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Foreign airlines ban MacBooks on Indian flights; DGCA mulls similar move

Apple issued a similar replacement programme last year for the latest 13-inch Pros over issues related to battery expansion

DGCA suspends helicopter services in Uttarakhand after 2 crashes in 2 days

The aviation regulator has also asked state authorities to form a database of terrain maps that includes proper identification of obstacles such as cable,wire, electric pole, and pylon, etc

DGCA mulls new pilot licence based on competence instead of flying hours

The introduction of Multi-Crew Pilot License (MPL) programme -- which is in place in many European countries - could be an alternate mode that would be more efficient and quicker, DGCA official said

Indian aviation has a drinking problem and DGCA plans to fix it. Here's how

The DGCA rules state that pilots and cabin crews who fail the alcohol test the first time are barred from flying for three months

DGCA to conduct quarterly safety audits of airside operations at airports

The regulator has told the operators that it has developed a detailed checklist to benchmark safety standards for the operations on the airside

Two SpiceJet pilots get 1-year suspension for overshooting Mumbai runway

Both the pilots have been suspended for a period of one year from the date of the incident

DGCA proposes breath analyser test for air traffic controllers, others

The move comes after several instances were reported threatening safety

DGCA suspends SpiceJet pilot for overshooting runway at Shirdi airport

The regulator observed that the B737 aircraft, which was being flown by Captain Ashish Jayaswal, touched down at approximately 5300 feet from runway threshold at Shirdi airport

J&K administration asks Amarnath yatris to leave Kashmir amid terror threat

IndiGo, Vistara, Air India promise fee waiver on rescheduling

Airlines drop cancellation fees for Kashmir, DGCA asks for more flights

IndiGo, Vistara waive change/cancellation charges to and from Srinagar

DGCA suspends licence of 2 SpiceJet pilots for one year over violations

The accident, involving a Boeing 737 plane coming from Jaipur, happened on July 1. It had also led to closure of Mumbai airport's main runway for more than three days before the aircraft was removed

The Jet Airways insolvency case brings to fore grey areas in aviation law

One of the issues is how long the airline can enjoy rights over its parking slots at airports

DGCA suspends pilot for 3 months for wrongly transmitting hijack code

The three-month period of suspension would be counted from the date of the incident

DGCA grounds pilot who issued 'Mayday' distress call due to low fuel

A senior Vistara official confirmed that the pilot has been 'de-rostered' as per the instructions of the regulator

DGCA suspends flying licences of two SpiceJet pilots over violations

In recent weeks, the watchdog has been taking strict action against individuals and entities for various violations

Regulator asks Air India to penalise pilot who failed alcohol test twice

According to sources, the national carrier has already suspended Singh for three months over Saturday's incident

DGCA serves notices to four senior executives over safety lapses

The notices were sent to heads of training, flight safety, operations, and quality assurance following a surprise audit by the DGCA

DGCA awaiting FAA's certification to allow Boeing 737 Max to fly in India

In October last year, a Lion Air operated 737 Max crashed, leaving 180 people dead in Indonesia

DGCA issues show cause to Chennai, Ahmedabad airports over safety issues

The DGCA action comes in the backdrop of multiple aircraft landing incidents at various airports during monsoon season

Airlines should plan alternative destinations for crisis situations: DGCA

Investigation of incidents have revealed deficiencies in fuel planning, crew decision-making and support provided by the Air Traffic Control (ATC), the regulator said