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India’s Domestic Air Traffic posts double-digit growth in November

India’s commercial airlines flew 1.42 crore passengers on domestic routes in November this year, which represents a robust 12 per cent increase compared to the same month in the previous year, according to figures compiled by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

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Madhya Pradesh Tourism to host Skydiving Festival in Ujjain from 9th Nov

The Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board is set to organize the fourth consecutive Skydiving Festival with aim to boost adventure tourism and diversify tourism activities in the state.

Air

Govt announces simplified norms for seaplane operations

Union Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu launched the Guidelines for Seaplane Operations in India, simplifying regulations for such operations in the country.

Air

Air India, Vistara gain DGCA approval for Maintenance Operations

In a significant move towards the merger of India’s aviation industry, Air India and Vistara have secured CAR (Civil Aviation Requirement) 145 approval from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to integrate their aircraft line maintenance operations.

Airlines and Aviation

DGCA finalises summer schedule, Indian airlines will operate a total of 24,275 weekly domestic flights

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has finalised the summer schedule — which will be in in from March 31 to Oct 26, 2024, — of domestic and international flights.

Air

Garuda Aerospace Receives Medium Class RPTO Authorization from DGCA

Drone company Garuda Aerospace continues to lead the way in the adoption of drones for various applications across industries.

Airlines and Aviation

DGCA issues 1,622 commercial pilot licenses in 2023

Aviation regulator DGCA issued 1,622 commercial pilot licenses (CPL) in 2023, which is the highest for any year in the last decade, according to official data

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia India integrates the Pilot Flight Duty Logbook with DGCA’s eGCA Platform

AirAsia India, in collaboration with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), integrates the Pilot’s Flight Duty Logbook directly from its Crew Management system to the eGCA platform.

Airlines and Aviation

DGCA approves certification to AG 364 agri-drones

Drone manufacturer Marut Drones has received the Type Certification approvals from Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for its extensively tested multiutility agricultural drone AG 365.

Airlines and Aviation

India jumps to 48th place in ICAO aviation safety ranking: DGCA

India has jumped to the 48th position in the global aviation safety ranking by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), according to DGCA officials

Airlines and Aviation

DGCA enhances monitoring of flying training organisations

Aviation regulator Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has put in place various measures to enhance the monitoring of flying training organisations.

Airlines and Aviation

Go First under DGCA scanner

Go First airline has come under scrutiny of the aviation authority Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) due to an increase in passenger inconvenience brought on by cancelled flights and major flight delays.

Airlines and Aviation

DGCA orders probe after fire in IndiGo Jet’s engine

A Delhi to Bengaluru flight of IndiGo was aborted just before take-off on Friday because one of its engines stalled, leading to surging airflow and subsequent fire, airport officials stated.

Airlines and Aviation

SpiceJet to operate over 50 per cent flights as DGCA lifts curbs

SpiceJet will be able to operate more than 50 per cent of its flights from 30 October as the three-month-long restrictions imposed on the airline will be lifted in the winter schedule.

Airlines and Aviation

DGCA extends SpiceJet flight restrictions till 29 Oct

Aviation regulatory authority, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered that the 50% capacity restriction for SpiceJet flight operations should continue until 29 October 2022.