Directorate General of Civil Aviation

What are Tail Strikes?

July 29, 2023

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. ..

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DGCA-EASA MoU for Cooperation in Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Innovative Air Mobility

July 6, 2023

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 ..

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DGCA Surveillance Plan

April 18, 2022

A surveillance mechanism has been rolled out by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCS) with the aim of identifying non–compliance with flight safety standards and alerting the authorities that are authorized for taking urgent corrective action to resolve the ..

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DGCA Child Restraint System

February 19, 2022

An advisory to implement the Child Restraint System which is specifically designed to restrain and protect a child or infant during all phases of flight has been sent to all the airline operators in India by the Directorate General of ..

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DGCA raises the Domestic Airfares

February 12, 2021

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has announced an increase in the fares of air travel on February 11, 2021. The fare has been increased up to Rs 5,600. Highlights The government highlighted that the fare hike was necessitated ..

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Drone Incubation Fund Allocation Slashed to Less than Rs 500 Crores

July 22, 2020

The Central Government has announced that its incubation fund, named as DISHA, aimed at the promotion of indigenous manufacturing of unmanned aerial vehicles, will be allocated less than Rs 500 crores, in the wake of the recession triggered by the ..

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