CISF sets up 'quality control' unit for civil aviation security

CISF has set up a quality control unit to "enhance" the "operational efficiency" of its aviation security wing that provides…

Aviation security module is likely by June: Scindia

The single-window facility for approvals of security programmes related to aviation safety is likely to be ready by June this…

Civil Aviation Ministry announces liberalised drone rules

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has releasedliberalised Drone Rules, which will regulate the ownership and usage of private and…

IGI airport gets a go ahead for body scanners

New Delhis Indira Gandhi International airport is likely to be the first of the countrys airports that will be outfitted with…

Body scanners to replace metal detectors at Indian airports

Starting in April 2020, air travellers will be examined by body scanners at Indian airports, according to the aviation security…

Coming soon: Assistants to help you sail through airport formalities

Air travellers will soon be able to avail of a package in which they can hire assistants to help them complete check-in…

Drone policy: DGCA issues norms for commercial use

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued the finalised guidelines for commercial use of drones, or remotely…

From the Editor's Desk: April 2016

Dear ReaderKeeping Europe on the boil, suicide bombers struck at the Brussels airport killing many innocent travelers and sending…

DGCA announces restrictions on drones

Operating civilian drones is now subject to restrictions in several cities after the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)…

Mumbai pizza delivery drones cause security concern

Mumbai pizza delivery drones cause security concernAn experimental delivery of pizzas using a remote-controlled drone to a…

Bureau of Civil Aviation Security directs all airports to switch to Biometric Access Control Systems.

The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has directed all airports of the country to switch to biometric-based access control…