Tag: DGCA
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Strict action, penalty against airlines wrongly denying boarding to passengers:DGCA
"It has come to the notice of this office that various airlines are denying boarding to passengers holding confirmed tickets on a flight, although they have presented themselves for boarding within the time specified by the airline. This practice is extremely unfair to the passengers and brings a bad name to the aviation industry,"
May 6, 2022 -
Durgapur SpiceJet turbulence an eye-opener, DGCA starts night checks of aircraft cabins
The DGCA DG has advised the team to thoroughly examine cabins, cockpits, and the passenger area of aircrafts to check for potential safety issues including loose fittings on aircraft seats, food trays, windows, and lavatories.
May 5, 2022 -
Kolkata Airport appeals against DGCA’s decision to impose fine
“The safety violations that have been flagged are not too serious in nature or something that indicates gross violations and poses a massive risk to flight safety. The concerns flagged by the DGCA have been noted and we have appealed against the decision. Presently, we cannot divulge much detail on the matter and are awaiting a response.”
January 25, 2022 -
DGCA grants ‘safety permission’ to Boeing 737-Max operators
Currently, SpiceJet is reportedly the only Indian airline to have 737Max in its fleet. The airline has announced that following the DGCA clearance, their fleet of 737 Max will soon be flying again.
August 26, 2021 -
Hike in India-UK flight fares; DGCA seeks details from airlines
It is learnt that the minimum one-way fare on the Delhi-London non-stop route of the economy class in August for Vistara is in the range of Rs 1,03,191-1,21,356. The British Airways fares are in the range of Rs 1,28,916 to Rs 1,47,544. Fares of Air India flights are at least Rs 1,15,936.
August 8, 2021 -
NCLT grants more time to DGCA for responding on Jet Airways slots
In September 2020, during a hearing, representatives of DGCA and MoCA said the slots were allocated temporarily to other airlines.
February 26, 2021 -
GoAir cargo fight carries passengers, DGCA to probe airline
The spokesperson further said that the airline has outmost care and rendered all the requisite assistance to the passengers.
December 18, 2020 -
DGCA extends suspension of scheduled international passenger flights till December 31
The restrictions, however, will not apply on international all-cargo operations and flights specifically approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), an official circular said.
November 26, 2020 -
Day after Kangana Ranaut flight chaos, DGCA warns airlines with suspension of flight
'The flight operation shall be restored only after the airline has taken all the necessary punitive action against those responsible for the violation,' it said.
September 12, 2020 -
International flights to remain suspended till September 30: DGCA
The suspension of flights does not hamper the movement of the international all-cargo flights which are specially approved by the DGCA.
August 31, 2020 -
‘Made us laughing stock of aviation world’: Pilot bodies seek removal of DGCA after Kozhikode plane crash
Major pilot associations have demanded that Arun Kumar be immediately replaced with a suitable candidate with substantial aviation knowledge and operational experience, to serve the country as the Director General of Civil Aviation.
August 12, 2020 -
Days after 18 die in plane crash, DGCA bans wide-body aircraft at Kozhikode airport during monsoon
The table-top runway 10 of the Kozhikode airport is approximately 2,700 metres long. Wide-body aircraft operations were permitted at this airport from 2019.
August 12, 2020 -
Kerala plane crash: Rs 10 lakh ex gratia for kin of dead; all victims including deceased to be tested for COVID-19
As many as 18 people including two pilots were killed and 149 persons injured after an Air India Express flight overshoot the runway amid heavy rain, plunged deep down 35 ft. into the valley below and broke in two pieces while landing at the Kozhikode airport.
August 8, 2020 -
Aviation minister visits Kozhikode airport, takes stock of relief work; Kerala CM, Guv meet plane crash victims
Hardeep Singh Puri has announced an interim relief of Rs 10 lakh each to the next of kin of the deceased, Rs 2 lakh each to the seriously injured and Rs 50,000 for those who suffered minor injuries.
August 8, 2020 -
Capt Deepak Sathe: Decorated ex-IAF pilot, killed in Kerala plane crash, credited with saving hundreds of lives
Wing Commander Deepak V Sathe has flown the MiG-21 fighter aircraft with 17 Squadron (Golden Arrows) in Ambala before shifting to civilian flying and joining Air India.
August 8, 2020 -
18 dead in Kerala plane crash, black box recovered; DGCA, AAIB officials reach Kozhikode for probe
The aircraft, which made a hard-landing, broke in two after falling off the ‘table-top’ Kozhikode airport, but did not catch fire and thus averted a greater disaster.
August 8, 2020 -
16 dead after plane overshoots runway, falls into valley in Kerala’s Kozhikode; PM, Prez, others express grief
The aircraft with 190 persons onboard battled heavy rains while landing. Although the aircraft broke in two, it, fortunately did not catch fire at the time of landing, thus averting a major disaster.
August 7, 2020