DGCA
Airlines told to avoid Iran, Iraq airspace
Indian citizens told to avoid travel to Iraq; Navy on standby for evacuation if needed.
Airlines must pay 400 per cent refund if passenger offloaded: Govt
In October this year, a total of 1,102 passengers were denied boarding by various airlines.
Aircraft repairs facilities yet to pick up in India
Foreign firms provide 85-90% maintenance, overhaul services.
DGCA gives more time to IndiGo, GoAir for modifying P&W engines
DGCA said its directive to IndiGo on complete change of all P&W engines with modified LPT by January 31 remains in force.
DGCA grounds GoAir staff after plane strays to grass
During landing, the plane started veering off the runway and entered the land covered with grass. However, the pilot managed to take off.
DGCA asks IndiGo to replace PW engines of 23 A320neo planes by Nov 19
The regulator also asked IndiGo that all 97 such aircraft in its fleet must have modified PW engines by January 31 next year.
GoAir, IndiGo asked to replace PW engines
The order comes a day after the DGCA had asked IndiGo to replace its 16 A320 NEO aircraft's PW engines, used for more than 3,000 hours.
Delhi HC asks DGCA to consider PIL seeking probe into 'safety features' in airplanes
The court was hearing a PILseeking direction too set up a commission to investigate the presence of 'optional safety features' in airplanes
Airline pilots want DGCA to go soft on minor lapses
The former pilot said that a representation will be made to the Civil Aviation minister on completion of the petition process.
Send SMSes, provide help if flights late, airlines told
The DGCA also said the airlines must ensure the refund of airline tickets through travel agents or portals swiftly.