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Noida Airport faces six-month delay, likely to be completed by next year
The Noida International Airport (NIA) completion has been delayed until at least April 2025, primarily due to slow progress on the terminal building, which faces a shortage of special-grade steel. Initially set to open earlier, this delay impacts the project's timeline significantly. Over 20% of the project remains unfinished, with the terminal's façade and waterproofing still underway. Currently, 9,000 workers are on site, completing the ATC tower and finalizing the runway. The first phase costs Rs 10,056 crore.
India shuns China's calls to resume passenger flights after 4 years
China is urging India to resume direct passenger flights after a four-year hiatus, but India resists due to ongoing border tensions. The 2020 Himalayan clash severely strained relations, leading India to block Chinese investments and apps. While China seeks flight resumption for economic recovery, India demands border peace first.
Flight to the Future: Noida International Airport's Asia-Pacific transit dream set to be ready by November-end
The Noida International Airport is set to become India's first transit hub and a major civil aviation facility in the Asia Pacific region. Modeled on Zurich Airport, this greenfield project in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, will feature advanced passenger and flight handling capabilities. The airport will also include a multimodal cargo hub, operational by November 2024, developed by Air India SATS. Recruitment and infrastructure developments are underway to ensure the airport meets international standards.
Over 200 passengers of Air India Delhi-SFO flight face 30 hrs ordeal with inordinate delay
More than 200 passengers of a San Francisco-bound Air India flight faced a 30-hour delay due to a technical glitch, non-functional air conditioning, and payload issues. The flight was rescheduled several times before finally being delayed due to temperature issues. Passengers, including the elderly and children, endured discomfort and were offered options like full refund and complimentary rescheduling. The delay led to a show cause notice from the aviation regulator and marked the second such incident in a week for Air India's San Francisco flights.
SpaceX mega rocket Starship's next launch on June 5
Starship, the world's most powerful rocket, is set for its next test flight on June 5, SpaceX announced on Friday. Its Super Heavy booster produces 16.7 million pounds (74.3 Meganewtons) of thrust, almost double that of the world's second most powerful rocket, NASA's Space Launch System -- though the latter is now certified, while Starship is still a prototype.
Pakistan International Airlines staff forgets to put boy's body on aircraft: Report
Negligence by Pakistan International Airlines staff led to protests and outrage after a six-year-old boy's body was left behind at the airport. The airline, facing financial difficulties, admitted fault and promised to address the situation.
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Bengaluru Airport faces water leakage amid heavy rainfall, disrupts operations of 17 flights
Heavy rain led to water leakage at Kempegowda International Airport's Terminal 2 in Bengaluru, causing inconvenience to passengers. Several flights, including domestic and international, were diverted due to the heavy rainfall. The airport authorities responded promptly to mitigate the impact and restore normal operations.
Air India to add additional flights to Amsterdam, Copenhagen and Milan
Air India is expanding its European operations by adding flights to Amsterdam, Copenhagen, and Milan from 22 June 2024. The airline will now have daily non-stop services from Delhi to Amsterdam and Milan. This move complements existing services to Zurich, Frankfurt, and Paris, aiming to enhance passenger and cargo traffic between India and Europe.
Bengaluru hit by torrential rains: Residents face traffic woes and flight disruptions
Heavy overnight rain in Bengaluru led to flight diversions and traffic chaos, with trees uprooted and roads flooded. The city experienced relief from the summer heat, receiving rain for four consecutive days. Commuters faced long delays due to waterlogging and traffic jams, with the Bengaluru traffic police deployed to manage the situation.
Facing delays, exporters seek priority shipment for MSMEs
Indian exporters seek priority shipment for MSMEs at Delhi Airport due to delays caused by Bangladesh transhipment, leading to quadrupled air freight costs. Requests made to suspend transshipment facility for Bangladesh cargo.
Akasa Air raises weight limit of pets flying with them; airline flew over 3,200 pets since launch
In response to customers feedback, Akasa Air has now increased the permissible weight limit for pets traveling in the cabin to 10 kgs, including the weight of the container, up from the previous 7 kgs. The airline, in a statement on Wednesday, said this enhancement underscores the airline's commitment to continuously elevate its services to meet the evolving needs of travellers.
Red Sea crisis reaches the skies: Indian businesses battle high air freight cost & cargo space shortage
The Houthi attacks on ships have forced many Indian businesses to turn to air cargo to move their goods. This rise in demand and limited capacity has made air freight more expensive, causing troubles on multiple fronts.
Virgin Atlantic sees 'infinite demand' in Indian mkt; plans to expand codeshare with IndiGo
British carrier Virgin Atlantic is set to boost its presence in India with an additional daily flight connecting Mumbai and London starting October 2024. CEO Shai Weiss expressed confidence in India's growth prospects, highlighting the country's thriving market. The airline aims to expand its operations and codeshare partnership with IndiGo to meet the increasing demand.
At collapsed Baltimore bridge, focus shifts to the weighty job of removing the massive structure
Teams work to clear Francis Scott Key Bridge debris, reopening Port of Baltimore. Salvage operation led by Coast Guard and state officials. Workers from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador involved. President Joe Biden and Synergy Marine Group mentioned in aid efforts.
SpaceX Starship disintegrates after completing most of third test flight
SpaceX's Starship rocket disintegrated on return from a test flight, losing communication during re-entry. NASA congratulated SpaceX for the mission, highlighting the progress made despite the setbacks, aiming to send astronauts to the moon in the future.
FAA audit of Boeing's 737 Max production found dozens of issues
The air-safety regulator initiated the examination after a door panel blew off a 737 Max 9 during an Alaska Airlines flight in early January. Last week, the agency announced that the audit had found "multiple instances" in which Boeing and the supplier, Spirit AeroSystems, failed to comply with quality-control requirements, though it did not provide specifics about the findings.
India amends policy restricting foreign cargo airlines after exporters cry foul
While India had an open sky policy in air cargo that allowed unhindered movement by foreign airlines, the government amended it in 2020 to give Indian carriers a boost. With minimum earnings from passenger flights due to the pandemic at the time, they depended on cargo to make money.
Viral video: Boeing cargo plane catches fire mid-air, makes emergency landing
An Atlas Air Boeing 747-8 cargo plane had to make an emergency landing at Miami International Airport due to an engine malfunction after takeoff. The airline stated that the crew followed standard procedures for a safe return and would conduct an inspection to determine the cause. Unverified videos on social media showed flames from the left wing during flight. The incident adds to Boeing's recent challenges, including the temporary grounding of 171 aircraft following an emergency landing of an Alaska Airlines MAX 9.
SpiceJet to soon start flights to Lakshadweep, says Ajay Singh
As on January 7, SpiceJet had 39 aircraft in operations while 26 were on the ground, as per data available on fleet tracking website Planespotter.
Kazakhstan to launch new route to India by inaugurating flights to Mumbai
Central Asia's biggest state will also launch flights to New York, Shanghai, Singapore, and Tokyo in 2024-2025, said Kazakh Minister of Transport Marat Karabayev at a December 19 government meeting.
Akasa Air launches daily flights from Port Blair
Akasa Air, backed by Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, has launched daily flights between Bengaluru and Port Blair via Chennai, aiming to offer enhanced accessibility and affordable connectivity to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The airline's inaugural flight departed from Veer Savarkar International Airport in Port Blair and arrived at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru.
IndiGo surpasses milestone of 2000 daily scheduled flights
IndiGo achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 2000 planned flights per day, making it the first airline in India to do so. This marks a substantial increase in operational capacity. According to the latest data for October 2023, IndiGo is among the top 10 airlines globally in both frequency and seat capacity.
Horse escapes on board, Boeing 747 forced to return to runway!
There was drama on board a flight from JFK after a four-legged creature escaped.
Noida airport may debut with 62 domestic, 2 international flights from Oct next year. IndiGo, AI show interest
The Noida Airport is set to begin operations next year. The airport will also have one daily flight dedicated to cargo services. The airport's initial phase is scheduled to be commissioned in October 2024. Indigo and Air India have shown interest in establishing bases at the airport, and discussions are underway for flights to Dubai and Singapore.
Aeroflot resumes direct flights to Goa from Moscow, Ekaterinburg from Sep 30
Russian flag carrier Aeroflot has announced the resumption of direct flights to Goa from Moscow and Ekaterinburg starting from September 30. The services will be operated to Goa's Dabolim International Airport and will also include direct flights from Moscow to Delhi. The flights are expected to be in high demand, as south India is a popular destination for Russians during fall and winter.
Air India Express flight to Dubai diverted to Kannur due to fire warning light in cargo hold; lands safely
A Dubai-bound Air India Express flight on Wednesday was diverted to Kannur around an hour after take-off following the pilot noticing a fire warning light in the aircraft's cargo hold, reported PTI, citing airport sources. According to the report, the flight -- IX 345 -- with 176 people, including the crew, onboard landed safely at Kannur around 11 am and all the passengers are fine.
DGCA suspends Air India's Flight Safety Chief for one month
India's aviation regulator has suspended Air India's Flight Safety Chief for one month due to lapses in accident prevention work and the availability of necessary technical manpower. The suspension follows findings from an unannounced check by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, which discovered that the airline had several lapses in the areas of internal audit, accident prevention work and availability of required technical manpower.
DGCA inspection finds lapses in Air India's internal safety audits
According to the inspection report submitted to the DGCA, the airline was supposed to carry out regular safety spot checks in various areas of operations such as cabin surveillance, cargo, ramp and load but during a random inspection of 13 safety points, the team found that the airline prepared false reports in all 13 cases.
Startling video captures mid-air cargo door incident during flight in Brazil
A video has emerged showing the cargo door of a Brazilian Embraer-100 aircraft opening mid-flight, with passengers observing the unprecedented incident calmly despite strong winds. Among them was singer and songwriter Tierry, who fortunately and incident free managed to land safely at São Luis Airport following a show. Investigations into the cause of the event are underway, with potential mechanical failures or procedural lapses being considered.
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