Directorate General of Civil Aviation: News
DGCA sacks 4 flight inspectors over IndiGo's operational crisis
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has dismissed four flight inspectors who were responsible for ensuring safety and operational compliance at IndiGo.
IndiGo CEO to appear before DGCA as flight disruptions continue
IndiGo, India's leading airline, continues to face a major operational crisis due to planning failures in implementing new pilot and crew duty norms.
Why DGCA has deployed an oversight team at IndiGo's HQ
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has formed an eight-member oversight team to monitor IndiGo's operations.
SpiceJet to add 100 daily flights amid IndiGo cancellations
IndiGo Airlines has been facing severe disruptions for the ninth consecutive day, with over 70 fresh cancellations on Wednesday.
Centre cuts IndiGo operations by 10%, doubling DGCA's 5% order
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has directed IndiGo to reduce its flight schedule by 10% across all sectors.
'No airline...will be permitted to cause such hardship': Aviation Minister
The Winter Session saw the Union Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu address the Lok Sabha on Tuesday over the IndiGo crisis, which has resulted in hundreds of flights being canceled for eight straight days.
Centre to slash IndiGo winter flights, give slots to rivals
The Indian government has announced that it will cut down IndiGo's winter flight schedule and redistribute its slots among other airlines in the wake of the carrier's massive operational meltdown.
IndiGo shares plunge by 7% today: What's the reason?
InterGlobe Aviation, the parent company of IndiGo, is witnessing a major fall in its share price.
Months before IndiGo crisis, panel warned of pilot duty violations
Months before the ongoing IndiGo flight cancellations, a parliamentary committee had warned of possible risks in India's aviation system.
IndiGo gets 24-hour extension from DGCA, must reply by today
IndiGo, the crisis-hit airline, has been given a one-time 24-hour extension by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to respond to a show cause notice issued on December 6.
IndiGo flight delays to continue today, Delhi airport warns
IndiGo Airlines is still grappling with massive flight disruptions on Monday, the seventh day of an unprecedented air travel crisis in India.
'Saw it coming': 'Open letter' blames IndiGo's top-brass for 'downfall'
An unverified open letter from IndiGo pilots has surfaced on social media, blaming the airline's top management for its recent operational failures.
IndiGo's flight network should be stabilized by this date
IndiGo has announced that it expects to stabilize its flight network by December 10.
Who is Pieter Elbers, CEO of embattled IndiGo airlines
Pieter Elbers, the Dutch Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of IndiGo, has been making headlines after the airline canceled several flights, stranding thousands of passengers across India.
How IndiGo plans to manage disruptions in the coming days
IndiGo's parent company, InterGlobe Aviation Ltd, has activated its top decision-making body to deal with the aftermath of mass cancellations and delays.
Aviation minister addresses Rahul Gandhi's 'monopoly' charge over IndiGo chaos
Union Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has responded to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's allegations of a "government monopoly model" for the ongoing IndiGo flight cancellations.
IndiGo restores 95% network connectivity amid flight disruptions
IndiGo Airlines has managed to restore over 95% of its network connectivity after facing massive operational disruptions, the carrier announced in a statement.
IndiGo chaos to continue through Saturday? CEO shares key update
IndiGo, India's largest airline, is grappling with a major operational crisis. The airline has canceled over 1,000 flights on Friday alone, accounting for more than half of its scheduled departures.
Cancellations to drop, normalcy target by December 15: Indigo CEO
IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers has confirmed that the airline is facing major operational disruptions, with over 1,000 flights canceled on Friday.
Centre orders high-level probe into IndiGo crisis
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has initiated a high-level probe into the ongoing disruption of IndiGo's flight operations.
IndiGo's market cap plunges by ₹25,000cr amid flight cancellations
InterGlobe Aviation Ltd, the parent company of India's largest airline IndiGo, has seen a massive drop in its market capitalization.
Massive rollback: DGCA tweaks rules to ease IndiGo flight crisis
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has relaxed a key crew-duty requirement as IndiGo's operational crisis continues to disrupt air travel across India.
IndiGo disruption continues: Chennai airport shares list of canceled flights
India's largest airline, IndiGo, is facing a major operational crisis with widespread flight cancellations and delays.
'Monopoly model': Rahul Gandhi slams Centre over IndiGo flight cancellations
Congress leader and Lok Sabha MP Rahul Gandhi has slammed the central government for IndiGo's ongoing operational issues, which have led to over 500 flight cancellations on Friday.
IndiGo to cancel more flights in coming 2-3 days
IndiGo Airlines has sought an exemption from new pilot rest and duty norms for its A320 fleet till February 10, 2026.
Indigo cancels over 1,000 flights in 3 days, chaos ensues
IndiGo, India's largest airline, has canceled over 1,000 flights since Tuesday due to operational disruptions, according to Hindustan Times.
IndiGo shares fall fifth straight day amid widespread flight disruptions
Shares of InterGlobe Aviation, the company that operates IndiGo, fell by 3.4% in early trade on Thursday.
IndiGo flight from Madinah to Hyderabad receives bomb threat
An IndiGo flight traveling from Madinah, Saudi Arabia, to Hyderabad was diverted to Ahmedabad on Thursday after a bomb threat.
250 flights canceled since morning; DGCA summons IndiGo airline officials
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has summoned IndiGo officials for a meeting as the airline continued facing operational disruptions for the third consecutive day.
Air India A320 flew month without airworthiness certificate, staff suspended
An Air India A320 aircraft operated several flights in November without a valid Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC), a mandatory safety document.
Government confirms GPS spoofing near Delhi airport in Parliament
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has confirmed incidents of GPS spoofing and GNSS interference at Delhi and other major airports across India.
Over 320 Airbus aircraft in India have undergone software upgrades
Indian airlines have successfully completed critical software upgrades on 323 Airbus A320 aircraft across their fleets.
Airbus software glitch affects almost 340 aircraft in India
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has revealed that 338 A320 family aircraft operated by Indian airlines need a software upgrade to fix a potential flight control issue.
IndiGo says no flight cancellations after Airbus A320 software advisory
IndiGo has confirmed that none of its flights were canceled due to a global software update advisory issued by Airbus for A320-family aircraft.
Ethiopian volcanic ash reaches India; Air India cancels multiple flights
The eruption of Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano has caused flight disruptions in India, with ash clouds spreading toward western and northern regions.
'Severe' GPS spoofing reported over Delhi; DGCA probing matter
Over the past week, aircraft flying over Delhi have been facing "severe" GPS spoofing, leading to incorrect navigation data and misleading terrain warnings, The Hindu reported.
No cancellation charges within 48hrs: DGCA proposes major airline reforms
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has proposed major changes to air ticket refund rules, including a 48-hour "look-in" period.
India mulls stricter rules for carrying power banks on flights
In light of recent battery-related fire incidents in aircraft cabins, India is considering stricter regulations for carrying power banks on flights.
IndiGo fined ₹40L for conducting pilot training on unapproved simulators
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has slapped a fine of ₹40 lakh on IndiGo Airlines.
DGCA seeks explanation from Boeing for uncommanded RAT deployment
India's aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has sought an explanation from Boeing over the uncommanded deployment of the Ram Air Turbine (RAT) on Air India flight AI-117.
DGCA seeks funding to make domestic air travel world class
India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is pushing for financial and staffing autonomy on par with its European, UK, and US counterparts, according to Bloomberg.
DGCA probes Air India Boeing 787's sudden emergency system deployment
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is investigating a serious safety incident involving an Air India flight to Birmingham, UK.