DGCA issues four show cause notices to Air India for multiple violations: Sources

Jul 24, 2025

The notices pertain to breaches related to Flight Duty Period (FDP) and Weekly Rest requirements, cabin crew rest and duty norms, crew training, and...

DGCA issues draft of revised duty rules for pilots to address fatigue

Nov 04, 2023

To address fatigue and health issues among pilots and cabin crew, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation on Friday released a draft of the...

Weekly rest hours for flight crew increased from 36 to 48 hours: DGCA

Jan 08, 2024

The revised Flight Duty Time Limitations of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation has extended weekly rest periods for flight crew, increasing it from...

Air India Mumbai-Ahmedabad flight cancelled after crew duty time expired amid delay

Jun 17, 2025

During this delay, the assigned crew reached the limit of their Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) -- a rule that restricts the number of...

DGCA orders probe into mid-air marriage episode, crew taken off duty

May 24, 2021

New Delhi [India], May 24 : India's aviation watchdog, Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Monday initiated an investigation over reports of mid-air...

Operational, regulatory, weather factors drive recent Air India disruptions: Spokesperson

Jun 18, 2025

In an official update issued on June 18, the airline detailed the status of several affected flights over the past 48 hours, citing causes...