Aviation
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Turkey TERROR attack: 4 killed as gunmen storm aviation company with automatic guns | VIDEO
World | Oct 23, 2024, 09:00 PM ISTTurkey terror attack: The cause and perpetrators of the blast and subsequent gunfire remained unclear. Some media reports claimed a suicide attack had occurred and that there were hostages inside the building. Officials have not confirmed this.
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Big relief for air passengers as domestic flights see massive fare drop ahead of Diwali | Details
Business | Oct 13, 2024, 01:43 PM ISTThe report by travel portal ixigo gave Air passengers a reason to smile this Diwali season as it showed the average airfares on many domestic routes have dropped 20-25 per cent compared to the year-ago period.
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Passport Seva online portal to be shut today from THIS time till September 2: Know why
India | Aug 29, 2024, 11:33 AM ISTOnline passport portal shut: The government said that no new appointments at passport centres can be scheduled during this period and appointments booked earlier will also be rescheduled.
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Maldivian pilots not capable of operating aviation platforms gifted by India, says Defence Minister
World | May 13, 2024, 09:52 AM ISTThe Maldivian minister's remarks came days after India completed the withdrawal of 76 military personnel from the archipelago nation. His remarks came as a surprise as officials from the current administration previously claimed that there were capable pilots in the military.
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Digi Yatra likely to be rolled at 14 more airports by end of this month: Check list here
Business | Apr 11, 2024, 06:16 PM ISTThe Digi Yatra app links a traveller's boarding pass to a facial recognition system (FRS) that confirms their identification. As a result, getting to the boarding gates and completing the pre-security check takes less time.
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Flight delays affect nearly 5 lakh passengers in January 2024: DGCA
Business | Feb 16, 2024, 08:00 AM ISTDomestic passenger traffic rose by 4.69 per cent compared to January of the previous year, reaching 1.31 crore passengers.
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Parliamentary panel suggests route-specific capping of airfares amid rising air ticket prices
Business | Feb 09, 2024, 11:08 AM ISTCurrently, airfares are neither established nor regulated by the government. The panel also reiterated its recommendation to exercise control over airfares being charged by the airlines.
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Air India fined Rs 1.10 crore by aviation regulator DGCA for safety violations
India | Jan 24, 2024, 01:31 PM ISTThe regulator carried out a detailed probe after receiving a voluntary safety report and since the investigation prima facie revealed non-compliance by the airline DGCA issued a show cause notice to Air India.
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India requires 2,840 new aircraft, 41,000 pilots over next 20 years: Airbus
Business | Jan 18, 2024, 04:56 PM ISTAirbus got orders for 750 aircraft last year, delivering 75 units to Indian carriers, including 41 to IndiGo, 19 to Air India, 14 to Vistara, and one to Go First, said Maillard.
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Akasa Air places order for 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft for global expansion
Business | Jan 18, 2024, 11:29 AM ISTThe order is the first major one for Boeing's 737 MAX jetliner programme since a recent incident involving a mid-air cabin panel blowout.
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Japan Airlines appoints former cabin attendant as first female president days after jet crash
Business | Jan 17, 2024, 05:08 PM ISTThe appointment comes when Japanese companies are under scrutiny to enhance gender diversity and address the gender pay gap in the country.
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DGCA issues new SOPs: Airlines may cancel flights delayed beyond 3 hours
India | Jan 15, 2024, 11:51 PM ISTBy allowing airlines to consider cancellations for extended delays, authorities aim to maintain operational efficiency and enhance the overall travel experience.
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Boeing 737-8 Max plane inspection completed satisfactorily: DGCA
Business | Jan 08, 2024, 05:48 PM ISTThe inspection was initiated on January 6 after Alaska Airlines' Boeing 737-9 Max aircraft's mid-cabin door plug detached mid-flight on January 5, causing rapid decompression.
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166 people put on 'no-fly list' in last 2 years: What is it? Levels of offences involved, incidents
Explainers | Aug 08, 2023, 01:10 PM ISTA no-fly list is made by the DGCA. In the wake of the rise in unruly behaviour by passengers on flights, DGCA hardens its stance on aviation companies to implement safely norms.
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What are tail-strikes incidents and why are they dangerous for aviation sector? Know here
Explainers | Jul 28, 2023, 10:40 PM ISTThough there are various reasons behind the tail strike, they are a common occurrence. The tail strikes in flights are often caused by human error. However, the strong winds can also cause such incidents to take place.
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Akasa Air announces to add 4 more Boeing 737 Max planes, 'three-digit' aircraft order this year
Business | Jun 21, 2023, 04:30 PM ISTAkasa Air also stated that it is on track to announce another significant three-digit aircraft order by the end of 2023, in addition to announcing the decision to purchase four additional planes on Wednesday.
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IndiGo to buy 500 airbus planes in biggest aviation deal
Business | Jun 19, 2023, 11:46 PM ISTIndiGo is set to buy 500 airplanes in the largest-ever single aircraft purchase by any airline with Airbus.
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Go First says no definite timeline for resumption of flights: DGCA
Business | May 23, 2023, 06:38 PM ISTEarlier this month, the Go First airline announced bankruptcy and suspension of all its flights due to the shortage of engines for its fleet.
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Jet Airways: Uncertainty deepens as Air Operator's Certificate expires
Business | May 19, 2023, 11:18 PM ISTJet Airways: The Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) of the airline was revalidated on May 20 last year for a one-year period and the validity ended on Friday.
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Centre launches UDAN 5.0 to further enhance connectivity to remote areas | READ to know key features
India | Apr 21, 2023, 09:20 PM ISTUDAN 5.0 will enhance the connectivity to remote and regional areas of the country and achieve last-mile connectivity.