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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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Air Traffic Control Glitch Caused Chaos At Delhi Airport: Aviation Ministry
The civil aviation ministry acknowledges the software-related disruption in Air Traffic Control (ATC) operations at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport earlier in November that caused widespread delays.
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Mumbai International Airport Surpasses Previous High For Single-Day Movements
Adani Group-AAI-run Mumbai International Airport handled 1,036 air traffic movements in a single day on November 21, surpassing its earlier best of 1,032 achieved earlier this month, mainly due to festive demand.
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"It's More Than Tech Glitch": Air Traffic Controllers On Delhi Airport Chaos
The Air Traffic Controllers' Guild (India) has raised serious concerns over the recent failure of the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS) at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport.
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Over 1,700 US Flights Cancelled Amid Staffing Crisis, Government Shutdown
Air travel chaos continued across the United States this weekend as airlines cancelled more than 1,700 flights and thousands more were delayed due to severe staffing shortages among air traffic controllers.
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'Flagged Issues In July': Air Traffic Controllers After Delhi Airport Glitch
The system failure incident that happened at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on Friday could possibly have been prevented, an organisation of air traffic controllers has said.
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Why Travellers Are Asked To Reach The Airport At Least Two Hours Early
If you have ever wondered why airlines insist you arrive hours before your flight, there is more to it than just caution. Here is a clear breakdown of what really happens behind the scenes - and why those two hours can make all the difference.
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Flights Delayed At Delhi Airport Due To Technical Glitch In Air Traffic Control System
Flight operations at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport were affected on Friday morning due to a technical glitch in the Air Traffic Control (ATC) system.
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Why Airlines Close Boarding Gates 20 Minutes Before Departure? 5 Real Reasons Behind The Rule
If you have ever sprinted to a gate only to find it closed, there is a reason airlines shut the boarding well before take-off. Here is what goes on in those crucial 20 minutes before departure.
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'Afterthought': Shashi Tharoor Takes On Air India Over Kerala Cancellation Reports
Congress's Shashi Tharoor, irked by Air India's plan to curtail flights to and from Kerala, said it would hamper the state's trade and tourism and invariably lead to passengers switching to other airlines.
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North Dakota Authorities Didn't Warn B-52 Bomber About Airliner: Air Force
Air traffic controllers at a small North Dakota airport didn't inform an Air Force bomber's crew that a commercial airliner was flying in the same area, the military said, shedding light on the nation's latest air safety scare.
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Video: Delta Airlines Boeing 767 Makes Emergency Landing After Engine Catches Fire
A Delta Air Lines flight bound for Atlanta had to make an emergency landing back to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) after an engine reportedly caught fire shortly after take-off on Friday.
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Hyderabad-Bound IndiGo Flight Diverted To Vijayawada Due To Heavy Air Traffic: Report
An IndiGo flight from Pune to Hyderabad was diverted to Vijayawada on Sunday due to heavy air traffic in Hyderabad airspace, according to sources.
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Western Railway To Operate 2 Special Trains From Ahmedabad After Plane Crash
Western Railway will run two Superfast Special trains from Ahmedabad to Delhi and Mumbai to ease the passenger traffic after an Air India plane crashed shortly after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai International Airport on Thursday afternoon.
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India's Aviation Sector Rises To Third Spot Globally, Creates 7.7 Million Jobs
India's aviation industry has expanded at a rapid pace to become the world's third-largest aviation market in terms of passenger traffic, according to a report compiled by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
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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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Air Traffic Control Glitch Caused Chaos At Delhi Airport: Aviation Ministry
The civil aviation ministry acknowledges the software-related disruption in Air Traffic Control (ATC) operations at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport earlier in November that caused widespread delays.
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Mumbai International Airport Surpasses Previous High For Single-Day Movements
Adani Group-AAI-run Mumbai International Airport handled 1,036 air traffic movements in a single day on November 21, surpassing its earlier best of 1,032 achieved earlier this month, mainly due to festive demand.
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"It's More Than Tech Glitch": Air Traffic Controllers On Delhi Airport Chaos
The Air Traffic Controllers' Guild (India) has raised serious concerns over the recent failure of the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS) at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport.
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Over 1,700 US Flights Cancelled Amid Staffing Crisis, Government Shutdown
Air travel chaos continued across the United States this weekend as airlines cancelled more than 1,700 flights and thousands more were delayed due to severe staffing shortages among air traffic controllers.
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'Flagged Issues In July': Air Traffic Controllers After Delhi Airport Glitch
The system failure incident that happened at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on Friday could possibly have been prevented, an organisation of air traffic controllers has said.
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Why Travellers Are Asked To Reach The Airport At Least Two Hours Early
If you have ever wondered why airlines insist you arrive hours before your flight, there is more to it than just caution. Here is a clear breakdown of what really happens behind the scenes - and why those two hours can make all the difference.
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Flights Delayed At Delhi Airport Due To Technical Glitch In Air Traffic Control System
Flight operations at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport were affected on Friday morning due to a technical glitch in the Air Traffic Control (ATC) system.
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Why Airlines Close Boarding Gates 20 Minutes Before Departure? 5 Real Reasons Behind The Rule
If you have ever sprinted to a gate only to find it closed, there is a reason airlines shut the boarding well before take-off. Here is what goes on in those crucial 20 minutes before departure.
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'Afterthought': Shashi Tharoor Takes On Air India Over Kerala Cancellation Reports
Congress's Shashi Tharoor, irked by Air India's plan to curtail flights to and from Kerala, said it would hamper the state's trade and tourism and invariably lead to passengers switching to other airlines.
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North Dakota Authorities Didn't Warn B-52 Bomber About Airliner: Air Force
Air traffic controllers at a small North Dakota airport didn't inform an Air Force bomber's crew that a commercial airliner was flying in the same area, the military said, shedding light on the nation's latest air safety scare.
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Video: Delta Airlines Boeing 767 Makes Emergency Landing After Engine Catches Fire
A Delta Air Lines flight bound for Atlanta had to make an emergency landing back to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) after an engine reportedly caught fire shortly after take-off on Friday.
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Hyderabad-Bound IndiGo Flight Diverted To Vijayawada Due To Heavy Air Traffic: Report
An IndiGo flight from Pune to Hyderabad was diverted to Vijayawada on Sunday due to heavy air traffic in Hyderabad airspace, according to sources.
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Western Railway To Operate 2 Special Trains From Ahmedabad After Plane Crash
Western Railway will run two Superfast Special trains from Ahmedabad to Delhi and Mumbai to ease the passenger traffic after an Air India plane crashed shortly after taking off from Sardar Vallabhbhai International Airport on Thursday afternoon.
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India's Aviation Sector Rises To Third Spot Globally, Creates 7.7 Million Jobs
India's aviation industry has expanded at a rapid pace to become the world's third-largest aviation market in terms of passenger traffic, according to a report compiled by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
