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DGCA approvals issued to some foreign airlines for carriage of dangerous goods to/from India
17 Aug 2026
After a DGCA requirement came into effect last week making its approval compulsory for foreign carriers to transport dangerous goods to/from India, several airlines received permits in the last few days. The article cites approvals for Cathay Cargo and Etihad, and says Emirates and Turkish Airlines have also received DGCA nods; Lufthansa Cargo said it secured an extension of its permit and Singapore Airlines said it obtained the necessary DGCA approvals.
Why it matters
These approvals allow foreign carriers to continue (or resume) transporting regulated cargo such as lithium batteries and mobile phones to and from India under the new compliance regime, reducing the risk of shipment delays from airline embargoes.
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)Cathay CargoEtihadEmiratesTurkish AirlinesLufthansa Cargo