aviation safety standards
Indian Government Takes Firm Action Against IndiGo Following Massive Flight Cancellations and Passenger Disruptions
Dec 09, 2025 03:27 pm CST
Union Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu delivered a strong message to Parliament regarding the recent IndiGo crisis, emphasizing that passenger safety is non-negotiable and accountability will be enforced. Following hundreds of flight cancellations that stranded thousands of travelers, the DGCA has reduced IndiGo's winter schedule by 5% and initiated a comprehensive investigation into the airline's failure to comply with new flight duty time limitations designed to prevent pilot fatigue.
DGCA's First Ranking of Indian Flying Schools Shows No Top Performers: All 35 FTOs Receive B or C Ratings
Oct 01, 2025 07:05 pm CST
In its first-ever assessment of Flying Training Organizations (FTOs) in India, the DGCA found none of the 35 institutions qualified for top ratings. The comprehensive evaluation placed 13 FTOs in category 'B' and 22 in category 'C', highlighting significant room for improvement in India's aviation training sector. Underperforming schools will receive notices to develop improvement plans, with the next evaluation scheduled for April 2026.