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19 Apr

Air India suspends flights to and from Dubai till April 21

New Delhi, April 19, Suspension of Tata-owned Air India flights to and from Dubai will continue till Sunday, the airline said on Friday. Following severe flooding in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Air India suspended its flight operations on Wednesday. "We regret to inform cancellation of its flights to and from Dubai due to continued operational disruptions at Dubai Airport," it said in a statement issued on Friday. "We are doing our best to get affected customers on their way by re-accommodating them on flights as soon as operations resume. Customers booked on our flights with valid tickets for travel…

12 Apr

Indian-American pilot Gopi Thotakura to tour space on Blue Origin’s next flight

New Delhi, April 12, Gopi Thotakura, a pilot, is set to become the first Indian to travel to the edge of space on Blue Origin’s next flight. The Indian American will be a part of the six-person crew flying on Blue Origin's NS-25 mission. Jeff Bezos' space venture is yet to announce the dates. "Gopi is a pilot and aviator who learned how to fly before he could drive," according to Blue Origin. Besides being a commercial pilot, he is also a medical jet pilot and an avid traveller, who recently aced "the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro" a volcano in…

12 Apr

Indian aviation industry cleared for takeoff despite engine woes: ICRA report

New Delhi, April 12, The Indian aviation industry is set to scale new heights. Despite facing supply chain challenges and engine failures, the industry is poised for significant growth in the coming years, according to a recent report by the ICRA Limited, a leading credit rating agency. “In FY2024, Go Airlines (India) Limited grounded half of its fleet due to faulty P&W engines, which led to the stalling of its operations. InterGlobe Aviation Limited (IndiGo) had also grounded more than 70 aircraft due to the Pratt & Whitney (P&W) engine issues, as of February 2, 2024, including an issue from…

10 Apr

ICMR’s new drone initiative to drive faster health outcomes in rural areas

New Delhi, April 10, The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Wednesday announced a drone initiative in collaboration with Kasturba Gandhi Medical College, Manipal in Karnataka, to enable faster delivery of health outcomes in rural areas. In a video posted on X.com, the apex research body described that the initiative will use drones to swiftly transport clinical samples from limited-resource hospitals in rural areas to tertiary hospitals with advanced diagnostic facilities. It may help surgeons to make faster and more accurate critical medical decisions, especially when a sample is sent for investigation during a cancer surgery; and will also…

02 Apr

DGCA directs Vistara to submit daily flight disruption reports

New Delhi, April 2, In response to the recent surge in flight disruptions by Vistara Airline, a joint venture of Tata and SIA airlines, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), citing various reasons including crew unavailability, has mandated that the airline submit daily reports detailing flights that have been cancelled or delayed. The airline has also been asked to ensure that the relevant provisions of CAR Section-3, Series M, Part-IV on "facilities to be provided to passengers by airlines due to denied boarding, cancellation of flights and delays in flights" are complied with like advance information, an option of…

13 Mar

Pawan Hans Limited Launches Operations under RCS UDAN in Manipur: Enhancing Connectivity in the Northeast

PHL Corporate Office, Noida - March 13, 2024 - Pawan Hans Limited (PHL), India's leading helicopter service provider, proudly announces the commencement of its operations under RCS- UDAN in Manipur, further bolstering connectivity in the Northeast region. The launch of services in Manipur marks another milestone in PHL's commitment in providing efficient and affordable air transportation across India. The flight will originate from Imphal and initially connect the important destinations of Jiribam and Tamenglong, addressing the critical need for improved connectivity in the region. With a frequency of six days a week, travellers can now enjoy convenient access to these…

08 Mar

Tire falls off United flight departing from San Francisco

San Francisco, March 8, A tire fell off a United Airlines flight departing from US San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Osaka, Japan. "United flight 35 lost one tire after takeoff from San Francisco on Thursday," the company said in a statement, referring to the Boeing 777-200 flight, which was then diverted to Los Angles International Airport and landed safely. United quickly arranged for a new aircraft to take customers to Osaka on Thursday evening, it said, Xinhua news agency reported. The tire debris landed in one of the airport's employee parking lots. No injuries were reported. According to United…

05 Mar

SpiceJet settles $11.2 mn dispute with Cross Ocean Partners, informs Delhi HC

New Delhi, March 5, SpiceJet has settled a dispute of about 11.2 million US dollars with the Cross Ocean Partners, the lessor behind the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) known as VS MSN 36118 CAY Designated Activity Company leased in 2018. Last year in June, after a judgement was obtained against SpiceJet in the U.K. High Court, the lessor moved to Delhi High Court and filed a case on November 21. “The parties made the settlement announcement before the Delhi High Court in the ongoing execution petition being pursued by Cross Ocean Partners,” said the SpiceJet spokesperson. “The settlement is expected…

29 Feb

DGCA implements stricter guidelines for alcohol testing of aviation staff

New Delhi, Feb 29, The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has recently announced significant revisions to norms pertaining to the procedure for breath-analyser examination of personnel engaged in safety-sensitive roles within the aviation industry. This move comes as part of ongoing efforts to bolster safety protocols amid the escalating air traffic and ground movements at airports nationwide. According to DCGA, under the revised the Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) Section-5, Series-F, Part-IV, several key amendments have been introduced to strengthen the efficacy of alcohol detection measures in critical aviation operations, including aircraft maintenance, air traffic control services, aerodrome operations, and…

29 Feb

Wheelchair non-availability: DGCA fines Air India Rs 30 lakh after elderly passenger’s death at Mumbai airport

New Delhi, Feb 29, Aviation watchdog Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has imposed a penalty of Rs 30 lakh on Air India for inadequate number of wheelchairs due to which an elderly man passed away after collapsing at the Mumbai airport. The incident occurred on February 12 when the passenger, aged over 80, initially requested a wheelchair but opted to walk after being informed of a wait due to high demand. Tragically, the passenger collapsed and died during the immigration process. "With reference to the incident of non-availability of a wheelchair by Air India to an 80-year-old passenger who…