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Air India to set up pilot training school at Amravati
The aviation landscape in India is witnessing a transformative phase with major players like IndiGo, Akasa, Air India, and the GMR group investing in extensive training programs to meet the surging demand for skilled pilots and engineers. Air India's Amravati pilot training school is set to be operational by Q1 FY26.
Ministry of Coal launches India's first pilot project for underground coal gasification in Jharkhand
India's Ministry of Coal launches the first Underground Coal Gasification pilot project at Kasta coal block in Jharkhand, aiming to convert coal into valuable gases like methane and hydrogen for industrial use.
Indian Railways announces 13,000 new assistant loco pilot vacancies
The Railway Board has approved 18,799 vacancies for assistant loco pilots (ALP), as per instructions sent to general managers of all Zonal Railways. This represents more than a threefold increase compared to the 5,696 ALP vacancies announced in January 2024.
CBSE to hold open book exams for six subjects in Class 9th and 11th this year as a pilot project
CBSE plans to pilot open-book exams for Classes IX and XI, aiming to assess effectiveness and stakeholder feedback. Initially proposed for multiple subjects, including English, Science, and Mathematics, the pilot now focuses solely on these classes. Secretary Himanshu Gupta emphasizes a shift towards competency-based assessments, aiming to replace rote learning with critical thinking. This move reflects CBSE's ongoing effort to modernize education and better prepare students for future challenges.
Boeing tries again to launch NASA astronauts for the first time after latest round of repairs
Boeing's astronaut launch to the International Space Station faced delays and technical challenges, including issues with SpaceX, United Launch Alliance, and the Starliner capsule.
IAF's Sukhoi fighter crashes in Nashik; pilot, co-pilot eject safely
An Indian Air Force Sukhoi fighter plane crashed in Maharashtra. The pilot and co-pilot ejected safely in Nashik district, according to police.
We asked ChatGPT for legal advice - here are five reasons why you shouldn't
A survey by the Law Society, the Legal Services Board, and YouGov in 2023 revealed that two-thirds of respondents faced legal issues in the past four years, with common problems including employment, finance, welfare, and consumer issues.
Reliance Retail starts ONDC pilot via retail platform Fynd
Reliance Retail, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries, has begun testing the government's Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) through Fynd, an omnichannel retail platform in which Reliance holds an investment.
Transition to new crew scheduling app hits Air India Express flights
Air India Express faced a 15-hour delay when a pilot discovered he was trained on a different aircraft than the one assigned for his flight from Riyadh to Kochi. This incident adds to the challenges the airline is facing, including disruptions due to cabin crew sick leave and issues with a new scheduling software. About 50 out of 300 daily flights have been affected, prompting manual rostering efforts and assistance from Tata Group carriers.
Out of school, into startups: Young founders are on the rise, ready to even pause studies to chase their entrepreneurial dreams
In 2023, Ayush Pathak and Aryan Sharma founded Induced, assisting businesses in automating workflows with AI. Apoorv Singh launched Connect AI with Asta. Himanshu Rajpurohit's startup, Strangify, provides corporate mental health solutions. Dyumna Madan's ProjectClay helps students find career paths.
AI-controlled F-16 fighter jet completes successful test flight with Air Force Secretary onboard
An experimental AI-controlled F-16 fighter jet completed a successful test flight with Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall onboard, marking a milestone in military aviation. The U.S. Air Force aims to deploy over 1,000 unmanned warplanes by 2028, highlighting its aggressive pursuit of AI integration. Despite concerns about autonomous decision-making, Kendall emphasized the importance of AI for security. The shift towards AI-enabled aircraft offers enhanced security and strategic advantages, driven by factors such as cost efficiency and the vulnerability of manned fighter jets to electronic warfare.
Zomato pilots priority deliveries, tests ‘pay later’ feature
Gurgaon-based firm Zomato is starting priority deliveries, wherein users can pay extra to get orders delivered faster. The extra charge for priority deliveries is applicable to members of the company’s loyalty programme, Zomato Gold, as well.
What is AI dogfight? Know how AI and human pilot got engaged in aerial combat
In the first ever AI dogfight conducted by the US military, one fighter was manned, while the other jet was a modified version of the F-16, called the X-62A, or VISTA, Variable In-flight Simulator Test Aircraft.
Air India pilot grounded for three months for showing up drunk for a flight
An Air India pilot received a three-month grounding after testing positive in the pre-flight alcohol test before a Delhi to Hyderabad flight. Known on social media and a TEDx speaker, she was barred from operating the Boeing 787 aircraft. Last month, another Air India pilot was fired for flying under alcohol influence.
Vistara gets DGCA notice for pilot training rules violation
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is learnt to have raised questions over a procedure called Zero Flight Time Training (ZFTT). When a pilot has to undergo conversion training for operating a different type of aircraft, he has to undergo multiple stages of training.
Air India fires pilot caught drunk after operating overseas flight
The incident highlights the airline's zero-tolerance policy towards such violations, as operating a flight under the influence of alcohol is deemed a criminal act. While Air India's comments on the matter are awaited, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has been informed.
Microsoft launches Copilot internally to boost AI adoption by developers
The company has been running pilot tests to up the usage of AI tools among its community of developers and was planning a wider release of Microsoft 365 to its teams for the first time, the report said, citing an internal message.
IAF hosts meet of aircraft test crew with industry stakeholders
According to a statement, he emphasised the need to comprehend contemporary challenges and align all efforts to facilitate ab-initio hand holding of the industry towards product development, flight testing and evaluation. The seminar also highlighted the importance of joint efforts and teamwork in the niche field of flight testing and aerospace product development.
1,761 loco pilots failed breathalyser tests in 5 years: Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
A total of 1,761 loco pilots have failed the Breathalyser (BA) test in the last five years, Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw informed Rajya Sabha on Friday. While replying to an unstarred question posed by Rajya Sabha MP Sushil Kumar Modi, the Union Minister of Railways said that a total of 8,28,03,387 BA tests were conducted in the last five years and 1,761 number of loco pilots, the highest -- 521 from Northern Railway -- have failed the test.
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