Aircraft

Several Hurt In Chopper Crash On US Carrier In Philippine Sea

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday October 19, 2018

A US Navy helicopter crashed on board a US aircraft carrier patrolling the Pacific on Friday, causing several injuries, the military said in a statement.

Green Court Junks Plea Against Banning Spray Of Disinfectants In Plane

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 17, 2018

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has junked a plea by no-frills carrier IndiGo against its order banning spray of disinfectants in aircraft loaded with passengers.

Top Aviation Safety Body To Probe Air Hostess' Fall From Air India Plane

Mumbai News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 16, 2018

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau or AAIB has started a probe into the incident where a 53-year-old flight attendant fell from a parked Air India plane while closing its door at Mumbai airport, an official said on Tuesday.

Lucknow Gets Rafale-Themed Durga Puja Pandal, 4 Cutouts For Selfie Points

Lucknow News | Press Trust of India | Monday October 15, 2018

A Durga puja committee in Lucknow has chosen the Rafale aircraft as its pandal theme and said it wishes the goddess to clear hurdles in getting the aircraft to the country.

Air India Air Hostess, 53, Falls Off Delhi-Bound Plane While Closing Door

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday October 15, 2018

A 53-year-old air hostess suffered serious injuries after falling off an Air India aircraft which was getting ready for departure for New Delhi from the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai, a source said on Monday.

Vistara Operates Special Flight Today, Fares Start From 3,189 Rupees

Business | NDTV Profit Team | Monday October 15, 2018

Vistara unveiled its 22nd aircraft on September 1, 2018, an Airbus A320 neo with a retro-livery, along with a historic aircraft registration number.

US Limits Nuclear Tech To China Citing Proliferation, Military Diversion

World News | Press Trust of India | Saturday October 13, 2018

The Trump administration has said that it will "sharply restrict" exports of civilian nuclear technology to China. The statement comes at a time when officials in Washington believe Beijing has been "diverting civilian nuclear technology to power the new generations of Chinese submarines, aircraft carriers and floating nuclear power plants."

SpiceJet Inducts First Boeing 737 Max Aircrafts In India

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday October 12, 2018

Budget airlines SpiceJet todaysaid it has inducted its first Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft that forms part of a $22 billion purchase deal signed with the American aircraft manufacturer.

Defence Minister To Visit Dassault Factory In France Amid Rafale Row

India News | Written by Vishnu Som | Wednesday October 10, 2018

After the Supreme Court asked the centre to provide details of how the Rafale fighter jet deal with France was finalised, sources have indicated to NDTV that the Defence Ministry is already putting together the necessary documents to be handed over to the court.

"Take Rafale Deal Issue To Villages": Rahul Gandhi To Congress Workers

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 10, 2018

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday urged Youth Congress workers to take the issue of "corruption" in the Rafale aircraft deal to the village level as the party gears up for the Assembly elections in December.

Loss Of Aircraft In Peacetime Hurts Wartime Capabilities: Air Force Chief

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday October 8, 2018

Asserting that the Indian Air Force is "ever-prepared" to meet any contingency, its chief B S Dhanoa today said that the induction of 36 Rafale jets and S-400 missile systems would enhance the capabilities of the force.

Indian To Lead Boeing's F-15 Fighter Jet Programme

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday October 8, 2018

Boeing India President Pratyush Kumar would lead its F-15 fighter aircraft programme in the US, the global aerospace major said on Monday.

Aircraft Straight Out Of 1940s Is Star Of Indian Air Force Display

India News | Edited by Shylaja Varma | Monday October 8, 2018

The Indian Air Force is celebrating its 86th anniversary today when it will showcase it prowess and put its mainstream fighter jets on display. A grand parade-cum-investiture ceremony is being held at the Air Force Station at Hindon near Delhi.

India's First Emergency Evacuation Vehicle Inducted Into Mumbai International Airport

Sameer Contractor | Sunday October 7, 2018

In a bid to make access to aircrafts faster during emergencies, the Mumbai International Airport (MIAL), which administers the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA) has inducted the Emergency Evacuation Vehicle (EEV) in its fleet. The Mumbai International Airport becomes the first in the country to get such an advanced evacuation vehicle...

After Upgrade, Decades-Old MiG-29s Ready To Strike In Modern Warfare

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday October 7, 2018

The air-superiority fighter jet MiG-29 has gained in strength and ferocity after the latest upgrade, giving the Air Force that has been battling a shortage of warplanes a much-needed boost, officials have said. The Russian origin aircraft is now capable of mid-air refuelling, compatible with the latest missiles and can launch multi-dimensional atta...