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Air India appoints former civil aviation secretary as advisor to chairmanAir India has appointed former civil aviation secretary Pradeep Singh Kharola as executive advisor to Chairman N Chandrasekaran, aiding in ...
CISF to integrate facial recognition data from major airportsThe Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is planning a nationwide data fusion centre in Delhi to integrate facial recognition data from...
US officials meet Boeing, Lockheed Martin, GE Aerospace representatives in IndiaUS State Department officials engaged with top American aerospace firms, including Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and GE Aerospace, in India. The...
DGCA asks operators of uncontrolled airfields to review ops conditions, rectify deficienciesAviation watchdog DGCA has ordered operators of uncontrolled airstrips to immediately review their facilities. This action follows recent a...
Civil aviation min to upgrade AirSewa portal, tap AI for faster passengers' grievances redressalThe Civil Aviation Ministry is enhancing the AirSewa portal and integrating artificial intelligence into the Passenger Assistance Control R...
Low-flying aircraft damages another house near Kochi airport; CIAL explores compensation, DGCA seeks reportA house near Cochin International Airport suffered damage from a low-flying aircraft. This marks the third such incident in a year. Cochin ...
Hindon bets on expansion to stay relevant in NCR airport raceHindon civil terminal in Ghaziabad is undergoing a major expansion. This will increase aircraft parking from two to six bays and boost pass...
Noida International Airport begins commercial operations; first IndiGo flight from Lucknow to land at Jewar airportNoida International Airport officially commenced commercial flight operations on June 15, marking a significant boost for air connectivity ...
"We are all waiting" for final AAIB report on AI-171 crash: Civil Aviation MinisterThe investigation into the Air India AI-171 crash is nearing completion. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is finalizing its repor...
AI171 crash investigators did not give much importance to lone survivor's statement: Pilots bodyPilots' body criticizes the investigation into the Air India flight 171 crash. They claim the lone survivor's account of flickering lights ...
Akasa Air launches 'SkyCadet' programme to train next generation of pilotsAkasa Air, India's fastest-growing airline, announced the launch of Akasa SkyCadet, a pilot training programme designed to develop future-r...
Kuwait temporarily closes airspace after Iranian attacks, flights divertedKuwait's airspace is now open after a temporary closure on Thursday. This action followed Iranian attacks that impacted the Gulf region. Ku...
Thailand updates carry-on rules for power banks. Here's what changesNew rules in Thailand now limit power bank sizes and ban them from checked luggage. Passengers can carry power banks up to 100Wh in hand lu...
HC restores pilot's license revoked 15 years ago, says DGCA's suspension order 'illegal'The Bombay High Court quashed a 2011 DGCA order suspending a pilot's license, deeming it illegal for violating natural justice principles b...
Three Air India aircraft grounded after weather damage, regulator saysThree Air India Airbus A320 aircraft were grounded for inspection and maintenance after sustaining damage on June 7. Strong winds caused gr...
Ebola in India: Another Sudanese national with fever admitted to Hyderabad's Gandhi Hospital for screeningTwo Sudanese nationals have been admitted to Gandhi Hospital in Hyderabad with fever. One student's condition has improved. Another individ...
SAS Mumbai comeback hits turbulence as inaugural flight turns back to CopenhagenSAS's return flight to India faced a setback. The inaugural Copenhagen to Mumbai flight turned back mid-air. This happened because final re...
Your next airport selfie or reel could get your phone confiscated or even put you on the no-fly list: DGCA's new rule every traveller should knowNew DGCA guidelines prohibit unauthorised photography and videography in sensitive airport areas. Passengers caught recording in restricted...
Air passenger traffic drops in April amid demand, cost pressuresIndian domestic air travel saw a dip in April. Passenger numbers fell compared to both March and the previous year. Airlines faced challeng...
Improper maintenance likely reason behind Air India aircraft engine fire: DGCAAn Air India aircraft made an emergency landing after an engine fire. Preliminary investigations by the DGCA point to improper maintenance....