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    Centre Plans Random Annual Dope Tests for Pilots After Air India Phuket-Delhi Incident

    Centre considers random annual dope tests for all pilots after the Air India Phuket-Delhi flight incident, with DGCA reviewing existing rules.

    Supreme Court of India Flags Holiday Airfare Surge, Suggests Rationalisation in Airline Pricing

    The Supreme Court on Friday orally remarked that there has to be some “rationalisation” in airfares charged by private airlines, while hearing a PIL seeking regulatory guidelines to check unpredictable fluctuations in ticket prices and additional charges during festive seasons and holidays.

    Death of two pilots in 48 hours: ALPA raises concerns on pilot fatigue, seeks urgent FDTL rollout by DGCA

    The association said these issues arise from the ongoing deferment of the FDTL framework, despite prior representations on the matter.

    DGCA conducts 29 special audits to boost aviation safety

    The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has carried out as many as 29 "special audits" and 12 "regulatory audits" of airlines

    DGCA’s new rule: 60% of seats to be free

    India's aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has directed airlines to provide at least 60% of seats

    Domestic Flight Fares to Rise as Government Lifts ₹18,000 Cap

    New Delhi: The Ministry of Civil Aviation has announced that airlines will be allowed to increase domestic flight fares according to seat demand, lifting the freeze that had been in place since December. The new order will come into effect March 23, 2026. Background of the Fare Cap The fare cap was imposed last December.

    DGCA eases flight duty norms for Air India amid Iran war airspace curbs

    The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has allowed temporary relaxations in flight duty norms to Air India for long-haul flights

    DGCA eases FDTL norms for Air India amid airspace curbs due to Iran war

    New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has allowed temporary relaxations in flight duty norms to Air India for long-haul flights to Europe, USA, and Canada as the airline has been forced to take longer routes due to airspace restrictions on account of the Iran war which has adversely impacted operations and the.

    DGCA proposes tighter rules for foreign airlines operating in India

    New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has proposed to tighten rules for foreign airlines operating to and from India, including mandatory digital registration, stronger legal accountability for local representatives, and putting in place a formal passenger grievance reporting system.  The DGCA on Wednesday issued a draft aeronautical information circular, which seeks to.

    DGCA orders safety audit of VSR Ventures after Baramati crash; grounds 4 Learjets

    Baramati: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered a special safety audit of M/s VSR Ventures Pvt Ltd following the fatal crash of a Learjet 45 (VT-SSK) at Baramati on January 28 that claimed five lives, including 66-year-old Ajit Pawar. Pawar died on the morning of January 28 when the Learjet 45 aircraft.

    DGCA announces stringent measures for non-scheduled flight operators amid fatal crashes​

    New Delhi: In a bid to address a recent surge in aviation incidents, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday announced stringent new measures to enforce a zero-tolerance policy against safety compromises in the Non-Scheduled Operators (NSOP) sector.​ The meeting with all NSOPs was called after all seven people on board an air.