PILOT COLLAPSES
Critical Baltimore shipping channel reopens 11 weeks after bridge collapse
The main shipping channel into the Port of Baltimore, blocked by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, has reopened after 11 weeks of extensive cleanup.
Baltimore bridge collapse: The 5 minutes that brought down the Francis Scott Key Bridge
The Key Bridge disaster, caused by the cargo ship Dali, resulted in a deadly collapse impacting the Port of Baltimore. The incident involved immigrant workers and is under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board.
Baltimore bridge collapse puts highly specialised role of ship's pilot under spotlight
Two pilots were at the helm of the cargo ship Dali about 1.25 am Tuesday when it lost power and, minutes later, crashed into a pillar of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing the bridge to collapse and kill six construction workers.
Cargo ship had engine maintenance in port before it collided with Baltimore bridge, officials say
A cargo ship in Baltimore crashed into a bridge, leading to fatalities among workers. The incident prompted investigations by multiple authorities and impacted the city's transportation and shipping industries, causing a ripple effect on local and national levels.
One Indian crew sustained minor injury during collision with bridge in Baltimore: Shipping company
The 2.6km-long, four-lane Francis Scott Key Bridge over the Patapsco River in Baltimore, came crashing down after Dali, a 984-foot cargo ship, collided against it in the early hours of Tuesday.
'Heroes' scrambled to stop traffic before Baltimore bridge collapsed; construction crew feared dead
In the dead of night, chaos ensued as a cargo ship lost control, colliding with a bridge and causing a catastrophic collapse into the river. Eight individuals entered the water, with two managing to survive. Unfortunately, the remaining six, all identified as members of a construction crew responsible for repairing potholes on the bridge, are currently missing.
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Indian Embassy in US condoles "unfortunate accident" at Baltimore bridge; President Biden takes note of prompt action by ship's crew
The Indian Embassy in the US expressed condolences for the Baltimore bridge accident involving a cargo ship with an Indian crew. The ship's distress call saved lives before colliding with the Francis Scott Key Bridge, leading to fatalities and halting port operations. Authorities suspended search efforts for missing workers. President Biden pledged support for recovery efforts.
Baltimore Bridge Collapse: US President Joe Biden, Governor call Indian crew members heroes, praise them for saving lives
In Baltimore, the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse tragically claimed six lives, leaving the community reeling. The cargo ship "Dali" collided with the bridge, prompting swift action from its Indian crew, hailed as heroes by US President Joe Biden and Governor Wes Moore. The incident has sparked investigations into maritime safety and infrastructure resilience, while efforts to recover and rebuild continue.
Baltimore bridge collapse reason: Why did Francis Scott Key Bridge in USA fall and what do we know about ship accident?
The collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in the US has raised apprehensions and many questions. We have all details pertaining to the ship and probable factors behind the incident.
Cargo ship collides with bridge in Baltimore, all 22 Indian crew members safe; Here's what we know about the incident
A cargo ship collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, causing a significant portion of the bridge to collapse into the river. All 22 crew members, including the two pilots, are Indians and have been reported safe. The incident prompted Maryland governor Wes Moore to declare a state of emergency, with President Joe Biden briefed on the situation. Immediate rescue efforts are underway, and the ship's movement and response are being investigated. The Francis Scott Key Bridge, a vital transportation route, carries 11.3 million vehicles annually.
Cargo ship hits Baltimore's Key Bridge, bringing it down. Rescuers are looking for people in water
A container ship collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, causing a section of the bridge to collapse into the river below. Several vehicles fell into the water, and rescuers are searching for survivors. The cause of the crash is unclear. The ship caught fire, and thick smoke billowed from it. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott called it "an unthinkable tragedy." Authorities are unsure how many people are in the water but may be looking for around seven individuals.
Tackling pilot fatigue: Jyotiraditya Scindia says proposed norms will provide facilitative regime for pilots
Last week, Indian Pilots Guild (IPG) and Indian Commercial Pilots Association (ICPA) said that reporting illnesses without the "fear of reprisal" is in the interest of flight safety. IPG is the wide-body aircraft pilots' body at Air India while ICPA represents pilots who fly narrow-body Airbus 320 family aircraft of the full-service carrier.
Analytic tools, more rest time proposal present tailwinds to tackle pilot fatigue
According to two senior commercial pilots, implementation of the proposed DGCA norms will help in addressing fatigue issues and provide a big relief for the pilots.
Stress in the Air? Another young pilot from Air India dies of cardiac arrest
An Air India pilot, approximately 37 years old, passed away due to a sudden cardiac arrest at the airline's Gurugram office. This incident highlights the issue of stress and fatigue among pilots, with concerns about demanding schedules and faulty rostering practices. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has released a draft of revised flight duty time limitation (FDTL) rules to address these concerns.
Pilots' fatigue issue needs 'very considerate, holistic' approach: IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers
During an interaction with reporters on Monday, Elbers said the airline has introduced a tool to analyse fatigue among pilots. "The best way to improve safety is to work in a transparent measure... We are taking the feedback (on pilots' fatigue) seriously". "... We will take international experience, what is the framework for working hours in EU, the US... how does it compare to the Indian framework," he said in response to queries about the issue of fatigue among pilots.
CWC 'very balanced', 'good mix' of youth and experience; Hyderabad meeting crucial: Sachin Pilot
Sachin Pilot, who along with other new faces such as Shashi Tharoor found a place in the reconstituted Congress Working Committee (CWC) last month, said he has always fulfilled with utmost sincerity any role that has been assigned to him by the party but his "heart lies in Rajasthan" and that is where he "can add most value".
India's aviation watchdog reviewing fatigue data after pilot death-source
After the death, hundreds of airline pilots plan to form an association to challenge flying duty regulations they say cause fatigue and jeopardise safety, Reuters reported this week. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has now decided to conduct a review of pilot fatigue data it has collected during spot checks and surveillance of airlines to see if regulations related to flight duty times or fatigue need to be changed, said the official.
Air India pilots'' grouping flags fatigue concerns over new rostering system
The concern primarily revolves around the recently assigned rosters for the Airbus 320 involving extended waiting periods at the airport between flights, IPG said and added that "one's ability to perform optimally during flight is influenced by factors such as adequate rest, effective fatigue management, and overall physical well-being".
Indian pilots to unite to raise fatigue woes after colleague's pre-flight death
Indian airline pilots are planning to form an association to challenge flying duty regulations that they say cause fatigue and compromise safety. This comes after an IndiGo pilot collapsed and died before his flight, raising concerns about the working conditions of pilots in the booming air travel industry in India.
IndiGo pilot collapses at boarding gate, pronounced dead at hospital
An IndiGo pilot scheduled for a flight from Nagpur to Pune lost consciousness and collapsed at the boarding gate on Thursday. He was rushed to a hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to sources. This marks the third instance of sudden pilot fatalities this week, with two of the individuals being Indian pilots.
BJP's double-engine failed, Congress set to win assembly polls: Sachin Pilot
Pilot said the Congress will succeed on the basis of its policies. He claimed that a victory by a huge margin was certain because the government and the party organisation are working together. "Double-engine governments of the BJP have failed in many states, including Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka and Manipur," Pilot told reporters in Tonk district.
Most destructive Russian spy in US intelligence history dies in prison
The most destructive double agent in US intelligence history has died in prison. Why did the former FBI agent sell state secrets to the USSR when the cold war was at its peak?
Even an intern could have...: Billionaire on Silicon Valley Bank collapse
Silicon Valley Bank collapse: Brazilian billionaire Andre Esteves said that it was a gross mismanagement of interest rates mismatch and any intern in the first three months of job that you shouldn’t do that.
The collapse of Silvergate, SVB holds some lessons for Indian crypto industry
We believe there are two important aspects that need to be examined in this context — provision of good banking services to crypto entities and the importance of decentralised finance (DeFi).
India’s e-rupee is here: What to expect from the retail CBDC pilot
RBI launched the e-rupee pilot in 2022 and this marked a new milestone for the digital payments in the country.
Snow storm: Over 10,000 flights cancelled in US during Christmas holidays
The Dallas-based, domestic-focused carrier, which has historically enjoyed a strong reputation with consumers, drew withering expletive-filled rebukes on social media, where labor leaders also highlighted horror stories from stranded airline employees.
Jet Airways' pilots, cabin crew exit amid takeoff uncertainty, says report
According to a report by CNBC-TV18, the vice president of in-flight service of the airline has been sent on leave, while the pay of CEO Sanjiv Kapoor and the CFO Vipula Gunatilleka has been reduced.
Auto-mode Himachal Pradesh unit gives Congress talking point despite Gujarat collapse
Congress' worst Gujarat collapse was also a tale of defection-ridden/leaderless state Congress and out-of-focus high command squandering away its 2017 gains and allowing BJP to ride high even with its 27 years of incumbency burden. The party's faceless campaign saw 'Bharat Yatri' Rahul Gandhi playing safe with a one-day campaign in 'Modi-land', Sonia-Priyanka duo keeping off it and the party new president Mallikarjun Kharge's couple of outings.
WhatsApp India head Abhijit Bose quits; RBI picks five banks for retail CBDC pilot
Meta India has been hit by fresh top-level exits, days after the tech giant said it would sack about 11,000 employees worldwide. Abhijit Bose, head of WhatsApp India, and Rajiv Aggarwal, public policy director for Facebook, have quit the company. Earlier this month, Meta’s vice-president in India, left the firm to join rival Snapchat.
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