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Boeing Rival Airbus Reacts To 'Unacceptable' Air India Tragedy
Christian Scherer, the chief commercial officer at Airbus, reacted to the Air India tragedy ahead of the Paris Air Show.
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Air India Says In Process Of Completing "One-Time" Boeing 787 Safety Checks
Air India on Saturday said it is in the process of completing the one-time safety inspections, as mandated by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), for its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet.
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Year Before Ahmedabad Plane Crash, Whistleblower's Boeing 787 Dreamliner Flaw Claim
Air India's flight AI 171, with 242 on board flying to London, crashed shortly after takeoff in Ahmedabad this afternoon, in one of the worst aviation disasters in aviation history.
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10 Major Civil Aircraft Crashes That Shook India
The Air India plane crash at Ahmedabad on Thursday has turned the focus on civil aviation safety in the country, with the last major tragedy being recorded in 2020 in Calicut, which claimed 21 lives.
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Aviation Regulator DGCA Orders Audit Of Helicopter Services In Uttarakhand
Aviation safety regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered special audits/enhanced surveillance into helicopter operations involved in shuttle services in Uttarakhand.
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Aviation Regulator Pulls Up Turkish Airlines Over Safety Violations
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) found multiple safety violations in Turkish Airlines operations during surprise inspections carried out between May 29 and June 2 at four major Indian airports.
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This Country Fines Impatient Airplane Passengers For Standing Up Too Early
Turkey has introduced fines for impatient airplane passengers who stand up or unbuckle their seatbelts before the aircraft has come to a complete stop, aiming to enhance in-flight safety and order during the deplaning process.
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Trump Names Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford To Lead US Air Safety Agency
US President Donald Trump named Bryan Bedford, chief executive of Republic Airways, to lead the Federal Aviation Administration on Monday as the agency contends with safety questions following a deadly crash in January.
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Increasing Space Debris Risks Aircraft Collisions, Experts Warn
Uncontrolled space debris entering Earth's atmosphere is becoming a growing concern, with rising risks to aircraft safety. A study from the University of British Columbia reveals a 26% chance of debris collisions in high-traffic regions like the Northeastern US and Northern Europe. Recent incidents, such as falling debris from SpaceX’s Starship 7...
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Aviation Watchdog Imposes Rs 30 Lakh Penalty On Air India Over "Rostering" Issue
Aviation safety regulator DGCA has imposed a penalty of Rs 30 lakh on Tata Group-owned Air India for allegedly allowing one of its pilots to operate a flight without complying with certain regulatory requirements.
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Washington Air Traffic Control Tower Was Short Staffed During Plane-Chopper Crash: Report
Staffing was "not normal for the time of day and volume of traffic" at the time of the deadly crash in US, an internal preliminary Federal Aviation Administration safety report said.
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State Police Has No Role Lodging Complaints For Airport Violations: Top Court
The Supreme Court has held the Aircraft Act was "a complete code" to deal with the safety and security of civil aviation and aerodrome whereas the state police could only forward probe material to the authorised officer to decide on lodging a complai
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FAA Investigates SpaceX Starship Flight 7 Explosion, Debris Impacts Public Safety
The FAA is investigating SpaceX's Starship Flight 7, which exploded mid-flight, scattering debris over the Atlantic near Turks and Caicos. While no injuries were reported, potential public property damage is being reviewed. A propellant leak has been identified as a possible cause of the mishap. Aircraft diversions and delays were also noted due to...
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"Lapses In Pilot Training": Aviation Body Orders Suspension Of 2 Akasa Air Directors
Aviation safety regulator DGCA on Friday ordered the suspension of director of operations and director of training at Akasa Air for six months for alleged lapses in pilots' training.
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Akasa Air Pilots Flag Concerns Over 'Unfair Practices', Airline Responds
A section of Akasa Air pilots has raised concerns about alleged training and safety issues at the airline and sought the intervention of the civil aviation ministry, while the carrier termed the allegations as untrue.
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Boeing Rival Airbus Reacts To 'Unacceptable' Air India Tragedy
Christian Scherer, the chief commercial officer at Airbus, reacted to the Air India tragedy ahead of the Paris Air Show.
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Air India Says In Process Of Completing "One-Time" Boeing 787 Safety Checks
Air India on Saturday said it is in the process of completing the one-time safety inspections, as mandated by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), for its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet.
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Year Before Ahmedabad Plane Crash, Whistleblower's Boeing 787 Dreamliner Flaw Claim
Air India's flight AI 171, with 242 on board flying to London, crashed shortly after takeoff in Ahmedabad this afternoon, in one of the worst aviation disasters in aviation history.
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10 Major Civil Aircraft Crashes That Shook India
The Air India plane crash at Ahmedabad on Thursday has turned the focus on civil aviation safety in the country, with the last major tragedy being recorded in 2020 in Calicut, which claimed 21 lives.
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Aviation Regulator DGCA Orders Audit Of Helicopter Services In Uttarakhand
Aviation safety regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered special audits/enhanced surveillance into helicopter operations involved in shuttle services in Uttarakhand.
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Aviation Regulator Pulls Up Turkish Airlines Over Safety Violations
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) found multiple safety violations in Turkish Airlines operations during surprise inspections carried out between May 29 and June 2 at four major Indian airports.
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This Country Fines Impatient Airplane Passengers For Standing Up Too Early
Turkey has introduced fines for impatient airplane passengers who stand up or unbuckle their seatbelts before the aircraft has come to a complete stop, aiming to enhance in-flight safety and order during the deplaning process.
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Trump Names Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford To Lead US Air Safety Agency
US President Donald Trump named Bryan Bedford, chief executive of Republic Airways, to lead the Federal Aviation Administration on Monday as the agency contends with safety questions following a deadly crash in January.
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Increasing Space Debris Risks Aircraft Collisions, Experts Warn
Uncontrolled space debris entering Earth's atmosphere is becoming a growing concern, with rising risks to aircraft safety. A study from the University of British Columbia reveals a 26% chance of debris collisions in high-traffic regions like the Northeastern US and Northern Europe. Recent incidents, such as falling debris from SpaceX’s Starship 7...
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Aviation Watchdog Imposes Rs 30 Lakh Penalty On Air India Over "Rostering" Issue
Aviation safety regulator DGCA has imposed a penalty of Rs 30 lakh on Tata Group-owned Air India for allegedly allowing one of its pilots to operate a flight without complying with certain regulatory requirements.
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Washington Air Traffic Control Tower Was Short Staffed During Plane-Chopper Crash: Report
Staffing was "not normal for the time of day and volume of traffic" at the time of the deadly crash in US, an internal preliminary Federal Aviation Administration safety report said.
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State Police Has No Role Lodging Complaints For Airport Violations: Top Court
The Supreme Court has held the Aircraft Act was "a complete code" to deal with the safety and security of civil aviation and aerodrome whereas the state police could only forward probe material to the authorised officer to decide on lodging a complai
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FAA Investigates SpaceX Starship Flight 7 Explosion, Debris Impacts Public Safety
The FAA is investigating SpaceX's Starship Flight 7, which exploded mid-flight, scattering debris over the Atlantic near Turks and Caicos. While no injuries were reported, potential public property damage is being reviewed. A propellant leak has been identified as a possible cause of the mishap. Aircraft diversions and delays were also noted due to...
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"Lapses In Pilot Training": Aviation Body Orders Suspension Of 2 Akasa Air Directors
Aviation safety regulator DGCA on Friday ordered the suspension of director of operations and director of training at Akasa Air for six months for alleged lapses in pilots' training.
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Akasa Air Pilots Flag Concerns Over 'Unfair Practices', Airline Responds
A section of Akasa Air pilots has raised concerns about alleged training and safety issues at the airline and sought the intervention of the civil aviation ministry, while the carrier termed the allegations as untrue.
