Kanpur Airport Incident: A serious accident occurred during a training flight at Chakeri Airport in Kanpur. On the night of June 26, after night flying training, a trainee pilot went down before the plane’s engine stopped completely. During this time, she got hit by the propeller of the plane and got injured. He was immediately taken to the hospital where he is undergoing treatment.

According to DGCA), the accident happened with twin engine Tecnam P2006T aircraft (registration number VT-NBV) of Garg Aviation. A flight instructor and a cadet were on board the plane. Landing took place after the completion of the night training flight but the engine was still running. Meanwhile, the trainee pilot got off the plane and got injured in his back after being hit by the moving propeller.

DGCA has immediately started investigation after the incident.

After the incident, DGCA has immediately started investigation. The flight instructor concerned has been removed from training duty until the investigation is completed. The plane in which the accident occurred has also not been allowed to fly until the investigation is completed. DGCA says that the entire matter is being investigated in detail.

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How did the pilot get permission to land the plane?

Now the biggest question is that when the engine and propeller of the aircraft were not completely stopped, then how did the trainee pilot get permission to land from the aircraft? The investigation will also see whether security procedures were followed or whether there was negligence. Only after the investigation report of DGCA comes, the real reason and responsibility of the accident will be clear.

The injured pilot is undergoing treatment in a hospital in Kanpur. Till now, no detailed medical bulletin has been issued by the hospital regarding his health condition. DGCA’s investigation is ongoing and further action will be decided after the report comes.

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Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra lodged a formal complaint with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Thursday. He alleged that some people harassed him in an Indigo flight while going to Delhi to attend the meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence.

In a post on social media platform X, the TMC MP said that the incident happened on IndiGo flight 6E 719. He claimed that as soon as the flight landed and before the doors opened, many people saw him and raised slogans and also made a video of the incident.

Slogans raised after seeing Mahua Moitra

In the video shared by the TMC MP, it can be seen that after seeing him, some people raised slogans of Chor Chor, TMC Chor, Pishi Chor, Bhaipo Chor. Actually, these slogans were against TMC chief Mamata Banerjee and her nephew Abhishek Banerjee. She described the incident as harassment and said it affected her safety in the plane.

ALERT! i traveled to Delhi today on official work to attend meeting of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence. Was on seat 1F on 6E 719. 4-6 men boarded in a group & leered at me & went to back of plane. When flight landed & before doors opened this is what they did &… pic.twitter.com/QE0SwrUY8I

— Mahua Moitra (@MahuaMoitra) May 7, 2026

Mahua Moitra called sloganeering as harassment
In a post on X, Mahua Moitra said that this is not a civil outrage. This is harassment and a violation of my safety on the plane. Under no circumstances can these scoundrels get away with this kind of harassment inside the plane. He further said that this is the culture of BJP. What is surprising in this? Moitra said that at first she ignored the matter and attended the parliamentary meeting. However, after watching the video on social media, he decided to speak publicly about the incident.

Complaint registered on incident of sloganeering of ‘thief’
In his complaint to the DGCA, the TMC MP alleged that mischievous elements raised slogans continuously and loudly with the aim of intimidating and humiliating me because of my political affiliation.

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DGCA Wraps Air India: A serious case of negligence of Air India has come to light, after which the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has reprimanded Air India. Air India mistakenly sent a Boeing 777-200 LR aircraft for the flight to Vancouver, whereas only the Boeing 777-300ER was approved for this route. Due to this, the plane had to return to Delhi after flying for about 7 hours, because it was not approved for that route.

Big negligence of Air India

Immediately after this incident, DGCA directed Air India to take corrective steps and action was also taken against an airline official for this negligence. This issue is serious because different aircraft are allowed for each international route depending on their range, safety standards and regulatory approvals. In such a situation, sending the wrong aircraft is not only a violation of rules, but it can also create a security risk and also wastes the time and resources of the passengers.

Such incidents raise questions on the credibility of the airline. In such a situation, amidst the strictness of DGCA, it has become necessary that the flight planning and approval process be strengthened in future, so that such mistakes are not repeated.

What is the difference?

Both Boeing 777-200LR and Boeing 777-300ER are Boeing 777 series aircraft. But there is a lot of difference between them. The 777-300ER is larger and longer in size, seating up to 350–400 passengers, while the 777-200LR is relatively smaller and can accommodate only about 250–300 passengers.

In terms of range, the 777-200LR is considered an ultra-long range aircraft and can cover greater distances, while the 777-300ER has a slightly shorter range, but is considered more commercially useful due to the capacity to carry more passengers.

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After the increase in aircraft related accidents and incidents in the country in recent times, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has come into action. On Tuesday (24 February 2026), DGCA held a high-level meeting with non-scheduled operators providing charter flights, private jets and helicopter services. After the meeting, DGCA has announced to implement strict rules.

DGCA says that after reviewing the data of accidents of the last 10 years, it came to light that in many cases, standard operating procedures were not followed properly and there was negligence in flight planning and there were shortcomings in pilot training. Due to these reasons the risk in charter and private flights increased. Now the regulator has made it clear that no compromise on security will be tolerated.

DGCA made these changes
DGCA has bluntly said that from now on security will be paramount in every situation whether it is VIP movement or commercial aircraft. The decision of the pilot in command during the flight will be considered final. If the pilot diverts or cancels the flight due to bad weather or technical reasons, then no pressure can be put on him.

Under the new rules, charter and private flight operators will have to make public the age of the aircraft, maintenance records and experience of the pilot on their website. DGCA will also release the safety ranking of all non-scheduled operators, so that passengers can know how well which operator meets the safety standards.

‘Pilot’s license may be suspended’
DGCA will increase random checking of cockpit voice recorder, flight data and technical logs. If the rules are broken, not only the pilot but also the management of the operator will be held responsible. A pilot’s license can be suspended for breaking flight duty time limits or attempting to land below safety standards. Along with being fined, the operator will also be in danger of having its license or permit cancelled.

Special monitoring will be done on the maintenance of old aircraft and aircraft whose ownership has changed. Operators who have their own maintenance facilities will also be investigated. If they do not meet the standards, they will have to get maintenance done from a recognized agency. According to DGCA, special safety audit of non-scheduled operators will be conducted in two phases. The first phase will be completed in the beginning of March and the second phase after that. Through this, efforts are being made to strengthen the safety culture in the entire sector.

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After the Learjet 45 plane crash that occurred in Baramati on January 28, 2026, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has taken strict action. After conducting a special safety audit of M/s VSR Ventures Private Limited, DGCA has grounded four Learjet 40/45 aircraft of the company with immediate effect.

This decision was taken after the plane crash that took place in Baramati on January 28. In this, five people including former Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Ajit Pawar were killed due to the crash of Learjet 45 of VSR Ventures.

Flight Safety- Many flaws related to flight operations have been found

According to a press note issued by the DGCA, the multidisciplinary audit team found several serious deficiencies in compliance with approved rules related to airworthiness, flight safety and flight operations. The audit also revealed deficiencies in maintenance processes.

In view of these irregularities, DGCA has banned the flights of Learjet 40/45 aircraft with registration numbers VT-VRA, VT-VRS, VT-VRV and VT-TRI. These aircraft will not be able to fly until continued airworthiness standards are fully restored.

What instructions did DGCA give to the company?

DGCA has directed the company to submit the root cause analysis by issuing deficiency reporting form. Further action will be taken after receiving the report. This action is being seen as a strict stance towards aircraft safety. DGCA has made it clear that any compromise with safety standards will not be tolerated.

Why was this decision taken?
The audit ran from 4 to 16 February. In this, the team led by Deputy Director General RK Anand has discussed all the aspects related to the company. In this, shortcomings related to non-following of necessary procedures, negligence in maintenance and safety standards have come to light.

Apart from these, the results have forced DGCA to take strict action. This will prevent such accidents from happening in future. This issue was examined prominently in the audit. Now this will be helpful in deciding the responsibility of the company in future.

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DGCA Fine Air India: civil aviation regulator of india Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) Air India A fine of Rs 1 crore has been imposed. It is alleged that the airline Airbus The aircraft was flown eight times without the required airworthiness permit.

Action on Air India

This aircraft was operated between 24 and 25 November carrying passengers between the national capital Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Investigation found that the concerned Airbus aircraft did not have a valid ARC (Airworthiness Review Certificate). ARC is a mandatory annual certificate issued after examining the technical condition, maintenance records and safety standards of the aircraft. Through this, it is ensured that the aircraft is in compliance with regulatory rules and safety standards.

Flying an aircraft commercially without a valid ARC is considered a serious violation, as it weakens the safety monitoring process. On this basis, India’s aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) Air India A fine of Rs 1 crore was imposed. The regulator has taken strict action considering this as a compromise with safety standards, so that such lapses do not happen again in future.

violation of aviation safety rules

According to DGCA, valid airworthiness certification is mandatory for any aircraft before it can fly commercially, which ensures that the aircraft meets safety standards. The regulator found that the Airbus aircraft in question operated without prescribed permission, which is a violation of aviation safety rules. Considering this a serious mistake, DGCA imposed financial penalty.

The airworthiness permit verifies the technical condition, maintenance and regulatory compliance of the aircraft. Flying without it can pose a safety risk. This action is being seen as a sign of strict adherence to aviation safety standards. Air India usually talks about cooperation with the regulator and steps for procedural improvements in such cases.

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Mumbai Airport: A major accident was narrowly avoided at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Tuesday evening. The wings of two planes of Air India and Indigo touched each other. The incident occurred when Air India flight AI 2732 (Mumbai to Coimbatore) was backing up in preparation for take-off and IndiGo flight 6E 791 (Hyderabad to Mumbai) was moving slowly on the runway after landing.

How did the accident happen?

At around 7:30 pm on Tuesday evening, the tips of the right wings of both the planes touched each other. Both the planes were of the same type. At that time the Air India plane was going outward and the Indigo plane was coming inward. After the collision, both the planes were brought back for investigation. As soon as information about the incident was received, Aviation Department officials reached the spot and started investigation.

Air India issued statement

Air India spokesperson said that flight AI 2732 from Mumbai to Coimbatore was delayed because its aircraft touched the aircraft of another company while standing before take-off. He said that the wing tips of both the planes collided, causing damage to the wing of his plane.

As a precaution, that aircraft has been stopped for further investigation. The spokesperson said that all the passengers have been disembarked safely and arrangements are being made to take them to their destination as soon as possible. Information about this incident has been given to the authorities.

Indigo’s reaction came to light

Indigo spokesperson also confirmed the incident. He said that all the passengers were safe and they were deboarded after the plane landed. At present the aircraft is being investigated and the authorities have been informed as per the prescribed rules.

In the case of large-scale flight cancellations and delays across the country in December 2025, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has taken the strictest action so far against IndiGo Airlines. After investigation, DGCA has imposed a total fine of Rs 22.20 crore on IndiGo, warned top officials and ordered to deposit a bank guarantee of Rs 50 crore. Besides, strict instructions have been given for compensation to the passengers and improvement in the entire operational system of the company.

According to the DGCA report, between December 3 and 5, 2025, 2,507 IndiGo flights were canceled and 1,852 flights were delayed, leaving more than three lakh passengers stranded at different airports. The four-member investigation committee, formed on the instructions of the Civil Aviation Ministry, conducted a thorough investigation of the network planning, crew roster, software system and management structure.

What has come to light in the investigation?

The investigation revealed that IndiGo did not properly implement the new Flight Duty Time Limit (FDTL) rules. Crew rosters were constructed in such a way that there was insufficient rest time, recovery margins were kept too low, and aircraft and staff were overutilized. This exhausted the operational buffer and even a small glitch could lead to massive flight cancellations and delays.

The committee also found that excessive emphasis was placed on increasing profits and optimizing resources, which led to weak safety and regulatory preparedness. Due to deficiencies in software and system support, it became difficult to manage the roster and network and timely corrective steps were not taken at the management level.

DGCA has also taken action against top officials of InterGlobe Aviation. The CEO has been given a stern warning for negligence in the entire operation and crisis management. A warning has been issued to the Accountable Manager i.e. COO for not properly assessing the impact of the winter schedule and the revised FDTL rules.

Apart from this, Deputy Head Flight Operations, AVP of Crew Resource Planning and Director Flight Operations have also been warned for lapses in manpower planning, roster management and monitoring.

DGCA has instructed Indigo to submit action taken report.

DGCA has directed IndiGo to take action against other officers whose role came to light in the internal investigation and submit a report. For violation of rules, DGCA has imposed a penalty of Rs 30 lakh per day on IndiGo for 68 days, which comes to a total of Rs 20.40 crore. Apart from this, a lump sum fine of Rs 1.80 crore has also been imposed for system related deficiencies. In this way the total fine is Rs 22.20 crore.

Bank guarantee order of Rs 50 crore

The matter was not limited to just fines. DGCA has ordered IndiGo to deposit a bank guarantee of Rs 50 crore, which will be placed under the ‘IndiGo Systemic Reform Assurance Scheme’. This guarantee will not be released in a phased manner until DGCA certifies that all four reforms such as leadership and governance, crew planning and fatigue management, strengthening of digital systems and board level monitoring have been fully implemented.

Giving relief to passengers, DGCA also said that those whose flights were delayed or canceled by more than three hours between December 3 and 5, will be given a ‘Gesture of Care’ voucher of Rs 10,000 along with refund and compensation as per the rules, which will be valid for 12 months.

Safety and following rules paramount: DGCA

DGCA has clearly said in its statement that safety and adherence to rules are of paramount importance in civil aviation. Crew fatigue, any compromise on roster rules and safety standards in the name of profit or operational pressure will not be tolerated. This action has been taken not just for punishment but to improve the entire system and ensure that such major irregularities do not happen again in the future.

Even today, many passengers in flights are unknowingly or carelessly repeating the same mistakes which can lead to incidents like fire, smoke or short circuit during flight. This reason is none other than the power bank found in everyone’s luggage. Do you know that it is prohibited to use a power bank or charge a mobile phone during a flight?

It has been seen at many airports in the country that even today, passengers are being careless about power banks in flights even though its rules were decided only in November 2025. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation i.e. DGCA had clearly said at that time that power banks and lithium battery devices can become a big threat to the safety inside the aircraft.

What rules did DGCA tell in November?

According to the circular issued by DGCA in November, lithium batteries used in mobiles, laptops, tablets and power banks are of high energy content and can catch fire in case of overheating, poor quality or short circuit. The danger increases especially when the power bank is kept in the check-in bag or overhead bin because it is not possible to keep an eye on it immediately.

As per rules, passengers can carry power banks and spare lithium batteries only in hand baggage. Keeping it in the check-in bag is completely prohibited, but passengers are often seen making mistakes in this regard. DGCA has also clarified that keeping the power bank in the overhead bin should be avoided and it should be kept at a place where the passenger can keep an eye on it himself. Its purpose is that in case of any kind of irregularity, immediate action can be taken.

What to do if smoke comes out of power bank?

It is also clearly written in the DGCA circular that it is prohibited to use a power bank or charge a mobile phone during a flight. Despite this, many passengers are seen charging their mobile phones during flight, which is a violation of rules and also dangerous from security point of view. If excessive heat is felt, smoke comes out or strange smell comes from the power bank or any device, then passengers should immediately inform the cabin crew about it.

To prevent short circuit, DGCA has advised passengers to always keep the power bank in a protective cover or case. The terminals of the battery should not be open so that spark does not occur due to contact with metal or any other reason, a small precaution can avoid a big accident.

What instructions were given to the airlines?

In the same circular of November, airlines and airport operators were also instructed to continuously make passengers aware of these rules. Information was asked to be given through announcements, posters, videos and digital screens at the airport and inside the aircraft. Apart from this, it has also been said that it is necessary to provide training to the cabin crew to deal with fire or emergency situations related to lithium batteries.

Overall, carrying a power bank in a flight is not a new issue. DGCA had clarified the rules in November 2025 itself. It is important that passengers take these rules seriously and avoid repeating mistakes because even a small carelessness related to the power bank can become a big threat to the safety of the entire aircraft and all the passengers on board.

An Air India pilot has been detained in a drunken state at Vancouver Airport in Canada. An Air India pilot flying Vancouver-Delhi (via Vienna) on December 23, 2025 found it difficult to celebrate. The pilot has been detained after smell of alcohol coming from his mouth.

According to media reports, an employee of a duty free store in Vancouver saw the pilot drinking alcohol. It has been claimed that while buying a bottle of liquor, the smell of liquor was coming from the pilot’s mouth. The employee immediately informed Canadian authorities about the pilot. Before the flight, officials at the Canada airport raised objections about the fitness of the pilot. During the investigation, doubts were raised about the pilot’s behavior, after which he was isolated for further questioning.

DGCA is investigating the matter
Air India has adopted a tough stance in this matter. The pilot was brought to Delhi after a few days and is being interrogated. Information about this matter has been given to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), which is investigating it. According to Air India sources, they are fully cooperating with Canadian authorities in this matter. The pilot concerned has been removed from flying duty until the investigation is completed.

Sources say that the pilot had unknowingly consumed alcohol at the airport and an employee of the duty free shop had seen him doing so. Others say that when they bought the bottle, it smelled of alcohol. However, it is not yet clear what actually happened. The employee reported the matter to Canadian authorities, who used CCTV footage to determine that the pilot in question was scheduled to take off. They managed to track him on an Air India flight.

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