Government Tells Airlines To Keep 60% Seats Free of Selection Charges

By BPN News Desk March 18, 2026

National

The Centre has directed airlines to keep at least 60 percent of seats on every flight free of seat selection charges, in a move aimed at reducing extra costs for passengers. The new instructions are part of a wider set of pro-passenger measures issued by the Civil Aviation Ministry through the

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52,360 People Flown From Gulf To India: DGCA

By BPN News Desk March 8, 2026

Title: More than 52,000 passengers have been flown from Gulf countries to India through hundreds of flights as aviation authorities respond to disruptions affecting air travel in West Asia. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said the large movement of passengers took place over several days as airlines worked to maintain connectivity and assist […]

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Noida International Airport Receives DGCA Licence

By BPN News Desk March 7, 2026

Noida International Airport has received its aerodrome licence from India’s aviation regulator, marking a key milestone for the upcoming airport in Uttar Pradesh. The approval clears the way for commercial flight operations once the remaining operational and infrastructure preparations are completed ahead of the airport’s launch. DGCA Grants Aerodrome Licence To Noida

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DGCA Grounds VSR Aircraft After Baramati Crash

By BPN News Desk February 25, 2026

India’s aviation regulator has grounded four aircraft operated by VSR Aviation following a recent plane crash near Baramati involving a company-linked aircraft reportedly associated with Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. The action comes after an audit flagged safety and compliance concerns. DGCA Grounds VSR Aircraft After Baramati Crash The Directorate General

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DGCA Seeks Explanation From Air India Over Dreamliner Operations

By BPN News Desk January 1, 2026

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a show-cause notice to Air India seeking an explanation for operating a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner despite repeated technical snags. The notice, sent this week, raises concerns about safety and compliance after the aircraft, registered VT-ANI, was flown on scheduled services despite known maintenance issues. Safety

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DGCA Panel Submits Report on IndiGo Disruptions

By BPN News Desk December 27, 2025

A special committee appointed by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has submitted its report on the recent flight disruptions faced by IndiGo Airlines. The panel, constituted earlier this month, handed over its findings to the aviation regulator after completing its investigation into the large-scale delays and cancellations that affected thousands of

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DGCA Suspends Four Officials After IndiGo Disruptions

By BPN News Desk December 12, 2025

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has suspended four of its officials following widespread flight disruptions faced by IndiGo earlier this month. The action comes after thousands of passengers were affected due to large scale cancellations and delays across several airports. Oversight Lapses Under Scrutiny The suspended officials were Flight Operations Inspectors

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IndiGo Shares Fall 21% Amid December Disruptions

By BPN News Desk December 11, 2025

Shares of InterGlobe Aviation, the operator of IndiGo, have fallen around 21 percent in December, as investors react to the airline’s continuing operational troubles and regulatory pressure. CEO Summoned by Aviation Regulator The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has summoned IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers to appear before the regulator on Thursday. He is expected

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DGCA May Ask IndiGo To Reduce Flights

By BPN News Desk December 8, 2025

India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), is likely to ask IndiGo to reduce its flight operations temporarily. The move is being considered after a severe pilot shortage led to thousands of cancellations and delays in recent days. Officials said the disruption began after new duty and rest regulations for pilots came […]

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DGCA Allows Limited Flight-Duty Extension for Air India Boeing 787 Pilots

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2025

India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has granted a specific extension of flight duty limits for two-pilot operations of Air India’s Boeing 787 Dreamliners. Under the new provision, Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) rises from 10 hours to 10 hours 30 minutes, and the Flight Duty Period (FDP) increases from 13 […]