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Air India vs Congress MP On Runway Horror Claim, BJP Adds 'No-Fly' Demand
A senior Congress leader's social media post about an alleged runway horror at Chennai airport has snowballed into a political row after Air India disagreed with the politician's claim.
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"Why Target Air India Only": Supreme Court Junks Plea For Safety Audit
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to hear a plea to appoint a retired top court judge for examining Air India's safety practices among other aspects and asked the petitioner why target the airline that witnessed an "unfortunate tragedy".
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Rs 96,000 Crore Spent On India's Airports In Last 5 Years: Minister
The Airports Authority of India and public-private partnerships have incurred a capital expenditure (capex) of more than Rs 96,000 crore during FY 2019-20 to FY 2024-25 on the development, upgradation, and modernisation of airports in the country
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Aviation Safety Body Directs Increased Security At Airports Due To Potential Terror Threat
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has directed all stakeholders to enhance security at airports due to a potential threat from a terror group during the period from September 22 to October 2.
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Over 10,500 Posts Vacant Across Key Civil Aviation Regulatory Bodies
More than 10,500 posts are lying vacant across key civil aviation regulatory bodies in India, according to data submitted in the Rajya Sabha. The Ministry of Civil Aviation shared this in response to a question by MP Dr Medha Vishram Kulkarni
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Australian Women Strip-Searched On Qatar Airways Win Right To Sue Airline
Five Australian women who say they were pulled from a Qatar Airways flight by armed guards and stripsearched have won the right to sue the airline, after a court
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Aviation Watchdog Withdraws Window Shade Rule At Air Force Airports
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) announced that the advisory requiring the lowering of window shades during aircraft operations at Indian Air Force Joint User Airports (JUAs) has been withdrawn.
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Height Restrictions Put In Place Within 20 Km Radius Of Noida Airport
No constructions or tree planting is allowed within a 20 km radius of the Noida International Airport without a 'Height Clearance' or 'No Objection Certificate' (NOC) from the Airport Authority of India (AAI), officials said.
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Air India Crash Preliminary Report Next Week, Will Outline Possible Causes
The preliminary probe report on the Air India crash, in which at least 270 people were killed - including 241 on board the flight - is expected to be released by July 11 and will outline the possible causes.
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Black Box Of Crashed Air India Plane In India, Being Examined: Minister
The London-bound Air India plane crashed into a hostel complex in Ahmedabad moments after taking off from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on June 12.
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Air India Crash: Remains Of Co-Pilot Clive Kunder Brought To Mumbai
The mortal remains of Co-pilot Clive Kunder, who died in the Air India AI-171 flight which crashed in Ahmedabad, was brought home to Mumbai. People gathered at his place while his family stood in front of his portrait and mourned their tragic loss.
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After Air India Crash, New Rules For Structures Near Airports
In a key step after the deadly Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has released new draft rules to tighten control over physical structures that may pose risk to aircraft safety.
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What Is Digi Yatra? How It Works And How It Benefits Air Travellers
Launched by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Digi Yatra allows air travellers to pass through various checkpoints at airports, seamlessly.
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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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PM Modi Inaugurates Rs 1,200 Crore New Terminal At Patna Airport
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated the new terminal building of the Patna Airport and laid the foundation stone for a new civil enclave at the Bihta airport on the outskirts of the city.
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Air India vs Congress MP On Runway Horror Claim, BJP Adds 'No-Fly' Demand
A senior Congress leader's social media post about an alleged runway horror at Chennai airport has snowballed into a political row after Air India disagreed with the politician's claim.
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"Why Target Air India Only": Supreme Court Junks Plea For Safety Audit
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to hear a plea to appoint a retired top court judge for examining Air India's safety practices among other aspects and asked the petitioner why target the airline that witnessed an "unfortunate tragedy".
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Rs 96,000 Crore Spent On India's Airports In Last 5 Years: Minister
The Airports Authority of India and public-private partnerships have incurred a capital expenditure (capex) of more than Rs 96,000 crore during FY 2019-20 to FY 2024-25 on the development, upgradation, and modernisation of airports in the country
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Aviation Safety Body Directs Increased Security At Airports Due To Potential Terror Threat
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has directed all stakeholders to enhance security at airports due to a potential threat from a terror group during the period from September 22 to October 2.
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Over 10,500 Posts Vacant Across Key Civil Aviation Regulatory Bodies
More than 10,500 posts are lying vacant across key civil aviation regulatory bodies in India, according to data submitted in the Rajya Sabha. The Ministry of Civil Aviation shared this in response to a question by MP Dr Medha Vishram Kulkarni
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Australian Women Strip-Searched On Qatar Airways Win Right To Sue Airline
Five Australian women who say they were pulled from a Qatar Airways flight by armed guards and stripsearched have won the right to sue the airline, after a court
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Aviation Watchdog Withdraws Window Shade Rule At Air Force Airports
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) announced that the advisory requiring the lowering of window shades during aircraft operations at Indian Air Force Joint User Airports (JUAs) has been withdrawn.
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Height Restrictions Put In Place Within 20 Km Radius Of Noida Airport
No constructions or tree planting is allowed within a 20 km radius of the Noida International Airport without a 'Height Clearance' or 'No Objection Certificate' (NOC) from the Airport Authority of India (AAI), officials said.
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Air India Crash Preliminary Report Next Week, Will Outline Possible Causes
The preliminary probe report on the Air India crash, in which at least 270 people were killed - including 241 on board the flight - is expected to be released by July 11 and will outline the possible causes.
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Black Box Of Crashed Air India Plane In India, Being Examined: Minister
The London-bound Air India plane crashed into a hostel complex in Ahmedabad moments after taking off from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on June 12.
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Air India Crash: Remains Of Co-Pilot Clive Kunder Brought To Mumbai
The mortal remains of Co-pilot Clive Kunder, who died in the Air India AI-171 flight which crashed in Ahmedabad, was brought home to Mumbai. People gathered at his place while his family stood in front of his portrait and mourned their tragic loss.
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After Air India Crash, New Rules For Structures Near Airports
In a key step after the deadly Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has released new draft rules to tighten control over physical structures that may pose risk to aircraft safety.
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What Is Digi Yatra? How It Works And How It Benefits Air Travellers
Launched by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Digi Yatra allows air travellers to pass through various checkpoints at airports, seamlessly.
-
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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PM Modi Inaugurates Rs 1,200 Crore New Terminal At Patna Airport
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated the new terminal building of the Patna Airport and laid the foundation stone for a new civil enclave at the Bihta airport on the outskirts of the city.
