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Air India Express Skipped Critical Engine Fix, Falsified Maintenance Records: DGCA Report

05 Jul 2025

India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), flagged Air India Express in March for failing to carry out crucial engine part replacements on one of its Airbus A320 aircraft, despite safety directives from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The issue came to light as India’s...

Air India Flight Drops 900 Feet After Takeoff From Delhi; Pilots Grounded as DGCA Launches Probe

01 Jul 2025

An Air India flight bound for Vienna dropped 900 feet mid-air shortly after taking off from Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport on June 14, prompting a serious safety probe by India’s aviation regulator. The airline confirmed that it has off-rostered the pilots involved in the incident pending the outcome...

Air India Faces DGCA Action, License at Risk Amid Crew Scheduling Lapses

23 Jun 2025

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a stern notice to Air India, which could have its operator's license suspended or canceled due to "repeated and serious infringements" of pilot duty rostering regulations. This follows the aviation regulator's instruction the instant remove three senior officers from their positions...

Why DGCA Ordered Air India to Remove 3 Officials Over Compliance Failures

21 Jun 2025

In a significant disciplinary move, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has directed Air India to remove three key officials from all responsibilities related to crew scheduling and rostering. This action follows serious operational violations discovered during a system audit post the airline's transition to a new crew management...

Air India Asked to Dismiss 3 Employees Over Recent Safety Lapses

21 Jun 2025

India's civil aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), asked Air India to immediately take disciplinary action against three top officials for 'serious and repeated transgressions' involving flight crew rostering and safety compliance. The June 20 order followed the voluntary report by the airline of several cases in...

DGCA Probes Air India After Minister’s ‘Broken Seat’ Sparks Controversy

22 Feb 2025

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has asked Air India to explain itself after Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan lashed out at the airline's service on social media. Chouhan claimed he was given a "broken and sunken seat" on Air India flight AI436 while he was traveling from Bhopal...

Noida Airport to Begin Flight Booking in February with 30 Inaugural Services

08 Jan 2025

In exciting news for air passengers in Noida and Greater Noida, the much-awaited Noida International Airport will open ticket bookings in February 2025. The inaugural flights, scheduled for April 2025, will feature 30 services, including both domestic and international routes. The launch day will witness 25 domestic flights, alongside three...

Air India Express Flight Makes Safe Emergency Landing in Trichy After Landing Gear Issue

11 Oct 2024

An Air India Express flight from Tiruchirapalli to Sharjah successfully made an emergency landing at Tiruchirapalli airport after encountering technical difficulties with its landing gear. The Ministry of Civil Aviation confirmed the safe landing of Flight IX 613. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) monitored the incident closely, while...

DGCA Grants Approval for Merger of AIX Connect and Air India Express

01 Oct 2024

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has granted regulatory approval for the merger of AIX Connect (formerly AirAsia) with Air India Express (AIX), effective October 1, 2024. All aircraft of AIX Connect have been transferred to the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) of Air India Express, ensuring seamless airline operations...

Shankh Air Receives Approval to Launch as India’s Newest Airline

24 Sep 2024

Shankh Air, India’s newest airline, has received approval from the Union Aviation Ministry to begin operations, marking a significant milestone as the first scheduled airline to originate from Uttar Pradesh. Before commencing flights, however, Shankh Air must obtain clearance from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The ministry's approval...

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