DGCA carried out 29 special audits of aircraft to ensure safety in January-March: Minister New Delhi, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has carried out as many as 29 "special audits" and 12 "regulatory audits" of airlines, charter operators, and helicopter services as part of the safety oversight exercise from Jan-March this year, the Parliament was informed on Thursday. Similarly, 56 regulatory audits and 9 safety audits of aircraft in the civil aviation sector and airport operators were conducted in 2025, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol said in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha.

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Vir Vikram Yadav appointed new DGCA chief New Delhi, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major bureaucratic reshuffle, the government has appointed Vir Vikram Yadav as the new Director General of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), replacing Faiz Ahmed Kidwai. Yadav, who is currently serving as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, will now head India’s aviation regulator at a time when the sector is expanding rapidly.

Vir Vikram Yadav appointed new DGCA chief #VirVikramYadav #DGCA #socialnewsxyz

Govt proposes Centre of Excellence at GSV, signs DGCA pact to boost MRO skills New Delhi, March 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday suggested setting up a Centre of Excellence at Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) to focus on high-precision manufacturing technologies needed in aviation, railways and marine sectors. He said such initiatives can make students more industry-ready and boost employment opportunities. The proposal came during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

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Pilot body urges DGCA to suspend flights in high-risk war zones New Delhi, March 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Pilot body Airline Pilots’ Association of India (ALPA) on Saturday urged the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to suspend commercial operations into high‑risk conflict zones in West Asia and to mandate disclosure and verification of valid insurance coverage for crew. ALPA urged the regulator to continue suspension until completion of a centralised, authoritative risk assessment.

Pilot body urges DGCA to suspend flights in high-risk war zones #Pilot #DGCA #socialnewsxyz

The government gave passengers free seats. The airlines said that'll cost you more. Here's the standoff nobody saw coming. ✈️⚡

#DeccanFounders #IndiaAviation #FreeSeatRule #DGCA #AirlineReforms #PassengerRights #DarkPatterns #IndiGo #AirIndia #SpiceJet #TravelTech #ConsumerRights #StartupIndia

Airlines in India just lost the ability to surge price your entire flight. And that's just the beginning. ✈️🚨

#DeccanFounders #IndiaAviation #DGCA #AirlineReforms #UDAN #SurgePricing #PassengerRights #TravelTech #StartupIndia #MakeInIndia #RegionalConnectivity #IndiaAirports #TravelIndia #Founders

India's DGCA Ends Extra Seat Charges and Introduces Group Seating Rule India’s aviation regulator DGCA has directed airlines to keep at least 60% of seats on every flight free from seat-selection charges.

India’s aviation regulator DGCA has directed airlines to keep at least 60% of seats on every flight free from seat-selection charges, offering relief from extra fees.

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#DGCA #India #airtravel #avgeek #aviation #aviationdaily #Aviationnews

DGCA proposes tighter rules for foreign airlines operating in India New Delhi, March 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) 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 strengthen the civil aviation regulator’s oversight of foreign airlines.

DGCA proposes tighter rules for foreign airlines operating in India #DGCA #India #socialnewsxyz

Noida International Airport Receives DGCA License Ahead of 2026 Launch Noida International Airport in Jewar secures DGCA aerodrome license, clearing the way for commercial operations expected by mid-2026 with an initial 12 million passenger capacity.

Noida International Airport in Jewar receives DGCA aerodrome license, enabling 24/7 operations. Commercial flights expected by April-May 2026. Phase one capacity: 12M passengers, expanding to 70M. #NoidaAirport #IndiaAviation #DGCA
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Noida International Airport को Directorate General of Civil Aviation से अंतिम मंजूरी मिल गई है।
रिपोर्ट्स के अनुसार अगले 45 दिनों के भीतर यहां से उड़ान संचालन शुरू होने की संभावना है।
⚠️ Disclaimer: जानकारी सार्वजनिक रिपोर्ट्स पर आधारित है।
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DGCA grants aerodrome license for Noida International Airport development of Noida International Airport is a major step

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444 flights expected to be cancelled on March 1 over airspace closures: DGCA New Delhi, March 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) After a massive disruption due to airspace closures across Iran and several Middle Eastern countries, 444 flights are expected to be cancelled on March 1, according to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Due to airspace restrictions over Iran and parts of the Middle East, 410 flights of domestic carriers were cancelled on February 28.

444 flights expected to be cancelled on March 1 over airspace closures: DGCA #March #DGCA #socialnewsxyz

Gulfstream G700 Cleared for Takeoff in India After DGCA Approval Aviation News – The Gulfstream G700 has officially received certification from India’s Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), clearing the regulatory path for immediate customer deliveries across the country. This certification marks a significant milestone for Gulfstream Aerospace Corp., following the successful regulatory approvals of the Gulfstream G600 and G500 in the latter half of 2025. This development highlights the expanding footprint of the manufacturer in the Indian aviation market, as the company aligns its high-performance fleet offerings with rising demand for long-range business jets in the region.

#GulfstreamG700 #BusinessAviation #AviationNews #PrivateJet #DGCA #IndiaAviation #Gulfstream #LuxuryTravel #AviationIndustry #CorporateJets

DGCA introduces 48-hour free cancellation window for airline tickets, revises refund rules New Delhi, Feb 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has revised its Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) related to airline ticket refunds and introduced a 48-hour "look-in" period that allows passengers to cancel or amend their bookings without paying extra charges. In a statement, the aviation regulator said that passengers can cancel or make changes to their tickets within 48 hours of booking without any additional fee.

DGCA introduces 48-hour free cancellation window for airline tickets, revises refund rules #DGCA #socialnewsxyz

DGCA tightens norms for non-scheduled operators unauthorised operations or the falsifying of data

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Baramati crash aftermath: DGCA grounds 4 planes of VSR over safety issues New Delhi, Feb 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has grounded four planes in the fleet of VSR Ventures Pvt Ltd due to multiple violations revealed in a special safety audit conducted after the Learjet 45 crash in Mahrashtra's Baramati on January 28 in which state Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was killed, according to an statement issued by the regulator on Tuesday.

Baramati crash aftermath: DGCA grounds 4 planes of VSR over safety issues #Baramati #DGCA #VSR #socialnewsxyz

Air ambulance from Ranchi to Delhi with 7 onboard crashed, rescue team at location: DGCA New Delhi, Feb 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said on Monday that an air ambulance from Ranchi to Delhi with seven on board crashed in Kasaria Panchayat of Chatra district, Jharkhand. The District Administration search-and-rescue team is at the location, and the AAIB team is being dispatched for investigation. Further information will be shared, said the aviation regulator in a statement.

Air ambulance from Ranchi to Delhi with 7 onboard crashed, rescue team at location: DGCA #Air #Ranchi #Delhi #DGCA #socialnewsxyz

Air ambulance with 7 onboard to Delhi crashes in Jharkhand Ranchi: An air ambulance with seven people onboard to Delhi from Ranchi crashed near Simaria in Jharkhand’s Chatra district on Monday, F...

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DGCA slaps Rs 1 crore fine on Air India for flying Airbus without airworthiness permit New Delhi, Feb 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Air India has been fined Rs 1 crore by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for operating an Airbus A320 plane eight times without a valid airworthiness permit, with the aviation regulator terming the violation "serious" and holding the top-level management responsible for the security lapse. The DGCA order, imposing the fine, stated that the Airbus A320 aircraft was flown on multiple sectors, including flights connecting New Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Hyderabad, between November 24 and 25 last year, without a mandatory Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC).

DGCA slaps Rs 1 crore fine on Air India for flying Airbus without airworthiness permit #DGCA #Rs #AirIndia #Airbus #socialnewsxyz

DGCA Clarifies Air India Boeing 787 Fuel Switch Incident: Procedural Error Identified The DGCA has found that the purported malfunction of fuel cut off switch on Air India Boeing B787-8 VT-ANX was due to procedural error, not a mechanical malfunction.

The Indian aviation regulator DGCA has found that the purported malfunction of a fuel cut off switch on Air India Boeing B787-8 VT-ANX was due to procedural error, not a mechanical malfunction.

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#AirIndia #Boeing #Boeing787 #DGCA #India #avgeek #Aviation

On Wednesday, the bench said that the new flight duty-time rules must be implemented as they are directly linked to the safety of the passengers. scroll.in/latest/10903...

The court asked the counsel for the aviation regulator to obtain instructions in the matter by Thursday.

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Ajit Pawar, five others die in plane crash in Baramati, confirms DGCA Baramati, Jan 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar and five others died in a plane crash near Baramati on Wednesday. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has confirmed that all six passengers on board are dead. The plane crashed while landing near Baramati. Visuals from the spot show fire and smoke, mangled remains of the plane, and ambulances rushing the injured to nearby hospitals.

Ajit Pawar, five others die in plane crash in Baramati, confirms DGCA #AjitPawar #Baramati #DGCA #socialnewsxyz

The Sky vs. The Cloud: Why Aviation is the Graveyard of Entrepreneurs From IndiGo’s $2.44M fine to Apple’s trillion‑dollar ascent

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The fine was not crippling in absolute terms, but it was symbolic: a reminder that in #aviation, the #entrepreneur’s risk is infinite, while the #regulator’s risk is zero.
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DGCA's Fine on IndiGo: A Modest Penalty with Major Implications for Indian Aviation The DCGA has imposed a ₹22.20 crore penalty on IndiGo for its recent operational meltdown. Considered as modest, the fine has implications for Indian aviation.

The DCGA has imposed a ₹22.20 crore penalty on IndiGo for its recent operational meltdown. Considered as modest, the fine nevertheless has implications for the Indian aviation sector.

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#IndiGo #DGCA #India #avgeek #aviation #aviationdaily #Aviationnews

MoCA takes note of Air India flight returning to Delhi over technical snag The aircraft landed safely at Delhi airport, and all passengers and crew disembarked normally

A source at the #DGCA said the flight crew observed low engine oil pressure in the right-hand engine during flap retraction after take-off.
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AEI B737-800SF freighter gets DGCA clearance for India Chennai-based cargo airline Afcom Holding Limited is leasing a previously converted AEI B737-800SF (MSN 33003) and will operate it from India.

Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) announced that India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has approved its supplemental type certificate (STC ST02690LA) for the 12-pallet-position Boeing 737-800SF freighter conversion.

#AEI #AfcomHoldingLimited #aircargo #DGCA #FAA #CAAC #EASA #TCCA

IndiGo flight count rises over 2,000 as DGCA tightens oversight New Delhi, Dec 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Demonstrating the sign of operational normalisation and stability since the last four days after the government stepped into the crisis management, IndiGo said that it is set to operate over 2,000 flights on Friday, as per its revised scaled-down schedule. The airline has been continuously increasing its number of flights. It operated over 1,700 flights on December 8, over 1,800 on December 9, over 1,900 and 1,950 on December 10 and 11, respectively.

IndiGo flight count rises over 2,000 as DGCA tightens oversight #IndiGo #DGCA #socialnewsxyz

DGCA removes four Flight Operations Inspectors amid scrutiny over IndiGo’s major disruptions and oversight lapses tied to new pilot duty-rest rules. Aviation accountability under the spotlight.
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IndiGo Faces Severe Operational Meltdown as Hundreds of Flights Are Cancelled Across India AviationNews – India’s aviation sector was thrown into disarray today as IndiGo, the nation's largest carrier, suffered a massive operational collapse resulting in the cancellation of approximately 220 flights. The disruption has stranded thousands of passengers at major domestic hubs, prompting immediate regulatory intervention and a public expression of regret from the airline's leadership. The crisis unfolded rapidly across key airports, with…

#IndiGo #AviationNews #FlightCancellations #IndiaTravel #DGCA #AirlineCrisis #TravelAlert #BengaluruAirport #Chennai #AviationIndustry

DGCA summons IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers again amid ongoing flight disruptions New Delhi, Dec 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers has been asked to appear before the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) again amid ongoing disruption in the domestic aviation sector, the airline said on Thursday. Elbers had appeared before officials earlier this week to explain the cause behind one of the biggest fiascos in the Indian civil aviation industry and to discuss the further course of action in order to bring normalcy.

DGCA summons IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers again amid ongoing flight disruptions #DGCA #IndiGoCEOPieterElbers #socialnewsxyz