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Airlines increase weekly domestic flights by 10.1% for summer 2022: DGCA

Indian carriers have increased their domestic services by 10.1% to 25,309 weekly flights in the upcoming summer schedule as compared to 22,980 last season, aviation regulator DGCA said on Friday.

Govt panel allows phase-3 trial of Covovax as booster dose in adults

An expert panel of India's central drug authority has recommended permission for conducting a phase-3 clinical trial of Covid vaccine Covovax as a booster dose in adults, official sources said

Suspension of scheduled international passenger flights extended: DGCA

Scheduled international passenger flights have been suspended in India since March 23, 2020, following the outbreak of the coronavirus

International flights to remain suspended till further orders, says DGCA

The DGCA further said that the flights under bubble arrangement will be not be affected.

Regular international flights likely to resume from March 15: Report

The ban on scheduled international passenger flights in India is in effect till February 28. Such flights have been suspended in India since March 23, 2020, due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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6.4 million domestic passengers in Jan; 43% lower than Dec: DGCA

Around 64.08 lakh domestic passengers travelled by air in January, approximately 43 per cent lower than the 1.12 crore who travelled in December, Indian aviation regulator said on Friday

Alliance Air's ATR plane flies without engine cover; DGCA starts probe

An Alliance Air ATR aircraft landed safely at Bhuj from Mumbai after a part of the engine cowling fell down during take-off this morning

Kalrock-Jalan group in rush to revive Jet Airways ahead of March deadline

Disagreements have emerged on funding pre-operative expenses which are necessary for DGCA approval

Aviation Ministry's role doesn't end with Air India: Jyotiraditya Scindia

In a Q&A, the aviation minister says he believes govt shouldn't be in the business of running airlines and must develop the ecosystem of civil aviation instead

DGCA to probe two IndiGo planes' near collision over Bengaluru airport

DGCA chief Arun Kumar told PTI that the regulator is investigating the incident 'and shall take strictest action against those found delinquent'

DGCA extends suspension of international passenger flights till Feb 28

The suspension of scheduled international passenger flights in the country has been extended till February 28, aviation regulator DGCA said on Wednesday. Scheduled international passenger flights have been suspended in India since March 23, 2020. However, special passenger flights have been operating between India and approximately 40 countries since July 2020 under air bubble arrangements formed with them. In a circular on Wednesday, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) stated: "The competent authority has decided to extend the suspension of scheduled international commercial passenger services to/from India till 2359 hrs IST of February 28, 2022." This restriction shall not apply to international all-cargo operations and flight specifically approved by the DGCA, it mentioned. Fights under air bubble arrangement will not be affected, it noted. The DGCA had on November 26, 2021 announced that India will resume scheduled international passenger flights from December 15

Covid: India extends ban on international commercial flights till Feb 28

India had banned the operation of scheduled international flights on March 23, 2020 to contain and control the spread of Covid

Near-Collision Between Two India-Bound Flights, DGCA Seeks Report From UAE

Indian aviation regulator DGCA has asked its UAE counterpart to share the report of the probe into the near collision of two India-bound Emirates passenger jets on January 9 at the Dubai airport

DGCA investigating pushback tractor fire incident at Mumbai airport

No injuries were reported and there was no damage to the Air India plane, which eventually took off for Jamnagar after a slight delay

SpiceJet flight takes off without ATC clearance, DGCA orders probe

The pilots of Rajkot-Delhi flight have been off-rostered pending an inquiry by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)

Domestic airlines see 18% growth in November, shows DGCA data

Traffic growth was led by increase in flights and increase in seat occupancy due to increased travel demand during Diwali and Chhath Puja

10.5 mn domestic air passengers in Nov, 17% higher than Oct: DGCA

The aviation sector has been significantly impacted due to the travel restrictions imposed in India and other countries in view of the pandemic

Omicron scare: Govt puts on hold restart of regular international flights

DGCA says emerging situation being watched closely

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