disruptions

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‘Washer’ missing on a Boeing 737 MAX-8 plane of Indian airline: DGCA

Rectification recommended by Boeing was carried out before clearing the aircraft for flight operations, the DGCA said. It did not name the Indian airline that reported the missing washer. Three Indian airlines — Akasa Air, SpiceJet, and Air India Express — operate 737 MAX-8 planes.

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Aviation professionalism which India must draw from

The aviation world should learn a lot from the high professional standards in Japan’s training of air crew

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Morning Digest | Digital tools set to save Kashmiri script from disuse; DGCA directs airlines to inspect emergency exits in Boeing 737-8 Max planes, and more

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