Ahead of ICAO audit, DGCA to issue licences to 2000 ATCOs

Last Updated: Sunday, May 3, 2015, 16:07

Aviation regulator DGCA faces the uphill task of issuing licenses to 2000-odd Air Traffic Controllers (ATCOs) and over 60 aerodromes ahead of the audit by UN aviation body, International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), later this year, sources said.

Raju chairs meeting on safety measures in aviation sector

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 29, 2015, 00:13

In order to execute India's obligation to the Chicago Convention, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju Tuesday said DGCA has issued various regulations and advisories to the industry with regard to safe flying.

DGCA panel looking into norms for checking pilots' health

Last Updated: Friday, April 24, 2015, 15:22

Aviation regulator DGCA has set a committee to look into the norms for checking pilots' health in the wake of the recent Germanwings plane crash.

SpiceJet opens advance bookings up to March next year

Last Updated: Monday, April 20, 2015, 22:20

Budget-carrier SpiceJet Monday said it has opened advanced bookings up to March next year, following the nod from aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation.

320 pilots flew planes without proficiency check: Aviation Minister

Last Updated: Monday, April 20, 2015, 21:43

320 pilots flew aircraft with lapsed Pilot Proficiency Check in 2014 with 219 of them belonging to private airlines and 101 to Air India, Lok Sabha was informed Monday.

Talk of privatising Air India too premature: Board

Last Updated: Sunday, April 12, 2015, 10:45

Any talk of privatising Air India would be "premature" at this stage even as there is a need to re-visit its Turnaround Plan (TAP) in view of the changing micro-economic situation, top sources in AI Board have said.

New civil aviation policy likely by May 15: Minister

Last Updated: Thursday, April 9, 2015, 18:57

A new civil aviation policy that is expected to focus on developing six metro airports as international hubs and also address several key issues is likely to be unveiled by the Government before May 15.

Predatory air fares need to be regulated: Minister

Last Updated: Thursday, April 9, 2015, 16:12

There is a need for regulating "predatory" air fares instead of having a total pricing control, Union Minister Mahesh Sharma said on Thursday.

SpiceJet withdraws plea from HC against Irish lessor

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 7, 2015, 19:11

SpiceJet told a bench of Chief Justice G Rohini and Justice R S Endlaw that it has arrived at a settlement with Wilmington Trust SP Services (Dublin) Ltd and withdrew the petition filed against the Irish firm.

'India's domestic air travel demand growth highest worldwide'

Last Updated: Thursday, April 2, 2015, 17:24

Domestic air travel demand surged in India by 14.8 percent in February, the highest worldwide, partly on the back of airlines keeping ticket prices lower to stimulate market in lean travel season, global airlines body IATA said in its monthly traffic report on Thursday.

New airline Air Pegasus to start flight operations from April 12

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 1, 2015, 20:19

Bangalore-based Air Pegasus, which recently acquired flying permit from aviation regulator DGCA, on Wednesday said it plans to commence operations from April 12 with flight services to Thiruvananthapuram and Hubli.

US FAA report on India's aviation safety likely by April 10

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 31, 2015, 14:04

A team of officials from the US aviation watchdog Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which is in the capital for a final assessment of India's aviation safety is expected to submit its report by April 10.