Flight delays affect nearly 5 lakh passengers in January 2024: DGCA
Business | February 16, 2024 8:00 ISTDomestic passenger traffic rose by 4.69 per cent compared to January of the previous year, reaching 1.31 crore passengers.
Domestic passenger traffic rose by 4.69 per cent compared to January of the previous year, reaching 1.31 crore passengers.
The ATC had advised the pilot of the plane to line up and wait, but the aircraft started rolling and took off without waiting for clearance.
The regulator carried out a detailed probe after receiving a voluntary safety report and since the investigation prima facie revealed non-compliance by the airline DGCA issued a show cause notice to Air India.
Confusion was created in India as multiple Afghan media reported that the ill-fated plane was an "Indian aircraft" and had several passengers on board. Media reports also claimed several passengers died in the "fatal accident". Here are all the details about what happened about the plane crash.
By allowing airlines to consider cancellations for extended delays, authorities aim to maintain operational efficiency and enhance the overall travel experience.
Boeing had advised a one-time inspection of all Boeing 737 Max aircraft before January 10, following information received about a missing nut and washer in the Aft Rudder Quadrant of one of these planes.
The revised FDTL regulations have been formulated after extensive data analysis and feedback from various stakeholders, including airline operators, pilot associations and individuals, as per the statement.
The inspection was initiated on January 6 after Alaska Airlines' Boeing 737-9 Max aircraft's mid-cabin door plug detached mid-flight on January 5, causing rapid decompression.
In wake of Alaska Airlines incident when plane's outer part including the window fell off in mid-air scare, the DGCA has sent notices to domestic airlines in India to conduct emergency inspection of their planes.
The surge in aircraft has expanded network coverage, boosting connectivity and facilitating lower festive-season fares. As of December 31, 2023, 16 Air Operator Certificate holders endorsed a total of 771 aircraft.
The notice serves as a reprimand for the airlines, urging them to explain their actions and address the issue of deploying inadequately trained pilots in situations requiring CAT III technology proficiency.
GNSS spoofing and jamming refers to attempts to manipulate a user’s navigation system by giving false signals. The DGCA had formed an internal committee on October 4 in the wake of reports of GNSS interference over airspace in the Middle East lately.
Making a statement on the matter, Union Minister for Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia said that there is zero tolerance towards malpractices.
DGCA, in its release on Wednesday, stated that based on Air India's reply to the show-cause notice, it was evident that the lapses persisted. Consequently, the regulatory authority has imposed a financial penalty of Rs 10 lakh on Air India for these specific violations.
Since May 2023, DGCA has been conducting inspections of scheduled domestic airlines at major airports to ensure compliance with passenger-centric CARs. In these recent inspections, it was observed that Air India did not adhere to the provisions outlined in the relevant CAR.
India’s civil aviation regulator has come up with the draft because perfumes generally have a high alcohol content and can affect the breathalyzer test.
Earlier on July 25 and 26, the regulator's team carried out the surveillance of Air India in the areas of internal audit, accident prevention work and availability of required technical manpower.
The regulatory action against the Tata Group-owned Air India came days after a two-member DGCA inspection team allegedly found lapses in the airline’s internal safety audit reporting, prompting it to launch a probe into the matter.
An Air India spokesperson said that all airlines are subject to regular safety audits by regulators and other bodies.
A no-fly list is made by the DGCA. In the wake of the rise in unruly behaviour by passengers on flights, DGCA hardens its stance on aviation companies to implement safely norms.
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