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Role of DGCA in the IndiGo Crisis: Analyzing FDTL Challenges
08
Dec
By Theviralmail
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Role of DGCA in the IndiGo Crisis: Analyzing FDTL Challenges

India’s worst aviation disruption in years has exposed deep cracks in planning, regulation, and coordination across the aviation ecosystem. The IndiGo crisis serves as a cautionary tale. It demonstrates how a preventable mess spiralled into a national headache. ​Airlines industry in India (Including Indigo) their CEOs along with Board of Directors were notified by DGCA on FDTL in Apr-2019 & Jan-2024 What Triggered the IndiGo Crisis The crisis began in late November 2025. IndiGo started cancelling and delaying hundreds of flights a day across its network. This occurred as new Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) norms for pilots kicked in.…
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IndiGo flight cancellations mount across India: Who is the real culprit?
05
Dec
By Theviralmail
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IndiGo flight cancellations mount across India: Who is the real culprit?

Airline blames new pilot duty rules, winter disruptions, and A320 safety upgrades. The government orders audits, manpower ramp-up, and a phased scale-down of flights. IndiGo is cancelling hundreds of flights. This is mainly due to a mix of crew shortage, tighter flight-duty time rules, and winter disruptions. There are also compulsory safety checks on Airbus A320-family aircraft. Together, these factors have severely hit its network planning. The airline and the aviation regulator now expect operations to stabilise gradually. They aim for full normalcy by early February 2026. ​ Why IndiGo flights are getting cancelled IndiGo has admitted to a “misjudgment”…
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DGCA asks Air India to Sack Three Employees Over Safety Lapses
21
Jun
By radhasindhu890
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DGCA asks Air India to Sack Three Employees Over Safety Lapses

The DGCA, which is the aviation regulator, has asked Air India to take action. This action is against three senior officials. This is due to the recent Ahmedabad crash of AI 171, which led to over 200 deaths. They have been charged with serious and repeated violations related to flight crew scheduling. Air India voluntarily disclosed these security lapses. They were uncovered during the post-transition review from ARMS to the CAE Flight and Crew Management System. ARMS stands for the Aviation Resource Management System. It is an integrated software platform. Airlines use it for crew rostering and flight planning. The…
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DGCA orders enhanced checks for Air India Dreamliners after Ahmedabad Plane Crash
13
Jun
By Theviralmail
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DGCA orders enhanced checks for Air India Dreamliners after Ahmedabad Plane Crash

NEW DELHI: Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliners powered by General Electric GEnx engines will now operate under enhanced safety inspections. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issued this directive a day after an AI Dreamliner’s (VT-ANB) accident. The aircraft crashed in Ahmedabad seconds after taking off for London. The crash killed 241 people onboard. It also killed several others in the building on the roof of which it had crashed. Regulators Direct Air India for Extra Tests As a “preventive measure,” the regulator has directed Air India. They must “carry out additional maintenance actions on B787-8/9 aircrafts equipped with…
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DGCA Considers Limiting Helicopter Flights to Char Dham Amid Safety Concerns
10
Jun
By Theviralmail
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DGCA Considers Limiting Helicopter Flights to Char Dham Amid Safety Concerns

New Delhi, June 10 – The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is evaluating the possibility. They are considering restricting helicopter services to the Char Dham region in Uttarakhand. Recent incidents have raised serious safety concerns. There have been a series of accidents. One of these included a mishap involving a Kestrel Aviation chopper on June 7. These events have prompted the regulator to tighten its oversight of aerial operations in the pilgrimage zone. Suspension of Two Operators Over SOP Breaches On Monday, two helicopter operators were found in violation of standard operational procedures (SOPs). They provide shuttle services to…
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