Aviation articles

Regulation · 26 Oct 2026

Pilot rest rules: DGCA extends FDTL relaxations to March 2027

Airlines get five more months on night-duty FDTL relaxations; pilots' groups say safety is at stake.

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Careers · 24 Oct 2026

Train in India or abroad? What 2026 data says about choosing where to fly

41% of new Indian CPLs were trained abroad in H1 2026. A practical comparison for 2026.

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DGCA & Licensing · 16 Oct 2026

DGCA exams in 2026: regular sessions, on-demand exams and the Pariksha portal

How DGCA papers are scheduled in 2026, which subjects you need for a CPL, and how to plan your attempts.

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Regulation · 30 Sep 2026

DGCA sets the first training syllabus for gyroplane pilot licences

A new CAR creates a ground and flying syllabus for gyroplane pilots, opening a new niche in Indian civil aviation.

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Safety · 03 Sep 2026

DGCA audit flags serious findings at four airlines before the FAA's November review

India's four largest airlines face DGCA findings ahead of the FAA's oversight assessment in November.

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DGCA & Licensing · 22 Jul 2026

India issued 1,331 commercial pilot licences in the first half of 2026

1,331 CPLs in six months: India is on course for a record year, with about 41% of new pilots still trained abroad.

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DGCA & Licensing · 08 Jul 2026

RTR(A) is now a DGCA licence: what changed after WPC handed over

RTR(A) moved from WPC to DGCA. WPC-issued certificates were accepted only until 15 July 2026.

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Training · 17 Apr 2026

More simulators for India: CAE and InterGlobe open a Mumbai training centre

A new A320 simulator centre in Mumbai adds type-rating capacity; Simaero is also setting up in Delhi.

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Airlines · 06 Apr 2026

How the West Asia conflict and airspace closures hit Indian airlines in 2026

Longer routes, fewer Gulf flights and higher fuel burn: what airspace restrictions meant for Indian carriers in 2026.

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