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DGCA issues show-cause notice to SpiceJet

DGCA issues show-cause notice to SpiceJet

July 6, 2022

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation, the aviation regulator of India, has issued a show-cause notice to SpiceJet asking the low-cost airline about the series of safety-related and operational incidents that have occurred with the airline’s operations over the past few wee...

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79 pc domestic air travellers say airlines compromise on comfort

79 pc domestic air travellers say airlines compromise on comfort

May 29, 2022

With the rise of several complaints by many passengers towards the Indian airlines, LocalCircles, one of the community social media platform in India has conducted a survey regarding the experiences of these passengers. After a quick enquiry, the Director General of Civil Aviatio...

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AERO EXPO 2017

AERO EXPO 2017

January 16, 2018

At an annual growth rate of 12 percent, the Indian civil aviation industry is showing a lot of hope, and with the inclusion of new policies and bridging of erstwhile gaps, the sector is poised for exponential growth.

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SAFETY & SECURITY

SAFETY & SECURITY

January 16, 2018

India’s aviation sector is among the fastest-growing in the world. Set to grow exponentially in the years ahead, the sector is focussing equally on safety.

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AIRPORT INDIA SUMMIT 2017

AIRPORT INDIA SUMMIT 2017

January 16, 2018

In order to bring together airport industry professionals, the 7th Modern Airport Asia Series – India Edition (2017) – Airport India Summit was organised on October 25, 2017 in New Delhi by Escom Events. In an attempt to lay the groundwork for exchanging views and ide...

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FIRE SAFETY

FIRE SAFETY

January 16, 2018

The firefighting and rescue services of the AAI are key to maintaining safety at airports and relieving passengers of worry by ensuring that they are protected from incidents or accidents. To ensure optimum results and maintain a high standard of safety service, the AAIs top mana...

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AVIATION SAFETY

AVIATION SAFETY

January 16, 2018

Aviation Safety Directorate in AAI, is based on the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) guidelines and follows the ones contained in the Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) issued by Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), India. Aviation Safety Directorate in Ai...

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Airport in Kolkata Upgraded with CAT III-B ILS

Airport in Kolkata Upgraded with CAT III-B ILS

January 16, 2018

The Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata has become the fifth in the country to have a CAT III-B ILS for countering fog. The advanced system lets flights operate in visibility levels as low as 50 metres.

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RUNWAY

RUNWAY

January 16, 2018

Understanding what causes runway excursion and subsequently figuring out means and methods to avoid such incidents or accidents is top priority for AAI when it comes to maintaining safety of their airports; and to this end the AAI has put in place a number of measures to prevent ...

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CAPA REPORT ON INDIA

CAPA REPORT ON INDIA

January 16, 2018

The Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA) India report highlights the need to invest in infrastructural facilities in order to keep up with the demands and needs of a booming aviation sector; with 2030 being the target year, CAPA predicts that an investment of USD 45 billion is...

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I N Murthy, Member (Operations), AAI

I N Murthy, Member (Operations), AAI

January 16, 2018

The AAI has made tremendous progress in making sure that each and every aspect of the airports is managed and operated to the best of its capacity – from safety and security to ease of access for the passengers – AAI has plans and initiatives in place to ensure operat...

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Independent Civil Aviation Authority Needed

Independent Civil Aviation Authority Needed

January 16, 2018

Captain Mohan Ranganathan, an aviation safety consultant with 35 years of flying experience tells AIBM that India needs to focus more on air safety and training.

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