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DGCA Appoints New Chief Amidst Challenging Aviation Landscape
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DGCA gets new chief Vir Vikram Yadav amid aviation challenges
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News18
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31-03-2026, 20:15
DGCA gets new chief Vir Vikram Yadav amid aviation challenges
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Vir Vikram Yadav takes over as DGCA Director General, replacing Faiz Ahmed Kidwai.
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Yadav, a 1996 Odisha cadre IAS officer, was Additional Secretary at Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change.
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DGCA faces challenges: ensuring safety, managing West Asia conflict impact, and implementing passenger-friendly initiatives.
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New norms include 60% seats without extra charge, free cancellation/changes within hours, and free name corrections.
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Indian aviation market is growing rapidly but faces aircraft shortages and supply chain disruptions.
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