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Afghan teen stowaway in rear wheel well survives 94-minute flight journey from Kabul to Delhi
World | Sep 22, 2025, 02:17 PM ISTA 13-year-old Afghan boy survived a 94-minute flight from Kabul to Delhi after hiding in the rear wheel well of an airplane.
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Air India Express to launch daily direct flights between Bengaluru and Bangkok from this date
India | Sep 18, 2025, 02:01 PM ISTBangkok, a leading tourist hotspot in Southeast Asia, is famous for its rich culture, cuisine, temples, and bustling nightlife. The new service by Air India Express further improves access to Thailand, adding to its existing Lucknow–Bangkok route.
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Pilot’s quick thinking saves 48 lives after mid-air scare on Belagavi–Mumbai flight | Video
India | Aug 16, 2025, 05:18 PM ISTShowing exceptional alertness and expertise, the pilot detected the problem in time and swiftly carried out the required maneuvers. Thanks to this decisive action, the aircraft was landed safely back at Belagavi Airport, averting a potential disaster.
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Fire erupts on cargo flight engine in Chennai
India | Aug 12, 2025, 01:27 PM ISTA cargo flight arriving from Kuala Lumpur experienced an engine fire during landing in Chennai on Tuesday. The fire was brought under control after the aircraft landed
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Air India to suspend Delhi-Washington DC flights from September 1, here's why
India | Aug 11, 2025, 11:56 PM ISTThe decision to suspend Air India Delhi-Washington DC flights comes shortly after the airline started retrofitting its Boeing fleet. Air India said that the Delhi-Washington DC flight suspension was primarily due to the shortage of aircraft.
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Watch: Iberia flight to Paris makes emergency landing after devastating bird strike on nose cone
World | Aug 06, 2025, 05:15 PM ISTStriking images circulated online revealed the aircraft’s front severely crushed, featuring a large hole in the nose cone caused by the high-speed bird collision. Despite the extensive damage, Iberia’s official statement praised the flight crew for their utmost professionalism.
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United Airlines Washington-Munich flight encounters glitch after takeoff; crew declares 'Mayday'
World | Jul 29, 2025, 03:08 PM ISTAs per FlightAware data, the aircraft stayed in the air for 2 hours and 38 minutes, flying in a holding pattern northwest of Washington to safely dump fuel before making its return landing at Washington Dulles Airport.
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Denver airport scare: 179 evacuated safely after American Airlines flight catches fire | Video
World | Jul 27, 2025, 09:03 AM ISTA tyre fire triggered by a landing gear malfunction forced the emergency evacuation of an American Airlines flight at Denver Airport, with all 179 onboard safely evacuated and one minor injury reported.
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Andheri Subway shut due to waterlogging as heavy rains lash Mumbai | Check routes to take
Maharashtra | Jul 22, 2025, 09:07 PM ISTCivic officials reported that after a relatively dry spell and sunny skies over the past few days, the city experienced intense rainfall, particularly in the island city and its eastern and western suburbs.
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Delta flight makes emergency landing at Los Angeles airport after engine catches fire | Video
World | Jul 20, 2025, 09:54 AM ISTDelta Flight DL446 made an emergency landing at LAX after its left engine caught fire shortly after takeoff, with no injuries reported.
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Passenger fights with flight attendant, tries to open emergency exit midair on US plane
World | Jul 19, 2025, 07:11 PM ISTThe pilot of SkyWest Airlines Flight 3612 contacted the control tower at Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids shortly after 6 pm on Thursday, reporting a disruptive passenger on board.
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IndiGo flight narrowly avoids mishap during landing at Patna airport
Patna | Jul 16, 2025, 09:01 AM ISTPatna Airport’s comparatively short runway often presents significant challenges for pilots, particularly when it comes to safely controlling the aircraft’s speed during landing.
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Jet crashes during take-off at London Southend Airport, thick smoke seen rising
World | Jul 13, 2025, 10:11 PM ISTAccording to reports, the aircraft involved has been identified as a Beech B200 Super King Air, which was scheduled to depart for Lelystad in the Netherlands.
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I didn't cut off fuel: Last exchange between Air India pilots before crash reveals chilling details
India | Jul 12, 2025, 08:47 AM ISTThe simultaneous transition of both engines’ fuel switches suggests a sudden shutdown of fuel supply, which investigators believe could be a key piece in understanding the crash on June 12.
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Air India flight AI-171 crash: Black box data successfully retrieved, memory module accessed
India | Jun 26, 2025, 02:03 PM ISTOn the evening of June 24 , the team led by DG AAIB with technical members from AAIB and NTSB began the data extraction process. The Crash Protection Module (CPM) from the front black box was safely retrieved, and on June 25, the memory module was successfully accessed.
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DGCA uncovers widespread safety lapses in Indian aviation ecosystem post Air India flight crash
India | Jun 24, 2025, 07:07 PM ISTThe DGCA uncovered widespread safety and maintenance lapses across airlines, airports, and ground operations during a post-crash surveillance drive. A 360-degree audit framework has been launched to enforce systemic safety improvements.
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Air India Express flight from Delhi to Jammu returns mid-air due to technical glitch
India | Jun 23, 2025, 06:47 PM ISTThe flight, IX2564, was scheduled to travel from the national capital to Jammu but was diverted back to Delhi as a precautionary measure following the detection of the issue.
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Air India's Birmingham–Delhi flight diverted to Riyadh after bomb threat
India | Jun 22, 2025, 05:37 PM ISTFollowing the tragic aircraft crash in Ahmedabad on June 12, Air India has implemented intensified pre-flight safety inspections across its entire network. These precautionary steps are part of a wider, temporary scaling back of services designed to enhance operational reliability etc.
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IndiGo flight with 168 passengers declared 'mayday', diverted to Bengaluru: Sources
India | Jun 21, 2025, 08:33 PM ISTIndiGo flight 6E 6764 from Guwahati to Chennai made an emergency landing in Bengaluru after issuing a fuel mayday due to Chennai airport congestion.
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Madurai bound IndiGo flight returns to Chennai after mid-air technical snag, say officials
Tamil Nadu | Jun 20, 2025, 11:06 AM ISTA Madurai-bound IndiGo flight from Chennai carrying about 68 passengers suffered a technical snag mid-air on Friday morning and returned to the back to the Chennai airport, officials said.