Revised DGCA Medical Assessment Guidelines Effective 2025

DGCA Medical Assessments Update

DGCA Medical Assessments Update: Beginning on September 1, 2025, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) will implement a set of updated medical assessment guidelines. According to a recent press release by the DGCA, these updates aim to enhance aviation safety and ensure compliance with international aviation standards.  These new regulations will have significant implications … Read more

 Comparative Analysis of International Aviation Policy and Regulatory Updates

ICAO SG-9: Advancing Airport Safety & Innovation

Explore the latest aviation regulatory updates including DGCA pilot medical rules, FAA ground stops, and international policy comparisons. Stay informed on safety. International aviation policy and rules are always changing. They focus on safety, how well planes work, and who watches over the industry. Recently, big steps were taken to keep flying safe and solve … Read more

DGCA Tightens Grip: Urgent Safety Warnings for Air India and Akasa Air

DGCA safety warning

DGCA safety warnings issued to Air India and Akasa Air over severe safety oversights, prompting urgent audits and compliance actions. India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has issued urgent safety warnings to two major airlines, Air India and Akasa Air, highlighting serious safety violations that could jeopardize passenger safety. This decisive … Read more

Grounded or Greenlit? Inside India’s Air Safety Shakeup

DGCA Technical Inspection Directive

India enforces the DGCA technical inspection directive, transforming aircraft safety standards and impacting airlines across Asia and emerging markets. New Delhi — Urgency in the Skies In response to the tragic crash on June 12 involving an Air India Boeing 787, India’s civil aviation authority, the DGCA, is implementing a comprehensive reform of technical inspections.  … Read more

Air India Boeing 787‑8 crash in Ahmedabad

Air India Boeing 787‑8 crash in Ahmedabad

Crash Summary & Immediate Aftermath Ground & Rescue Response Compensation & Support Measures Investigation Underway Wider Impacts & Repercussions What Happens Next Summary Yesterday’s accident is one of India’s deadliest in recent memory and marks the first fatal crash of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The incident has triggered a high-stakes investigation involving global agencies, led … Read more

DGCA Issues Revision-II of Electronic Personnel License (EPL) Standards for Flight Crew

Electronic Personnel Licensing

Understand the new Electronic Personnel Licensing (EPL) updates for flight crew. Learn about benefits, safety standards, and digital transformations in aviation. Overview The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) of India released a new circular about the Electronic Personnel Licensing (EPL) for flight crews. This circular outlines new standards for issuing flight licenses electronically. The … Read more