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India’s civil aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has issued four show-cause notices to Air India for multiple safety and operational violations. The notices were served after the airline voluntarily disclosed irregularities related to crew rest, flight duty limitations, and training compliance. Key Violations Identified The DGCA found
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Air India has been served nine show-cause notices in the last six months for five different safety-related violations. This information was shared by Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Murlidhar Mohol, during a recent session of Parliament. The regulatory scrutiny comes amid broader concerns about flight safety standards in India’s rapidly growing aviation sector.
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The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has directed all Indian airlines operating Boeing 787 and select Boeing 737 aircraft to inspect the fuel control switch locking mechanism by July 21, 2025. This action follows a recent investigation into the Air India Flight 171 crash, where both engines lost power shortly after takeoff due to […]
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In a significant regulatory intervention, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has directed Air India to remove three senior officials from all crew scheduling responsibilities. The move comes amid findings of serious violations related to pilot flight duty time limitations. Air India Violated Pilot Duty Norms According to the DGCA, Air India allowed two […]