Indian aviation authorities are once again examining Boeing 787 fuel-control switches as part of the Ahmedabad Air India crash investigation https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/boeing-fuel-switches-under-fresh-scrutiny-as-india-expands-probe-into-ahmedabad-crash-xv9nuc4f?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Boeing787 #AirIndia #AhmedabadCrash #DGCA #AviationNews

SkyHop Aviation has received DGCA approval to launch India’s first scheduled seaplane services, starting with Lakshadweep island connectivity routes https://english.mathrubhumi.com/features/specials/india-seaplane-skyhop-aviation-dgca-approval-lakshadweep-flights-wh51q5rp?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #IndiaAviation #Seaplane #SkyHopAviation #DGCA #Lakshadweep

A bribery investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation has brought renewed scrutiny to the country's evolving drone ecosystem, with a focus on Asteria Aerospace, subsidiary of Reliance Industries. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/features/specials/how-asteria-dgca-bribery-scandal-clouds-india-drone-boom-c2hyspor?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Drone #CBIInvestigation #DGCA

DGCA begins investigation after SpiceJet and Akasa Air aircraft collide during taxiing at Delhi IGI Airport, both planes grounded amid safety probe. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/dgca-investigation-spicejet-akasa-air-ground-collision-delhi-airport-igi-terminal-1-nnwun6x4?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #DGCA #SpiceJet #AkasaAir #AircraftCollision #DelhiAirport

DGCA introduced new flight duty norms last year to put a limit on the flying time for pilots in order to prevent fatigue, which poses a risk to flight safety. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/dgca-pilot-flight-duty-time-extension-us53goxl?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #DGCA #Aviation #FlightSafety #MiddleEastCrisis

Air crash probes to change worldwide: ICAO rolls out strict new rules https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/icao-tightens-global-rules-air-crash-investigations-annex-13-jlmcwf41?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #ICAO #AviationSafety #AirCrashInvestigation #FlightSafety #DGCA

Decision follows airlines warning of fare hikes if majority seats are made free. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/money/aviation-ministry-pauses-60-percent-free-seat-selection-rule-2026-g0fy691c?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #AviationNews #DGCA #AirTravelIndia #FlightCharges #PassengerRights

Vir Vikram Yadav takes over as DGCA chief at a critical time for India’s aviation sector, facing safety concerns, operational disruptions, rising costs and regulatory challenges. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/vir-vikram-yadav-takes-charge-as-dgca-chief-amid-safety-concerns-industry-pressures-u9v8miaq?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #DGCA #AviationNews #VirVikramYadav #IndiaAviation

DGCA and Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya sign an MoU to train aviation professionals, addressing India’s growing manpower shortage amid rapid sector expansion. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/as-aviation-expands-dgca-and-gsv-join-hands-to-bridge-indias-skilled-workforce-gap-yaes72h9?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #AviationIndia #DGCA #SkillDevelopment #MRO

India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, has mandated airlines to offer at least 60% seats free of charge from April 20 to improve passenger rights. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/dgca-mandates-60-percent-free-airline-seats-p1ysh5do?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #DGCA #AviationNews #IndiaFlights #PassengerRights #AirlinesIndia