Air India to deploy new software for real-time in-flight Intel
Air India will adopt the cloud software Coruson from UK-based Ideagen to enhance safety and make it simpler to report incidents in real-time while flying.…
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Thailand to construct a $9 Billion ‘Aviation City’ this year
Thailand will start building the 290 billion baht ($8.82 billion) U-Tapao ‘Aviation City’ this year, a government official announced on Friday, January 27. This ‘Aviation…
IAF Fighter Jets Sukhoi & Mirage crashed; possibly a mid-air collision
A rare mid-air collision between 2 IAF Fighter Jets, Sukhoi 30 and Mirage 2000, is thought to have happened on Saturday, January 28 during a…
The DGCA plans to hire 1000 more employees by 2030
The DGCA intends to increase the size of its technical team by at least 1,000 employees in order to ensure aviation safety in the air…
Mumbai Airport aims to utilise more than 100 EVs by FY24
Mumbai Airport has aimed to utilise more than 100 EVs there by FY24 in order to lower its carbon footprint and promote sustainable transportation. Mumbai…
Six Unions appealed DGCA to lift the Pilot’s Licence Suspension, in the AI’s urination incident
The Captain of Air India’s flight from New York to Delhi had his licence suspended, and a joint forum of Six Unions appealed to the…
Air India alters its in-flight alcohol policy amid recent events
Air India altered its in-flight alcohol service policy in response to recent incidents of unruly passenger behaviour. Air India has instructed the cabin crew to…
Amazon launches its dedicated Air Cargo Service in India
Amazon announced the debut of Amazon Air, a specialised Air Cargo Service in India as it seeks to expand and speed up delivery in one…
Vikram Dev Dutt appointed as the Director General of DGCA
Vikram Dev Dutt was chosen to be the New Director General of the DGCA on Saturday, January 21 by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.…
Amazon to launch dedicated cargo fleet in India
Amazon is set to launch a cargo fleet in India, as part of a drive to expand and gain more control over logistics in one…
Air India’s contract with Airbus & Boeing delayed over Engine-Cost Debate
Air India’s contract for up to 500 aircraft from Airbus and Boeing is being delayed by a standoff with the engine manufacturers powering the 737…
Dream Job? Netflix is ready to pay a private flight attendant up to $385,000!
Netflix is ready to pay up to $385,000 a year (Rs 3 crore/ year) to a private flight attendant for its “dream crew” on its…
Air India to formally transfer its strong 4k ‘Maharaja Collection’ of artworks to NGMA
Air India will transfer its precious collection of over 4,000 artworks by well-known artists to the National Gallery of Modern Arts (NGMA) for public display.…
Virgin Atlantic gets fined $1.05 M for flying over Iraq
The U.S. Transportation Department (USDOT) said on January 17, that Virgin Atlantic had been penalised $1.05 M for flying over Iraq in restricted airspace. A…
Could a humble dragonfly pave the way for a safe and autonomous flight?
Continuous progress is the goal when it comes to safety. Airbus is always looking for new inspiration to develop proactive solutions that can raise performance…
Brussels Airport and Brussels Airlines ring in the new year with the first delivery of SAF via the NATO pipeline
The NATO pipeline now makes it possible to transfer sustainable aviation fuels to Brussels Airport in a quick, secure, and CO2-free way (CEPS or Central…
Air India Pilots Union seeks conciliation proceedings with the management to sort out issues
Air India Pilots Union has petitioned the labour department for conciliation proceedings with the Airline’s management to alter their working conditions. Indian Pilots Guild (IPG)…
Thai Smile flight, Bangkok to Kolkata assault incident; BCAS takes probe
A passenger on Thai Smile Airways who had reclined his seat and disobeyed the cabin crew’s safety instructions started a brawl onboard on Tuesday, December…
Say hello to “Black Swan”- the world’s first ‘cargo drone airline’
Brace yourselves. A brand-new cargo plane is about to enter service. Black Swan, a pilotless freight aircraft the size of a delivery truck will be…
BIAL faced a net loss of Rs 356 crore in FY22 due to COVID
Fairfax-owned Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) faced a financial loss of Rs 356 crore in FY22 due to COVID-19. Business Standard has analysed BIAL’s Annual…
