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Directorate General of Civil Aviation
Central Government Issues Clarification Regarding Ongoing SpiceJet Financial Crisis
The Indian government is monitoring SpiceJet's financial crisis to ensure aviation safety is not compromised.
HAL CMD Ravi K discusses Tejas delays and engine co-production
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited CMD Ravi K discusses current delivery schedules, engine co-production, and strategic aerospace development projects.
SpiceJet ordered to pay passenger for missing connecting flight due to delays
A consumer commission ordered SpiceJet to compensate a family for costs incurred after flight delays caused them to miss a connection.
Etihad Airways cancels Abu Dhabi flight from Delhi
An Etihad Airways flight from Delhi to Abu Dhabi was cancelled on Saturday due to a technical problem with the aircraft.
II PU exam fees and other charges increase by 50 percent
The Karnataka government has increased examination and related fees for II PU students by 50%.
Delhi airport’s third runway to reopen on September 20 after 7 months
Delhi Airport's third runway is scheduled to resume operations on September 20 following a seven-month rehabilitation project.
Air India Express Suspends Eight Crew Members Over Delayed Alcohol Test
Air India Express suspended eight crew members, including four pilots, for three months after they delayed their mandatory post-flight alcohol test by 35 minutes.
HAL Airport First in India to Operationalise RNP CAT H Approach
HAL airport in Bengaluru has become the first in India to operationalise the satellite-guided RNP CAT H helicopter approach procedure.
Fatigue, rostering: Pilot body flags 6 deaths in 3 years, asks DGCA for urgent review
The Federation of Indian Pilots has requested that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation review fatigue-management practices following the deaths of six pilots in three years.
Drone industry flags over 50,000 illegal or non-compliant drones in India
The Drone Federation of India has reported over 50,000 illegal or non-compliant drones in the country and is urging the government to strengthen enforcement and import regulations.
AP Transco invites tenders for drone monitoring of transmission infrastructure
The Andhra Pradesh Transmission Corporation (AP-Transco) has invited tenders to pilot the use of drones for monitoring and maintaining its transmission infrastructure.
AAIB releases preliminary report on Air India flight hydraulic failure incident
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau released a preliminary report on an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi that experienced a sudden altitude drop and temporary triple hydraulic system failure.
Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman resigns from Indian Air Force to join Fly91
Indian Air Force Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman, known for his 2019 Balakot airstrike involvement and subsequent capture by Pakistan, has resigned from the IAF to join private airline Fly91.
Airlines report 352 technical flight defects between January and June 2026
The Indian government reported 352 significant technical flight defects in airline operations between January and June 2026, with Akasa Air and Air India among the top carriers affected.
Supreme Court directs search for Indian seafarer missing in Black Sea
The Supreme Court has directed the Ministry of External Affairs to coordinate with Indian embassies in Ukraine and Romania to locate an Indian seafarer missing after his cargo ship was struck by drones in the Black Sea.
Investigation continues into fatal AI171 aircraft crash causes
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau continues its probe into the fatal AI171 plane crash, and mandatory safety actions for early-model Boeing 787-8 aircraft have been implemented.
Prime Minister Modi to inaugurate Bhogapuram International Airport in August
State Information and Housing Minister Kolusu Parthasarathy announced that the upcoming Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram will serve as the 'Gateway of Global Andhra' and be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in August.
IndiGo appoints Kiran Thadimarri as new chief financial officer
IndiGo has appointed Kiran Thadimarri as CFO as part of a leadership revamp under interim CEO Rahul Bhatia as the airline faces operational disruptions and consecutive quarterly losses.
Domestic airfares in India increase by 20.5 percent in June 2026
Domestic airfares in India increased by 20.5 percent in June 2026 compared to May 2025, with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation citing fuel and operational costs while stating the government does not regulate ticket prices.
The ePlane Company partners with Apollo Hospitals for medical drone services
The ePlane Company and Apollo Hospital Enterprises Limited signed a memorandum of understanding to deploy electric air ambulances and medical delivery drones in India.
Civil Aviation Ministry rebukes aviation regulator over conflict of interest concerns
India's Civil Aviation Ministry has reprimanded the Directorate General of Civil Aviation for failing to manage conflicts of interest involving officials placing relatives in aviation sector jobs, including at airlines under their regulatory oversight.
Pilots association urges suspension of Indian flights to Gulf destinations
The Airline Pilots' Association of India has urged the aviation ministry and DGCA to immediately suspend all commercial flight operations by Indian carriers to Gulf destinations including Dubai and Abu Dhabi due to deteriorating security conditions in West Asia.