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Akasa Air Pilots Flag Concerns Over 'Unfair Practices', Airline Responds
A section of Akasa Air pilots has raised concerns about alleged training and safety issues at the airline and sought the intervention of the civil aviation ministry, while the carrier termed the allegations as untrue.
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Scientists Test Mobile Tower-Based GPS Signals That Could Help Pilots in Emergency Situations
Scientists are developing a navigation system that uses mobile signals as an emergency backup for pilots when GPS systems fail. Tested with high-altitude weather balloons, the system detects signals from cell towers and satellites, providing crucial data for navigation. Although challenges remain, early results indicate its potential to revolutioni...
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Cancel Flights Late By Over 3 Hours, Focus On Passenger Safety: Minister To Airlines
Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Wednesday urged the airlines to communicate with passengers about potential delays or cancellation due to visibility issues and cancel flights that are late by more than three hours.
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IIT Madras Launches Aviation Safety Management Course In Collaboration With French University
Working professionals in the Aviation industry, senior and mid-level managers in state authorities run aviation operators.
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"Want To Put Culprits On No-Fly List": Aviation Minister On Hoax Bomb Calls
After nearly 100 flights received bomb threats in the week starting October 14, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has said safety is the government's top priority and rules are being amended to put people who make such calls on no-fly lists
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After 70 Bomb Threats In 6 Days, Aviation Safety Body Meets Airline CEOs
With flights operated by Indian airlines receiving an unprecedented 70 bomb threats in six days, aviation safety body Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) met the chief executive officers (CEOs) of the airlines in New Delhi today.
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Regulator Warns Of Jammed Rudder On Boeing 737, Puts Operators On Alert
The Indian aviation watchdog has introduced new safety measures for Boeing 737 aircraft after concerns over the potential risks with its rudder control systems. An aircraft rudder is a primary tool that controls the movement of the jet.
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EU, Rolls Royce To Inspect Fleet Of Airbus A350 After Cathay Engine Fire
Europe's aviation safety agency said Thursday it will require inspection of at least a part of the fleet of Airbus A350 wide-body jets in operation after an engine fire on a Cathay Pacific flight.
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India's Air Travel Safety Record Significantly Improved: Aviation Body
The Annual Safety Review-2023 released by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) indicated that air travel has significantly improved compared to the last two years.
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SpiceJet Faces Spot Checks, Night Surveillance Over Cancellations
SpiceJet, for the second time in two years, has been placed under "enhanced surveillance" by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation following reports of cancelled flights and financial stress.
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Centre To Conduct Thorough Check Across All Airports In India: Aviation Minister
Following the canopy collapse at Terminal-1 of Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport today, the Centre will conduct a thorough check of all the airports in the country.
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Boeing CEO To Be Questioned, Families Of Plane Crash Victims To Attend Hearing
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun will likely face tough questions Tuesday when a Senate panel grills the executive on safety problems, manufacturing missteps and alleged efforts to intimidate whistleblowers.
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Boeing Slams Report Claiming Flaw In Planes Could Cause Explosion: "Incorrect"
The FAA too said that there was not an immediate safety risk to flights. Major American operators that use Boeing 777 in their fleet are American and United Airlines.
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Boeing Probed In US Over Possible Falsified Records On 787
US air safety authorities are investigating whether embattled aviation giant Boeing completed required inspections on its 787 aircraft and whether employees falsified records, officials said Monday.
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Boeing Reports Quarterly Loss Of $343 Million Amid Safety Troubles
Troubled aviation giant Boeing reported a first-quarter loss of $343 million on Wednesday, reflecting recent safety troubles that have slowed production and deliveries.
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Akasa Air Pilots Flag Concerns Over 'Unfair Practices', Airline Responds
A section of Akasa Air pilots has raised concerns about alleged training and safety issues at the airline and sought the intervention of the civil aviation ministry, while the carrier termed the allegations as untrue.
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Scientists Test Mobile Tower-Based GPS Signals That Could Help Pilots in Emergency Situations
Scientists are developing a navigation system that uses mobile signals as an emergency backup for pilots when GPS systems fail. Tested with high-altitude weather balloons, the system detects signals from cell towers and satellites, providing crucial data for navigation. Although challenges remain, early results indicate its potential to revolutioni...
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Cancel Flights Late By Over 3 Hours, Focus On Passenger Safety: Minister To Airlines
Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Wednesday urged the airlines to communicate with passengers about potential delays or cancellation due to visibility issues and cancel flights that are late by more than three hours.
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IIT Madras Launches Aviation Safety Management Course In Collaboration With French University
Working professionals in the Aviation industry, senior and mid-level managers in state authorities run aviation operators.
-
"Want To Put Culprits On No-Fly List": Aviation Minister On Hoax Bomb Calls
After nearly 100 flights received bomb threats in the week starting October 14, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has said safety is the government's top priority and rules are being amended to put people who make such calls on no-fly lists
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After 70 Bomb Threats In 6 Days, Aviation Safety Body Meets Airline CEOs
With flights operated by Indian airlines receiving an unprecedented 70 bomb threats in six days, aviation safety body Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) met the chief executive officers (CEOs) of the airlines in New Delhi today.
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Regulator Warns Of Jammed Rudder On Boeing 737, Puts Operators On Alert
The Indian aviation watchdog has introduced new safety measures for Boeing 737 aircraft after concerns over the potential risks with its rudder control systems. An aircraft rudder is a primary tool that controls the movement of the jet.
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EU, Rolls Royce To Inspect Fleet Of Airbus A350 After Cathay Engine Fire
Europe's aviation safety agency said Thursday it will require inspection of at least a part of the fleet of Airbus A350 wide-body jets in operation after an engine fire on a Cathay Pacific flight.
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India's Air Travel Safety Record Significantly Improved: Aviation Body
The Annual Safety Review-2023 released by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) indicated that air travel has significantly improved compared to the last two years.
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SpiceJet Faces Spot Checks, Night Surveillance Over Cancellations
SpiceJet, for the second time in two years, has been placed under "enhanced surveillance" by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation following reports of cancelled flights and financial stress.
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Centre To Conduct Thorough Check Across All Airports In India: Aviation Minister
Following the canopy collapse at Terminal-1 of Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport today, the Centre will conduct a thorough check of all the airports in the country.
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Boeing CEO To Be Questioned, Families Of Plane Crash Victims To Attend Hearing
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun will likely face tough questions Tuesday when a Senate panel grills the executive on safety problems, manufacturing missteps and alleged efforts to intimidate whistleblowers.
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Boeing Slams Report Claiming Flaw In Planes Could Cause Explosion: "Incorrect"
The FAA too said that there was not an immediate safety risk to flights. Major American operators that use Boeing 777 in their fleet are American and United Airlines.
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Boeing Probed In US Over Possible Falsified Records On 787
US air safety authorities are investigating whether embattled aviation giant Boeing completed required inspections on its 787 aircraft and whether employees falsified records, officials said Monday.
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Boeing Reports Quarterly Loss Of $343 Million Amid Safety Troubles
Troubled aviation giant Boeing reported a first-quarter loss of $343 million on Wednesday, reflecting recent safety troubles that have slowed production and deliveries.
