In a major relief for air travelers across India, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has introduced revised ticket refund norms that allow passengers to cancel or modify their air tickets within 48 hours of booking without paying any additional charges, subject to certain conditions. What the New DGCA…
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AAIB Updates Probe into Learjet 45 (VT-SSK) Baramati Crash
The investigation into the Learjet 45 (VT-SSK) accident at Baramati on January 28, 2026, is progressing under strict international and domestic aviation safety protocols, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) said on Wednesday. The probe is being conducted by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) in accordance with the Aircraft…
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AAIB Says AI-171 Probe Ongoing, Media Reports Speculative
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has firmly clarified that the investigation into the Air India Flight AI-171 accident is still ongoing and has not been finalised. The aviation safety regulator cautioned that recent media reports claiming that conclusions had already been reached are speculative and inaccurate. The bureau emphasised…
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India Grants NOCs to Two New Airlines After IndiGo Crisis
In a significant move to strengthen competition in India’s aviation sector, the Centre has granted No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to two new airline applicants Al Hind Air and FlyExpress. The decision comes in the wake of widespread flight disruptions at IndiGo earlier this month, which exposed the risks of excessive…
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Govt Acts After IndiGo Disruption Minister’s Statement
The Union Ministry of Civil Aviation has moved quickly to contain the fallout from widespread IndiGo flight cancellations. In a statement issued on 5 December, Minister of Civil Aviation Shri Ram Mohan Naidu said the Directorate General of Civil Aviation’s (DGCA) Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) orders have been placed…