DGCA

It works alongside the Ministry of Civil Aviation, which sets sector policy.[1] source: Business Standard[2] source: Outlook Business DGCA has ordered IndiGo to cut its winter schedule by 10 per cent, after the airline cancelled more than 1,600 flights in a single day.[1] source: Business Standard

In September 2026, DGCA was conducting operational and financial scrutiny of SpiceJet amid safety concerns, delays, salary-payment issues and declining market share.[3] source: Business Today SpiceJet's domestic market share fell to 1.6% in July from 1.9% in June.[3] source: Business Today The Centre and DGCA are monitoring SpiceJet's finances and prioritising flight safety, according to Outlook Business.[2] source: Outlook Business SpiceJet has received Rs 150 crore under ECLGS and plans to wet-lease 20 aircraft.[4] source: NDTV Profit It also awaits Rs 350 crore in credit-guarantee support and has 3.5 months of unpaid salaries.[4] source: NDTV Profit

Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu told stakeholders to deploy CAT-II/III compliant aircraft and war rooms for winter fog.[5] source: Business Standard The Ministry of Civil Aviation has also mandated that at least 60 per cent of seats on every flight be allocated free of charge.[6] source: Business Standard