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