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24 Jun

EU orders urgent checks on 16 Emirates, Qantas A380s aircraft over wing cracks

Mumbai, June 24 (IANS) The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has ordered urgent inspections of 16 Airbus A380 aircraft after cracks were found in wing structural components, raising fresh concerns over the long-term integrity of the world's largest passenger jet, as per multiple reports. The emergency airworthiness directive -- which is coming into force on Wednesday -- requires operators to inspect wing mid-spars on affected aircraft after regulators concluded that cracks identified during earlier inspections could compromise wing strength. Reports claim that 15 of the affected aircraft are operated by Emirates, while one belongs to Qantas. Under the directive,…

18 Jun

India’s drone procurement strategy aligns with PM Modi’s ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ vision: Report

Athens, June 18 (IANS) India's drone programme extends beyond defence procurement, reflecting a strategic effort aimed at modernising the armed forces, strengthening domestic industry, reducing foreign dependence, and preparing for contemporary 21st-century warfare. The drone strategy is not shaped solely by military concerns but represents a major industrial and economic project. In contrast to India’s traditional defence acquisitions, which depend heavily on foreign suppliers, the new drone initiative is expected to prioritise domestic production, according to a report in Athens-based 'Directus'. “The move aligns closely with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' (Self-Reliant India) vision, which seeks to strengthen indigenous…

16 Jun

IAF to develop indigenous Kamikaze one-way attack drones

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) The Indian Air Force (IAF) has launched a project to develop indigenous long-range Kamikaze drones with Indian industry, a Defence Ministry official said on Tuesday. The IAF has issued a limited tender to select Indian companies for One-Way Attack Unmanned Aerial Systems (OWA-UAS), the official said in a statement. The Kamikaze drone project will be handled by the 5 Base Repair Depot (BRD) at Sulur near Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu, that has been designated as the nodal agency for the key task. Kamikaze drones, also known as loitering munitions or suicide drones, are one-way, self-sacrificing…

15 Jun

IndiGo commences operations from Noida International Airport, to connect 16 destinations

New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) Low-cost carrier IndiGo on Monday became the first airline to commence flight operations from Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh. The first flight arrived at NIA from Lucknow, while the first departure was to Bengaluru shortly thereafter, said the airline. IndiGo will directly connect the newly-launched airport to over 16 destinations across the country. This also enables one-stop connectivity between 14 city pairs like Amritsar to Jodhpur; Bareilly to Bhopal, Jaipur, and Jodhpur; Dharamshala to Jodhpur; Chandigarh to Bareilly, Kishangarh, and Pantnagar; Jammu to Jodhpur; Jaipur to Dharamshala and Pantnagar; Kishangarh to Bhopal;…

29 May

IndiGo swings to Rs 2,537 crore loss in Q4 from Rs 3,067 crore profit

Mumbai, May 29 (IANS) InterGlobe Aviation, the parent company of IndiGo, on Friday reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 2,537 crore for the March quarter (Q4) of FY26, compared with a net profit of Rs 3,067.5 crore in the corresponding period last financial year. The airline’s revenue from operations, however, rose marginally by 1 per cent year-on-year to Rs 22,438 crore during the quarter, up from Rs 22,152 crore in the same period a year ago (Q4 FY25), according to its stock exchange filing. IndiGo said its profitability during the quarter was also impacted by a one-time charge of…

30 Apr

Nepal Airlines apologises for showing J&K as part of Pakistan in its network map

Kathmandu, April 30 (IANS) Nepal's state-owned national flag carrier on Thursday apologised for showing India's Jammu and Kashmir as part of Pakistan in its network map shared on social media a day before, terming it an error. Nepal Airlines said the map contained significant cartographic inaccuracies regarding international boundaries that do not reflect Nepal's official stance or that of the airlines. "We sincerely apologise for the error in the network map recently shared on our social media channels. We have immediately removed the post and are conducting an internal review to ensure our materials meet the highest standards of accuracy,"…

08 Apr

Pakistan International Airlines scraps passenger discounts, cuts flights: Report

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has scrapped most passenger discounts and cut flight frequencies as rise in jet fuel prices squeezed the air carrier’s finances, a new report has said. Pakistan-based Dawn cited a PIA spokesperson as saying that concessions are currently limited to children and infants, and all other fare discounts withdrawn. The move followed a high-level review of rising fuel costs and potential losses after Jet fuel (JP‑1) prices jumped significantly over four times in recent weeks. The International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) latest fuel monitor showed the global average jet fuel price touching…

07 Apr

Over 10,000 Indian flights cancelled as West Asia conflict disrupts air travel

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Flight operations between India and West Asia have been severely disrupted since the outbreak of conflict in the region, with over 10,000 flights operated by Indian carriers cancelled so far, a senior government official said on Tuesday. According to Asangba Chuba Ao, Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Indian airlines that earlier operated around 300 to 350 daily flights to West Asia are now operating only 80 to 90 flights per day. The sharp decline highlights the scale of disruption caused by the ongoing war in the region. The conflict began on February…

07 Apr

DGCA eases duty time rules for pilots as global routes turn longer amid Iran war

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has temporarily allowed airlines to extend flight duty time for pilots on long-haul flights as planes have to take longer routes on international flights due to the Iran war, a senior official of the Civil Aviation Ministry said on Tuesday. The easing of the pilot flight duty time limitation (FDTL) norm has been permitted as airlines were facing problems due to the longer flying hours that are now required for flights, as the Middle East countries have shut airspace, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Asangba Chuba Ao…

26 Mar

Air India Delhi-London flight returns mid-air after technical snag

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) An Air India flight from Delhi to London Heathrow had to return to the national capital on Thursday afternoon after a suspected technical issue was detected mid-air. The flight, AI111, had taken off from Delhi at around 6 am and remained in the air for nearly seven hours before returning. It safely landed back in Delhi at approximately 12:30 pm. According to an Air India spokesperson, the aircraft made a precautionary return after a suspected technical issue was noticed during the journey. The airline said that the decision was taken keeping passenger safety as the…