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Speedy recovery of 'global hero' pilot is Mumbai neighbourhood's main concernNeighbours in Mumbai’s Chembur have rallied around Flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar after reports that he fought back against an alleg...- Salute captain Smit Machchhar: KhargeCaptain Smit Machchhar is being hailed for his bravery in thwarting a potential disaster on a flydubai flight. The flight was carrying 174 ...
- PM lauds captain Smit's courageous actPrime Minister Narendra Modi commended Captain Smit Machchhar for his bravery in preventing a hijacking attempt. The incident involved the ...
- Flydubai stabbing incident: How a dentist, a plumber and off-duty pilots helped Captain Smit Machchhar bring plane under controlFlyDubai news: During a flydubai flight to Tel Aviv, Captain Smit Machchhar was stabbed by his co-pilot. He managed to open the cockpit doo...
- Medical helicopter crashes off California coast, 2 dead and 1 missingA medical helicopter crashed into the sea near Catalina Island, leading to multiple casualties and injuries. Two individuals aboard the hel...
- SpiceJet hails Captain Smit Machchhar's heroism; wishes swift recovery after flydubai flight incidentIndian carrier SpiceJet praised Captain Smit Machchhar for his actions during an in-flight incident involving a co-pilot attack. The airlin...
- Captain Smit Machchhar's 'muscle memory' helped him avert tragedy after being stabbed, says doctorCaptain Smit Machchhar successfully thwarted an attempted crash on a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Despite sustaining injuries fr...
- Bloodshed at 34,000 feet: Indian pilot braves stabbing to help Dubai flight land safelyAn Indian pilot helped thwart an alleged hijacking attempt aboard a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv after the co-pilot reportedly at...
- In the 1960s, Donald Bateman built a cockpit warning system after aircraft kept crashing into terrain; by 1973, the FAA was requiring the technologyC. Donald Bateman invented the Ground Proximity Warning System in the 1960s to prevent controlled flight into terrain accidents. This syste...
- Those red and white lights beside US runways tell pilots if they're coming in too high or too low; seeing 2 red and 2 white means the approach is on targetPilots rely on Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) lights that signal their approach altitude accurately. These lights enhance landing...
- Helicopter crash on Montreal’s South Shore leaves 4 dead; Transport Minister expresses condolences as probe beginsA tragic helicopter crash occurred in Sainte-Brigide-d'Iberville, just south of Montreal, claiming the lives of four individuals aboard. Th...
- Boeing flags 737 MAX software glitch affecting landing navigation feature, WSJ reportsBoeing has identified a software glitch affecting the 737 MAX's automated navigation during landing scenarios. After a software update, pil...
- Drugs, alcohol, bicycle & losses: The strange to-do list awaiting Air India’s new boss Tewolde GebremariamAir India’s incoming CEO Tewolde Gebremariam inherits an airline with global ambitions but an unusually complicated to-do list. Beyond tack...
- Air India pilot removed from Zurich flight over alcohol violationAn Air India pilot was removed from his aircraft in Zurich due to alcohol consumption before take-off. Authorities conducted sobriety tests...
- FAA says Trump arch with signal flame got no special treatment in reviewThe US Federal Aviation Administration said there was no political interference in its safety review of President Donald Trump’s proposed 2...
- SpiceJet’s finances, operations under government watch as cash flow woes deepenIndia’s aviation ministry is closely monitoring SpiceJet’s finances and operations amid persistent cash-flow stress, with Civil Aviation Mi...
- India gives UDAN another decade to fly & generate Rs 60,000 crore; MoUs in 2-3 weeksThe Centre expects to finalize UDAN scheme agreements with all states soon. West Bengal will sign its memorandum of understanding on Septem...
- Six Indian American students named 2026 Davidson Fellows, win $25K-$100K scholarshipsSix Indian American students have been named 2026 Davidson Fellows Scholarship recipients, winning awards of up to $100,000 for their proje...
- AI171 crash: Pilots' body FIP seeks comprehensive evaluation of B787 planes' electrical system evidenceIndian pilots are urging a thorough investigation into the Boeing 787's electrical systems. This follows a fatal Air India crash which kill...
- Delhi Airport’s third runway returns after 7-month revampDelhi Airport's third runway will reopen on September 20 after extensive rehabilitation work. This upgrade enhances runway efficiency and a...
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