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Wednesday, August 27, 2025
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Topic: DGCA

Despite engine troubles, IndiGo & GoAir’s A320neo aircraft unlikely to be grounded: DGCA

Pratt & Whitney engines on Airbus A320neos have suffered several problems the world over. The civil aviation ministry is meeting Tuesday to review the situation.

India to fine pilots for something they can’t do: Dump excreta from air

Airplane makers, airlines and even DGCA accept such incidents can only be accidents. But airlines will have to pay Rs 50,000 for them.

Action against student Lois Sofia is allowed under India’s civil aviation rules

DGCA and Aircraft Rules declare unruly behaviour inside an aircraft as an offence and penal action can be taken against the passenger.

Kerala floods: This is what Kochi has to do to avoid drowning again

After being marooned for days, Kochi residents say the city needs better planning and removal of illegal encroachment over canals.

Airfare for Kerala flights capped at Rs 10,000, but airlines couldn’t care less

Despite a DGCA directive after the Kerala floods, airfare on the Delhi-Kochi route is expected to remain as high as Rs 55,000 till 26 August.

Foetus found in Air Asia’s Imphal-New Delhi flight lavatory

A lifeless foetus was found on the plane as it was preparing to land in New Delhi.

Fragile: Jet Airways bust-up shows pilots’ emotional baggage needs sensitive handling

Pilot and co-pilot of a flight from London to Mumbai, who are allegedly in a relationship, came to blows mid-air & left the cockpit, endangering passengers.

On Camera

Sergio Gor as US envoy raises red flags. Delhi must read the signal, be optimistic

Delhi must see opportunity in the new envoy, to be prepared for hurdles, yet be forward-looking and free of preconceived notions that could spoil any chances of a breakthrough.

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

CDS on differences on theaterisation—views welcome, final call to be in nation’s best interests

The Navy has always been on board with the theaterisation plan, but the Air Force feels splitting up air assets into several theatre commands is futile & will tie up critical systems.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.