[ad_1] 2 min read Last Updated : Apr 10 2024 | 9:06 PM IST The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Wednesday asked Indian carriers to “indicate” a timeline to prepare and implement the new flight duty time limitation (FDTL) norms for pilots. FDTL norms are crucial as they guarantee sufficient rest … Read more
[ad_1] The domestic and international air traffic in India, for the first time, crossed the pre-pandemic peak of 2018-19 in 2023-24 due to a sustained increase in demand, according to aviation consultancy firm CAPA India’s data released on Tuesday. International air traffic in India saw faster growth than domestic air traffic in 2023-24. The … Read more
[ad_1] Giving relief to passengers, Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has issued a fresh guideline to airports and airlines for deplaning passengers during tarmac delays. Zulfiquar Hasan, Director General of BCAS, said that they have prepared the guidelines and issued to airport operators and airlines. “In case of delays (no specific … Read more
[ad_1] At a Confederation of Indian Industry event on May 24 last year, Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia advised Indian carriers to prioritise expanding their international flight operations due to the tight margins in the domestic aviation market, largely driven by intense competition. This counsel resonated well with aviation executives, who had already been pursuing … Read more
[ad_1] By Mary Schlangenstein, Alan Levin and Julie Johnsson US aviation authorities are considering drastic measures to curb growth at United Airlines Holdings Inc., including preventing the carrier from adding new routes, following a series of safety incidents. The Federal Aviation Administration has discussed temporary actions it may take with the airline’s leadership … Read more
[ad_1] The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has found “discrepancies” in the licence endorsed by food business operators serving air passengers. The discrepancies were noticed following the FSSAI’s surveillance of the food supply chain. This happened after live worms were found in the refreshments offered by a major airline. This … Read more
[ad_1] The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is unlikely to extend the June 1 deadline for the airlines to implement the new flight duty time limitation (FDTL) norms, government officials said on Tuesday. A few days back, Federation of Indian Airlines — which comprises IndiGo, Air India, Vistara and SpiceJet — wrote … Read more
[ad_1] Airbus faces delays in introducing an ultra-long-range version of its A350-1000 jet designed for Qantas Airways’ non-stop Sydney-London flights because a regulator has asked it to redesign an extra fuel tank, a senior executive said. “The regulator has asked us to redesign the centre tank on the ultra-long-range airplane for Sunrise,” … Read more