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Airport operators to keep records of security hold area, tarmac photos for 3 years: DGCA

Airport operators now face a new directive from the DGCA. They must keep records of all photographs taken in security hold areas and on the tarmac. These records are to be preserved for a period of three years. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation can demand these records for inspection…

The Economic Times

India’s largest airline to pay £41m compensation for cancelled flights during massive aviation chaos

Top aviation officials blamed the carrier for week-long collapse of operations which IndiGo said was caused by mismanaged crew rosters

The Independent UK

Pilots urge grounding of all Boeing 787s in India after emergency power device deploys mid-air

Air India flight from Amritsar to Birmingham suffers scare as Dreamliner aircraft’s emergency turbine unexpectedly deploys just before landing

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Maha Kumbh: DGCA directs airlines to boost capacity, rationalise fares for Prayagraj

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has directed airlines to increase capacity and rationalize fares for flights to Prayagraj during the ongoing Mahakumbh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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DGCA approves Electronic Flight Folder for IndiGo airlines

Setting new standards in aviation efficiency and sustainability, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday approved Electronic Flight Folder (EFF) for IndiGo Airlines. Read further on Dynamite News:

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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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DCW issues notices to Delhi Police, DGCA over alleged sexual harassment on plane

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Commission for Women has issued notices to the Delhi Police and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) over an incident of alleged sexual harassment onboard a Delhi-Mumbai Spicejet Flight on August 16.

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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.

The Hindu

DGCA nod to scale up e-plane model developed at IIT-M

A start-up at the Indian Institute of Techmology-Madras that developed an e-plane has received approval from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation to scale up the model. It had developed a prototype of the e-plane and demonstrated it on the campus.

The Hindu

Singapore-bound IndiGo plane diverted to Indonesia after crew reports rubber, fuel smell mid-air

A Singapore-bound IndiGo flight was diverted to Kualanamu international airport at Medan in Indonesia after the crew reported rubber and fuel smell in the cabin, according to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. Read further on Dynamite News:

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SC issues notice to DGCA on plea for guidelines to deal with unruly passengers

Supreme Court asked DGCA to respond to a petition seeking clear and zero tolerance guidelines for civil authorities and airlines when faced with unruly behaviour by passengers on flights.

The Hindu

DGCA orders Go First to stop selling air tickets with immediate effect

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on May 8 ordered crisis-hit airline GoFirst to stop selling air tickets with immediate effect until further instructions.

The Hindu

DGCA orders probe after Pilot 'welcomes' his female friend in cockpit

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered a detailed probe after an Air India pilot operating from Dubai to Delhi entertained a female friend in the cockpit. Read further on Dynamite News:

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After mid-flight brawl, DGCA issues advisory to deal with unruly passengers

Amid multiple reports of unruly behaviour by passengers onboard flights, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issued an advisory to all airlines asking them to action against such behaviours during flight operations. Read further on dynamite News:

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AI Urination Case: Delhi HC asks DGCA to constitute committee to hear Shankar Mishra’s plea

The Delhi High Court on Thursday directed the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to constitute an appellate committee to handle the appeal of air passengers facing a travel ban. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Heavy rain lashes parts of Delhi

Heavy rain, accompanied by strong winds, lashed parts of Delhi on Monday.

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