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14 Jul

Air India crash: Airlines check fuel locking mechanism in Boeing 787 aircraft

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) After the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau’s (AAIB) preliminary report into the fatal Air India crash was made public last week, airlines have started checking the locking mechanism in the fuel switches of Boeing 787 aircraft. The initial report into the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad mentioned about fuel cut-off to both engines shortly after take-off, leading to the deadly crash. Experts have already said the locking feature of the switches may have malfunctioned. The AAIB report also said there was no “recommended action” for either Boeing, the maker of the aircraft, or GE, the…

12 Jul

AAIB report preliminary, we can’t say anything definite at this point: Murlidhar Mohol

Pune, July 12 (IANS) Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Murlidhar Mohol, on Saturday said that the report by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) into the deadly Air India plane crash is still preliminary and “we cannot say anything definite at this point”. Speaking to IANS here on the preliminary findings by the AAIB into the fatal crash of Air India flight AI 171 — a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner that went down shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad on June 12 -- the minister said this is just the preliminary report, and “I believe further investigation is still underway”. “However,…

09 Jun

Gulf Air flight lands safely in Kuwait after bomb threat, suspect detained

Kuwait City, June 9 (IANS) A Gulf Air flight landed safely at Kuwait International Airport following a bomb threat, with all passengers evacuated and the suspect arrested, Kuwait's aviation authority said. Flight GF213, on Sunday, was subjected to full security screening on arrival, and emergency procedures were activated in coordination with Kuwait's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Ministry of Interior, the DGCA said in a statement. "All passengers were safely evacuated, and no injuries were reported," the statement said, adding that passengers were moved to a designated airport lounge and remained in good condition. "The report was…

21 May

India’s airlines record 8.5 pc rise in domestic flyers in April

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) The number of passengers flown by India’s domestic airlines during April this year crossed the 1.43 crore mark, which represents an 8.45 per cent increase compared to the same month of the previous year, despite bad weather impacting operations during the month, figures released by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation on Wednesday showed. Passengers carried by domestic airlines during January-April this year went up to 575.13 lakh, which represents a 9.87 per cent increase over the corresponding figure of 523.46 lakh during the same period of the previous year. Bad weather was a significant…

21 May

IndiGo’s net profit falls 11.19 pc to Rs 7,258.4 crore for FY25

Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) InterGlobe Aviation, the parent company of IndiGo, on Wednesday reported a decline of 11.19 per cent in its net profit to Rs 7,258.4 crore for the full financial year FY25, compared to Rs 8,172.5 crore in the previous financial year (FY24). However, in the January–March quarter (Q4 FY25), IndiGo recorded a sharp 61.89 per cent year-on-year (YoY) jump in its consolidated net profit at Rs 3,067.5 crore. This was up from Rs 1,894.8 crore in Q4 FY24. Excluding foreign exchange impact, the profit rose 44.7 per cent to Rs 2,981.1 crore in Q4, compared to Rs…

15 May

IndiGo defends code sharing with Turkish Airlines after social media backlash

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Budget airline IndiGo on Thursday defended its codesharing partnership with Turkish Airlines, highlighting its multiple economic and strategic benefits to Indian travellers and the broader economy. The response came amid criticism on social media over the airline's codeshare agreement with Turkey's national carrier following Ankara’s public support for Pakistan after India’s recent military operation, ‘Operation Sindoor’, targeting terror camps in the neighbouring country and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). In a statement shared with IANS, IndiGo emphasised that the current arrangement allows Indian and Turkish carriers to operate up to 56 weekly flights under the bilateral Air…

14 May

India successfully tests hard-kill counter-swarm drone system ‘Bhargavastra’

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) India achieved a significant milestone in its counter-drone capabilities with the successful test firing of its low-cost, hard-kill counter-swarm drone system, 'Bhargavastra', at the Seaward Firing Range in Gopalpur on Wednesday. The system met all specified performance targets and is being hailed as a major advancement in the country's ability to neutralise the emerging threat of drone swarms. Developed indigenously by Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited (SDAL), 'Bhargavastra' is a powerful addition to India's defence arsenal, particularly in its mission to secure airspace from unmanned aerial threats. The micro rockets that form the heart of…

12 May

Adani Group powers India’s defence breakthrough with SkyStriker drones

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) In a major milestone for India's defence sector, Kamikaze drones co-developed by Adani Group's Alpha Design Technologies and Israel's Elbit Systems were successfully deployed in 'Operation Sindoor'. Built in Bengaluru under the "Make in India" initiative, the SkyStriker drones deliver precision strikes with up to two-hour loitering capability. This marks a leap forward in India's self-reliance in advanced defence technology. "The mission's success boosted Elbit's stock, reflecting global confidence in the Indo-Israeli venture. Adani's role underscores its growing influence in strategic sectors and reaffirms India's path to becoming a defence manufacturing hub," the company said.…

12 May

IndiGo, Air India working on gradually restoring flights at reopened airports

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) India's largest airlines, IndiGo and Air India, on Monday said that their teams were working to gradually start operating flights to and from the 32 airports that the government has reopened following the de-escalation of hostilities on the Pakistani border. “In line with the latest government directives, the airports are open for operations. We will progressively commence operations on the previously closed routes,” IndiGo said in a statement. “As services gradually return to normal, there may still be a few delays and last-minute adjustments… our teams will work diligently to restore seamless operations,” the airline…

10 May

32 airports shut till May 15 as tensions escalate between India-Pakistan

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) The Airports Authority of India (AAI) and relevant aviation authorities have issued a series of Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs), announcing the temporary closure of 32 airports across northern and western India for all civil flight operations, effective till May 14. The closure “corresponds to 0529 IST on 15th May 2025, due to operational reasons,” said the Ministry of Civil Aviation in its latest update in the early morning hours. The following airports are affected by the NOTAM — Adhampur, Ambala, Amritsar, Awantipur, Bathinda, Bhuj, Bikaner, Chandigarh, Halwara, Hindon, Jaisalmer, Jammu, Jamnagar, Jodhpur, Kandla, Kangra (Gaggal),…