DGCA
Coverage of DGCA in the Nexus archive.
- Boeing examination finds no abnormality with Dreamliner's fuel control switch: Government
The Indian government's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) directed Boeing to conduct testing on the fuel control switch locking mechanism of the Dreamliner in Seattle. The examination found no abnormalities, as confirmed in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha.
- SVU trains police in DGCA-certified drone pilot course
Sri Venkateswara University (SVU) trained 20 Tirupati district police personnel in a DGCA-certified drone pilot course. The 12-day program concluded with certificates awarded by SP L. Subbarayudu and SVU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Tata Narasinga Rao.
- Trainer aircraft crash-lands in Uttar Pradesh; trainee pilot reported to be safe: DGCA
A Chetak Aviation Cessna 152 aircraft crash-landed in a field in Kasganj, Uttar Pradesh, during solo flying at Aligarh. The trainee pilot is reported to be safe, according to the DGCA.
- DGCA probes incident of trainee pilot getting injured by aircraft propeller at Kanpur airport
DGCA is investigating an incident where a trainee pilot was injured by an aircraft propeller at Kanpur airport. The instructor involved has been removed from flying training duties pending the investigation.
- Air India plane strays into Pakistan airspace; DGCA takes action against air traffic controller, crew
An Air India aircraft briefly entered Pakistan airspace during radar vectoring, prompting the DGCA to take action against the air traffic controller and crew involved.
- DGCA calls for immediate review of safety at uncontrolled airstrips
The DGCA has called for an immediate review of safety at uncontrolled airstrips. The aviation regulator expressed concern over inadequate maintenance of operational safety.
- Bombay High Court restores pilot’s licence revoked 15 years ago, says DGCA’s suspension order ‘illegal’
The Bombay High Court restored a pilot's licence revoked 15 years ago, ruling the DGCA's suspension order illegal due to lack of procedural compliance. The court noted the DGCA failed to issue a show-cause notice or grant a personal hearing to Jeetendra Krishna Varma before suspending his licence.