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Domestic air passenger traffic jumps 25% in July

India's domestic air passenger traffic rose 25% year-on-year to 1.21 crore in July, led by IndiGo's 76.75 lakh passengers (63.4% market share). Air India (11.98 lakh passengers, 9.9% share) and Vistara (10.20 lakh, 8.4%) followed

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DGCA grants permit extension for Jet Airways

Jalan-Kalrock Consortium, the winning bidder for bankrupt Jet Airways, on July 31 said aviation regulator DGCA has renewed the airline’s air operator certificate.

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Launch of flight operations from Shivamogga airport delayed due to withdrawal of Bomb Threat Contingency Plan license

The launch of flight services for civilians from Shivamogga airport has been delayed after the DGCA withdraws no-objection certificate issued to the Bomb Threat Contingency Plan (BTCP). Now, flight operations have been rescheduled to take off from August 31.

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Cost cutting measures increasing unsafe landings at IndiGo

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has imposed a ₹30 lakh fine on IndiGo for certain systemic deficiencies in the airline.

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Aviation regulator DGCA removes SpiceJet from its enhanced surveillance regime

In view of the observations made in the past concerning inadequate maintenance and in view of the incidents during the monsoon season last year, SpiceJet was placed under enhanced surveillance.

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DGCA puts SpiceJet under enhanced surveillance

A senior DGCA official confirmed that the airline has been put under enhanced surveillance with no operational impact as it is a step taken as a matter of abundant precaution given the incidents during monsoon season last year.

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Fewer seats the reason for soaring airfares this summer

India’s sick airlines have removed capacity or aircraft seats from the market faster than the speed at which their successful competitors have added them, forcing passengers to pay higher airfares this summer.

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DGCA advisory to airlines to ensure no illegal cockpit entry

The DGCA has issued an advisory to airlines to ensure that there is no unauthorised entry in the cockpit following two recent instances aboard Air India.

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DGCA to conduct special audit of Go First next week

Airline intends to start with 157 flights on 78 routes

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DGCA to conduct special audit of GoFirst facilities on July 4-6

Aviation watchdog DGCA will conduct a special audit of grounded airline GoFirst’s facilities in the national capital and Mumbai from July 4 to 6 before approving the revival plan for the resumption of flights, according to a senior official.

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DGCA to meet Go First RP on revival plan

Go First’s Resolution Professional Shailendra Ajmera will meet the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Wednesday to discuss the revival plan and seek its nod for resumption of flights after the airline’s creditors approved interim funding.

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Pilot suspended for allowing friend into cockpit

DGCA suspends Air India pilot for a year for allowing unauthorised entry into the cockpit

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Go First now cancels all scheduled flights till June 4

Crisis-hit Go First Airlines on May 30, 2023 informed that its scheduled flight operations will remain cancelled till June 4, adding that a full refund will be issued to the passengers

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VietJet flight passengers stranded at Mumbai airport

Under DGCA rules, passengers are to be provided accommodation as well as food by the airline concerned if a flight is delayed beyond a stipulated time. Response was awaited to queries sent to VietJet.

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DGCA asks Go First to submit a revival plan within 30 days

The DGCA has demanded that Go First submit a “comprehensive” revival plan within 30 after the regulator found the airline’s response to its showcause notice dissatisfactory.

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DGCA to conduct audit of Go First's preparedness before allowing flight resumption

Aviation regulator DGCA will conduct an audit of Go First’s preparedness before approving resumption of flights by the crisis-hit carrier, according to a communication.

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Chennai-based The ePlane Company becomes first Indian electric aircraft firm to receive Design Organisation Approval from DGCA

The ePlane Company, a developer of Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircrafts has received Design Organisation Approval (DOA) from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The DOA is a crucial first step in the aircraft certification process, and it paves the way for ePlane to begin commercial production…

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It’s time to ensure safer skies

It has been 13 years since an aircraft crashed in Mangalore resulting in the deaths of 158 people, but investigation agencies have still not identified the reasons for such accidents and provided corrective steps

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Severe turbulence on Delhi-Sydney Air India flight; several passengers injured

Several passengers on board the Delhi-Sydney Air India flight were injured after the flight encountered severe turbulence mid-air on Tuesday. The injured passengers received medical assistance on arrival at Sydney airport, no passenger was hospitalised.

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Go First pilots vexed over DGCA’s one-year notice period rule

With budget airline Go First seeking voluntary insolvency, hundreds of its pilots are jumping ship after months of delayed salaries and other pending dues. But a controversial DGCA rule that mandates a one-year notice period has left cockpit crew furious and helpless.

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Morning Digest | Karnataka set for counting of votes; Cyclone Mocha to be stronger than expected; Home Ministry prepares Model Prisons Act 2023 to replace British-era law, and more

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Air India fined ₹30 lakh after pilot invites lady friend into cockpit

The licence of the pilot has been suspended for three months for misuse of his authority and violation of DGCA’s regulations.

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Aviation leasing watchdog puts India on watchlist after NCLT’s GoFirst order, assigns negative country ‘negative’ outlook

India has been placed on global aviation leasing watchdog’s watchlist, assigning it “negative” outlook following the National Company Law Tribunal’s (NCLT) order restricting bankrupt airline Go First’s lessors from repossessing planes while it is undergoing insolvency process.

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Explained | The troubles of India’s aviation industry

How GoFirst became bankrupt and a detailed explantion of the high operational costs that India’s aircraft industry faces

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NCLT admits Go First’s insolvency plea, grants moratorium

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