Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)
What are Tail Strikes?
Tail strikes are a concerning issue in aviation, where the tail of an aircraft hits the ground or a stationary object during takeoff or landing. Such incidents can lead to significant damage to the aircraft’s structural integrity, requiring major repairs. ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
DGCA-EASA MoU for Cooperation in Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Innovative Air Mobility
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) India and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster cooperation in the field of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Innovative Air Mobility. This ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
IIT Kanpur Conducts Test Flight for Cloud Seeding
The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) has recently undertaken a significant test flight with the aim of cloud seeding. Cloud seeding is a process that involves the introduction of various chemical agents into clouds to enhance the chances of ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Air India’s New Software for Real – Time Reporting of In – flight Incidents
Coruson is cloud software developed by a UK-based company called Ideagen. Air India is to use this software to increase its safety management. Coruson will help Air India in reporting in–flight incidents. And this is to be done on a ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2023
Akasa Air gets DGCA’s Air License
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) gave the “Air Operator Certificate” to Akasa Air on July 7, 2022. Key Points Akasa is a start-up carrier, that has been promoted by ace stock market investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala. It will start ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2023
Shirdi airport declared as Major Airport
Civil Aviation Ministry declared Shirdi airport as a major airport on November 10, 2021 under the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority Act, 2008. Highlights The approval was given by exercising the powers conferred by sub-section (i) of section 2 of the ..