SpiceJet has been fined 10 lakh by DGCA for training its B737 Max aircraft pilots using a malfunctioning simulator. Know more
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A total of 84 people working at 42 Indian airports were found drunk on duty between January 2021 and March 2022, as per the data of the aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
The regulation referred to is part of the Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) (Section 3, Series ‘M’, Part I), which lays down “regulations for the carriage of persons with disabilities and reduced mobility by air to save them against discrimination and to ensure that they obtain all possible service during their journey”.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday warned all airlines that are denying boarding to passengers with confirmed tickets on a flight will be viewed seriously and strict action will be initiated against the erring airline, including imposing financial penalties as per regulations, according to the news agency.
Air India ‘s remaining four Boeing 747s were deregistered by the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) this week.
7 IndiGo pilots were allegedly caught on a frequency intended for emergency calls using harsh language over compensation difficulties.
The Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) recently concluded its audit of India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), retaining India in Category 1. The US transportation watchdog conducts such checks every few years to assess whether aviation protocols are being adhered to.
DGCA grounded a SpiceJet plane after a passenger complained of unclean seats and defective interior panels.
The Indian aviation regulator, the DGCA, said that 1.06 crore domestic passengers flew in March, up 38 percent from 76.96 lakh in February.
DGCA has ruled that 90 SpiceJet pilots are unfit to fly the B 737 Max and has stopped them from flying until another round of training.