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17 scheduled airlines operating in the country, DGCA issued 718 Air Operator Certificate

17 scheduled airlines operating in the country, DGCA issued 718 Air Operator Certificate

🕔07:32, 21.Mar 2023

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) There are 17 scheduled airlines operating in India while the number of aircrafts endorsed by the aviation regulator DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) on the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) is 718. As per a written

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DGCA approves Garuda Aerospace’s Kisan drone

DGCA approves Garuda Aerospace’s Kisan drone

🕔15:15, 24.Dec 2022

Chennai, Dec 24 (IANS) The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued the Type Certification for the Kisan or farmer drones made by Garuda Aerospace, the company said. Garuda Aerospace also said it has an order book of 5,000 drones.

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DGCA extends cap on SpiceJet operating capacity till Oct 29

DGCA extends cap on SpiceJet operating capacity till Oct 29

🕔19:43, 21.Sep 2022

New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Wednesday extended the cap on SpiceJet’s operating capacity till October 29. In an order, the DGCA observed that the extension has been given on a

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DGCA proposes amendments to AOP to operate non-scheduled passenger flights

DGCA proposes amendments to AOP to operate non-scheduled passenger flights

🕔12:23, 12.Sep 2022

New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) Aviation Regulator the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) proposed amendments to the minimum requirements for the grant of an Air Operator Permit (AOP) to operate non-scheduled passenger flights in India. Non-scheduled passengers may be carried

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DGCA receives deregistration requests of two SpiceJet aircrafts

DGCA receives deregistration requests of two SpiceJet aircrafts

🕔12:50, 28.Aug 2022

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has received requests to deregister two more B737 aircraft leased to the carrier SpiceJet. The requests for deregistration have been made by Irish lessor Horizon Aviation. This is

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DGCA suspends Pilot’s license in SpiceJet Turbulence case

DGCA suspends Pilot’s license in SpiceJet Turbulence case

🕔13:54, 20.Aug 2022

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) suspended the licence of the pilot-in-command (PIC) of a SpiceJet flight for six months after he ignored the co-pilot’s suggestion onboard a Boeing B737 aircraft. The development is

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Airlines will have to take action against flyers without mask, says DGCA

Airlines will have to take action against flyers without mask, says DGCA

🕔07:17, 18.Aug 2022

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) In light of the rising Covid cases in several parts of the country, the aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Wednesday made it mandatory for passengers to follow Covid protocols and wear masks

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DGCA removes price cap on air fares

DGCA removes price cap on air fares

🕔17:07, 10.Aug 2022

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Wednesday announced the removal of lower and upper limits on air fare in the country. “After review of the current status of scheduled domestic operations viz-a-viz passenger

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Air India to allow its pilots to fly till 65 years

Air India to allow its pilots to fly till 65 years

🕔13:45, 2.Aug 2022

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) To ensure an adequate number of pilots for its expanding fleet size, Tata Group-owned Air India (AI) has decided to raise their retirement age from 58 to 65. Considering future expansion plans for our fleet, it

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GoAir flights grounded after technical glitches

GoAir flights grounded after technical glitches

🕔16:54, 19.Jul 2022

New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) The occurrence of technical snags in Indian civil aircraft refuse to cease. In two separate cases on Tuesday, GoAir flights, also known as Go First, were diverted to Delhi and Srinagar due to technical glitches in

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With licence to fly, Akasa Air to start operations this month

With licence to fly, Akasa Air to start operations this month

🕔09:14, 8.Jul 2022

India’s new airline, Akasa Air, on Thursday got its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Chennai, July 8 (IANS) India’s new airline, Akasa Air, on Thursday got its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Directorate

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Grounded airline Jet Airways to fly soon, DGCA grants operator certificate

Grounded airline Jet Airways to fly soon, DGCA grants operator certificate

🕔20:15, 20.May 2022

Civil aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday granted the air operator certificate (AOC) to Jet Airways, bringing the grounded airline yet another step closer towards relaunching of its services. New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Civil aviation

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Akasa Air plans to launch first flight in June

Akasa Air plans to launch first flight in June

🕔07:00, 26.Mar 2022

Hyderabad, March 26 (IANS) India’s newest budget airline Akasa Air plans to launch its first commercial flight in June. The airline’s chief executive Vijay Dube said on Friday that they are working with the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) and Directorate

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India’s domestic air passenger traffic rises in August

India’s domestic air passenger traffic rises in August

🕔20:22, 16.Sep 2021

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Easing Covid travel restrictions along with pent-up demand and low base lifted India’s domestic air passenger traffic in August. According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the country’s scheduled domestic flight operations ferried 67.01

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Ban on international passenger flights extended till Sep 30

Ban on international passenger flights extended till Sep 30

🕔21:07, 29.Aug 2021

New Delhi, Aug 29  The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has extended the ban on scheduled international commercial passenger flights to and from India till September 30. The ban was previously extended till the end of August. In a circular

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Domestic air passenger traffic grows in June

Domestic air passenger traffic grows in June

🕔20:18, 19.Jul 2021

New Delhi, July 19  Pent-up demand, along with low base and easing of Covid restrictions, pushed India’s domestic air passenger traffic higher in June 2021. According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the country’s scheduled domestic flight operations

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International flights suspension extended till July 31

International flights suspension extended till July 31

🕔07:45, 1.Jul 2021

New Delhi, July 01 India on Wednesday extended the suspension on international commercial flight operations till July 31, 2021. “In partial modification of circular dated 26-06-2020, the competent authority has further extended the validity of circular issued on the above subject…

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Regulator partially lifts B737 Max’s ops ban

Regulator partially lifts B737 Max’s ops ban

🕔07:55, 21.Apr 2021

New Delhi, April 21  India’s civil aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) partially lifted the operational ban on the Boeing 737 Max aircraft. Accordingly, conditional approval has been granted to foreign airlines to operate the aircraft through Indian

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DGCA denies foreign carrier permission to operate B737Max in India

DGCA denies foreign carrier permission to operate B737Max in India

🕔06:45, 9.Apr 2021

New Delhi, April 9  India’s civil aviation regulator has denied permission to a foreign air carrier to operate or overfly Boeing 737Max in the country. According to the chief of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), no foreign air

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International flights suspension extended till April 30

International flights suspension extended till April 30

🕔06:34, 24.Mar 2021

New Delhi, March 24  The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday extended the suspension on international commercial flights till April 30. However, international passenger flights under air travel bubble arrangements will continue. “In partial modification of circular dated

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