Aviation Watchdog ‘DGCA’ Prevents Pilots, Crew Members To Use Alcohol-Based Mouthwash, Drugs
Directorate General of Civil Aviation has now barred pilots and crew members from using any kind of alcohol-based products, as to prevent any positive results during pre/post-flight tests.
Oct 31, 2023, 17:59 PM IST
Why Indian Pilots, Flight Crew Could Be Soon Barred From Using Perfume And Mouthwash
The pilots and crew members of Indian airlines can be barred from using products with alcohol in it that can trigger a positive breath analyser test.
Oct 03, 2023, 08:33 AM IST
India To Have 42.5 Crore Air Passengers By 2035, 3 Times Current Capacity: Jyotiraditya Scindia
Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said it is "imperative" to grow civil aviation as a service as well as a product in India.
Sep 01, 2023, 18:31 PM IST
Aviation EXPLAINED! What is air turbulence? Check causes to precautionary measures HERE
When pilots encounter turbulence, they will change altitude to try to avoid it to make journeys smooth for its passengers.
Dec 30, 2022, 12:12 PM IST
German airline Lufthansa’s subsidiary Eurowings' pilots call for a strike again due to THIS reason
Lufthansa's subsidairy airline, Eurowings have called for their second strike this month in a dispute over working conditions, details here.
Oct 17, 2022, 14:07 PM IST
5G proving problem for US pilots, Triggers radio altimeter failures in aircrafts during takeoff and landing
5G rollout looks like a bane for US pilots, as reports reveal that it triggers radio altimeter failures in aircrafts during takeoff and landing, reports IANS.
Oct 15, 2022, 12:21 PM IST
Vistara to rope in pilots from AirAsia India on deputation to expand its flight fleet
As Vistara is expanding its flight fleet for A320 planes, Tata-SIA owned airline looks to hire AirAsia India pilots on deputation, reports PTI.
Oct 11, 2022, 10:49 AM IST
DGCA mandates Breath Analyser test for all pilots, cabin crew from THIS day
Aviation regulator DGCA restores breath analyser test requirements for all pilots, cabin crew, to be effective from THIS day, reports PTI.
Sep 15, 2022, 08:16 AM IST
Breath analyser test to continue for ATC, pilots, cabin crew as per DGCA guidelines: Delhi HC
Breath analyser test to continue for Air Traffic Controllers, pilots, cabin crew, and other staff emmbers in lieu of Covid-19 as per DGCA guidelines, says Delhi HC, reports PTI.
Sep 12, 2022, 17:32 PM IST
Two Air France pilots broke into a fistfight inside cockpit midair, suspended
As per a report, the pilot and co-pilot had a dispute shortly after the takeoff, and grabbed each other by their collars after one apparently hit the other.
Aug 29, 2022, 08:45 AM IST
Pilot falls off plane without parachute before making emergency landing, dies
A pilot falls off the plane before making an emergency landing at the airport, and soon after reporting that one of the wheels had come off the landing gear, reports AP.
Jul 31, 2022, 14:50 PM IST
Jet Airways starts hiring pilots for its aircraft fleet; to resume commercial flight ops by September
Jet Airways takes a step forward in order to commence its flight operations by September, starts hiring pilots for its aircrafts, reports PTI.
Jul 27, 2022, 10:15 AM IST
SpiceJet confirms of no unusual sick reportings as all pilots turn back to duty
SpiceJet has clarified on circulation of a message that spread the news of pilots going on sick leave to protest against their low salaries. The airline confirmed all pilots are reporting to their duties.
Jul 14, 2022, 20:09 PM IST
Tata-owned Air India to retain pilots post retirement, offers to rehire them for 5 years
Air India is considering re-hiring pilots as commanders and interested pilots have been told to submit their details along with consent, reports PTI.
Jun 24, 2022, 16:25 PM IST
SpiceJet’s 90 pilots to undergo re-training after DGCA imposes fine on the airline
The DGCA had barred 90 SpiceJet pilots from operating the Boeing 737 Max aircraft, and those pilots are now subjected to re-training on 737 Max simulators, reports IANS.
Jun 06, 2022, 16:55 PM IST
Multiple pilots, cabin-crew found drunk in DGCA's pre-flight alcohol test
Seven pilots and 30 cabin-crew members were suspended for three months as they tested BA (breathalyser) positive for the first time, DGCA said in a statement, as reported by PTI.
May 11, 2022, 15:13 PM IST
India needs around 1 lakh drone pilots, anyone after class XII can apply: Scindia
"We need close to a lakh drone pilots in the years to come and with two-three months of training, a drone pilot will earn a monthly salary of around Rs 30,000," Scindia said, as reported by PTI.
May 10, 2022, 19:20 PM IST
Pandemic keeping a third of airline pilots off the skies: Report
Although the Omicron variant of Covid-19 is beginning to recede, the havoc of the pandemic is still plaguing airline travel since 2020.
Feb 16, 2022, 11:06 AM IST
Vistara sends senior staff members on leave without pay in May, June
Vistara airline on Tuesday (May 5) announced that it has decided to send its senior staff on compulsory leave without pay for up to four days in months of May and June as the airline battles coronavirus crisis and a falling economy.
May 05, 2020, 14:44 PM IST
Two pilots dead after trainer aircraft crashes in Telangana's Vikarabad
The aircraft had lost contact with the Begumpet Station in Hyderabad after 11.55 am.
Oct 06, 2019, 15:19 PM IST