DGCA Data
Pilot deaths trigger fresh push for fatigue rule compliance
India’s pilots are pushing for full compliance of duty and rest norms, warning that continued relaxations risk safety and crew well-being. Citing recent deaths and rising fatigue concerns, they want a clear timeline to end exemptions, even as airlines face operational and staffing pressures.
3 min read1 May 2026DGCA seeks self-sustaining funding model, share of passenger fees as institutional overhaul proposed
Regulator proposes share of passenger fees, board-style structure and hiring freedom as staffing shortages and rising fleet expansion strain oversight capacity.
4 min read19 Feb 2026IndiGo loses nearly 4% market share in December after flight disruption; Air India gains
Mass cancellations and a cut in daily departures dragged IndiGo’s market share to a two-year low in December, while Tata-backed Air India logged its strongest monthly gain, DGCA data show.
2 min read4 Feb 2026Delhi HC seeks answers on IndiGo FDTL relief after December disruption
Delhi High Court has sought explanations from DGCA and IndiGo over the deferment of revised pilot duty rules after December disruptions, examining whether safety norms were diluted or unevenly applied across airlines.
2 min read30 Jan 2026India’s aviation sector must be kept under close antitrust watch: Its rivalry deficit won’t end anytime soon
IndiGo has pledged to stabilize its operations within India’s regulatory norms and hopes have been stoked of new airlines taking off. But since we can’t count on fresh competition in our skies and today’s duopoly is likely to endure, the CCI must keep this sector under its scanner.
3 min read22 Jan 2026The IndiGo chaos reveals the fragility of what was taken as efficiency
India’s No. 1 airline deserves criticism for the disruption it caused, but public scrutiny should be directed at government regulation as well. Public confidence in aviation has been shaken and will take a lot more to rebuild than what we’ve seen so far.
4 min read12 Dec 2025Boardrooms must not be caught dozing over risks: The IndiGo fiasco ought to splash them awake
Was IndiGo’s board monitoring risks and resilience? Did growth overshadow other imperatives? The stunning system-wide chaos that shook an airline that dominates air travel in India calls for an institutional soul-search.
3 min read8 Dec 2025Airbus software update in progress: Airlines streamline over 50% A320 family planes in India, says DGCA
To address a potential issue related to flight controls, nearly 338 A320 family aircraft operated by Indian airlines required the software upgrade. As per DGCA data, airlines have streamlined over 50% A320 family planes in India.
1 min read29 Nov 2025Mint Quick Edit | Newly proposed aviation rules promise to address many pain points
The aviation regulator’s draft rules are welcome and not a case of regulatory overreach. Ideally, competition should act as the regulator. In India’s case, airlines must enhance their customer orientation.
1 min read5 Nov 2025Festive season air travel: DGCA reviews rising fares, asks airlines to add more flights amid rush
The festive season in India starts from Dussehra and continues until Chhath. It sees a significant surge in passenger movement and ticket prices, particularly in North India.
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