The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has approved the aerodrome license for Noida International Airport in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, according to PTI. The airport is being developed by Yamuna International Airport Pvt Ltd (YIAPL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Zurich Airport International AG, under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model with the Uttar Pradesh government and…
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Saturday, 28 February issued a safety advisory to all Indian air operators, warning about increased risks to civil aviation in the Middle East and Persian Gulf airspace due to rising regional tensions. The advisory was issued amid a significant escalation in West Asia, following joint military strikes…
SpiceJet share price climbed nearly 8% on Friday, February 27, after Authum Investment invoked pledged of shares worth 6.8% stake of the airline. In a regulatory filing, Authum disclosed that it acquired 10.37 crore equity shares of SpiceJet on February 25 by invoking pledged shares linked to outstanding dues of Spice Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. These…
Under revised DGCA passenger service rules, airlines must offer a cooling-off period allowing passengers to cancel bookings for a full refund. Source
After the increase in aircraft related accidents and incidents in the country in recent times, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has come into action. On Tuesday (24 February 2026), DGCA held a high-level meeting with non-scheduled operators providing charter flights, private jets and helicopter services. After the meeting, DGCA has announced to implement…
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday announced new stringent safety measures for non-scheduled flight operators, including public disclosure of aircraft maintenance history and a safety ranking mechanism. According to an official statement released on X (formerly Twitter), the aviation regulator convened a high-level meeting with non-scheduled flight operators to address a rise…
After the Learjet 45 plane crash that occurred in Baramati on January 28, 2026, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has taken strict action. After conducting a special safety audit of M/s VSR Ventures Private Limited, DGCA has grounded four Learjet 40/45 aircraft of the company with immediate effect. This decision was taken after…
An air ambulance going from Ranchi to New Delhi met with an accident in Chatra district of Jharkhand. This incident happened on the night of Monday (23 February 2026). This plane was supposed to reach Delhi by 10 pm, but met with an accident before that. According to HT report, the chartered plane took off…
Now the government is going to take strict action against those who create ruckus in flights. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has released the draft of new rules. According to the new rules, now creating ruckus on a flight or airport, misbehaving with the crew or creating ruckus while drunk can prove costly….
Over a month after facing massive disruptions in its flight operations, IndiGo said on Tuesday, February 10, it maintains an optimal staffing level to ensure smooth and stable operations. The statement comes as regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation’s (DGCA) temporary pilot duty norm relaxations for the country’s largest airline come to an end. Multiple…
