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Aviation regulators confirmed that General Electric broadened maintenance checks following a 2023 in-flight incident, as detailed in a recent CIC disclosure.

The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has submitted a proposal to the DGCA, advocating for the inclusion of oral fluid testing as a complementary method and an increase in random drug testing for pilots from 10% to 25%.

India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is investigating an Air India flight turbulence incident, with most injured passengers having been treated and discharged.

The ALPA India pilots' association has written to the aviation ministry and DGCA, urging them to immediately suspend all commercial flight operations by Indian operators to affected Gulf destinations due to risks from the West Asia conflict.

The French Directorate General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control (DGCCRF) has sanctioned the airline Volotea for adjusting flight ticket prices after purchase. The company reportedly modified fares based on oil prices.

ANAC, DGC, and the European Consumer Centre have published a guide for summer 2026 travelers, offering advice on documents, luggage, check-in, and passenger rights in case of cancellations.

Indigenous director Banchi Hanuse's film 'Ceremony,' which explores Nuxalk history and healing, has garnered significant recognition, winning the Audience Award at SXSW, a DGC Award at Hot Docs, and the First Nations Award at the Sydney Film Festival.

Six months after France banned 'forever chemicals' (PFAS), the law remains unenforced as the Directorate General for Competition Policy, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control (DGCCRF) lacks the capacity for large-scale inspections to ensure manufacturer compliance.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued and is enforcing strict Ebola screening guidelines for passengers arriving from high-risk areas like Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo to mitigate the risk of virus transmission.

SkyHop Aviation has received its operator's license, marking the relaunch of seaplane services in India. The company will initially connect five Lakshadweep islands with the mainland using a 19-seater aircraft, supported by government incentives.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) official and a Reliance-linked executive in connection with a bribery case involving drone imports.

The Director-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in Kuwait held a meeting with European Union ambassadors to discuss current challenges facing the aviation sector.

Carrefour's central purchasing unit has been fined €6.1 million by the DGCCRF for 19 failures to sign agreements with its French suppliers by the March 1, 2025 deadline.

Two months after a Learjet 45 crashed near Baramati, India's aviation regulator, DGCA, has issued new rules specifically for flights carrying high-ranking constitutional and political functionaries.

The Airline Pilots’ Association of India has raised concerns over Air India's operations in conflict zones, urging government intervention to ensure passenger safety and citing 'wilful endangerment'.

Les deux individus avaient été arrêtés en décembre lors d’un coup de filet national suite à un signalement de la Répression des fraudes (DGCCRF) sur les plateformes chinoises de vente en ligne Shein…

Air India has sought DGCA approval to relax pilot duty norms after West Asia airspace closures forced longer routes and fuel stops on North America flights

The Noida International Airport is set to open within two months, with an expected annual capacity of 12 million passengers, following the grant of a key license from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has amended air ticket refund rules, allowing passengers to cancel or amend tickets without additional fees within 48 hours of booking.

The report comes exactly a month after a Learjet-45 aircraft owned by VSR Ventures crashed at Baramati airfield on January 28

Rohit Pawar has submitted a statement to the CID, alleging that powerful individuals are protecting DGCA officials and VSR in an undisclosed matter.

India's DGCA announced revised rules stating that airlines should not levy extra charges for name corrections on tickets if the error is pointed out within 24 hours of booking.

Indian Prime Minister Modi's visit to Israel is marked by discussions on strengthening defense and strategic relations, with major defense deals expected to be signed.

Move aimed at enforcing zero-tolerance policy: DGCA

India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has grounded four Learjet aircraft belonging to VSR Ventures following an audit that revealed lapses after the Ajit Pawar plane crash.

An investigation by the DGCA into a plane crash involving Ajit Pawar has uncovered safety lapses, leading to the grounding of four jets.

A medical plane with seven people on board has crashed in the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand. This was reported by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The Beechcraft C90 aircraft, which

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has proposed stricter regulations for unruly airline passengers, emphasizing a 'zero tolerance' policy.

India's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a corruption case against former Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) Anil Gill and others under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

India's Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA) has recommended to DGCA chief Vir Vikram Yadav that drug testing for pilots be increased from 10% to 25% to enhance aviation safety.

Air India's departing CEO met with government representatives and the DGCA to discuss a serious turbulence event on a Phuket flight that caused injuries and hospitalizations. The investigation is focusing on potential mechanical failures and pilot behavior.

France's Directorate General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control (DGCCRF) has uncovered widespread fraud in the use of protected geographical indications (AOP and IGP) for products like 'pruneaux d’Agen' and 'veau du Limousin'. Nearly 1,800 inspections revealed deceptions by restaurateurs, producers, and traders.

India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is developing a new digital platform, eGCA, to expedite aviation incident reporting and enhance the country's safety oversight capabilities.

Chennai airport recorded the highest on-time performance for domestic flights in May, while major airports like Delhi and Mumbai were at the bottom, according to DGCA data.

An Air India flight from Delhi to Amritsar briefly entered Pakistani airspace, prompting an ongoing investigation by the DGCA. This incident follows previous instances of Pakistani flights entering Indian airspace.

One year after the AI171 crash, Air India has stepped up oversight beyond DGCA norms and is providing extensive psychological support to its staff. The airline will also observe a two-minute silence for the victims.

Fact-checkers have debunked viral videos falsely claiming a fire at the Eiffel Tower and an assault on a DGC in Thailand.

India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has implemented stricter regulations for foreign airlines operating within the country.

India's CBI arrested a senior DGCA official and a private company representative for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 2.5 lakhs, with searches yielding Rs 37 lakh cash, gold, and silver.

France's Directorate General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control (DGCCRF) has withdrawn 275,000 non-compliant products, including paints, glues, and pesticides, from the market after annual label compliance checks.

Spanish-Venezuelan businessman Uaiparu Güerere has been released from prison after three years, during which he was subjected to forced disappearance for 38 days by DGCIM agents.

India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has instructed Air India to implement corrective measures after the airline mistakenly dispatched the wrong aircraft for a flight to Vancouver, leading to action against an airline official.

India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a directive requiring airlines to offer at least 60% of seats free of charge and ensure passengers on the same PNR (Passenger Name Record) are seated together, addressing a major passenger complaint.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in India has released a new set of guidelines for foreign airlines seeking to operate flights to and from the country, detailing the approval process.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has granted a provisional aerodrome licence to Jewar airport, moving it closer to operational readiness.

University becomes the first general State university to receive official approval from DGCA to be considered as a Remote Drone Pilot Training Organisation

French authorities have issued a warning about asbestos contamination found in certain sand-based toys, including those where sand is used as stuffing inside figurines, advising consumers to stop using them.

India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has announced new regulations that will impact airline passengers regarding flight cancellations, refunds, and name corrections.

MLA Rohit Pawar has escalated his criticism against India's aviation safety regulator, DGCA, suggesting its culpability if VSR is found at fault in connection with an Ajit Pawar plane crash.

India’s aviation regulator issued a sweeping safety warning to charter flight operators on Tuesday

The DGCA has also issued deficiency reporting forms to the operator, asking it to submit a root cause analysis of the lapses identified during the audit.

An air ambulance carrying seven people crashed in Jharkhand's Chatra district today, the aviation regulator DGCA said today.

Delayed, lost, and mishandled baggage emerged as the primary source of dissatisfaction among domestic airline passengers in July, according to the DGCA.

Two Air India pilots have been grounded after failing preliminary dope tests, with their samples sent for confirmatory testing, prompting the aviation ministry to instruct the DGCA to revise current dope testing protocols.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) will conduct a preliminary investigation into an aircraft runway excursion incident that occurred in Baramati, India.

The Indian government has informed Parliament that tests on the fuel control switch of Boeing 787 aircraft found no abnormalities, following an Air India flight grounding. This statement comes after a Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)-ordered probe cleared the Dreamliner fuel switch.

India's aviation watchdog, DGCA, has issued a warning to IndiGo airline regarding deficiencies in its goods handling procedures, instructing the airline to review and enhance its training programs.

A Cessna 152 training aircraft crash-landed in a field near an under-construction highway in Kasganj district, Uttar Pradesh, resulting in injuries to the trainee pilot. The DGCA has initiated an investigation into the incident.

India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is expected to undergo scrutiny by US authorities in November, following what is described as an 'annus horribilis' in 2025.

France's consumer fraud watchdog (DGCCRF) found that 40% of the more than 1,600 car repair shops, service centers, and dealerships inspected had irregularities, primarily concerning incomplete price information or misleading commercial practices.

India has issued a travel advisory and implemented Ebola screening guidelines for passengers arriving from Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. This measure follows a WHO emergency alert regarding an Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak.

An IndiGo flight was evacuated at Chandigarh airport after a power bank caught fire onboard, causing chaos among passengers. Approximately 200 individuals were safely evacuated from the aircraft using emergency slides.

Kuwait's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) are enhancing their cooperation, likely to improve aviation communic

India's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a deputy director from the aviation body DGCA and a senior executive from a private firm. The arrests were made in connection with a bribery case involving Rs 2.5 lakh.

The DGCA has faced heightened scrutiny in recent months over operational disruptions and safety concerns, most recently IndiGo’s disruptions in December 2025.

Indian aviation authorities have trimmed airlines' schedule expansion plans, leading to fewer domestic flights this summer, with one major airline instructed to file only for flights with demonstrated sufficient aircraft and pilot numbers.

Following analysis of past accidents involving VVIP flights, the DGCA has issued new guidelines empowering pilots of non-scheduled VVIP charters to refuse flights in unsafe conditions, aiming to prevent undue pressure and enhance safety, especially for electioneering travel.

Major Indian airlines, including Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet, continue to oppose the government's mandate requiring 60% of flight seats to be offered free for selection, with the Federation of Indian Airlines urging the Civil Aviation Ministry to withdraw the decision.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued new guidelines mandating airlines to allocate at least 60% of seats free of charge and ensure families and groups on the same PNR are seated together, preferably adjacently, to address passenger grievances.

French fraud repression authorities (DGCCRF) reported that 5% of the 630 controlled service stations were sanctioned, a rate consistent with recent months in the sector.

India's DGCA reported that 52,360 people have been flown from the Gulf region to India on 280 flights, indicating a significant evacuation effort during the ongoing Middle East crisis.

The airport is being developed by Yamuna International Airport Pvt Ltd under the Public Private Partnership (PPP) model with the Uttar Pradesh government and the Union government

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) warned of a “significant escalation in security risks” after the US and Israeli military strikes on Iran

Passengers will be able to cancel or amend flight tickets without penalty within 48 hours of purchase, and will no longer be forced into credit shells when seeking refunds, under revised norms issued by India’s civil aviation regulator.

Passengers can now cancel or amend ticket without any additional fee within 48 hours of booking; airline shall not levy any additional charge for correction in name of the same person when the error is pointed out by the passenger within 24 hours of making the booking

The nearly 40-year-old Beechcraft C90A aircraft that crashed in Jharkhand on Monday, killing seven people, did not have cockpit voice or flight data recorders, according to the aviation regulator DGCA.

Rohit Pawar said the report issued by the DGCA had stated that during the last regulatory audit conducted in February 2025, no "Level-I findings" were reported against VSR Ventures

The civil aviation regulator DGCA announced a series of safety measures for non-scheduled operators (NSOPs) following a high-level meeting to address a recent surge in aviation incidents.

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Indian aviation authorities are reviewing airlines' requests for extensions on pilot flight duty time limitations as they finalize summer flight schedules, with pilot availability being a key concern impacting potential flight numbers.