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Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit to be next Vice Chief of IAF, relinquishes CISC appointmentAir Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, a decorated pilot with extensive flying experience, is slated to become the next Vice Chief of the Air Staff on...
Akasa Air, SpiceJet issue travel advisories amid adverse weather in Mumbai, DharamshalaPassengers flying to or from Mumbai and Dharamshala should brace for potential flight disruptions. Akasa Air and SpiceJet have issued advis...
Close call over New York: JetBlue pilot says drone hit cockpit on JFK approachA JetBlue flight approaching JFK Airport reported a collision with a drone at 3,000 feet. The FAA is investigating the incident, which occu...
Indian Army to expand drone fleet, raise Baaz Battalions to boost surveillance capability: COAS General Upendra DwivediGeneral Dwivedi said the new initiative will build upon existing Remotely Piloted Aircraft Flights and create a dedicated pool of trained p...
On Greek island of Santorini, winemakers try to adapt to heat and droughtSantorini's famed vineyards face a crisis as extreme heat and drought decimate ancient vines, driving up grape prices and slashing wine pro...
Trainee pilot critically injured in Kanpur flying school accidentA trainee pilot suffered critical injuries after a terrifying propeller strike during a night flight at a Kanpur flying school. The inciden...
First phase of 2026 Char Dham helicopter operations concludes successfullyThe Ministry of Civil Aviation has successfully concluded the first phase of Char Dham Yatra 2026 helicopter operations, ensuring safe and ...
Noida airport to triple flights from July; IndiGo to lead major expansionNoida International Airport is set to significantly boost its flight operations from July 1, increasing from 12 to around 45 daily services...
'My boys instantly started praying': How passengers responded after Air Canada captain suffered mid-air seizure and dragged out of the cockpitA harrowing Air Canada flight from New Jersey to Nova Scotia was diverted to Boston after the captain suffered a medical emergency, reporte...
Flying Wedge unveils AI-piloted fighter jet concept 'FWD Supreme'; first demonstrator flight targeted for Q3 2026India's Flying Wedge Defence & Aerospace has unveiled FWD Supreme, an AI-piloted fighter jet concept. The company aims to redefine air comb...
India panel proposes simulator-heavy pilot licence to ease crew shortage, document showsIndia is exploring a new pilot license option to combat a growing shortage, proposing increased simulator training and reduced flight hours...
After turbulent 2025, DGCA to face US FAA safety review in NovemberIndia's aviation regulator, the DGCA, faces a crucial safety assessment by the US FAA this November. This review follows a series of incide...
Akasa Air plans to hike capacity by 30%Akasa Air is charting an ambitious course, targeting a significant 30% capacity expansion by fiscal year 2027. Despite global uncertainties...
Adani Mundra Airport launches first scheduled flight servicesAdani Mundra Airport has launched its first scheduled flight service with Star Air, connecting Mundra to Mumbai and Goa. This expansion inc...
Akasa Air eyes 30% capacity growth in FY27Akasa Air is set for a significant 30% capacity expansion this financial year, with ambitious long-term plans remaining steadfast despite g...
'Far too bright for my camera': French astronaut Sophie Adenot captures intense aurora dance beneath the space stationSophie Adenot aurora photos: ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot, currently on board the International Space Station, has shared photographs of an ...
Akasa Air adds Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to its fleet, airline's 39th planeAkasa Air welcomed its 39th Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, a significant addition to its fleet this year. The new plane, VT-YBP, completed its de...
Meta AI glasses pilot faces privacy scrutinyPrivacy experts are flagging significant risks with Meta's AI glasses pilot for visually impaired citizens in Gujarat. Concerns centre on p...
Akasa Air begins operations from Noida airport, to set up MRO facilityAkasa Air has begun flights from Noida International Airport. This marks a significant expansion for the airline. Flights now connect Noida...
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...