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April 07, New Delhi: SkyHop Aviation, set to become India’s first commercial seaplane operator, successfully completed a test flight with a landing and take-off from the Ganga Barrage in Rishikesh on April 6, 2026.Avani Singh, Founder & CEO of SkyHop Aviation, said the project is inspired by...

New Delhi, April 7 The DGCA, the aviation regulator, has temporarily relaxed the flight duty time limitation (FDTL) for long-haul flights, a senior official said on Tuesday.The move by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is aimed at ensuring pilot availability for smooth...

Ahmedabad, April 4. The families of those killed in the Air India Flight AI-171 crash have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the immediate release of the aircraft’s Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) and Flight Data Recorder (FDR) data, as they seek clarity on the cause of the accident...

Ahmedabad, April 4 Ten months after the tragic Air India plane crash that killed 260 people, the bereaved families of the victims have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the release of the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) and black box data.Air India flight AI 171, a Boeing 787-8...

Mumbai, April 4 The emergency flotation system of the Pawan Hans helicopter that crashed into the sea with seven people on board near Mayabunder in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands on February 24 was not activated during the approach, according to an AAIB investigation report released on Saturday...

Mumbai, April 2 According to sources, the government on Thursday "put on hold" its earlier directive to airlines to offer at least 60 per cent of seats on a flight without charging any additional fees, effective from April 20.On March 18, the Ministry of Civil Aviation announced that...

Mumbai, April 2 DGCA-approved flying training organizations (FTOs) have issued a total of 9,609 Student Pilot Licenses (SPLs) in the last five years, with 2025 seeing the highest number of SPLs at 2,364, Parliament was informed on Thursday.Currently, 41 Directorate General of Civil Aviation...

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya-GSV have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to train young people in various areas of aviation, including aviation engineering and aviation management. The Ministry of Civil Aviation stated that the...

New Delhi, March 30 As many as 17 accidents involving aircraft and helicopters operated by non-scheduled operators occurred in the last five years, including five in 2025, the Ministry of Civil Aviation informed the Rajya Sabha on Monday.Of the total 17 accidents, 12 were involving helicopters...

New Delhi, March 29 Airlines will start offering at least 60 per cent of seats on a flight without charging any additional fees, starting April 20, as well as maintaining a transparent seat allocation policy, according to the aviation regulator, the DGCA.On March 18, the Ministry of Civil...

New Delhi, March 28 Commercial flight operations from the Noida International Airport will begin in the next 45 to 60 days, Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said on Saturday.The Noida International Airport (NIA), located in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, was inaugurated by Prime Minister...

Mumbai/New Delhi, March 27 The DGCA, aviation regulator, issued guidelines for aircraft operators flying VIPs and VVIPs, including chief ministers and governors, on Friday, emphasizing that the crew should not be subjected to any undue pressure when operating a flight that might impact safety...

Mumbai, March 27 The pilots' group, ALPA India, on Friday urged the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the regulator, DGCA, to suspend flight operations into high-risk conflict zones until a centralized risk assessment is carried out amidst the escalating West Asia crisis.Highlighting the need for...

New Delhi, March 27 NCP-SP leader Supriya Sule on Friday demanded a time-bound investigation into the plane crash that killed former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and criticised the state government for not filing an FIR in the matter.Pawar and four other persons on board a...

Mumbai, March 27 Ratings agency ICRA on Friday revised its outlook on the Indian aviation industry to negative from stable, citing disruptions in international airspace following the escalation of geopolitical tensions in West Asia.The revision in outlook is also due to a sharp depreciation of...

New Delhi, March 26 The Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is working to make it easier for airlines to do business, in order to help them grow and thrive, as well as taking steps to protect passenger rights, its chief Faiz Ahmed Kidwai said on Thursday.Airlines are facing significant...

New Delhi, March 26 The DGCA, the aviation regulatory body, has asked Air India to take corrective measures after the airline deployed an incorrect aircraft for a flight to Vancouver last week, a senior official said on Thursday.Action has also been taken against an airline official in...

Bangalore, March 25 – The Karnataka Police Department transferred the "Zero FIR" registered in Bangalore, related to the plane crash involving NCP leader and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister, Ajit Pawar, to the Maharashtra Police Department on Wednesday. The case file and related documents were...

Bangalore, March 24 – A Zero FIR filed in Bangalore alleges a larger criminal conspiracy behind the January 28, 2026, plane crash near Baramati Airport in Maharashtra, which resulted in the death of then Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others.The complaint, filed on March 23 at the...

New Delhi, March 19 Amid escalating conflict in West Asia, the aviation watchdog, DGCA, on Thursday asked airlines to avoid nine airspaces in the region and ensure robust contingency plans as part of safety risk assessments.According to an advisory, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation...