IndiGo Gets Six-Month DGCA Extension To Operate Turkish-Leased Aircraft

IndiGo Gets Six-Month DGCA Extension To Operate Turkish-Leased Aircraft

Last Updated:August 28, 2025, 23:16 is IndiGo welcomed the decision, citing operational stability and continuity amid ongoing global tensions. A photo for IndiGo flight (PTI) The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has extended the deadline to IndiGo to operate two leased Boeing 777 aircraft from Turkish Airlines. However, the extension has been granted with…

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‘Unsatisfactory’: DGCA Warns Air India Over Breach In Pilots’ Flight Duty Timings

‘Unsatisfactory’: DGCA Warns Air India Over Breach In Pilots’ Flight Duty Timings

Last Updated:August 14, 2025, 07:36 is After examining the Air India’s response, DGCA examined and found it “unsatisfactory in addressing the regulatory lapses and deficiencies noted.” DGCA Issues Warning to Air India. (Photo: PTI) The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a warning letter to Air India Ltd., cautioning the airline over violations…

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DGCA Issues Notice To IndiGo For Using Non-Qualified Simulators To Train Pilots

DGCA Issues Notice To IndiGo For Using Non-Qualified Simulators To Train Pilots

New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a show-cause notice to IndiGo for using “non-qualified simulators” to train 1,700 pilots operating to three critical airports with difficult runway conditions that require specialised handling of aircraft to ensure safe landings and take-offs. The show-cause notice states that IndiGo conducted Category C (Critical)…

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DGCA Cracks Down On Air India For Lapse In Planes Emergency Slide Check

DGCA Cracks Down On Air India For Lapse In Planes Emergency Slide Check

New Delhi: Civil Aviation regulator DGCA has initiated enforcement action against Air India after an audit revealed that the inspection of an emergency slide was overdue in an aircraft, Parliament was informed on Monday. “DGCA immediately grounded the aircraft till the required rectification was carried out. DGCA has initiated enforcement action against Air India and…

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DGCA Orders Air India To Carry Out More Checks On Boeing 787 Fleet After Tragic Plane Crash

DGCA Orders Air India To Carry Out More Checks On Boeing 787 Fleet After Tragic Plane Crash

New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation on Friday ordered enhanced safety inspection of Air India’s Boeing 787-8/9 fleet, following the devastating crash of the Tata Group airline’s London-bound flight, within seconds of take-off from the Ahmedabad airport, in which 241 people were killed on Thursday. As a preventive measure, the DGCA has directed…

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