The DGCA has barred passengers from using power banks to charge devices during flights, citing fire risks linked to lithium batteries. Airlines have been directed to tighten safety checks, train crew and clearly inform passengers about the updated rules.
A volcanic ash plume from Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi eruption has disrupted air travel across India, forcing multiple airlines to cancel or divert flights. The DGCA issued an ASHTAM alert, advising carriers to avoid affected altitudes and follow strict ash-safety protocols.
An Air India flight AI2913 from Delhi to Indore returned safely to Delhi on Sunday after the cockpit crew received a fire indication in the right engine. The aircraft has been grounded for inspection, and passengers will be moved to a replacement flight.
Air India has completed inspections of fuel control switch locking systems on its Boeing 787 fleet after a DGCA directive following a fatal crash. No issues were found. AAIB’s report found both fuel switches were cut off seconds apart
Decision comes in view of military conflict between India and Pakistan that continued unabated since India's May 7 strikes on terror camps and Pakistan's subsequent shelling of border areas
Manual spraying in agriculture has caused huge negative health impacts on operators, and a mindless repetition of these sprays is inhumane, exposing the operator to chemicals and leading to cancers, a press release said.
The DGCA also has asked for registering a complaint against all passengers who were part of the onboard marriage celebration and violated COVID-19 appropriate behaviour.
