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DGCA de-rosters Mumbai ATC officer after near-miss incident

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has taken swift action by de-rostering an Air Traffic Control officer (ATCO) officer from Mumbai following a potentially disastrous incident involving two aircraft on the same runway. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Air India flight with 180 passengers from Pune collides with tug truck before takeoff

An Air India flight bound for Delhi experienced a collision with a tug truck while taxiing towards the runway at Pune Airport. The incident occurred when around 180 passengers were onboard.

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Delhi-bound Vistara flight returns to Bhubaneswar after facing hailstorm

Vistara flight from Bhubaneswar to New Delhi forced to return due to hailstorm, DGCA orders inquiry.

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DGCA deregisters all 54 Go First aircraft following HC order

DGCA deregisters all 54 Go First aircraft following Delhi High Court order, marking a year since voluntary insolvency announcement.

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De-register and allow export of all Go First aircraft: Delhi HC to DGCA

Delhi High Court orders DGCA to deregister Go First's fleet, facilitating export, amid ongoing insolvency resolution process.

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Pilot rest norms: DGCA seeks implementation timeline from airlines

The aviation safety regulator, DGCA, has asked airlines to inform when they will be willing to implement the new duty and rest norms for pilots which were delayed at their behest

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Indian aviation, a case of air safety at a discount

The authorities and airlines in India seem clueless on safety standards

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DGCA cracks the whip on Vistara

DGCA cracks down on Vistara amid pilot pay dispute, leading to 61 flight cancellations ahead of Air India merger.

The Hindu

Vistara flight cancellations | DGCA seeks daily report from airline

Aviation watchdog DGCA has asked Vistara to submit a daily report on flight cancellations and delays, and the situation is also being monitored by the Civil Aviation Ministry

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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.

The Hindu

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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