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TopicAviation safety

Topic: Aviation safety

House panel flags 50% staff gap in DGCA, urges whistleblower protection & autonomy for aviation watchdog

Report on review of safety in India’s civil aviation sector tabled in Parliament also recommends specialised recruitment mechanism for DGCA & time-bound resolution of safety gaps.

DGCA finds 263 safety-related lapses at Indian airlines in annual audit

DGCA found 14 deficiencies at SpiceJet, 17 at Vistara (now part of Air India), and 25 lapses at Air India Express. Akasa Air's audit is still pending.

‘Mayday’ protocol to navigating weather, inside the challenging job of an air traffic controller

In an interview, air traffic controller reveals how it’s minute-to-minute work that demands total focus for hours at a stretch. ‘It’s about responsibility without visibility’.

Boeing, US FAA insist fuel switch locks are safe following Air India crash probe

According to Reuters sources, the US FAA said in a notification to the Civil Aviation Authorities that the fuel locking feature is not considered unsafe.

Delhi HC upholds Centre’s decision to revoke Turkish firm, Celebi’s security clearance

Delivering the judgment, Justice Sachin Datta stated that the Court was satisfied with the existence of 'compelling national security considerations' behind the government's decision.

Delhi HC to pronounce judgment on Turkish company Celebi’s plea against security clearance concerns

Following the BCAS's decision to revoke the security clearance, senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for Celebi, contested the government's move, terming it arbitrary.

Why do airplanes still crash?

In 2024, the DGCA proposed new Flight Duty Time Limitation norms to align with global practices. However, under pressure from airlines, implementation was postponed indefinitely.

Why Italian jets escorted Delhi-bound American Airlines plane diverted to Rome after ‘bomb threat’

Italian Air Force intercepted Boeing plane carrying 199 passengers plus crew as part of 24x7 national airspace surveillance, integrated with NATO air defence system. The jets were armed.

Changes in night duty, longer weekly rest period — new DGCA rules seek to reduce pilot, crew fatigue

Directorate General of Civil Aviation also plans to adopt a new regime called Fatigue Risk Management System. Changes, announced Monday, need to be implemented by operators by 1 June.

On Camera

Ghafoor is a jungle call. The Bads of Bollywood song is a war cry for partygoers

While we roll our eyes at the lyrical disaster of Ghafoor, the beat drops, and suddenly we are nodding our heads like we have discovered the anthem of the season.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.