Directorate General Of Civil Aviation

‘Pee-gate’: DGCA advisory to airlines on restraining devices explained

The aviation regulator issued the advisory after news of two separate incidents of men urinating on women co-passengers recently hit the headlines. This comes a day after the DGCA said Air India's conduct appeared to be ‘unprofessional’ and issued a notice to officials and crew asking why action sho

DGCA imposes Rs 5 lakh fine each on five helicopter operators in Kedarnath

It also suspended the officials of two other operators for three months for violation of safety rules, which surfaced during a June audit

Safety, security of civil aviation sector 'paramount', says Jyotiraditya Scindia

The civil aviation minister stated that the DGCA has set a target of performing 3,709 checks this year as part of its annual surveillance strategy in light of numerous incidents involving SpiceJet and other carriers in recent times

Ranchi airport incident: DGCA finds IndiGO staff 'inappropriately handled' case, issues airline show-cause notice

The aviation regulator had earlier constituted a three-member team to investigate the incident which took place on 7 May.

DGCA extends suspension of scheduled international passenger flights till further orders

Scheduled international passenger flights have been suspended in India since 23 March, 2020, following the outbreak of the coronavirus

DGCA extends suspension on scheduled international passenger flights till end of October

The DGCA circular also said that the suspension does not affect the operation of international all-cargo operations and flights specifically approved by it.

Air ambulance makes belly landing at Mumbai airport after losing wheel during take-off from Nagpur

All passengers were evacuated safely after the pilot belly-landed the aircraft on foam carpeting in Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport

DGCA says aircrew 'cannot fly for 48 hours' after receiving COVID-19 vaccination

In case the medical unfitness period post-vaccination continues for more than 14 days, then a 'special medical examination' will be required, said the aviation regulator

DGCA extends suspension of international passenger flights till 31 March

The restriction will not apply to cargo flights and flights specifically approved by the aviation regulator

COVID-19 pandemic: DGCA extends suspension of international flights till 28 February

Special international flights have been operating under the Vande Bharat Mission since May and under bilateral "air bubble" arrangements with selected countries since July