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Will Power Banks Be Banned On Indian Flights? Stricter Rules Being Discussed
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is considering a potential nationwide ban or stricter regulations on the use of power banks aboard aircraft, following a recent in-flight fire incident aboard an IndiGo flight in Delhi this week.
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"Unconstitutional": Pilots' Body On Proposed Code For Hiring Aviators Abroad
The Airline Pilots' Association of India has strongly objected to a working paper submitted by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, which proposes a global code of conduct to regulate the hiring of Indian aviation professionals by foreign airlines.
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"India To Receive 1 Or More Aircraft Per Week Next Decade": GE Aerospace CEO
As aspirational India continues to grow, India will receive one aircraft per week or more in the next decade, said Vikram Rai, GE Aerospace CEO (South Asia), as he highlighted the massive strides in the Indian aviation industry.
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Alliance Air Launches 'Fares Se Fursat' Scheme To End Flight Price Rollercoaster
The Fares Se Fursat initiative will be implemented on a pilot basis from October 13 to December 31.
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Pilots Body Urges Aviation Body To Probe Electrical Systems of All Boeing 787s
The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) on Sunday urged aviation safety regulator DGCA to thoroughly check and investigate the electrical system of all Boeing 787 aircraft in the country.
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India's Aviation Boom Fuels Openings For New Airline Players
India will require more government oversight as the country's airlines take delivery of thousands of planes and its fast-growing market is creating openings for new players, the government's aviation safety chief told Reuters.
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Pilots' Body Cites Bias In Air India Crash Report, Demands Judicial Probe
The Federation of Indian Pilots has formally urged the Civil Aviation Ministry to constitute a 'Court of Inquiry', headed by a retired Supreme Court judge into the June 12 crash of Air India Flight AI 171.
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Centre Receives Air Force Proposal To Buy 114 'Made In India' Rafale Jets
The Defence Ministry has received and started discussions on the proposal from the Indian Air Force for acquiring 114 'Made in India' Rafale fighter jets, which would be built by the French firm Dassault Aviation involving Indian aerospace firms.
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Air India, IndiGo To Operate Flights To Rescue Indians Stranded In Nepal
Air India and IndiGo will operate additional flights to Kathmandu to bring back people stranded in the Nepal capital, Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said on Wednesday.
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Video: Army Chopper Rescues 22 CRPF Personnel Stranded Due To Punjab Floods
The Indian Army Aviation on Wednesday conducted a daring rescue operation near Madhopur Headworks in Punjab's Pathankot district, saving 22 CRPF personnel and three civilians who were stranded due to rising floodwaters.
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Do You Know Where India's Largest Airport Is? Find Out What Makes It Unique
India's airports are growing rapidly with world-class services. But which one is the largest and what makes it truly unique? Read on to find out!
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India Seeks Global Code Of Conduct To Prevent Pilot Poaching: Report
India wants countries to agree on a new code of conduct on hiring each other's airline staff after raising concerns that its fast-growing aviation system is being stifled by the poaching of Indian pilots and cabin crew without adequate notice.
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Airbus, Rolls Royce To Supply To Indian Airlines In 5 Billion Pound Deal
European aviation giant Airbus and iconic British luxury automobile manufacturer Rolls Royce are among the 26 British firms to have secured lucrative deals after India signed a comprehensive free trade agreement with the United Kingdom.
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183 Technical Defects Reported By Airlines In Aircraft Till July 21 In 2025
Five Indian airlines reported 183 technical defects in their aircraft to the aviation regulator DGCA this year till July 21, including 85 by Air India Group, according to the government.
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British F-35's Recovery Reminds Of Daring Rescue Of Mirage 2000 Jet From Mauritius
The evacuation of a stranded British F-35B jet from Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday rekindled memories of a similar problem the Indian Air Force faced two decades ago - one of its Mirage-2000 jets was badly damaged and stuck in Mauritius
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Will Power Banks Be Banned On Indian Flights? Stricter Rules Being Discussed
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is considering a potential nationwide ban or stricter regulations on the use of power banks aboard aircraft, following a recent in-flight fire incident aboard an IndiGo flight in Delhi this week.
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"Unconstitutional": Pilots' Body On Proposed Code For Hiring Aviators Abroad
The Airline Pilots' Association of India has strongly objected to a working paper submitted by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, which proposes a global code of conduct to regulate the hiring of Indian aviation professionals by foreign airlines.
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"India To Receive 1 Or More Aircraft Per Week Next Decade": GE Aerospace CEO
As aspirational India continues to grow, India will receive one aircraft per week or more in the next decade, said Vikram Rai, GE Aerospace CEO (South Asia), as he highlighted the massive strides in the Indian aviation industry.
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Alliance Air Launches 'Fares Se Fursat' Scheme To End Flight Price Rollercoaster
The Fares Se Fursat initiative will be implemented on a pilot basis from October 13 to December 31.
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Pilots Body Urges Aviation Body To Probe Electrical Systems of All Boeing 787s
The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) on Sunday urged aviation safety regulator DGCA to thoroughly check and investigate the electrical system of all Boeing 787 aircraft in the country.
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India's Aviation Boom Fuels Openings For New Airline Players
India will require more government oversight as the country's airlines take delivery of thousands of planes and its fast-growing market is creating openings for new players, the government's aviation safety chief told Reuters.
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Pilots' Body Cites Bias In Air India Crash Report, Demands Judicial Probe
The Federation of Indian Pilots has formally urged the Civil Aviation Ministry to constitute a 'Court of Inquiry', headed by a retired Supreme Court judge into the June 12 crash of Air India Flight AI 171.
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Centre Receives Air Force Proposal To Buy 114 'Made In India' Rafale Jets
The Defence Ministry has received and started discussions on the proposal from the Indian Air Force for acquiring 114 'Made in India' Rafale fighter jets, which would be built by the French firm Dassault Aviation involving Indian aerospace firms.
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Air India, IndiGo To Operate Flights To Rescue Indians Stranded In Nepal
Air India and IndiGo will operate additional flights to Kathmandu to bring back people stranded in the Nepal capital, Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said on Wednesday.
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Video: Army Chopper Rescues 22 CRPF Personnel Stranded Due To Punjab Floods
The Indian Army Aviation on Wednesday conducted a daring rescue operation near Madhopur Headworks in Punjab's Pathankot district, saving 22 CRPF personnel and three civilians who were stranded due to rising floodwaters.
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Do You Know Where India's Largest Airport Is? Find Out What Makes It Unique
India's airports are growing rapidly with world-class services. But which one is the largest and what makes it truly unique? Read on to find out!
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India Seeks Global Code Of Conduct To Prevent Pilot Poaching: Report
India wants countries to agree on a new code of conduct on hiring each other's airline staff after raising concerns that its fast-growing aviation system is being stifled by the poaching of Indian pilots and cabin crew without adequate notice.
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Airbus, Rolls Royce To Supply To Indian Airlines In 5 Billion Pound Deal
European aviation giant Airbus and iconic British luxury automobile manufacturer Rolls Royce are among the 26 British firms to have secured lucrative deals after India signed a comprehensive free trade agreement with the United Kingdom.
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183 Technical Defects Reported By Airlines In Aircraft Till July 21 In 2025
Five Indian airlines reported 183 technical defects in their aircraft to the aviation regulator DGCA this year till July 21, including 85 by Air India Group, according to the government.
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British F-35's Recovery Reminds Of Daring Rescue Of Mirage 2000 Jet From Mauritius
The evacuation of a stranded British F-35B jet from Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday rekindled memories of a similar problem the Indian Air Force faced two decades ago - one of its Mirage-2000 jets was badly damaged and stuck in Mauritius
