Aviation Regulator

IndiGo may get more time to replace PW engines on A320neo; relaxation a big relief for budget carrier, passengers

The PW engine-powered A320 neo planes in the fleets of IndiGo and GoAir have been facing glitches both mid-air and on-ground since their induction way back in 2016.

DGCA to IndiGo: For every new A320neo plane, ground an old one with unmodified PW engines; directive to likely affect carrier's expansion plans

PW engine-powered A320 neo planes in the fleets of IndiGo and GoAir have been facing glitches both mid-air and on-ground since their induction way back in 2016

DGCA finds safety lapses by IndiGo airline during special audit, issues notices to four senior executives

Four senior executives of IndiGo airline were issued show cause notices Friday by the DGCA after a special audit team of the aviation regulator found safety lapses, according to sources privy to the development

Aircraft landing with unstabilised approach in bad weather conditions to attract punitive action: DGCA

A senior official at the DGCA told PTI that it is probing the incidents of planes overshooting runways

Jet Airways crisis: Hinduja Group, Etihad Airways likely to bid for debt-laden airline via IBC route; Tata, Qatar Airways keen to join race too

Qatar Airways is also expected to join the race for Jet Airways stake acquisition if the state-owned flag carrier of Qatar is able to find out a suitable local partner, the report said.

DGCA to seek credible revival plan from Jet Airways; will extend help within regulatory framework: Official

After weeks of uncertainty, Jet Airways on Wednesday announced temporary suspension of its operations as it did not receive emergency funds to stay afloat.

Aviation regulator asks airlines to increase number of flights to stabilise rising airfares

India's aviation regulator has asked all airlines to come out with an individual medium-term plan by Wednesday on enhancing the availability of domestic flights, in a move aimed at curbing rising airfares, government officials said

Jet Airways grounds more planes after failing to pay lessors; seeks access to bailout funds promised by banks

With a smaller operating fleet, Jet Airways has given pilots and cabin crew the option of flexible working days and taking extended leave with or without pay.

Jet Airways pilots body to hold annual meeting on Tuesday amid non-payment of salaries to employees

The meeting assumes significance as it comes in the backdrop of drastically reduced operations and non-payment of salaries to pilots along with engineers and other senior staff for more than three months now.

Boeing 737 Max aircraft: SpiceJet says all additional DGCA safety measures put in place

SpiceJet and Jet Airways are the only two domestic airlines which operate Boeing 737 Max 8 planes.