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Centre directs airlines to ensure passenger comfort, safety as Pak shuts airspace

New Delhi, April 26: To ensure continued passenger comfort, safety and regulatory compliance, the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Saturday directed all airline operators to implement enhanced passenger handling measures with an immediate effect.

Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu visits Air India HQ, training facilities in Gurugram

Gurugram, April 21: Minister of Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu on Monday visited Air India's corporate and training infrastructure in Gurugram.

DGCA orders investigation into Air India Express pilot's death after cardiac arrest

New Delhi, April 18: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered an investigation into the sudden death of an Air India Express pilot, who died of a cardiac arrest at the Delhi airport shortly after taking off from Srinagar on April 9.

Mount Lewotobi in Indonesia erupts, prompting aviation warning

Jakarta, April 16: Mount Lewotobi, located in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province, erupted on Wednesday, triggering a flight warning and safety advisories, the Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation Centre said.

FAA: NYC Helicopter tour company shuts down after fatal Hudson crash

New York, April 14: New York Helicopter Tours will immediately shut down operations following last week's fatal crash into the Hudson River that killed six people, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on Sunday, the Washington Post reported.

Aircraft crashes in US, third in three days

New York, April 13: In a troubling span of 72 hours, the United States has witnessed three separate aircraft crashes -- two in New York and one in Florida -- resulting in multiple fatalities and renewed scrutiny of aviation safety across the country.

US: Six dead after passenger helicopter crashes into Hudson River

New York, April 11: Six people were killed, including three children, after a helicopter crashed in New York's Hudson River on Thursday, as reported by CNN, citing New York City Mayor. The deceased included a pilot and a family visiting from Spain.

Delhi airport to start advanced full-body scanner trials from May

New Delhi, April 4: Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) will commence trials of advanced full-body scanners at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in May, following the latest guidelines from the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS).

'The Rehearsal' Season 2: Nathan Fielder tackles aviation safety in new trailer, check it out

Washington, April 3: The much-awaited second season of 'The Rehearsal' is set to premiere on HBO on April 20, reported The Hollywood Reporter.

IAF Jaguar aircraft crashes near Jamnagar, one pilot dead, inquiry ordered

New Delhi, April 3: A two-seater Jaguar aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed during a night mission shortly after taking off from Jamnagar Airfield, the IAF stated on Thursday.

Guwahati airport takes proactive measures to ensure wildlife safety and prevent bird strikes

Guwahati, March 29: Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport in Guwahati takes proactive measures to ensure wildlife safety and prevent bird strikes, officials said here on Saturday.

Another China-made K-8 aircraft crashes in Sri Lanka, raises safety concerns

Colombo, March 22: The crash of Sri Lankan Air Force's China-made K-8 trainer jet in the Wariyapola area on Friday has raised serious concerns about the safety and operational readiness of the remaining aircraft in service.

Several airlines report GPS interference in and around Amritsar, reveals govt

New Delhi, March 20: Several airlines have reported cases of GPS interference and spoofing while operating in and around Amritsar, the Parliament was informed on Thursday.

High bird strikes at IGI Airport: Delhi HC issues notice to Centre, Airports Authority

New Delhi, March 19: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday agreed to examine a public interest litigation (PIL) highlighting the issue of rising encounters of birds/wildlife with aircraft at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport.

Passengers evacuated as American Airlines plane catches fire in Denver

Colorado, March 14: An American Airlines flight carrying 178 people caught fire on the tarmac at Denver International Airport on Thursday evening, forcing passengers to evacuate in a chaotic scene. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-800, had made an emergency landing after experiencing engine trouble mid-flight, CBS News reported.

IndiGo Airbus A321 aircraft's tail touches runway at Chennai airport during landing

Chennai, March 9: An IndiGo Airbus A321 aircraft's tail touched the runway during landing at Chennai airport on Saturday, March 8, the airline said in a statement.

Air India terminates simulator trainer pilot for negligence, 10 pilots removed from flying duties

New Delhi, March 5: Air India has terminated a simulator trainer pilot after he failed to properly discharge his duties during recurrent simulator training for pilots.

US: FedEx plane makes emergency landing in Newark Airport after bird strike and engine fire

New Jersey, March 2: A FedEx plane made an emergency landing shortly after taking off from Newark Airport on Saturday as its right engine caught fire, New York Post reported. According to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and FedEx, the bird strike caused the sudden ignition.

Southwest plane nearly collides with a private jet at Chicago Midway Airport

Chicago, February 26: A Southwest plane and a private jet nearly collided at Chicago Midway Airport Tuesday morning, according to reports by the New York Post.

Indonesia's Mount Dukono erupts, triggers aviation warning, safety advisory

Jakarta, Feb 20: Mount Dukono, located in Indonesia's North Maluku province, erupted on Thursday, prompting the country's Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation Centre to issue an aviation warning.

Delhi HC directs Civil Aviation Ministry to address plea for enhanced aviation safety

New Delhi, February 19: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Ministry of Civil Aviation and relevant authorities to address a representation raising concerns about passenger safety issues and to take appropriate measures to enhance passenger safety standards in India.

All 80 onboard have miraculous escape as jet crashes, flips over in Toronto

Toronto, Feb 18: Eighty passengers had a miraculous escape when their jet crashed here and flipped while landing in heavy wind in a snowed-in airport.

South Korea: Police raid Gimhae International Airport over Air Busan plane destroyed by fire

Busan, Feb 7: South Korean Police on Friday raided Gimhae International Airport to secure evidence related to last week's fire in an Air Busan plane.

Washington Plane Collision: Trump blames Obama, Biden for lowering air safety standards

Washington DC, January 31: Following the mid-air collision between an American Airlines plane and a US Army helicopter in which all 67 are feared dead, US President Donald Trump on Thursday blamed former Democratic Presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama for lowering air safety standards.

Washington air traffic control tower reportedly understaffed when aircraft collision happened

Washington, Jan 31: An internal report by the Federal Aviation Administration suggested that the controller on duty when the deadly aircraft collision happened in Washington, D.C. was doing a job usually handled by two people, US media reported.

South Korea: Black boxes retrieved from fire-destroyed Air Busan plane; French team to join probe

Seoul, Jan 30: South Korean authorities on Thursday retrieved black boxes from an Air Busan passenger plane that caught fire at a South Korean airport earlier this week, as they sought safety measures in the run-up to launching a probe, the land ministry said.

South Korea: Busan airplane fire leaves seven with minor injuries

Seoul, Jan 29: At least seven people have been injured after a fire broke out in an aeroplane at South Korea's Busan airport, all with minor injuries, fire authorities said on Wednesday.

Israeli flights diverted to Larnaca airport 'for security reasons'

Nicosia, Jan 27: Israeli flights scheduled to land at Paphos airport in western Cyprus have been redirected to Larnaca airport on the island's southern coast, following a directive from Israeli authorities, according to a Cypriot official on Monday.

Turkiye-bound plane lands after takeoff in Uganda over safety concerns

Kampala, Jan. 26: A Turkish Airlines plane with flight number TK612 en route from Uganda's Entebbe International Airport to Istanbul did not proceed to its final destination over safety precautions, an air transport regulator said here on Sunday.

Black box of South Korea's crashed passenger jet fails to work for last four minutes

Seoul, Jan 11: The black box of a passenger jet that crashed in South Korea's southwestern airport late last month failed to work for the last four minutes, the transport ministry said Saturday.

South Korea: Former, current govt officials excluded from Jeju Air crash probe to ensure fair investigation

Seoul, Jan 7: South Korea's government has excluded former and current senior officials from participating in an investigation into the recent Jeju Air plane crash to avoid conflicts of interest and ensure a fair and objective probe, the transport minister said Tuesday.

Pamela Anderson talks about how she was 'almost killed' by an angry man

Los Angeles, Jan 7: Hollywood actress Pamela Anderson revealed she "almost got killed" on a plane after an angry man mistook her for someone else.

Jeju Air to cut 188 international flights from Busan after deadly crash

Seoul, Jan 7: Jeju Air, the embattled low-cost carrier facing intense scrutiny over a recent aircraft crash that claimed 179 lives, said on Tuesday it plans to cut 188 international flights departing from Busan in the first quarter, with a total operational reduction plan to be finalised this week.

Air crash deaths soar to 334 globally in 2024: German aviation association

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