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Flight cancellations: DGCA issues show-cause notice to IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers, gives him 24-hour deadline to respond

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Hundreds of flights were cancelled by IndiGo over the past few days, and many other flights faced delays of several hours, leavings passengers stranded at airports.
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DGCA orders SpiceJet to operate 50% of approved flights for 8 weeks following multiple snags, airline says it won’t affect flight operations

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DGCA orders SpiceJet to cut flights by 50% after probe on multiple snags faced by planes of the airline
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Indigo to cough up ₹5 lacs penalty for deboarding a differently-abled child, DGCA takes action after the intervention of Aviation Minister

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Earlier on May 16, an inquiry conducted by the DGCA found Indigo prima facie guilty of handling passengers inappropriately and its staff members of violating applicable regulations.
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Air India Express crash: Civil Aviation Safety Advisory Council had warned about ‘possible accident’ at Kozhikode airport in 2011 due to runway deficiencies

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The tabletop runway at Kozhikode airport is unsafe for landing during rains due to steep drops around it and very less buffer zone
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Air Asia row: DGCA serves show-cause notice to airlines after pilot and YouTuber Gaurav Taneja alleges violations of safety protocols

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Earlier, the senior officials of DGCA informed that a probe had been launched against Air Asia. The pilot had alleged that the airlines has been ignoring safety protocols to save fuel.
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513 domestic flights carrying over 39,900 passengers operated on Friday, informs Hardeep Singh Puri

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Hardeep Singh Puri assured that the aviation sector would recover fast, owing to a huge captive market.
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Video from Pakistan International Airlines shared on social media to claim that Air India is charging thrice the ticket price

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A video of a traveler arguing with Pakistan International Airlines crew being shared to claim that it was an Air India flight
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Delhi: Aviation ministry staffer tested positive for coronavirus, ministry headquarters at Jor Bagh sealed

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The concerned employee had attended office on 15 April and was found coronavirus positive on 21 April.
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183 incidents of drones flying around border areas reported: Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri

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As per information received, 183 incidents of flying of drones have been observed on the borders

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