Archive · 24 May 2025
DGCA Mandates Closed Window Shades at Defence Airfields
The government wants to make sure that important military bases at airports are safe.
To do this, they've told all the airplanes to keep their window shades down when they take off and land.
This is especially true for airports close to the border.
It's like putting a curtain over something to protect it and keep it secret.
This helps to make sure that no one can see sensitive things at the airfields.
The DGCA has mandated that airlines keep aircraft window shades shut during takeoff and landing.
The directive applies specifically to defense airfields.
The focus is on airfields near the western border.
This measure aims to enhance security.
The order was issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
- Who
- The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and commercial airlines.
- What
- Aircraft window shades are required to remain shut during takeoff and landing.
- When
- As of May 24, 2025.
- Where
- Defense airfields, particularly those near the western border.
- Why
- To enhance security at defense airfields.
- Issuing Authority
- DGCA
- Affected Parties
- Commercial Airlines
- Target Location
- Defense Airfields
- Operational Phase
- Takeoff and Landing
