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Increasing Space Debris Risks Aircraft Collisions, Experts Warn
Uncontrolled space debris entering Earth's atmosphere is becoming a growing concern, with rising risks to aircraft safety. A study from the University of British Columbia reveals a 26% chance of debris collisions in high-traffic regions like the Northeastern US and Northern Europe. Recent incidents, such as falling debris from SpaceX’s Starship 7...
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Aviation Watchdog Imposes Rs 30 Lakh Penalty On Air India Over "Rostering" Issue
Aviation safety regulator DGCA has imposed a penalty of Rs 30 lakh on Tata Group-owned Air India for allegedly allowing one of its pilots to operate a flight without complying with certain regulatory requirements.
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Washington Air Traffic Control Tower Was Short Staffed During Plane-Chopper Crash: Report
Staffing was "not normal for the time of day and volume of traffic" at the time of the deadly crash in US, an internal preliminary Federal Aviation Administration safety report said.
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State Police Has No Role Lodging Complaints For Airport Violations: Top Court
The Supreme Court has held the Aircraft Act was "a complete code" to deal with the safety and security of civil aviation and aerodrome whereas the state police could only forward probe material to the authorised officer to decide on lodging a complai
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FAA Investigates SpaceX Starship Flight 7 Explosion, Debris Impacts Public Safety
The FAA is investigating SpaceX's Starship Flight 7, which exploded mid-flight, scattering debris over the Atlantic near Turks and Caicos. While no injuries were reported, potential public property damage is being reviewed. A propellant leak has been identified as a possible cause of the mishap. Aircraft diversions and delays were also noted due to...
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"Lapses In Pilot Training": Aviation Body Orders Suspension Of 2 Akasa Air Directors
Aviation safety regulator DGCA on Friday ordered the suspension of director of operations and director of training at Akasa Air for six months for alleged lapses in pilots' training.
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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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Increasing Space Debris Risks Aircraft Collisions, Experts Warn
Uncontrolled space debris entering Earth's atmosphere is becoming a growing concern, with rising risks to aircraft safety. A study from the University of British Columbia reveals a 26% chance of debris collisions in high-traffic regions like the Northeastern US and Northern Europe. Recent incidents, such as falling debris from SpaceX’s Starship 7...
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Aviation Watchdog Imposes Rs 30 Lakh Penalty On Air India Over "Rostering" Issue
Aviation safety regulator DGCA has imposed a penalty of Rs 30 lakh on Tata Group-owned Air India for allegedly allowing one of its pilots to operate a flight without complying with certain regulatory requirements.
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Washington Air Traffic Control Tower Was Short Staffed During Plane-Chopper Crash: Report
Staffing was "not normal for the time of day and volume of traffic" at the time of the deadly crash in US, an internal preliminary Federal Aviation Administration safety report said.
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State Police Has No Role Lodging Complaints For Airport Violations: Top Court
The Supreme Court has held the Aircraft Act was "a complete code" to deal with the safety and security of civil aviation and aerodrome whereas the state police could only forward probe material to the authorised officer to decide on lodging a complai
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FAA Investigates SpaceX Starship Flight 7 Explosion, Debris Impacts Public Safety
The FAA is investigating SpaceX's Starship Flight 7, which exploded mid-flight, scattering debris over the Atlantic near Turks and Caicos. While no injuries were reported, potential public property damage is being reviewed. A propellant leak has been identified as a possible cause of the mishap. Aircraft diversions and delays were also noted due to...
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"Lapses In Pilot Training": Aviation Body Orders Suspension Of 2 Akasa Air Directors
Aviation safety regulator DGCA on Friday ordered the suspension of director of operations and director of training at Akasa Air for six months for alleged lapses in pilots' training.
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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.
