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29 Jun 2022

Ask SpiceJet to remove its livery from our planes, Jet Airways appeals to DGCA

Jet Airways urges DGCA to ask SpiceJet for changing their livery Select SpiceJet planes have Jet Airways' livery Jet Airways claims the similar livery it as a potential hazard

26 Jun 2022

DGCA finds serious safety concerns at 2 flying training schools, ops stopped

DGCA on June 16 said it has audited 30 out of the total 32 flying training organisations (FTOs) Major lapses found in most of the schools across India Two schools have been shut down till changes are made

25 Jun 2022

Fuselage door warning lit up on two SpiceJet flights; DGCA begins probe

Fuselage door warnings lit up on two separate Spicejet planes while taking off Forces both planes to return back to the airport This is the 4th such incident involving Spicejet plane

08 Jun 2022

Face mask mandatory for air passengers at airports, inside flights: DGCA

DGCA has issued new guidelines for air passengers It has made face masks mandatory at airports and inside flights Delhi HC recently ordered DGCA to take a tough line against passengers who refuse to comply with Covid safety norms

03 Jun 2022

DGCA to amend rules for specially-abled passengers, issues draft rules

IndiGo airline was fined Rs 5 lakh for denying a specially-abled child boarding The authority will revisit its regulations The airlines can only deny boarding after doctor's recommendation

03 Jun 2022

Covid-19: 'Physically remove fliers not wearing masks, fine them'

Delhi HC has told DGCA to take action against those who violate Covid-19 norms at airports The HC asked the DGCA to physically remove fliers and book them for violations The HC said that those passengers should be placed on the no-fly list

01 Jun 2022

DGCA suspends Bengaluru ATC for near mid-air collision of IndiGo flights

Two IndiGo flights miraculously avoided a mid-air collision on Jan 7, 2022 DGCA has now suspended ATC’s license for three months The officer was involved in ‘breach of separation’ at Bengaluru airport

30 May 2022

DGCA slaps Rs 10 lakh fine on SpiceJet for training pilots on faulty simulator

DGCA imposes Rs 10 lakh fine on SpiceJet airlines The airline was training 737 Max aircraft's pilots on faulty simulator This move could have adversely impacted flight safety, said sources

18 May 2022

Licenses of 2 Alliance Air pilots suspended following runway excursion episode

An Alliance Air flight from Delhi to Jabalpur landed past the aiming point The decision of the pilots to land the plane resulted in runway excursion DCGA has suspended the licenses of the pilots for one year

16 May 2022

After pilots and cabin crew, airports report 84 drunk staff on duty: DGCA

84 workers at 42 airports found drunk on duty between Jan 2021-Mar 2022 64% of the 84 workers who failed the mandatory alcohol tests were drivers Many of the workers who failed the alcohol tests were employed by airport operators

09 May 2022

Specially-abled child not allowed to board IndiGo flight, DGCA orders probe

The flight was scheduled to leave for Hyderabad from Ranchi IndiGo says the child was given hotel, a flight next day He was in a state of panic, and hence denied boarding

04 May 2022

Trouble brewing for SpiceJet? After pilot ban, turbulence highlights lapses

Two passengers severely injured in SpiceJet flight turbulence Boeing 737 aircraft has been grounded in Kolkata for now DGCA announces inspection of entire SpiceJet aircraft fleet

03 May 2022

SpiceJet turbulence incident: DGCA begins inspection of entire airline fleet

DGCA announces inspection in all SpiceJet’s aircraft fleet The aircraft that was involved in the incident on May 1 is currently grounded in Kolkata The rest of the SpiceJet aircraft fleet are in operation

03 May 2022

SpiceJet flight was on ''autopilot mode'' when turbulence occurred, says DGCA

Two injured passengers are in ICU after SpiceJet flight turbulence One passenger injured with head injury and another with spinal injury The aircraft has been grounded in Kolkata for now

30 Apr 2022

IndiGo pilots found ‘abusing’ on emergency frequency due to THIS reason

IndiGo pilots were found using offensive language on an emergency frequency Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched a probe in the matter IndiGo is yet to issue a statement on the development

26 Apr 2022

Air India flyer complains about dirty cabin, broken armrest; DGCA order repair

Unhappy Air India passenger complains about shabby quality DGCA orders Air India to repair the plane Recently DGCA grounded SpiceJet plane over flyer complaint on dirty seats

23 Apr 2022

SpiceJet passenger tweets about dirty seats on flight, DGCA grounds plane

The incident occurred on a flight from Bengaluru to Guwahati The aircraft in the plane is a SpiceJet Boeing 737 aircraft DGCA took immediate action over the tweet

19 Apr 2022

DGCA bans 90 SpiceJet pilots from flying Boeing 737 Max, know the real deal

DGCA bans 90 pilots from flying Boeing 737 Max Only SpiceJet operates controversial Boeing 737 Max in India Two fatal crashes forced countries to ground 737 Max globally for 2 years

14 Apr 2022

90 SpiceJet pilots barred from flying Boeing 737 Max plane for THIS reason

DGCA bans 90 pilots from flying Boeing 737 Max Only SpiceJet operates controversial Boeing 737 Max in India Two fatal crashes forced countries to ground 737 Max globally for 2 years

13 Apr 2022

Tow tractor damages Air India plane just before take off at Delhi Airport

The Air India aircraft is a 182-seater plane As per the officials, no one was injured in the incident An investigation is initiated to look into the matter

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