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Trainee Pilot Hit By Spinning Blade After Getting Off Aircraft In Kanpur
According to the statement issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the incident occurred around 11:15 pm on Friday at Kanpur's Chakeri Airport
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Air India Passenger Breaks Window Pane Mid-Flight, No-Fly Action Looms
The incident took place on flight AI1879 on June 7 as the aircraft was preparing to land in Delhi. According to officials familiar with the matter, the passenger ignored repeated warnings from the cabin crew before damaging the window.
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Aviation Watchdog Puts Stricter Breath Analyser Test Norms In Place For Pilots
Aviation safety regulator DGCA has put in place stricter breath analyser test requirements for pilots, wherein those found repeatedly violating the norms could even face cancellation of their pilot license, according to a source.
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Before Ajit Pawar Plane Crash, EU Regulator Had Acted Against Operator VSR
The European Union's (EU) aviation regulator that certifies non-EU airlines operating in its territories had denied permission to the same Delhi-based private jet company that also flew Maharashtra leader Ajit Pawar from entering EU areas.
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Why Crash Probe Body Wants Cameras Inside Air Traffic Control Towers
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has called for mandatory video and audio recording inside air traffic control towers at international airports after an Ariana Afghan Airlines flight landed on the wrong runway at Delhi's IGI Airport.
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Can A Plane Land In The Middle Of The Ocean? Find Out Here
Pilots are trained for emergencies yet the ocean brings challenges that no runway can match. Understanding how aircraft behave over water helps answer this question with clarity.
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Aviation Body Allows Limited Exemption For Air India's Long-Haul 787 Flights
The aviation watchdog has granted Air India a limited exemption permitting select long-haul Boeing 787 flights to exceed standard flight and duty time limits only when the flight time and duty period increase after departure.
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Night Vision Goggles May Have Hampered Chopper Pilots Before Crash With Jet: Experts
The pilots of a US Army helicopter that collided with a passenger jet over Washington in January would've had difficulty spotting the plane while wearing night vision goggles, experts told the National Transportation Safety Board.
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The World's Biggest Passenger Planes Keep Breaking Down
The world's largest commercial passenger jet, the Airbus SE A380, enjoyed an unexpected resurgence hauling full loads of passengers when global travel rebounded after the pandemic.
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IIT Madras Launches Aviation Safety Management Course In Collaboration With French University
Working professionals in the Aviation industry, senior and mid-level managers in state authorities run aviation operators.
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305 Enforcement Actions Taken Against Airlines, Individuals In 2022
Aviation safety regulator DGCA took 305 enforcement actions, including imposing financial penalties against various operators and individuals, among others for non-compliance of various norms during 2022, an official statement said on Sunday.
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Boeing 737 MAX To Fly Again In Europe After 22 Months
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) said Wednesday that it had cleared the Boeing 737 MAX to fly again in European skies, 22 months after the plane was grounded following two fatal crashes.
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European Regulator Sees January Return For Boeing 737 MAX
Europe's aviation safety regulator believes the Boeing 737 MAX is safe after a lengthy safety review and expects to clear the aircraft for commercial flights in January, its top official said in remarks broadcast on Saturday.
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Boeing 737 MAX Could Get EU Clearance "By Year's End"
Boeing's troubled 737 MAX airliner, grounded for 18 months after two deadly accidents, could receive certification to fly again in Europe "by the end of the year", the EU's air safety chief said Friday.
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US Aviation Regulator Retains Highest Safety Ranking For India
In a major boost, the US regulator Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has retained the highest aviation safety ranking for India, a senior official said on Tuesday.
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Trainee Pilot Hit By Spinning Blade After Getting Off Aircraft In Kanpur
According to the statement issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the incident occurred around 11:15 pm on Friday at Kanpur's Chakeri Airport
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Air India Passenger Breaks Window Pane Mid-Flight, No-Fly Action Looms
The incident took place on flight AI1879 on June 7 as the aircraft was preparing to land in Delhi. According to officials familiar with the matter, the passenger ignored repeated warnings from the cabin crew before damaging the window.
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Aviation Watchdog Puts Stricter Breath Analyser Test Norms In Place For Pilots
Aviation safety regulator DGCA has put in place stricter breath analyser test requirements for pilots, wherein those found repeatedly violating the norms could even face cancellation of their pilot license, according to a source.
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Before Ajit Pawar Plane Crash, EU Regulator Had Acted Against Operator VSR
The European Union's (EU) aviation regulator that certifies non-EU airlines operating in its territories had denied permission to the same Delhi-based private jet company that also flew Maharashtra leader Ajit Pawar from entering EU areas.
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Why Crash Probe Body Wants Cameras Inside Air Traffic Control Towers
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has called for mandatory video and audio recording inside air traffic control towers at international airports after an Ariana Afghan Airlines flight landed on the wrong runway at Delhi's IGI Airport.
-
Can A Plane Land In The Middle Of The Ocean? Find Out Here
Pilots are trained for emergencies yet the ocean brings challenges that no runway can match. Understanding how aircraft behave over water helps answer this question with clarity.
-
Aviation Body Allows Limited Exemption For Air India's Long-Haul 787 Flights
The aviation watchdog has granted Air India a limited exemption permitting select long-haul Boeing 787 flights to exceed standard flight and duty time limits only when the flight time and duty period increase after departure.
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Night Vision Goggles May Have Hampered Chopper Pilots Before Crash With Jet: Experts
The pilots of a US Army helicopter that collided with a passenger jet over Washington in January would've had difficulty spotting the plane while wearing night vision goggles, experts told the National Transportation Safety Board.
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The World's Biggest Passenger Planes Keep Breaking Down
The world's largest commercial passenger jet, the Airbus SE A380, enjoyed an unexpected resurgence hauling full loads of passengers when global travel rebounded after the pandemic.
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IIT Madras Launches Aviation Safety Management Course In Collaboration With French University
Working professionals in the Aviation industry, senior and mid-level managers in state authorities run aviation operators.
-
305 Enforcement Actions Taken Against Airlines, Individuals In 2022
Aviation safety regulator DGCA took 305 enforcement actions, including imposing financial penalties against various operators and individuals, among others for non-compliance of various norms during 2022, an official statement said on Sunday.
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Boeing 737 MAX To Fly Again In Europe After 22 Months
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) said Wednesday that it had cleared the Boeing 737 MAX to fly again in European skies, 22 months after the plane was grounded following two fatal crashes.
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European Regulator Sees January Return For Boeing 737 MAX
Europe's aviation safety regulator believes the Boeing 737 MAX is safe after a lengthy safety review and expects to clear the aircraft for commercial flights in January, its top official said in remarks broadcast on Saturday.
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Boeing 737 MAX Could Get EU Clearance "By Year's End"
Boeing's troubled 737 MAX airliner, grounded for 18 months after two deadly accidents, could receive certification to fly again in Europe "by the end of the year", the EU's air safety chief said Friday.
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US Aviation Regulator Retains Highest Safety Ranking For India
In a major boost, the US regulator Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has retained the highest aviation safety ranking for India, a senior official said on Tuesday.
