MOCA News

MoCA has informed about the formation of a High-Level Multi-Disciplinary Committee to investigate the causes of the Air India Ahmedabad plane crash of June 12. 

Digiyatra services launched at Guwahati airport to improve passenger experience. The paperless check-in services' usage has seen a positive surge since the official launch in August 2023.

Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport aims for improved air traffic with all runways operational by early January 2024, pending DGCA checks.

Air India has received the first of 20 Airbus A350 wide-body aircrafts ordered, with the new livery marking another milestone in the transformation exercise.

The DigiYatra facility is receiving a positive response from users enabling a smooth entry & check-in process at airports, and it will soon be implemented at 25 additional airports in 2024.

Air India has finally revealed its new uniform for the cabin crew and cockpit crew, designed by Bollywood designer Manish Malhotra, as a part its revamping exercise.

UDAN scheme has facilitated 1.30 lakh passengers, making air travel accessible. Aviation, backed by 2.75 lakh flights and funding, is vital for transportation, affirms the Civil Aviation Minister.

India's domestic air traffic hits consecutive highs with 456,910 passengers on Sunday and 456,748 on Saturday, showcasing post-Covid aviation's inspiring turnaround.

In a new move, the aviation watchdog - DGCA, has made the camera recording of breathe analyzer test for aircraft operators mandatory, barring them from using alcohol-based drugs or mouthwash.

Union Minister for Civil Aviation - Jyotiraditya Scindia, on September 24 will be inaugurating the upgraded infrastructure at the Tezu Airport in Arunachal Pradesh.

Since 2021, DGCA has banned a total of 166 flyers from flying to/from India for a specified course of time, considering their behaviour in earlier flights.

A Nepalese national assaulted Air India crew on a flight travelling to Delhi from Toronto, after he was caught smoking on the flight.

Union Minister for Civil Aviation - Jyotiraditya Scindia, has revealed the expansion plans for the aviation industry, as the country will have more than 200 airports, helipads, and water aerodromes in the next 5 years.

Under flagship flight scheme of centre government - UDAN, new flight routes will soon be added for Vellore, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiaditya Scindia confirms.

Government's UDAN flight schemes has catered to over 1 crore Indians Currenlty, 11 airlines are part of the UDAN scheme and 70 new airports are established Under the UDAN scheme, 70 new airports will be integrated by 2024

Emergency was declared on two flights of IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Air India Express Operating crew also declared emergency on an Air India flight All of these seven incidents are reported since Jan 1, 2022

Delhi Airport's Terminal 3 was reported to experience severe congestion recently Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia took note of the situation via a physical visit Parliamentary committee has now summoned CEO of Delhi Airport and others

Terminal of Delhi International Airport remains clogged Government and airport operator have chalked out a 4-point plan These 4 changes will help in reducing waiting hours

The full refund has been proposed for tickets booked during the lockdown on domestic, international and foreign airlines.

During the review meeting, a detailed discussion was held on the financial viability of the Jewar airport and various models of awarding the PPP concession were deliberated upon.