DGCA

India’s aviation regulator has escalated enforcement actions against IndiGo following a significant operational crisis that disrupted hundreds of flights and stranded numerous passengers. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has served a formal show cause notice to IndiGo Chief Executive Officer Pieter Elbers and Chief Operating Officer Isidre Porqueras, requiring both executives to provide written explanations regarding the disruptions within a specified timeframe. A show cause notice represents a serious regulatory intervention that precedes potential enforcement action. Should the airline’s response prove inadequate, the individuals named could face severe consequences including license revocations, personal fines, or other punitive measures. Notably, the DGCA’s action targets the executives personally rather than the company itself, signaling heightened accountability standards.

IndiGo, India’s largest carrier, has reached a critical juncture in an unprecedented operational crisis that has left hundreds of flights cancelled and thousands of passengers stranded. On December 5, 2025, the airline made the drastic decision to axe all domestic departures from Delhi Airport, marking the fourth consecutive day of severe disruptions. The scale of the disruption is staggering. Industry reports indicate that over 1,000 flights have been cancelled in recent days, with major aviation hubs including Delhi, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad all significantly impacted. IndiGo’s operational challenges have cascading effects across India’s aviation network, affecting business travelers, families, and connecting passengers nationwide.

Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano erupted spectacularly on November 23, 2025, marking its first significant activity in nearly 12,000 years. The eruption ejected massive ash columns 10-15 kilometers skyward, visible from space and documented across social media platforms. According to data from the Volcanic Ash Advisory Centers (VAAC), the ash cloud traveled eastward over the Arabian Peninsula, first impacting Yemen and Oman before reaching northern Pakistan and India. By November 24, 2025, the ash had arrived in India’s Delhi-NCR region and spread across Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Haryana. The India Meteorological Department projected the ash cloud would exit Indian airspace by November 25, continuing its trajectory toward Nepal, Bhutan, and central China.