New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) India’s satellite-based system GAGAN (GPS Aided GEO Augmented Navigation) has steadily evolved into a globally recognised navigational satellite and will strengthen the country’s satellite navigation ecosystem, the government said on Wednesday.GAGAN will support safer air navigation, improve air traffic management, and expand satellite-based navigation services across the country, an official statement said.Its latest achievement came in June 2026, when the Directorate…
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Mumbai, June 25 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis-led Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure on Thursday approved two key projects that are expected to significantly enhance connectivity and strengthen public transport infrastructure in the state.The projects include a 3.55-km connector linking the Swatantryaveer Savarkar Sea Link to Bandra Fort and an elevated metro rail extension from Kanhan River to Kanhan City under Nagpur Metro Rail Phase-2.Chief Minister Fadnavis said the co…
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Civil Aviation Ministry on Tuesday said that in the case of Air India Boeing 787-8 London Heathrow–Bengaluru flight being grounded in February this year, the DGCA has directed the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to inspect fuel control switch in presence of its officers for India.On February 2, 2026, Air India Boeing 787-8 aircraft VT-ANX, post operation of flight sector AIC-132 (London Heathrow (EGLL) – Bengaluru (VOBL), was grounded based upon an entry made i…
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday orally remarked that there has to be some “rationalisation” in airfares charged by private airlines, while hearing a PIL seeking regulatory guidelines to check unpredictable fluctuations in ticket prices and additional charges during festive seasons and holidays. “Try to give some relief to people. On the same day, flights to the same destination — one airline charges Rs 8,000 while another charges Rs 18,000 in economy class. There has…
Mumbai, May 14 (IANS) NCP(SP) legislator Rohit Pawar on Thursday intensified his demand for a CBI probe into the fatal plane crash of former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, which occurred on January 28, and challenged Dy CM Sunetra Pawar to use her influence within the Mahayuti alliance to ensure the case is officially handed over to the Central agency.Rohit Pawar, who is Ajit Pawar’s nephew, in a post on the social media platform X, has set a “challenge” for Sunetra Pawar to get…
New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) The government has released the second phase of DGCA-approved Flying Training Organisation (FTO) rankings for April 2026, showing an overall improvement in training standards with one institute making it to the top ‘A’ category, said the Ministry of Civil Aviation on Friday.The ranking framework, developed under the guidance of Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu, aims to bring transparency, accountability and enhanced safety standards across flying training instit…
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Aviation regulator the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a warning letter to India’s largest airline, IndiGo, in connection with compliance related to temporary domestic airfare caps imposed by the government in December 2025, the airline’s parent InterGlobe Aviation informed stock exchanges on Thursday.According to the exchange filing available on the bourses, the DGCA letter pertains to certain airfares offered during the period when governmen…
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) The government has suspended its earlier direction to airlines to offer at least 60 per cent of seats on any flight free of additional charge, which was set to come into effect from April 20.The Civil Aviation Ministry, in a communication to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), said the matter had been reviewed following representations from the Federation of Indian Airlines and Akasa Air, which flagged operational and commercial implications of the provisi…
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday suggested setting up a Centre of Excellence at Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) to focus on high-precision manufacturing technologies needed in aviation, railways and marine sectors.He said such initiatives can make students more industry-ready and boost employment opportunities.The proposal came during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya and the Directorate General of Civil A…
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Passengers flying within India may soon find it easier to choose seats without paying extra, as airlines will be required to offer at least 60 per cent of seats free of charge from April 20 under new rules issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).The move follows directions from the civil aviation ministry, after concerns were raised over high seat selection charges being levied by airlines.The DGCA has issued an amended circular mandating that a majo…