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Korean Air plane with 289 people collides with Cathay Pacific aircraft at Japan airport, no injuries reported

A Korean Air plane collided with a parked Cathay Pacific aircraft at New Chitose Airport in Japan. The Korean Air plane slipped due to snow on the ground, causing its left wing to clip the Cathay Pacific plane's right tail wing. The incident comes two weeks after a near-catastrophic collision at Tokyo's Haneda Airport when a Japan Airlines plane collided as it landed with a smaller coast guard plane.

Alaska Air crash fallout: DGCA asks Indian airlines for urgent checks on Max aircraft

The DGCA said on Saturday, 'Following the Alaska Airlines incident involving a Boeing 737-9 Max aircraft, there have been no inputs/guidance from Boeing so far. None of the Indian air operators have Boeing 737-9 Max as part of their fleet yet.' 'However, as an abundant precautionary measure, the DGCA has directed all Indian air operators to carry out a one-time inspection of the emergency exits immediately on all Boeing 737-8 Max aircraft currently operating as part of their fleet,' the regulator added.

Nearly 250 missing as hope for survivors fades in Japan earthquake

Responding to the escalating crisis, Japan's Self-Defense Forces have doubled their deployment to 4,600 troops involved in rescue and relief efforts, as reported by the Kyodo news agency.

A burning jet, three exits: How 379 flyers were saved in Tokyo

Modern planes must be able to fully evacuate in as little as 90 seconds, using just half the number of their available exits. The Japan Airlines occupants managed with even fewer.

Japan begins twin probes into rare Tokyo runway collision

All 379 people aboard the Japan Airlines (JAL) Airbus A350 had a miraculous escape after it erupted in flame following Tuesday's crash with a De Havilland Dash-8 Coast Guard turboprop shortly after landing at Haneda airport.

Runway safety concerns in focus as Japan probes Tokyo crash

All 379 people aboard a Japan Airlines Airbus A350 escaped after a collision with a De Havilland Dash-8 Coast Guard turboprop that killed five of six crew on the smaller aircraft.

Planes catch fire after a collision at Japan's Haneda airport, killing 5. Hundreds evacuated safely

Local TV video showed a large eruption of fire and smoke from the side of the Japan Airlines plane as it taxied after landing. The area around the wing then caught fire. Footage an hour later showed the plane fully on fire. The JAL plane was an Airbus A-350 that had flown from Shin Chitose airport, near the city of Sapporo, to Haneda, the transport minister said.

Japan plane fire viral video: Plane with 379 on board catches fire at airport

Japan Airlines Plane Fire Viral Video: A Japan Airlines plane at Tokyo's Haneda airport ignited into flames, after colliding with another aircraft after landing. The airlin said all the passengers have been safely evacuated. Video footage showed a significant burst of fire and smoke from the plane's side on the runway.

Japan Airlines plane catches fire after collision with another plane on Tokyo Airport's runway

Japan Airlines plane on fire on runway at Tokyo's Haneda airport: TV images

A Japan Airlines (JAL) plane caught fire at Tokyo's Haneda airport after landing and reportedly colliding with another aircraft. All approximately 400 passengers on board were safely evacuated. Video footage showed flames and smoke erupting from the JAL plane, later spreading extensively. Authorities are investigating a possible collision with a Japan Coast Guard aircraft.

Air India-Vistara merger remains on course, says Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines confirmed that the proposed merger of Air India and Vistara is progressing, with approval from the Competition Commission of India. The merger awaits additional approvals from regulators and competition authorities in various jurisdictions, including Singapore. Singapore Airlines will hold a 25.1% stake in the enlarged Air India Group, positioning them in India's growing aviation market.

Pikachu Jet soars across Delhi skies; Japan's ANA launches new aircraft

Hiroshi Suzuki, ambassador of Japan took to Twitter to express his excitement for the Pokémon-themed aircraft making its premier in India. Suzuki wrote, "Welcome Pikachu to India. Excited by the first flight of Pikachu Jet". The Pokémon Company has designed the quirky aircraft for Japan's ANA in which Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner's have been turned into a Pikachu Jet.

No injuries after planes collide on ground at Tokyo's Haneda airport -NHK

Some flights were delayed at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Saturday after two planes appeared to have collided on the ground near a taxiway, public broadcaster NHK reported, citing Japan's transport ministry. No injuries occurred, NHK and one of the airlines said, but the incident led to the closure of one of four runways at the airport from about 11 a.m. (0200 GMT).

FM Nirmala Sitharaman on 2-day visit to Japan for G7 meeting

The Union finance minister is on an official two-day visit to Niigata, Japan, for a 'Dialogue with partner countries' at the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting tomorrow (May 12, 2023), according to a tweet from the finance ministry.

From Jewel’s Canopy Park, larger-than-life art pieces to high-end luxe brands, how Singapore's Changi Airport became World's Best Airport for the 12th time

Doha's Hamad International Airport came second on the list.

Thousands stranded at Philippine airports due to power outage

Tens of thousands of travellers were stranded at Philippine airports on Sunday after a power outage knocked out communication and radar equipment at the country's busiest hub in Manila, forcing hundreds of flights to be cancelled, delayed or diverted.

Delhi airport emerges as world's 10th busiest airport: Report

The rankings by OAG are based on scheduled airline capacity in the current month and compared to the equivalent month in 2019, pre-pandemic. The world's top 10 busiest airports list is prepared using total capacity, both domestic and international.

How many flights does it take to transport 247 horses from Liege to Tokyo?

Emirates SkyCargo has the answer. Eight.

Olympics can be India’s best sporting moment

India’s 88-strong contingent has trained for years to make this stage and, for once, there wasn’t an issue with facilities or infrastructure. Rather, they had enough resources to avail of the best training facilities in the world.

Vistara starts flights on Delhi-Tokyo route

The inaugural flight departed from the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi at 3 AM on Wednesday and landed and 2.50 AM (local time) at the Haneda airport in Tokyo, the carrier's press statement noted.

Singapore’s Changi is world's best airport for 7th straight year, Tokyo’s Haneda earns second spot

Changi also took this year’s top awards for best leisure amenities & best airport hotel.

300 passengers evacuated from Korean plane at Tokyo airport as one engine catches fire

About 300 passengers and crew members were evacuated from a Korean Air Boeing 777 at Haneda airport in dramatic scenes after one of the engines caught fire.

British Airways, Lufthansa to offer special fares, products to Indian travellers

BA came out with a limited period 20% discount for its business class flights to US, while Lufthansa announced introduction of a new class of premium economy