DGCA News

New Flight Safety Rules In 2026: In November, the DGCA issued a Dangerous Goods Advisory Circular allowing power banks and spare lithium batteries only in hand baggage. 

India’s aviation regulator has issued a show-cause notice to Air India cockpit crew for operating multiple flights between Delhi and Tokyo despite being aware of safety and compliance lapses.

In a statement, the regulator said that based on its initial assessment, it has decided to proceed further in the matter in accordance with the provisions of the Competition Act, 2002. 

Air India's Delhi-Mumbai Flight Engine Shutdown: Air India said the airline is providing immediate assistance to affected passengers and that “alternative arrangements have been made to fly them to their destination shortly”. 

Indigo Flight Cancellations Highlights: Delhi Airport has issued a new advisory for passengers, saying that IndiGo flights may still get delayed. People travelling have been asked to check the latest status of their flight with the airline before leaving for the airport to avoid any last-minute problems.

From a single borrowed aircraft to controlling over half of India’s aviation market, Indigo’s meteoric rise stunned the industry.

IndiGo’s operations unravelled as pilot shortages, mounting fatigue and delayed decisions collided, raising serious questions about DGCA’s inaction during one of India’s biggest aviation breakdowns.

IndiGo Crisis Deliberately Manufactured? The Directorate General of Civil Aviation partially rolled back its new leave norm, bringing a relief for IndiGo and sparking hope that the crisis will be resolved soon. 

IndiGo blamed new DGCA FDTL rules (mandating 48-hr weekly rest and 2 night landings) for the acute pilot shortage and 400+ daily cancellations. The airline targets February 10 for stability.  

IndiGo crisis: IndiGo's operational chaos continues into Day 4 with 550+ cancellations, blamed on FDTL miscalculation and crew shortage. DGCA monitors recovery; stock falls 6%. Airline targets Feb 10 for normal ops.  

Air India had 113 aircraft impacted, and 42 of them have successfully undergone the software upgrade. Air India Express had 25 aircraft affected, but only four have been updated at this stage.

Airbus Aircraft Safety Alert: The aviation company has announced a software update to address a potential safety risk linked to intense solar radiation affecting flight-control data in the aircraft. 

The DGCA has directed airlines to establish a transparent fatigue-reporting mechanism and an independent Fatigue Review Committee to examine the reports and recommend corrective measures. 

According to pilots and air traffic controllers, aircraft within nearly a 60-nautical-mile radius of Delhi have experienced false positional and navigation data over the past week. 

Following two Boeing 787 incidents, DGCA directed Air India to reinspect Ram Air Turbine systems, sought Boeing’s preventive report, and initiated a probe amid pilots’ calls for a fleet-wide safety audit.

A DGCA official said the aviation regulator will continue to maintain strict oversight of both airfares and flight capacities to safeguard passengers’ interests.

Noida International Airport: Jewar Airport, touted to be one of the largest in North India, is expected to transform connectivity in the National Capital Region.  

DGCA imposed a five-year no-fly ban on Lt Col RK Singh after a violent assault on SpiceJet staff at Srinagar airport, causing severe injuries; Army probing, incident caught on CCTV.

The aviation regulator further noted that the airline's Accountable Manager failed to ensure compliance with key operational provisions specified in Annexure III of the CARs.  

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has established Civil Aviation Regulations to ensure the safe operation and maintenance of aircraft.