ALPA urges DGCA to review pilot duty hours amid Gulf conflict, flag safety concerns

India’s aviation regulator DGCA has directed airlines to allocate at least 60% of seats on every flight free of charge, in a move aimed at reducing extra costs for passengers.

Under the new rules, passengers travelling on the same PNR, typically families or groups, must be seated together, preferably in adjacent seats.

The directive comes after widespread complaints over airlines charging for seat selection and separating passengers unless additional fees were paid. Authorities say the move is part of a broader push to improve transparency, passenger rights, and overall travel experience.

India Mandates 60% Free Flight Seats, DGCA Says Families Must Sit Together | WION

India’s aviation regulator DGCA has temporarily relaxed flight duty time limitations for Air India pilots and crew as airlines adjust routes due to escalating West Asia tensions. The move aims to maintain long-haul connectivity, manage extended flight paths, and minimize disruptions caused by airspace restrictions across the Middle East region.


Airlines Adjust Routes Amid West Asia Tensions; Refunds & Rebooking For Affected Flyers

India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, has revised air ticket refund rules. Under the new norms, standard cancellation charges will apply after 48 hours. The move updates existing refund guidelines and impacts how airlines process ticket cancellations.


India: DGCA Revises Refund Rules; Standard Cancellation Charges After 48 Hours | WION

Made a quick booking mistake? The new rule protects you from extra fees. What is it?

According to official sources, the DGCA has imposed a complete ban on the operation of all LearJet aircraft owned or operated by VSR Company

DGCA cracks down on VSR after Ajit Pawar's plane crash, all Learjets grounded

The DGCA asked the airline to conduct an internal investigation to identify deficiencies and put corrective measures in place to prevent such failures from occurring.  Air India’s own investigation found systemic failures. It admitted there was a need to improve compliance culture.

Air India fined Rs 1 crore for flying Airbus without airworthiness permit

The large-scale flight delays and cancellations from 3rd to 5th December 2025, including the cancellation of 2,507 flights and 1,852 flights being delayed, led to inconvenience to over three lakh passengers across the nation.

DGCA levies Rs 22.20 crore fine on IndiGo for Dec 2025 flight disruptions

India’s aviation regulator DGCA has pulled up Air India over safety-related concerns and issued show cause notices to four of its pilots. The action follows reported violations of safety norms, prompting the regulator to seek explanations from the airline and the pilots involved. DGCA emphasized that strict adherence to safety protocols is non-negotiable and warned of further action if lapses are confirmed. Air India has acknowledged the notice and is expected to respond within the stipulated timeframe.

Air India: DGCA Pulls Up Air India Over Safety Lapses, Issues Show Cause Notice 

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

Top 10 world news: Trump gives Ultimatum to Putin over Ukraine war; DGCA orders fuel control switch checks on select Boeing aircraft, and more

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 regulator DGCA has imposed a penalty of ₹90 lakh ($108,000) on Air India for operating a flight with non-qualified crew members. Besides, the watchdog has slapped fines of ₹6 lakh and ₹3 lakh on Air India's Director of Operations and Director of Training, respectively, for the lapse.

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

Air India, the country's former national carrier now owned by the Tata Group, will have to shell out Rs 1.1 crore (about USD 132,000) in fines after Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) spotted a safety violation.

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

Indian aviation authorities, comprising the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), have imposed significant fines on Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL), IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet for non-compliance with standard operating procedures and security protocols.

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

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