The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in India has introduced a new directive mandating that passenger window shades remain closed during takeoff and landing at defense airfields until the aircraft reaches 10,000 feet. This regulation, effective from May 20, …
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an investigation into the sudden death of First Officer Armaan, a 35-year-old Air India Express pilot, after a flight from Srinagar to Delhi. The probe, led by Deputy Director Vishal Yadav, …
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in India is considering a major policy change that would allow students from Arts and Commerce backgrounds to pursue commercial pilot careers, currently restricted to those with Physics and Mathematics in Class 12. …
Akasa Air is facing significant scrutiny after the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) suspended two key executives for six months due to pilot training violations found in a recent audit. The suspensions involve the Director of Operations and the …
Akasa Air pilots have raised serious safety concerns and alleged intimidation by management in a letter to the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). They claim that Captain Gracious Flyod pressures unwell pilots to fly, violating safety standards, and retaliatory …
The Delhi High Court has ordered the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to expedite new pilot duty and rest regulations to enhance aviation safety, aiming for implementation by early 2025. Justice Tara Vitasta Ganju emphasized the need for a …
