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India’s newest airline Akasa Air gets Air Operator Certificate from DGCA, to start operations later this month
Akasa Air said that as it has received the certificate from DGCA, it will be able start commercial operations
DGCA issues show cause notice to SpiceJet over ‘poor internal safety oversight’ following 8 technical issues in 18 days
DGCA has given SpiceJet 3 weeks to explain why action should not be taken against it for repeated technical issues with its flights
Indigo to cough up ₹5 lacs penalty for deboarding a differently-abled child, DGCA takes action after the intervention of Aviation Minister
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.
Congress leader heckles Union Minister Smriti Irani in flight: What rules say against such unruly passengers
Smriti Irani was lauded by BJP leaders and netizens for handling the situation with poise and composure
Didi darr gayi? TMC govt wants probe for air turbulence encountered by chartered plane carrying Mamata Banerjee, had earlier seen conspiracy in late landing
West Bengal govt seeks report from DGCA on air turbulence encountered by plane carrying Mamata Banerjee
From reports of shortages to black-marketing, is Remdesivir really the ‘miracle drug’ to cure Covid?
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In November 2020, World Health Organization (WHO) recommended against the use of Remdesivir in Covid-19 patients stating that there was no evidence that the drug can improve survival.
Air India Express crash: Civil Aviation Safety Advisory Council had warned about ‘possible accident’ at Kozhikode airport in 2011 due to runway deficiencies
The tabletop runway at Kozhikode airport is unsafe for landing during rains due to steep drops around it and very less buffer zone
Air Asia row: DGCA serves show-cause notice to airlines after pilot and YouTuber Gaurav Taneja alleges violations of safety protocols
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.
DGCA initiates probe against Air Asia after pilot and YouTube vlogger Gaurav Taneja alleges ‘gross irregularities’ of passenger safety
Netizens vowed to boycott Air Asia on Twitter after Gaurav claimed that he was suspended for sharing his concerns about the safety
Netizens trend #BoycottAirAsiaIndia after YouTube vlogger and pilot Gaurav Taneja suspended by airlines company
YouTuber and vlogger Gaurav Taneja said he was suspended by Air Asia for raising concern over safety especially amid coronavirus
