The Indian government is considering a significant tightening of drug-testing requirements for commercial pilots, with a proposal that could require every pilot to undergo at least one random test each year. Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said on Tuesday that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is consulting stakeholders on possible changes to...
The change will apply across all international airports in the country and is aimed at reducing inconvenience for passengers while making immigration procedures more efficient. Under the new system, travellers will be permitted to present their e-boarding passes at immigration counters instead of being required to produce a physical boarding pass for stamping. The decision...
A Singapore court has sentenced an Indian national to jail after he admitted to harassing a female cabin crew member aboard a commercial flight, underscoring the country’s strict stance on misconduct that threatens the safety and well-being of airline staff and passengers. The case drew significant attention due to the nature of the incident, which...
In a significant move aimed at protecting India’s aviation sector from global energy market turbulence, the Union Cabinet has approved a one-time ₹10,000 crore Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) Price Stabilisation Fund. The measure is designed to shield domestic airlines from sharp fluctuations in jet fuel prices that have emerged due to ongoing geopolitical tensions and...