DGCA finalising psychometric test norms for pilots

Last Updated: Friday, July 17, 2015, 16:53

As the government looks to make psychometric tests compulsory for pilots in the wake of the Germanwings crash, DGCA is preparing detailed norms including that for assessment of an individual's mental health at the time of joining a flying training school.

DGCA to check airlines for flight safety norms compliance

Last Updated: Friday, July 17, 2015, 16:47

The latest move comes in the wake of a recent incident involving an Air India flight where the watchdog found that the carrier did not properly maintain flight operations data.

Govt completely rewriting civil aviation policy: Official

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 14, 2015, 21:30

After being in the works for a long time, the government is "completely rewriting" the civil aviation policy to address concerns of the stakeholders.

Govt rejects airlines' proposal to charge for check-in baggage

Last Updated: Saturday, June 27, 2015, 11:42

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has turned down a proposal of airlines to charge for check-in baggage while providing incentives for passengers who travel light, according to a news channel report.

DGCA asked to analyse airfare movements in past 5 years

Last Updated: Friday, June 26, 2015, 19:16

The government has asked aviation watchdog DGCA to conduct a detailed study of airfares charged by domestic airlines in high density routes during the past five years, amid allegations that carriers steeply hike ticket prices during peak travel seasons.

DGCA mulls allowing airlines to charge for check in baggage

Last Updated: Friday, June 26, 2015, 19:11

Aviation regulator DGCA is likely to take a call shortly on allowing domestic airlines to charge for check in baggage while providing incentives for passengers who travel light.

Domestic Airlines may charge extra for check-in baggage

Last Updated: Friday, June 26, 2015, 18:40

Low cost airlines led by Indigo, SpiceJet and AirAsia have approached the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to allow them to charge for all check-in baggage.

Civil Aviation Ministry hints at capping airfares

Last Updated: Thursday, June 25, 2015, 21:38

In a clear signal on capping airfares, the Civil Aviation Ministry Thursday said mechanisms would be put in place to curb predatory pricing ways of airlines.

Extortionary, predatory airfares not acceptable: Aviation Ministry

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 10, 2015, 19:09

Amid rising concern over steep fluctuations in airfares, the Civil Aviation Ministry has said that neither "extortionary" nor "predatory" pricing of tickets is acceptable.

Govt expects to finalise new aviation policy in a month

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 10, 2015, 18:36

Government expects to finalise the much-awaited new aviation policy and revised international flying norms for domestic carriers within a month.

Air India pilots oppose secret ballot for recognising trade unions

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 9, 2015, 18:43

The national carrier currently has 15 recognized trade unions representing around 22,000 employees of erstwhile Indian Airlines, besides Air India.

Airlines trim losses by 30%, Indigo reports record profit

Last Updated: Monday, June 8, 2015, 23:24

Lower fuel prices have helped domestic carriers to trim their combined losses by an estimated 30 percent at USD 1.21-1.27 billion in fiscal 2015, while budget carrier IndiGo reported an estimated record USD 150-175 million profit during the period, according to an industry report.