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Airlines Lobby Leads to Seat Selection Rollback
New Delhi, April 3 – The government has suspended its earlier directive to airlines to offer at least 60 per cent of seats on any flight free of charge, which was set to come into effect from April 20.The Civil Aviation Ministry, in a communication to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation... - H
Govt Halts 60% Free Seat Directive
Mumbai, April 2 According to sources, the government on Thursday "put on hold" its earlier directive to airlines to offer at least 60 per cent of seats on a flight without charging any additional fees, effective from April 20.On March 18, the Ministry of Civil Aviation announced that... - H
Aviation Regulator Gets New Head Amid Sector Growth
New Delhi, March 31 – In a major bureaucratic reshuffle, the government has appointed Vir Vikram Yadav as the new Director General of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), replacing Faiz Ahmed Kidwai.Yadav, who is currently serving as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of...- Himanshu
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Civil Aviation Safety: Overview of Non-Scheduled Operator Accidents
India Reports 17 Non-Scheduled Aircraft Accidents in Five Years, Govt Tells Rajya Sabha Majority of Incidents Involved Helicopters New Delhi, March 30: A total of 17 accidents involving aircraft and helicopters operated by non-scheduled operators have been reported in the past five years, the... - H
Airlines to Offer 60% Free Seats Starting April 20
DGCA Mandates 60% Free Seat Selection on Flights from April 20 New Rule Aims to Improve Passenger Access and Transparency New Delhi, March 29 Airlines in India will be required to offer at least 60 percent of seats on every flight free of charge starting April 20, following new directives issued...- Himanshu
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DGCA Orders Corrective Actions Following Aircraft Misdeployment
New Delhi, March 26 The DGCA, the aviation regulatory body, has asked Air India to take corrective measures after the airline deployed an incorrect aircraft for a flight to Vancouver last week, a senior official said on Thursday.Action has also been taken against an airline official in... - H
Commercial Drone Market Forecasts: India's Potential
India’s Commercial Drone Market Poised for Significant Growth Mumbai, March 26 – India’s commercial drone industry is projected to reach $1.88 billion (₹17,000 crore) in fiscal year 2026, with an anticipated compounded annual growth rate of 17.98 per cent between fiscal years 2025 and 2029... - H
DGCA Directs Airlines to Limit Altitude and Restrict Airspace Travel
DGCA Advises Airlines to Avoid Key West Asia Airspaces Amid Rising Conflict Risks New Delhi, March 20 (Friday): India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has issued a directive to airlines to avoid operating in several West Asian airspaces due to escalating... - K
India’s Drone Ecosystem Expands Rapidly with 38,500+ Registrations and 39,890 Certified Pilots
India’s drone ecosystem is witnessing accelerated growth, with more than 38,500 drones registered across the country and 39,890 DGCA-certified remote pilots as of February 2026, according to official figures released on Tuesday.The surge reflects the steady formalization and scaling up of...