Air India crash report: AAIB says AI-171 crash probe in final analysis stage, urges restraint on speculationOne year after the Air India flight AI171 crash, the AAIB released a second interim report. The investigation into the Boeing 787-8's fatal...
12 Jun, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
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...
11 Jun, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
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...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
SpiceJet funding crunch delays pilot pay, messages show, as it seeks state-backed loanSpiceJet is delaying pilot salaries since March, seeking an emergency government loan to stabilize operations amid rising fuel costs and re...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
DGCA to probe damage to 3 parked Air India aircraft at Delhi airportAviation safety regulator DGCA is investigating the incident that damaged three Air India aircraft were damaged as ground support equipment...
08 Jun, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
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...
08 Jun, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
Indian tourists perform Garba on Vietnam airport tarmac near aircraft, sparking online debate over etiquetteA video of Indian tourists dancing Garba on a Vietnam airport tarmac has gone viral. The incident sparked a debate online regarding cultura...
28 May, 2026, 10.06 PM IST
India prepares interim, not final, investigation report as Air India crash anniversary nears, source saysIndian investigators are preparing an interim report for the deadly Air India crash. This report will be more comprehensive than the initia...
26 May, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
AAIB suggests formal framework for collaboration involving itself, DGCA, defence authoritiesA near-miss incident involving an Air India plane and an Indian Navy helicopter at Port Blair airport has prompted a key recommendation. Th...
19 May, 2026, 09.50 PM IST
India to monitor Boeing fuel-switch test tied to Air India London incident, documents showIndian aviation officials plan to visit Boeing’s Seattle facility in June to witness testing of a fuel-control switch module removed from a...
19 May, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
Why does a gas pump automatically stop when your tank is fullA simple click at the gas pump signals a clever engineering feat. This automatic shut-off relies on physics, not smart technology. It uses ...
13 May, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Noida airport: Regulator AERA fixes Rs 490 UDF for departing domestic passengersAirports tariff regulator AERA has set the User Development Fee (UDF) for Noida International Airport at Rs 490 for departing domestic and ...
13 May, 2026, 06.12 AM IST
Singapore Airlines deepens role at Air India amid record lossesSingapore Airlines is taking a more hands-on role at Air India. The carrier is placing its executives in key operational areas like flight ...
23 Apr, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
'Meows' and 'Barks' at 10,000 feet? Pilots went viral after an ATC clip captured them meowing on the radio—Is this harmless fun or a serious safety breach? FAA investigatesPilots at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport made animal sounds over the radio. The unusual exchange of meows and barks led to an im...
16 Apr, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
Mumbai-Bengaluru Air India flight makes emergency landing after PAN PAN call. What it meansAn Air India flight from Mumbai to Bengaluru faced an engine issue mid-air. Pilots issued a PAN PAN call. The Airbus A320 Neo aircraft retu...
09 Apr, 2026, 08.29 PM IST
DGCA tightens safety rules for VVIP flightsNew rules now govern VVIP flights. Flight crew experience requirements have increased. Engineers must fix all reported defects before the n...
28 Mar, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
DGCA issues new guidelines for aircraft operators flying VVIPsThe DGCA has released new safety rules for aircraft carrying VVIPs. These guidelines apply to non-scheduled flights and helicopters. The mo...
27 Mar, 2026, 08.22 PM IST