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SECTOR | 03 Sep 2025

DGCA comes out with draft guidelines for fatigue risk managment system

Business Standard

Aviation safety watchdog DGCA has come out with draft guidelines for a fatigue risk management system for airlines, with the proposed framework set to complement the existing flight duty time limitation norms. Amid concerns in various quarters about fatigue among airline crew, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has already put in place revised Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) norms for pilots, which are being implemented in a phased manner. In the draft advisory on 'Fatigue Risk Management System (FRMS) Implementation for Flight Crew Members in Scheduled Air Transport Operations', the regulator said the circular provides detailed guidance on FRMS approval processes, implementation requirements, and oversight mechanisms to enhance flight safety through scientific, data-driven fatigue management approaches that complement existing prescriptive FDTL regulations. FRMS should have maximum flight time, flight duty period, and duty period limits based on scientific...

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SECTOR | 03 Sep 2025

India Can Be Exporter Of Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Says Civil Aviation Minister Naidu

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The civil aviation ministry in partnership with the International Civil Aviation Organization and with support from the European Union have prepared an SAF feasibility study for India.

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SECTOR | 03 Sep 2025

Japan Airlines Apologises After Another Pilot Drinking Report

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The captain was relieved from duty after it was discovered they had consumed alcohol ahead of a Honolulu-Nagoya flight, FNN reported.

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SECTOR | 03 Sep 2025

US judge to hear objections to deal that allows Boeing to avoid prosecution over crashes

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Judge Reed O'Connor in Texas will consider objections from relatives of some of those killed in the crashes in Indonesia in 2018 and Ethiopia in 2019 to the agreement that enables Boeing to escape oversight

Families of Boeing 737 crash victims push for criminal prosecution in US

Business Standard | 03 Sep 2025

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SECTOR | 03 Sep 2025

Air India sale 2025: Business Class from 34K, Premium Economy from 13K

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Air India Premium travel sale ends Sept 7 - check routes and fares

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SECTOR | 02 Sep 2025

India proposes global airline credit score system to ICAO for fair payments

Business Standard

India has mooted the idea of developing a standardised creditworthiness evaluation system for airlines that will also entail tiered risk-based terms for payments to be made to airports. A working paper for having a standardised Airline Health Score (AHS) framework to assess the financial, operational and safety performance of airlines was recently submitted to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) ahead of its 42nd General Assembly scheduled to begin from September 23. Pitching for AHS, India said a significant proportion of revenue at most airports, particularly in developing countries, comes from aeronautical charges that are often collected on a post-service (credit) basis. While larger airlines may enjoy stable financials and timely payments, smaller or financially distressed carriers often accumulate dues, exposing airport operators to substantial financial risks. The absence of a globally accepted mechanism to assess the financial reliability of airline customer

DGCA grants first-ever safety clearance to Air India SATS for ground handling operations

Business Line | 02 Sep 2025 2 more

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SECTOR | 02 Sep 2025

Rs 1,000-Crore Gold Export Scam: CBI Files FIR, 5 Chennai Airport Customs Officials Among 13 Booked

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After registering the case, the CBI teams searched Chennai Airport Cargo Office and homes of Customs officials.

Delhi Airport Handles 1.34 Million International Transit Passengers In FY25: DIAL

NDTV Profit | 01 Sep 2025 1 more

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SECTOR | 02 Sep 2025

Dehradun Airport Scam Case: CBI Arrests AAI Manager For Embezzlement Of Rs 232 Crore

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AAI senior manager Rahul Vijay was arrested by CBI for an alleged Rs 232-crore scam during his stint at Dehradun airport.

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SECTOR | 01 Sep 2025

Aviation Turbine Fuel Slashed After Two Months Check Latest Rates

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The decrease comes after a steep 10.5% hike in July and August combined, adding to the operating cost of airlines.

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SECTOR | 31 Aug 2025

PRYMA Aerospace gets DGCA nod for Arjuna drone to aid agriculture

Business Standard

City-based drone manufacturer PRYMA Aerospace has received the Directorate General of Civil Aviation's (DGCA) certification for its Arjuna drone, which will enable the company to deploy the machine for agriculture-related activities. The development comes close on the heels of the aviation safety regulator recently approving the group's Drone School of Excellence as a Remote Pilot Training Organisation (RPTO) and making it India's first end-to-end pathway for drone manufacturing, pilot training, and large-scale deployment through Salam Kisan's nationwide platform, PRYM Group's founder and CEO, Dhanashree Mandhani said. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis presented the DGCA Certificate to Mandhani, the company stated. Earlier this year, PRYM Group signed a Rs 300 crore MoU with the state government at the World Economic Forum in Davos to accelerate drone adoption and skill development. This certification is more than a regulatory milestone; it is proof that India can .

Indore-bound Air India plane returns to Delhi airport after fire indication in engine; lands safely

Business Line | 31 Aug 2025 2 more