The DGCA, the aviation regulator, ordered airlines on Tuesday not to sell unserviceable seats to passengers on domestic and international flights.
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The Indian aviation regulator DGCA reported on Friday that 1.08 crore domestic passengers flew in April, up 2% from 1.06 crore in March.
DGCA official, Akasa Air’s service launch would be further delayed because the airline will only receive its first aircraft in June or July.
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 two pilots were killed after an Indian government helicopter crashed at Raipur’s Swami Vivekananda airport on Thursday
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.
The defaulters were caught during a regulatory operation by the DGCA, which included Indian Oil Corporation airport ground workers
A regulatory raid discovered that a dozen drivers, firefighters, and even plane maintenance employees reported to work drunk in India
The incident took place during a pushback when the aircraft was getting moved from the passenger terminal to the runway. As per reports, passengers were onboard during the incident, after which SpiceJet replaced the plane.