This comes days after the nationwide flight disruption of IndiGo flights that led to over 1,600 cancellations in a single day last week.

IndiGo crisis: DGCA sacks 4 flight inspectors; CEO Pieter Elbers summoned again

The DGCA officers will also closely examine the status of flight delays and cancellations, congestion at terminal areas, management of queues at check-in counters, security points, and boarding gates, and if adequate operational manpower is deployed by both IndiGo and the airport.

DGCA orders urgent inspections at 11 airports to ensure smooth operations after IndiGo chaos

The recent aviation crisis, linked to significant flight delays and crew issues, has brought the regulatory oversight of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) under intense scrutiny. While Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu firmly defended the DGCA's recent policy updates, parliamentary records indicate prior warnings and recommendations regarding flight crew fatigue were issued to the regulator.

IndiGo Crisis: Aviation Minister Blames IndiGo For Mismanagement, Vows Strict Action

India is now on day six of its biggest aviation disruption in years, and the government has stepped in to curb rising airfares. The directorate general of civil aviation, or the DGCA, has issued a show-cause notice to indigo. That is in response to the airline's operational failures, which point to serious issues with planning, supervision, and resource management.

IndiGo Crisis: ₹610 Crore Refunds Cleared by Indigo, Airport Chaos and Flight Cancellations Persist

India is now on day six of its biggest aviation disruption in years, and the government has stepped in to curb rising airfares. The directorate general of civil aviation, or the DGCA, has issued a show-cause notice to indigo. That is in response to the airline's operational failures, which point to serious issues with planning, supervision, and resource management. Earlier, the DGCA, had set up a four-member committee to probe what caused indigo's widespread operational disruptions. The committee's goal was to find ways to avoid similar mishaps in the future. They were tasked with evaluating the gaps in indigo's approach to crew planning, ​operational readiness, and adherence to updated new standards. The real question, though, is, if it is too little, too late.

IndiGo Crisis: 24-Show Cause Notice to Indigo CEO as DGCA Rejects FDTL Claim

The CEO has been directed to respond within 24 hours, failing which the regulator will “decide the matter ex parte”, potentially opening the door to penalties ranging from financial sanctions to operational restrictions.

‘You failed in your duty’: Aviation regulator DGCA issues show-cause notice to IndiGo CEO over crisis

MS Dhoni, India's legendary cricketer and 'Captain Cool', is now officially a certified drone pilot. Dhoni has completed the DGCA Drone Pilot Certification program with Garuda Aerospace, adding another skill to his impressive repertoire. Known for his love of machines, Dhoni’s hands-on approach is being hailed as a milestone for India’s drone industry. Watch to know more about Dhoni’s latest feat beyond cricket.

Captain Dhoni Is Now a Certified Drone Pilot | Completes DGCA Training

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DGCA orders fuel control switch checks on select Boeing aircraft by July 21

On June 12, 2025, the biggest accident in recent aviation history happened. Air India flight AI-171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashed just seconds after taking off from Ahmedabad international airport.

Air India Ahmedabad Plane Crash: A timeline of the event

The DGCA, India’s regulatory body in civil aviation, has directed all commercial airlines to ensure that window shades will remain shut until the aircraft reaches an altitude of 10,000 feet after takeoff and must be closed again after it descends to this height during landing.

Shut aircraft windows during landing and take-off; no photography at defence airports near border, orders DGCA

India News: Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan voiced concerns over Air India's service quality after facing discomfort during his flight from Bhopal to Delhi on February

Shivraj Singh Chouhan slams Air India for ‘broken seat’; Civil Aviation Ministry reacts

Aviation watchdog slaps $108,000 fine on Air India for safety lapse with non-qualified crew

Indian aviation regulator imposes hefty fine on Air India over safety violation

Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet, Mumbai Airport face heavy fines for violating aviation protocols

Indian aviation watchdog says one Boeing 737 Max aircraft found with loose bolt

Bolt with missing nut: Boeing alerts global airlines after major flight safety issue found on 737

Here's why pilots and flight attendants in India might stop using perfumes

India's aviation regulator DGCA is mulling barring the use of perfumes by pilots. The body suspects that perfumes could lead to false-positives during breath analyser tests. Molly Gambhir brings you.

Gravitas: DGCA mulling barring use of perfumes for pilots

Indian airline Akasa Air charges the DGCA for “inaction” amid pilot shortages

DGCA seeks answers from Pratt & Whitney over engine failures in India’s IndiGo

Go First receives Rs 400 crore interim funding from lenders, DGCA approval awaited

Passengers aboard IndiGo flight get pilot changed after failed landing attempts: Report

Air India Delhi-Sydney flight gets caught in severe turbulence; passengers injured

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