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DGCA issues circular on safety measures to prevent runway incursions after Japan's Haneda airport planes collision

Aerodromes, ATCs and airlines have been asked by DGCA to implement contingency measures to cater to unserviceable stop bars

Air India fined Rs 1.1 cr for flying Boeing to US with low emergency oxygen supply

The decision follows an investigation by the civil aviation ministry and the DGCA into a complaint filed by a former senior pilot against Air India who alleged the airline operated Boeing 777 planes to the US without the required emergency oxygen supply

Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia gets cracking over flight delays, to set up war rooms at 6 Metro airports

The Civil Aviation Ministry has sought 'incidence' reports from all six metro airports 'thrice daily' from all the airlines

Flight delayed owing to fog? Here are the new guidelines that airlines have to follow

The fog cover in Delhi has led to many flights being delayed or cancelled. In an attempt to mitigate the inconvenience, the DGCA has issued new SOPs for airlines. They have been instructed to provide real-time information to flyers as well as sensitise airport staff to inform passengers about delays

Notice to Air India, SpiceJet for failing to roster qualified pilots despite low visibility in Delhi

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation on Thursday issued a show-cause notice to Air India and SpiceJet for rostering pilots who were not compliant with CAT III standards during periods of low visibility at Delhi airport, which resulted in numerous diversions of flights bound for Delhi

Aviation regulator flags threat of jamming, spoofing of GPS signals in airspace

DGCA said the circular that it has released highlights the emerging threats of GNSS jamming and spoofing, the various geographical areas where it has been observed, and its potential impact on aircraft and ground-based systems

Breath analyser test: DGCA revises norms; pilots and crew members barred from using mouthwash, tooth gel

Pilots and crew members cannot use mouthwash, tooth gel or any such substance that has alcoholic content, as that could result in positive breath analyser test, according to revised norms issued by aviation regulator DGCA

Why are ‘free’ seats on flights in India so hard to find?

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs has flagged many issues with airlines and online travel portals, including labelling every seat as 'paid' despite claims of ‘free’ web check-in and denying boarding to flyers even with confirmed tickets. What do the rules say about airlines charging extra for seats?

How the Hamas attack in Israel has prompted India to change rules for hang gliders

India has changed its powered hang glider rules after learning about the possible use of the craft for terrorist attacks as seen in the Israel-Hamas conflict. As per the new guidelines, it is strictly prohibited to operate a motorised hang glider without prior approval of DGCA examiner or instructor

What is GPS spoofing and why is it a concern for Indian airspace?

A committee has been formed by Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to keep an eye on GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) spoofing in Indian airspace. An attempt to alter initial location of a GPS-enabled device is known as GPS spoofing. It is different from jamming and more dangerous