Searched for
PASSENGER SAFETY IN AVIATION
Captain Smit Machchhar saved us from another 9/11: PM Modi hails injured Flydubai pilot, says 'entire world is proud of him'Captain Smit Machchhar displayed incredible bravery after being attacked by his co-pilot aboard Flydubai Flight FZ1073. Despite serious inj...01 Oct, 2026, 06.09 PM IST- PM Modi speaks to Captain Smit Machchhar's wife and parents, lauds his braveryCaptain Smit Machchhar was injured while preventing a potential disaster aboard Flydubai Flight FZ1073. He managed to unlock the cockpit do...01 Oct, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
- "Terrorist or whack job": Trump on flydubai co-pilot after mid-air attack; calls Indian Captain Smit Machchhar a heroUS President Donald Trump communicated with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about an attack on flydubai flight FZ1073. During thi...01 Oct, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
- Spicejet CMD Ajay Singh hails Capt Smit Machhchar for effort in saving lives on flydubai flightCaptain Smit Machchhar demonstrated exceptional bravery during a hijacking attempt on a Flydubai flight. He thwarted his co-pilot's attack ...01 Oct, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
- Flydubai pilot called ‘terrorist’ after attempting to crash Israel-bound plane; what we know so farOne of the pilots of an Israel-bound flydubai flight tried to kill his co-pilot before the plane made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia ...01 Oct, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
- A fight in the cockpit, a plunge from 33,000 feet: Inside the FlyDubai mid-air crisisA pilot on a FlyDubai flight from the United Arab Emirates attacked another pilot during the journey. This incident led to a rapid altitude...01 Oct, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
- Midair miracles: Passengers hail Captain Smit Machchhar and Israeli heroes who thwarted attack on flydubai flightAn Indian flydubai pilot, Captain Smit Machchhar, was seriously stabbed by his copilot in an attempted plane crash. Despite his injuries, h...01 Oct, 2026, 09.43 AM IST
- 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...01 Oct, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
- 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...29 Sep, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
- Why do some US airport runways have grooves cut across the pavement? They help stop aircraft tires from hydroplaning when the runway is wetGrooved runways play an essential role in minimizing hydroplaning by allowing rainwater to drain effectively during aircraft landings. The ...28 Sep, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
- These large- and mid-cap stocks can give more than 20% return in 1 year, according to analystsThe next time you take some action in the stock market – whether it is buying or selling – ask yourself these questions: Why am I doing thi...25 Sep, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
- 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...25 Sep, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
- 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...24 Sep, 2026, 11.18 PM IST
- 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...22 Sep, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
- 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...22 Sep, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
- 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...19 Sep, 2026, 10.26 PM IST
- 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...19 Sep, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
Load More
