A Tata-owned Air India Airbus A320 flew eight times on November 24–25 despite an expired Certificate of Airworthiness; the aircraft has been grounded and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has opened an investigation. Tata-owned Air India operated a 164-seat Airbus A320 on eight scheduled sectors during November 24–25…
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Air India, Akasa Cancel Flights After Ethiopia Volcano Ash Cloud
Indian carriers Air India and Akasa Air suspended a number of flights on Tuesday after ash plumes from the newly erupted Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia disrupted international air routes. The airlines said the cancellations and precautionary inspections followed directives from India’s aviation regulator amid concerns about volcanic ash affecting…
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“Delhi Airport Probe After Afghan Jet Lands on Takeoff Runway”
New Delhi : A potentially serious aviation incident was averted at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) on Sunday when Ariana Afghan Airlines flight FG 311 from Kabul landed on runway 29R a strip normally reserved for departures at 12:07 PM. Airport sources said no aircraft was queued for take-off on…
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Tejas Crash at Dubai Airshow: IAF Pilot Killed, Inquiry Ordered
A Tejas light combat aircraft (LCA) crashed during an aerobatic display at the Dubai Airshow on November 21, killing the pilot, identified as Wing Commander Namansh Syal of the Indian Air Force. The IAF has announced a court of inquiry to determine the cause of the accident while Hindustan Aeronautics…
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Tejas Crashes at Dubai Air Show; IAF Pilot Killed
An Indian Air Force (IAF) Tejas Light Combat Aircraft crashed during an aerial display at the Dubai Air Show on Friday, Nov 21, 2025. The pilot sustained fatal injuries and was declared dead, the IAF said. A court of inquiry has been ordered to determine the cause of the accident….
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EVA Air Apologises for Sick Leave Request to Deceased Staff
Taipei, October 19, 2025: Taiwan’s EVA Air has issued a public apology after a controversy erupted over the airline’s request for sick leave paperwork from a flight attendant who had already passed away. The incident has sparked nationwide outrage and prompted an internal and government-led investigation into the company’s employee…
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SC Questions Pilot Error Claim In Air India 171 Crash Probe
The Supreme Court has expressed concern over the preliminary findings in the Air India flight 171 crash probe, calling the “pilot error” narrative unfortunate. The bench has directed the Centre and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to respond to a petition seeking an independent inquiry into the June…