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ET Graphics: Domestic flyer traffic growth in the slow lane
Domestic air traffic increased by 4.4% in May, with airlines carrying 13.8 million passengers compared to 13.2 million in May 2023, and 723 passenger complaints were recorded.
Mumbai Airport Shock: IndiGo lands while Air India takes off, here's what went wrong
A close call occurred at Mumbai Airport when an IndiGo flight landed while an Air India plane was taking off, breaching the safety margin. Both airlines claimed they were following Air Traffic Control (ATC) clearances, highlighting the challenges faced by pilots and controllers in managing heavy traffic at the airport's single operational runway.
Extra passenger found standing on IndiGo flight. How it happened
A standby passenger boarded an IndiGo flight from Mumbai airport, taking a confirmed passenger's seat, leading to a delay. The error was noticed by a crew member before departure. In related news, domestic air passenger traffic increased by 3.88 percent in April, with IndiGo's market share rising to 60.6 percent.
Domestic air traffic rises to 1.32 crore in April
As many as 1,370 passengers were affected due to denied boarding, with airlines spending Rs 136.23 lakh towards compensation and facilities in this regard, as per the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) data. The data showed there were a total of 32,314 flight cancellations in April and airlines spent Rs 89.26 lakh towards compensation and facilities.
Domestic air traffic touches new single-day high; crosses 4.71 lakh passengers
India's domestic air traffic reached a new single-day high of 4,71,751 passengers on Sunday, more than 14% higher than the average pre-Covid count of 3,98,579. The civil aviation ministry reported that domestic aviation is experiencing unprecedented growth due to policies, economic development, and low-cost carrier expansion.
Air India pilot grounded for three months for showing up drunk for a flight
An Air India pilot received a three-month grounding after testing positive in the pre-flight alcohol test before a Delhi to Hyderabad flight. Known on social media and a TEDx speaker, she was barred from operating the Boeing 787 aircraft. Last month, another Air India pilot was fired for flying under alcohol influence.
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Rumble in the cockpit as DGCA defers new duty and rest rules
Indian pilots, represented by FIP, oppose DGCA's delay in implementing new rules on pilot duty citing safety concerns. Airlines push for individualized fatigue monitoring systems instead of uniform regulations for all carriers.
Domestic air traffic growth slows to 4.8% in February
Domestic airlines carried around 12.6 million passengers last month, compared to 12.06 million flyers in February 2022, data released by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation showed.
Domestic air traffic rises 4.8 per cent to 126.48 lakh in Feb
February domestic air traffic rose by 4.8%, reaching 126.48 lakh passengers. Airlines paid Rs 222.11 lakh for delays affecting 1,55,387 passengers. SpiceJet's market share dropped to 5.2%, while Air India's OTP was 56.4%.
Enough time given to airlines to prepare for new duty period rules for pilots: Government
DGCA has deferred implementation of new flight duty rules to June 1, allowing time for airlines to prepare. The rules extend the night period, limit duty period and landings, and address cumulative fatigue. Airlines suggest implementing their own fatigue monitoring systems. The airlines are particularly worried about the new definition of night period, extending it by an hour - from 12 AM-5 AM to 12 AM- 6AM - and limits the duty period to 10 hours and number of landings a pilot can do to two.
Nearly 5 lakh passengers affected due to flight delays in Jan 2024: DGCA
A total of 4.82 lakh passengers were affected by delayed flights in January, costing airlines Rs 3.69 crore. IndiGo carried the highest number of passengers. Akasa Air achieved the highest on-time performance of 71.8%.
Airlines placed 247 passengers in 'no-fly' list in last four years
In the last four years, official data reveals that 247 passengers have been placed on the 'no-fly' list due to unruly behavior, with 108 individuals being barred in 2023, marking the highest number. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has established Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) to address such conduct onboard aircraft.
DGCA slaps Rs 30 lakh fine each on Air India, SpiceJet
Aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has imposed a fine of Rs 30 lakh on both Air India and SpiceJet for their failure to properly roster pilots for flights in low visibility conditions. The penalty was issued after the DGCA reviewed the data on flight delays, cancellations, and diversions submitted by airlines for December 2023.
Domestic air passenger traffic grew 8.34% to 15.20 cr in 2023
In calendar year 2023, India's domestic air passenger traffic grew by 8.34% year-on-year, reaching 15.20 crore. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) data revealed that the total domestic passenger volumes for the year ending December 31, 2022, were 12.32 crore. For December 2023 alone, domestic air passenger traffic increased by 23.36%, reaching 1.37 crore, compared to 1.27 crore in December 2022.
New pilot rest rules will lead to increase in cost, says airline industry
New rules by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), which come into effect from June 1, will need airlines to increase their pilot strength by 20% within three months or cut flights to conform to the rules. "We all want to ensure safe flying, but the new rules are incredibly limiting and an over-reaction. This will be disruptive as increasing the number of pilots in such a short time is practically impossible," the CEO of an airline said, asking not to be named.
DGCA amends duty period rules for pilots to cut fatigue
The regulator’s action comes after complaints from a large number of pilots that they are being stretched by the airlines using the regulator’s soft rules which ensures they are not violating the norms. In August, an IndiGo pilot died due to a sudden cardiac arrest at the Nagpur airport minutes before operating the flight.
Improving travel, wedding season likely to boost performance of hotel companies
The hospitality sector is expected to maintain strong performance in the latter half of the fiscal year, with a projected 15-20% growth in average revenue per available room (RevPAR). Factors contributing to optimism include the ongoing wedding season, with an estimated 38 lakh weddings generating significant business opportunities.
DGCA issued advisory circular after reports of GNSS interference in Middle East
The circular highlights the emerging threats of GNSS jamming and spoofing, the various geographical areas where it has been observed, and its potential impact on aircraft and ground-based systems.
DGCA proposes to limit pilot work hours to tackle fatigue
India's civil aviation regulator, DGCA, is proposing significant changes to pilot regulations to ensure better rest and restrict night flight hours. Airlines will now be required to submit a quarterly report on pilot fatigue. The move comes in response to numerous complaints from pilots who feel stretched due to airlines exploiting lax regulations. DGCA's proposed rules include reducing the maximum flight duty period for nighttime pilots to 10 hours, with a maximum of two landings
DGCA allows scheduled commuter airlines to operate single-engine aircraft at night
DGCA has allowed scheduled commuter airlines to operate their single-engine aircraft at night. The operations with Single Engine Turbine (SET) planes were introduced for Scheduled Commuter Airlines (SCAs) in 2018. Till now, such operations were restricted to day operations and Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
Indigo flight cancellations/delays affected 76,000 passengers in Sep: DGCA data
Over 76,000 passengers were affected by flight cancellations or delays of more than two hours by IndiGo and Air India in September, according to data from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). IndiGo accounted for 63.4% of total traffic, with 50,945 passengers affected by cancellations and 25,667 by delays.
Going public: How Ranbir Kapoor and Aamir Khan-backed DroneAcharya made a stellar SME IPO debut
DroneAcharya share sale saw overwhelming interest from retail and HNI segments. For founder Prateek Srivastava, it was a validation of a strategy being successful and giving the company the visibility to grow further.
Can't interfere in employment agreement between pilots, Akasa Air: DGCA to HC
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has informed the Delhi High Court that it cannot intervene in the employment agreement between pilots and Akasa Air. The DGCA stated that it would be in the interest of all parties if Akasa Air complied with the aviation regulator's mandate to maintain a limited schedule if it lacked enough pilots.
Akasa Air’s own data does not show large cancellation due to pilot resignation: DGCA
The Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has stated that it will not intervene in the issue of pilot resignations at Akasa Air. The airline had claimed that 43 pilots had quit without completing the required notice period, leading to the cancellation of over 632 flights in August and September.
India's aviation authorities say can't interfere in Akasa dispute
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the aviation ministry in a Sept. 22 filing at the Delhi High Court said Akasa's plea should be thrown out as the regulator is unable to interfere in the matter.
Domestic air passenger traffic jumps 25% in July
India's domestic air passenger traffic volume surged 25 per cent year-on-year to 1.21 crore passengers in July. The data from DGCA showed that domestic carriers flew 97.05 lakh passengers in July 2022. No-frills carrier IndiGo carried 76.75 lakh passengers, cornering a market share of 63.4 per cent during the reporting month.
DGCA issues 993 commercial pilot licences this year July 24: Government data
According to data provided as part of a written reply, 993 Commercial Pilot Licences (CPLs) and 407 Airline Transport Pilot Licences (ATPL) have been issued this year till July 24. In 2022, a total of 1,165 CPLs and 720 ATPLs were issued. An individual is eligible to apply for CPL after completing at least 200 hours of flying and fulfilling other conditions.
Seven airlines closed down in five years; 16 carriers operational now: Government data
As per the data, seven airlines have been shut down in the last five years till July 21, 2023. Two airlines -- Heritage Aviation Pvt Ltd and Turbo Megha Airways Pvt Ltd -- were shuttered in 2022. Three carriers -- Zexus Air Services Pvt Ltd, Deccan Charters Pvt Ltd and Air Odisha Aviation Pvt Ltd -- were shut down in 2020.
Air traffic in India jumps 42.85% in January-June 2023: DGCA
According to the DGCA, data domestic airlines registered an annual growth of 32.92 per cent and monthly growth of 18.78 per cent.
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