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Regional airports found wind beneath their wings in FY24
India's hinterland air travel surged last year, driven by civil aviation ministry data and government schemes. Airports like Diu, Pantnagar, Tezpur, and Prayagraj saw significant growth, boosted by the Udan scheme and low fares. IndiGo and other airlines expanded services, with CFO Gaurav Negi highlighting the importance of regional routes for broader networks.
Lufthansa plane experiences fire in wheel after landing at Delhi airport; lands safely
A Lufthansa A380 from Munich faced a wheel fire during landing at Delhi airport, landing safely but requiring checks and cancellation of the return flight due to spare parts unavailability. The incident affected 490 passengers, with the aircraft undergoing short-term technical deregistration. Lufthansa emphasised safety as a top priority, aiming to resume operations with the same aircraft for the return flight to Munich on July 3.
Aircraft lessor DAE sees China's COMAC breaking Airbus, Boeing duopoly
Airbus and Boeing are the main suppliers of aircraft to airlines, but the European planemaker is struggling to boost production amid record orders and Boeing is under scrutiny from regulators after a mid-air panel blowout on a new plane in January.
What happened after black passengers were removed from a flight? Know in detail
American Airlines will constitute an advisory group to focus on the experience of Black customers and to promote the reporting of discrimination allegations.
SpiceJet passengers on Delhi-Darbhanga flight suffer inside plane for over an hour due to AC failure amid heatwave
Passengers aboard SpiceJet flight SG 486 from Delhi to Darbhanga endured over an hour without air conditioning amidst a severe heatwave, causing discomfort and health concerns. Elderly and young passengers suffered from heat exhaustion. Meanwhile, an IndiGo flight to Bagdogra was delayed nearly 4 hours due to technical issues exacerbated by high temperatures at Delhi's airport
Air travellers' trauma: Spicejet plane stuck on tarmac for an hour with no AC, passengers share videos
In yet another incident of aviation apathy, SpiceJet passengers travelling from Delhi to Darbhanga (SG 486) had to wait inside the aircraft without air conditioning for about an hour amid the intense heatwave in the national capital on Wednesday. T...
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Bird strike: What happens when a plane collides with a bird?
A bird strike is a collision between an aircraft and a bird. It is a common and real risk for aircraft. It can damage planes, and even lead to deaths.
Dubai-bound flight at Delhi Airport receives bomb threat, turns out to be a hoax
A Dubai-bound plane at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport received a bomb threat via email, prompting authorities to conduct checks and ensure passenger safety. Fortunately, the threat was deemed a hoax, and no suspicious items were found. This incident is part of a trend of hoax bomb threats targeting institutions in Delhi, including museums, mental health institutes, schools, colleges, hospitals, and airports. The Delhi Police are actively investigating these threats, deploying significant resources to ensure public safety.
Passenger plane lands safely in New Zealand after fire shuts down an engine
A Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 jet bound for Melbourne, Australia, landed safely in Invercargill, New Zealand. The plane landed after an engine fire forced a diversion. Fire trucks awaited the plane, which landed about 50 minutes after takeoff from Queenstown. The cause of the fire and and other possibilities like a bird strike were under investigation.
A big decision for Boeing's next CEO: Is it time for a new plane?
Boeing raced to update the 737 Max to compete with Airbus but faced fatal crashes. The jet's troubles left Boeing behind Airbus in the single-aisle market, impacting its global dominance.
Malawi's vice president and 9 others have died in a plane crash, the president says
Malawi's vice president, Saulos Chilima, and nine others were killed in a plane crash in a mountainous area. The military plane was on a 45-minute flight from Lilongwe to Mzuzu when it crashed, with no survivors.
Shocking Poop Incident on flight: All about passengers crappy experience on Delta flight
A passenger shared a story of his crappy experience on a Delta flight who had a bizarre accident in the restroom. The flight attendant did a great job handling the situation and the man got extra miles as a thank you.
Old planes, lack of engineering capacity test Tata’s mettle to turnaround Air India
Customers flying on Air India flights to North America and Europe have been raising issues about frequent delays, broken seats or non-functional in-flight entertainment screens as the Tata group struggles to revamp the airline's fleet, some of which are 15 years old. The original aircraft for the delayed flight to San Francisco, had developed a technical snag. So, the airline had to tow a Boeing 777 which was parked under hot sun in Delhi’s 49 degree temperature. Air conditioning system in plane work.
Air Turbulence! IndiGo and Air India Express tackle rising threats amid climate change concerns
The rise in clear air turbulence, likely due to climate change, has led to increased incidents impacting airline passengers worldwide. Recent events, including a fatal case on a Singapore Airlines flight, have prompted airlines like Air India Express and IndiGo to enhance safety measures and pilot training to address this growing concern.
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.
DGCA show cause Air India as Tatas struggle to revamp airline
The aviation regulator mentioned the inordinate delay of two international flights—AI 183 from Delhi to San Francisco on May 30 and AI 179 from Mumbai to San Francisco on May 24.
Airbus faces new output pressure amid parts shortages
Airbus is encountering challenges with its production ramp-up for passenger jets due to shortages of parts and labor, according to industry sources. The slowdown may potentially delay the assembly of several dozen jets in the second half of the year. Although it's uncertain whether this will impact delivery targets for 2024, as deliveries typically follow output decisions by several months, Airbus aims to deliver 800 airplanes in 2024 according to its last quarterly results.
Amsterdam Airport Accident: Witness accounts of 'hellish noise' as person dies after being sucked into plane engine
A tragic incident at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport saw a person being sucked into the jet turbine of a KLM plane, leading to their death. The horrifying event occurred during the preparation for departure to Denmark, with witnesses describing a "hellish noise." Emergency services responded to the scene, and the plane was surrounded by fire trucks and ambulances. Passengers and employees were evacuated, and investigations into the incident are ongoing.
IndiGo derosters 6 crew members in connection with Delhi-Varanasi flight bomb scare incident
IndiGo has derostered two pilots and four cabin crew members of the Delhi-Varanasi flight that saw 176 passengers being evacuated after a bomb threat earlier this week, according to sources. On May 28, following the bomb threat, which later turned out to be hoax, all the passengers were evacuated through emergency slides from the aircraft at the Delhi airport.
Leh-bound SpiceJet plane suffers glitch; returns to Delhi
A SpiceJet aircraft enroute to Leh suffered a glitch on Sunday morning and returned to the national capital, according to a source. The source told PTI that the plane, carrying around 135 people, landed safely at the Delhi airport.
Why we must stand with standing passengers (from our sitting seats)
It turns out that the last outpost of consistent law enforcement in India is very strict about all passengers sitting down during take-off, landing and turbulence. Not because like the Enforcement Directorate it can, but because you can't wear a seat belt if you're not sitting, and wearing a seat belt is a non-negotiable safety procedure. Airlines would prefer you to die sitting down if there is a mishap.
Air India's Mumbai-San Francisco flight delayed by over 5 hours
After deboarding the passenger who started feeling unwell at around 1917 hours, it was noticed that by the time the flight AI 179 would have reached San Francisco, there would be night-landing restrictions and also, the crew would have crossed the flight-duty limitations.
'People got launched into plane's ceiling': Passengers share harrowing details from Singapore Airlines turbulence accident
A Singapore Airlines flight en route from London to Singapore faced severe turbulence, causing injuries to dozens and the death of one passenger. After an emergency landing in Bangkok, a relief flight transported passengers and crew to Singapore. Investigations are ongoing into the incident, with weather experts suggesting that thunderstorms in the area contributed to the turbulence. The incident serves as a reminder of the unpredictability of turbulence and the importance of wearing seatbelts during flights.
Air India plane forced to make an emergency landing after its engine erupted into flames, with 179 passengers on board
An Air India Express aircraft carrying passengers from Pune to Kochi caught fire in Bengaluru, resulting in an emergency evacuation of 179 passengers, including six crew members, who were stranded in the Karnataka capital for almost thirteen hours. Smoke was seen coming from the engine, leading to an evacuation with slides being deployed.
Boeing plane carrying 85 people catches fire and skids off the runway in Senegal, injuring 10
A Boeing 737 carrying 85 people caught fire and skidded off a runway at Senegal's main airport, injuring 10 people including the pilot. Passengers were evacuated from the burning aircraft, describing scenes of panic as they escaped. The Air Senegal flight, operated by TransAir, was headed to Bamako, Mali, when the crash occurred. The cause of the incident is unclear, and the injured are receiving treatment at a hospital. Boeing referred all requests for comment to the airlines involved. This incident adds to recent scrutiny of Boeing's safety standards following other incidents involving Boeing aircraft.
Inside ' Star Wars' supersonic plane: Bedroom, dining table, living room, shower. Speed-1.5 Mach
There will be private rooms for two travelers with a bedroom, living room and an en suite shower room. Besides, general passengers will have spacious cabins with window blinds and a sliding door.
IndiGo orders wide body aircraft: Airbus A350-900 and its comfort for passengers
IndiGo has announced placing a firm order for 30 A350-900 planes and the option to buy 70 more such aircraft, foraying into the wide-body aircraft segment nearly two decades after starting operations. IndiGo, which started flying in 2006, currently has a fleet of more than 350 narrow-body planes and is expanding its presence overseas. The carrier is also operating two wide-body Boeing 777 aircraft leased from Turkish Airlines to Istanbul from Delhi and Mumbai.
Japan unveils next-generation passenger plane project
The new plane will be ready after 2035, an economy ministry official said after a closed-door meeting of politicians, experts and business people to discuss Japan's aviation industry strategy.
Air India to give eye masks to passengers in B777 planes; Here's why
"A technical issue has been identified with the cabin lighting system on the B777-200 LR (leased aircraft) in the economy (EY) cabin. This has led to the EY cabin lighting to remain on bright mode throughout the flight," the airline said in a circular on Wednesday.
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