Covid-19 flight ban: DGCA extends suspension of scheduled international passenger flights till February 28

Covid-19 flight ban: DGCA extends suspension of scheduled international passenger flights till February 28

Covid-19 flight ban: At present, India has “air bubble pacts” with 24 countries like the United States of America (USA), the United Kingdom, the UAE, France, Kenya, and Bhutan, among others. (File image) Covid-19 flight ban: The aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) announced on Thursday that the suspension of scheduled international passenger … Read more

International flights suspension extended by DGCA till November 30

International flights suspension extended by DGCA till November 30

DGCA had previously extended the suspension of all scheduled international commercial passenger flights a number of times as the spread of Coronavirus infection remains unabated. The suspension of all scheduled international commercial passenger flights has been extended till the end of November 2020 in the wake of rise in the number of Coronavirus cases in … Read more

Ensure no photography inside flights or face suspension for two weeks: DGCA to airlines

Ensure no photography inside flights or face suspension for two weeks: DGCA to airlines

  DGCA said flight will be restored only after the airline has taken all the necessary punitive action against those responsible for  violation. Days after the alleged violation of safety protocols by mediapersons on a flight in which Kangana Ranaut was traveling was reported, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Saturday said that … Read more

DGCA orders resumption of pre-flight alcohol test for pilots, cabin crew

DGCA orders resumption of pre-flight alcohol test for pilots, cabin crew

New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered airlines to resume pre-flight alcohol tests for pilots and cabin crew members. The aviation regulator had on March 29 this year suspended breath analyser (BA) test for “all aviation personnel” like pilots, cabin crew members, ground handling staff and air traffic controllers due to … Read more