A400 AIRCRAFT
Amid growing bonhomie, India asks Russia to advance S-400 missile system deliveries India has urged Russia to speed up deliveries of the S-400 air defence missile system, citing its strategic needs amid geopolitical tensions. Originally scheduled for completion by 2024, delays due to Russia's conflict with Ukraine have pushed the t...
13 Jul, 2024, 12.27 PM ISTA new $72,000 migrant smuggling route to the US starts with a charter flight, and many Indians are waiting to board Indian nationals on a Legend Airlines flight faced challenges in El Salvador as they attempted to reach the U.S. via Mexico. The incident sheds light on a new phase of illegal immigration through intercontinental smuggling routes, impacting U.S. bor...
25 Jun, 2024, 11.33 AM ISTIndiGo partners with Garuda Aviation Academy to train fresh pilots as junior first officers IndiGo partners with Garuda Aviation Academy for Cadet Pilot Program, offering a 21-month course including training at 43 Air School in South Africa.
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Air India to offer premium economy cabins on domestic, short-haul international routes Air India has announced the introduction of a premium economy cabin experience on both domestic and short-haul international routes. This will be in addition to the existing economy and business class options.
19 Jun, 2024, 01.04 PM ISTBoeing may have installed many faulty parts on new 737 Max planes, whistleblower alleges A Boeing quality inspector alleges that the company mishandled and lost track of hundreds of faulty parts, some possibly installed on new 737 Max planes. Whistleblower claims detailed in a complaint to OSHA were made public by a Senate subcommittee....
18 Jun, 2024, 03.52 PM ISTSatellite images show China's J-20 stealth fighters near Indian border in Sikkim Satellite images reveal China's deployment of J-20 stealth fighters near the Indian border in Tibet. This strategic move places the advanced aircraft within proximity to India, raising regional tensions. India counters with its Rafale fighters and u...
30 May, 2024, 08.00 PM ISTRampage Missiles inducted by Indian Air Force, Navy; Boost to long-range precision strikes The Indian Air Force has bolstered its fighter aircraft fleet with the induction of the Rampage long-range supersonic air-to-ground missiles, capable of striking targets up to 250 km away. This missile, known as the High-Speed Low Drag-Mark 2 missil...
28 Apr, 2024, 08.33 PM ISTIsrael-Iran clashes prompts India to boost its multi-layered air & missile defence systems India's efforts to bolster its air and missile defence systems are crucial, especially in light of escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. While the country has made progress, including the development of indigenous missile defence systems, the...
20 Apr, 2024, 05.21 PM ISTAirlines struggle with lack of planes as summer travel set to hit record levels Passenger carriers will receive 19% fewer aircraft this year than they expected because of production issues at Boeing and Airbus, said Martha Neubauer, senior associate at AeroDynamic Advisory. U.S. carriers will receive 32% fewer aircraft than pla...
09 Apr, 2024, 10.55 AM ISTSpiceJet takes ownership of Q400 aircraft from NAC to save more money SpiceJet has secured ownership of six Q400 aircraft through a settlement with NAC, saving on monthly rentals and bolstering long-term finances. Recent agreements with aircraft lessors position the airline for substantial savings of Rs 1,252 crore.
02 Apr, 2024, 10.54 AM IST400 seats is a realisable target and we are working on it. 10 years’ performance will speak on the ground: Nirmala Sitharaman Sitharaman discusses BJP's political stance, inviting opposition leaders, even the tainted ones, to join teh Bharatiya Jannata Paty (BJP). She also talks about addressing tax procedures and defending core values while refuting allegations of politic...
28 Mar, 2024, 09.26 AM ISTSpiceJet settles Rs 755 crore liabilities of lessor SpiceJet announced a settlement with Export Development Canada (EDC) worth Rs 755 crore, resulting in savings of Rs 567 crore. The agreement includes acquiring ownership of 13 EDC-financed Q400 aircraft, aiming to bolster the airline's balance sheet...
26 Mar, 2024, 03.40 PM ISTSpiceJet reaches settlement with Canada's EDC to resolve liabilities worth Rs 755 cr SpiceJet announces a settlement agreement with Export Development Canada (EDC) to resolve liabilities amounting to Rs 755 crore, resulting in savings of Rs 567 crore. Under the deal, SpiceJet will acquire 13 EDC-financed A400 aircraft, leading to a ...
26 Mar, 2024, 01.19 PM ISTDefence Ministry signs five capital acquisition contracts worth over Rs 39,000 cr Out of the five contracts, one was with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for procurement of Aero-engines for MiG-29 aircraft, two with Larsen & Toubro Limited for procurement of Close-in Weapon System (CIWS) and procurement of High-Power Radar (HPR) an...
04 Mar, 2024, 02.09 PM ISTIndiGo aircraft misses taxiway, delays operations at Delhi Airport briefly IndiGo flight encounters landing mishap at Delhi airport, blocking runway briefly. The A320 aircraft veered off course, leading to a 15-minute disruption. Operations resume swiftly as the aircraft is towed to a parking bay. Details from IndiGo pendi...
11 Feb, 2024, 11.59 AM ISTWreckage of IAF's AN-32 aircraft traced, seven-and-a-half years after it went missing After nearly seven-and-a-half years, the wreckage of an Indian Air Force An-32 aircraft, missing since July 2016 with 29 personnel on board, has been discovered 3.4 km deep in the Bay of Bengal. Images from an autonomous underwater vehicle confirm t...
12 Jan, 2024, 05.17 PM ISTAir India to induct 30 new aircraft in the next six months, run 400 new flights in winter The Tata-owned airline expects to expand routes to North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia, while also adding more than 400 weekly flights to its domestic and international route network until March 2024, as part of the winter schedule, effective ...
03 Nov, 2023, 04.46 PM ISTGrounded SpiceJet Q400 aircraft's engine catches fire at Delhi airport "On July 25, SpiceJet Q400 aircraft under maintenance, while carrying out engine ground run at idle power at bay, the AME observed fire warning on #1 engine," a Spicejet spokesperson said in a statement
25 Jul, 2023, 10.04 PM ISTSpiceJet shares jump 7% after it finalises settlement with lessor NAC SpiceJet's shares rose 7% to Rs 29 midweek after managerial negotiations with Nordic Aviation Capital. The two companies agreed to settle all past liabilities on Q400 leased by NAC to SpiceJet. As a result of the settlement, SpiceJet will introduce ...
21 Jun, 2023, 01.40 PM ISTDelhi-bound Lufthansa flight returns to Frankfurt due to technical issue A PTI correspondent who is on the flight said that after being airborne for around two hours, the captain announced that the aircraft is being taken back to Frankfurt to take care of the hydraulic system. The flight, which was to take off at 1.40 pm...
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