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DGCA issues guidelines for airlines on call-signs

No two airlines can have same call-signs if scheduled within 2 hours of each other from same airport

When to take naps in cockpits? DGCA asks airlines to sensitise pilots

Civil aviation regulator's move follows two recent instances of aircrafts losing radio contact

Shun oversized bags for performance limited airports: DGCA

There are substantial number of such airports in different parts of country, including one in Leh

Fix Airbus 320 engine issues within specified time: DGCA tells P&W

Aviation regulator DGCA has asked engine maker Pratt & Whitney to fix the snags in its engines powering Airbus 320 neo planes operated by IndiGo and GoAir within a "specified time". Against the backdrop of multiple incidents involving A320 neo aircraft running on P&W engines, DGCA held detailed discussions with the company and Airbus on Wednesday. A senior official said P&W has been asked to fix the problems in its engines within a specified time period. In separate statements, P&W and Airbus said they are working closely with the Indian civil aviation authorities. Currently, there are 21 A320 neo planes of IndiGo and GoAir that are powered by P&W engines that have been frequently facing technical snags. "Though they (Airbus and P&W) are in regular contact with the DGCA, yesterday's meeting was related to the incidents involving IndiGo and GoAir's A320 neo planes with P&W engines," the official said. "We have already asked the engine maker and the two

DGCA orders probe into IndiGo, GoAir engines

IndiGo, the largest client, says aircraft induction remains on track

DGCA examines P&W engines of IndiGo, GoAir neo planes

Aviation regulator DGCA has started detailed examination of 21 Airbus 320 neo planes of IndiGo and GoAir that are powered by Pratt & Whitney engines, which have been frequently facing technical snags. Taking serious note of recent incidents where some IndiGo and GoAir flights had to make emergency landings due to problems with aircraft engine, the watchdog has started the examination and is also in discussions with Pratt & Whitney (P&W). A senior DGCA official today said "boroscopic examination" of the A320 neo aircraft -- which are using P&W engines -- in the fleet of IndiGo and GoAir has been initiated. As many as 21 A320 neo planes will be examined and the exercise is expected to be completed in the next two weeks. Only those neo aircraft which have flown at least 1,000 hours are being examined for possible engine issues, he added. Further, the official said the regulator is in touch with engine maker P&W to address the problems which mainly relate to ...

Defence airports need DGCA nod for scheduled flights

DGCA is the regulatory body governing safety aspects of civil aviation and approves flight schedules

DGCA finds 422 air safety violations in 2016

DGCA said 272 pilots including crew members were suspended in 2016

OTP system review: Apply same rule for all players, Spicejet to DGCA

OTP is one of the several measures to determine an airline's operational efficiency

Aviation regulator to probe possible on-time data fudging

Committee will come out with corrected data by end-February

DGCA sets up panel on airlines OTP as IndiGo frowns on data

OTP was one of the USPs and a major contributing factor in IndiGo's growth

137 commercial pilots grounded for violations: Government

Of 409 safety violations 203 are cases when pilots fail mandatory alcohol test while 123 cases of the FDTL violations, says Jayant Sinha

DGCA asks airlines to put in place electronic cigarette policy

ENDS popularly known as e-cigarettes, produce an aerosolised mixture containing flavoured liquids and nicotine that is inhaled by the user

SpiceJet, GoaAir miss collission over Goa airspace, DGCA orders probe

When contacted, both SpiceJet and GoAir officials confirmed the incident but said it was being investigated by the DGCA

Aviation watchdog DGCA to soon get powers to slap penalties

It can debar, suspend and even cancel permission to fly for carriers, cannot impose any monetary penalty

September air passenger traffic up 23 per cent: DGCA

In August, the passenger traffic rose by 23.98% to 83.81 lakh from 67.60 lakh in the corresponding month last year

DGCA considering Wi-Fi in flights: Jayant Sinha

Globally, many airlines are already offering Wi-Fi, but they switch off the facility when they enter the Indian airspace

Local airlines exempted from prior govt nod for code share

However, the local carriers will have to intimate the Civil Aviation Ministry as well as the DGCA 30 days before starting code share flights

Government to bring rules against in-flight photography

The advisory from DGCA will come in the light of possible security risks from clicking cockpit selfies

DGCA suspends two pilots from Air India, Jet Airways for being intoxicated

The Airlines have been ordered to file an FIR against the pilots