Directorate General of Civil Aviation (India)
National civil aviation authority of the Government of India
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The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is a statutory body of the Government of India to regulate civil aviation in India. It became a statutory body under the Aircraft (Amendment) Act, 2020. The DGCA investigates aviation accidents and incidents, maintains all regulations related to aviation and is responsible for issuance of licenses pertaining to aviation like PPL's, SPL's and CPL's in India. It is headquartered along Sri Aurobindo Marg, opposite Safdarjung Airport, in New Delhi.
The Government of India is planning to replace the organisation with a Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), modelled on the lines of the American Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
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Four crashes in a month: DGCA cracks down on unsafe Char Dham chopper operations; may curtail operations thereFollowing recent helicopter crashes during the Char Dham Yatra, the DGCA has ordered special audits and enhanced surveillance of helicopter operations in Uttarakhand. The regulator is considering..IndiaTimes - Published | |
IndiGo plane safely rejects take off at Kolkata after engine failureAn IndiGo Airbus A320ceo experienced an engine failure during takeoff in Kolkata, prompting a safe rejected takeoff. The DGCA is investigating the incident involving the 11-year-old aircraft. Due to..IndiaTimes - Published | |
DGCA gives 'last & final' 3-month extension to IndiGo for 2 Boeing 777s wet leased from Turkish AirlinesIndia's DGCA granted IndiGo a final three-month extension, until August 31, for its wet-leased Boeing 777s from Turkish Airlines, averting immediate flight disruptions. This decision follows IndiGo's..IndiaTimes - Published | |
DGCA gives nod to Class 12 arts, commerce students becoming commercial pilots; check detailsPresently, one needs to pass Class 12 with physics and maths to get a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) in India.DNA - Published | |
DGCA tells flying schools to maintain updated sitesIndia's aviation regulator, DGCA, has mandated that all flying training organizations (FTOs) maintain dedicated websites with updated information. This reform aims to bring transparency and empower..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Helping students make right choice: DGCA directs flying schools to display data on websiteIndiaTimes - Published | |
IndiGo ATR engines on Jaipur-Chandigarh flight flameout momentarily one after other in heavy rain, plane lands safelyAn IndiGo ATR aircraft experienced a rare dual engine flameout during a Jaipur to Chandigarh flight amidst heavy rain on Friday. Each engine momentarily failed before auto-ignition restored them. The..IndiaTimes - Published | |
DGCA orders probe into Air India Express captain Armaan's death at Delhi AirportFollowing the tragic death of Air India Express First Officer Armaan after a Srinagar-Delhi flight, the DGCA has launched a thorough investigation. The probe will examine his medical history, airport..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Young pilot death: DGCA seeks details from airline; seeing if he got timely medical help at IGIAFollowing the death of an Air India Express pilot shortly after a flight, the DGCA has launched an investigation, seeking details about the medical assistance provided at Delhi Airport. Pilot..IndiaTimes - Published | |
SHOCKING incident: Air India Passenger URINATES on fellow traveler on Delhi-Bangkok flightAir India said that an incident of "unruly passenger behavior" was reported on its Delhi-Bangkok flight on April 9 and the matter has been reported to the authorities (DGCA).DNA - Published | |
Airlines must share passenger rights link via SMS, WhatsApp: DGCAThe DGCA has instructed airlines to inform passengers about their entitlements following multiple complaints of mismanagement. Recent incidents involving David Warner and Harsha Bhogle highlighted..IndiaTimes - Published | |
DGCA directs airlines to send link to flyer rights with ticketThe DGCA has mandated Indian airlines to inform passengers about their rights when booking air tickets. This measure aims to educate passengers, particularly first-time flyers, about entitlements..IndiaTimes - Published | |
India mulls ranking flying schools on parameters like average time for CPL completionIndia's DGCA plans to rank flying training organisations (FTOs) based on factors like CPL completion time to promote transparency and competition. High costs, delays, and quality issues have led many..IndiaTimes - Published | DGCA allows HIV+ commercial pilot to fly, but with riders. Will challenge order, he saysA US-trained commercial pilot with HIV challenges the Bombay HC against DGCA's certification deeming him fit to fly only with a more experienced pilot due to his HIV status. He claims this stipulation..IndiaTimes - Published |
DGCA calls meeting with Air India over Shivraj Chouhan's seat complaintIndiaTimes - Published | After getting ‘broken seat’, Shivraj Singh Chouhan slams AI for ‘cheating’ passengersUnion agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan experienced an uncomfortable journey on an Air India flight due to a broken seat, raising concerns about the airline's service under Tata Group..IndiaTimes - Published |
Over 29,500 registered drones in India: Official dataMore than 29,500 drones are registered in India, with the highest numbers in New Delhi, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued 96 Type Certificates for..IndiaTimes - Published | DGCA penalises Air India Rs 30 lakh for having a pilot without required recency operate a flightThe Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has imposed a penalty of Rs 30 lakh on Air India for allowing a first officer to operate a flight without meeting mandatory recency requirements. The..IndiaTimes - Published |
ePlane company gets DGCA acceptance for type certificationePlane Company’s electric aircraft has received acceptance for type certification from DGCA. This is the first Indian private company to reach this milestone. The startup aims to complete test..IndiaTimes - Published | BLR hard landing: DGCA orders ‘corrective training’ for Akasa senior pilot, takes other action tooIndiaTimes - Published |
Senior IAS Faiz Ahmed Kidwai appointed DGCA chiefIndiaTimes - Published | 'Exempt us from deploying CAT II/III planes at Bangalore & Kolkata': Akasa to DGCA; else warns of 'disruptions'IndiaTimes - Published |
Air India urination case: SC asks Centre, DGCA to come up with 'something creative' to handle unruly flyersIndiaTimes - Published | IndiGo BLR-bound flight suffers tailstrike during take off in Delhi; DGCA grounds crewOn September 9, an IndiGo Delhi-Bengaluru flight encountered a tail strike during takeoff from IGI Airport. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has grounded the crew operating flight..IndiaTimes - Published |
DGCA proposes stricter safety oversight for wet-leased aircraft from foreign countriesThe Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is implementing stricter regulations on wet/damp leased aircraft due to increased usage from global supply chain constraints. The new rules will limit..IndiaTimes - Published | DGCA to conduct safety audit of all flying schools; 33 to be checked in 3 monthsThe Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is conducting special safety audits for all 33 flying training organisations in India following recent aircraft incidents. The audits aim to ensure..IndiaTimes - Published |
DGCA places SpiceJet under 'enhanced surveillance', puts Akasa Air, Air India Express on alert due to...By placing SpiceJet under enhanced surveillance, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) will carry out increased spot checks and night surveillance of the carrier.DNA - Published | Air India fined Rs 90 lakh for flying with non-qualified pilotsIn a release, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said the pilot concerned has been warned to exercise caution to prevent such occurrences in future.DNA - Published |
Safe airside: DGCA issues rules for ground handling agencies working at airportsDGCA establishes safety standards for GHSPs at Indian airports, mandating compliance within six months. Rules include speed guns and governors to prevent airside accidents. CAR of July 8, 2024,..IndiaTimes - Published | Scandron secures DGCA certification for agricultural droneIndiaTimes - Published |
Chartered flight for Team India: DGCA seeks report from Air India for leaving flyers in lurchIndiaTimes - Published | Unlocking potential: DGCA simplifies seaplane rules to enhance usageThe DGCA has updated its regulatory provisions to promote seaplane usage under the subsidized UDAN scheme. Now, commercial pilot license (CPL) holders can become seaplane-rated pilots by training at..IndiaTimes - Published |
‘Aim to have 25% women in India’s aviation industry workforce by 2025:’ DGCA to stakeholdersIndiaTimes - Published | Air India passenger woes continue: Flyer gets ‘metal blade’ in his mealPassenger dissatisfaction with Air India rises due to in-flight incidents like a metal blade in a meal and delays. Complaints include substandard experiences, aging aircraft, and challenges with DGCA..IndiaTimes - Published |
Denied nod to fly as commander due to HIV+ status, trainee pilot tells HCAn Indian trainee pilot challenges Directorate General of Civil Aviation's refusal to allow him to fly as pilot-in-command due to his HIV status. Despite being declared fit by the US FAA, DGCA limits..IndiaTimes - Published | IndiGo plane hits runway even as Air India aircraft was taking off; DGCA orders probeAn IndiGo aircraft landed on the runway while an Air India flight was taking off, narrowly breaching safety margins. The Air India plane lifted off just moments before the IndiGo jet touched down, with..IndiaTimes - Published |
Close shave at Mumbai Airport: DGCA off rosters air traffic controller; begins probeIndiaTimes - Published | DGCA issues show cause notice to Air India, here's whyDGCA on Friday issued a show cause notice to Air India for inordinate delay of at least two international flights and failure to take due care of passengers.DNA - Published |
DGCA notice to AI over San Francisco flight delays & passengers fainting on hot aircraft while waitingIndiaTimes - Published | UPSC selectees for DGCA airworthiness officers accused of submitting fake degreesIndiaTimes - Published |
'Air India should be shut down again': Ghulam Nabi Azad stuck amid flight cancellationsGhulam Nabi Azad criticized Air India for passenger inconvenience, calling for its shutdown. The airlines apologized for the disruption and the Ministry of Civil Aviation demanded a report on the..IndiaTimes - Published | DGCA removes Vistara head of pilot training after probe into lapsesIndiaTimes - Published |
DGCA directive to ensure kids seated with guardian, parentAirlines must now guarantee that young children are seated alongside at least one of their parents or guardians during flights, without charging additional fees for seat selection, provided they are..IndiaTimes - Published | Enhancing safety: DGCA asks airlines to specify time needed for implementation of new pilot duty normsThe Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) asked airlines to specify their readiness to implement the revised Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) regulations, aimed at preventing pilot fatigue and..IndiaTimes - Published |
It's for airlines to decide how much alcohol to serve: DGCADGCA addresses Air India incidents by emphasizing zero tolerance for unruly behavior, handling intoxicated passengers as per Civil Aviation Requirements, and focusing on settling disputes and reporting..IndiaTimes - Published | Taxiing aircraft grazes another at Kolkata airportAn IndiGo aircraft grazed a stationary AI Express plane at Kolkata airport, causing damage. Incident led to passenger jolt. 169 bound for Chennai & 133 for Darbhanga affected. DGCA inquiry initiated,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Air India sacks pilot found drunk after operating overseas flightAir India terminates a pilot's services and considers filing an FIR for alcohol consumption after flying. Directorate General of Civil Aviation informed. Zero tolerance policy enforced with strict..IndiaTimes - Published | DGCA off-rosters pilots after Indigo plane grazes past stationary Air India carrierIndiaTimes - Published |
DGCA's revised rules on pilots' duty, rest time put on holdIndian aviation regulator has suspended the implementation of new rules on airline pilots' duty and rest time. Airlines can follow the old regulations until new guidelines are approved, after a pilot's..IndiaTimes - Published | DGCA slaps Rs 80 lakh fine on Air India for violations of...Aviation watchdog DGCA on Friday imposed a fine of Rs 80 lakh on Air India for violations of norms related to flight duty time limitations and fatigue management system of flight crew.DNA - Published |
