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Akasa Air to Conduct Safety Risk Assessment on 14 Boeing 737 Planes Following DGCA Directive
Akasa Air will soon undertake a safety risk assessment for 14 of its 25 aircraft, following a directive from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issued earlier this week, sources have revealed. Air India Express, another key player in the Indian aviation market, will conduct similar assessments on five of its 88 planes. On Monday, the DGCA instructed Indian…
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State News
Shivamogga Airport Faces Closure Threat as DGCA License Nears Expiry
Shivamogga: The Airport in Shivamogga located near Sogane, central Karnataka’s sole airport, is facing imminent closure due to severe safety and infrastructure shortcomings, according to a report. The airport, which was inaugurated in February last year, may have its flight operation license revoked by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) by the end of this month. The DGCA, which…
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Business
Vistara Faces Scrutiny Over Flight Disruptions: DGCA Demands Compliance
Following a surge in flight disruptions by Vistara Airlines, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has mandated daily reports from the airline detailing cancelled or delayed flights. Citing reasons such as crew unavailability, DGCA Director General Vikram Dev Dutt emphasized compliance with provisions ensuring passenger facilitation, including advance information, refund options, and compensation if applicable. DGCA officials are monitoring…
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World News
Southern Philippines Shaken by Powerful 7.6-Magnitude Earthquake: Tragedy and Evacuations Follow
A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Saturday evening, resulting in at least one fatality and several injuries. Widespread panic ensued, leading to the evacuation of thousands of residents after a tsunami warning was issued, which was later lifted. The earthquake, occurring at a depth of 32 kilometers (20 miles), initially raised concerns about possible tsunami waves in…
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