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Mask pulled down or not on at all? Air travellers could now be put on no-fly list, DGCA warns

A circular by the civil aviation regulator has allowed airlines to follow protocol meant for 'unruly' passengers in case travellers fail to comply with Covid-appropriate measures.

Delhi HC issues guidelines to DGCA, airlines to ensure proper wearing of masks on flights

The guidelines issued for strict compliance include periodical checks of the aircraft to ensure that passengers are complying with the protocol, especially regarding wearing masks.

Pilots, cabin crew won’t fly for 48 hours after getting Covid vaccine shot, says DGCA

DGCA says if Covid-19 symptoms remain for over 14 days, a medical examination will be conducted to see if the crew is fit for flying.

DGCA extends ban on international flights till 28 February

The restriction shall not apply to international all-cargo operations and flights approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation.

SpiceJet plane undershoots runway in Guwahati, DGCA grounds 2 pilots as inquiry underway

Officials said that while the plane landed before the designated point on the runway, none of the passengers were affected in the incident on Friday

DGCA extends suspension of scheduled international flights till 31 December

The restrictions will not apply to international all-cargo operations and specifically-approved flights. The suspension of international flights has been in place since 23 March.

Foreign flights will not be allowed at expense of Indian airlines — Civil Aviation Minister

At a press conference, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Puri said while he was all for foreign carriers there should be some parity under the regulated air bubble arrangements.

Govt panel rejects Glenmark proposal to test Covid drug favipiravir with steroid dexamethasone

Modi govt's subject expert committee rejects Glenmark's proposal by highlighting that its justifications to conduct trials of favipiravir with dexamethasone were 'not adequate'.

Passengers who booked flights during lockdown entitled to immediate refund, DGCA tells SC

In an affidavit filed before SC, DGCA said that passengers will get full refunds if they don't avail the credit shells offered to them by airlines till 31 March 2021.

DGCA warns it will suspend flight for 2 weeks if anyone is found doing photography inside it

The aviation regulator Friday asked IndiGo to take action after mediapersons flouted safety protocols, including taking videos, in its flight with Kangana Ranaut on board.

On Camera

How to Trump-proof India’s trade policy: ‘Give US tariff concessions, block Chinese dumping’

Donald Trump has been vocal about India’s high import tariffs and has threatened retaliation. Simultaneously, his tough stand on China could see Chinese goods flood India.

China unveils J-35A stealth fighter, with striking resemblance to US F-35. Here’s how they compare

The Chinese aircraft has uncanny similarities to the American F-35 jet. There are claims that China copied the design. Cyber theft of F-35 design data was reported in 2009.

Xi wanted to teach India about imbalance of power. We should take a budgetary lesson from it

While we talk much about our military, we don’t put our national wallet where our mouth is. Nobody is saying we should double our defence spending, but current declining trend must be reversed.