A training aircraft operated by M/s Redbird Flight Training Academy Pvt Ltd was forced to make an emergency landing in an open field near Vijayapura, around 50–70 kilometres from Belagavi Airport, on Saturday. The incident involved a Cessna 172 aircraft registered as VT-EUC, which was on a routine cross-country training…
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NTH–STQC Collaboration Boosts Drone Testing and Certification
In a major boost to India’s rapidly expanding drone ecosystem, the National Test House (NTH) has partnered with the Standardization Testing and Quality Certification Directorate’s Electronics Regional Test Laboratory (ERTL–North) to enable advanced Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing of drones. The government-to-government collaboration marks a significant step…
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Air India Begins Boeing 787 Fuel Switch Inspections
Air India has launched a precautionary, fleet-wide inspection of fuel control switches on its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft after a pilot reported a malfunction during a recent international flight, airline sources confirmed on Tuesday. The move underscores heightened safety vigilance amid ongoing scrutiny of aircraft systems following past incidents involving…
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All Five Aerobridges Operational at Patna Airport’s New Terminal
Patna’s Jay Prakash Narayan International Airport (JPNI) has achieved a significant infrastructure milestone with all five aerobridges at its new terminal now fully operational. The commissioning of the final two passenger boarding bridges marks a key step in improving passenger comfort, operational efficiency, and crowd management at Bihar’s busiest airport….
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Ajit Pawar Dies in Plane Crash in Maharashtra’s Baramati
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and senior Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar died on Wednesday after the private aircraft he was travelling in crash-landed at Baramati airport in Pune district. The tragic incident has sent shockwaves across the state and the national political landscape. According to the Directorate General…
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IndiGo Passengers Face Baggage Woes in Fog
IndiGo, India’s largest airline by market share, is facing mounting criticism from passengers after a fresh wave of complaints over missing and delayed baggage surfaced amid widespread flight disruptions caused by dense fog across northern India. Several travellers took to social media platforms on Monday to flag baggage delays and…
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MoCA Launches 24×7 PACR to Fast-Track Air Passenger Grievances
In a major passenger-centric reform aimed at improving the air travel experience, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has established a permanent, round-the-clock Passenger Assistance Control Room (PACR) to address grievances in real time. Since becoming operational in early December 2025, the PACR has already resolved more than 13,000 passenger…
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IndiGo Cancels 67 Flights Amid Fog, DGCA Probe Intensifies
New Delhi: IndiGo, India’s largest airline, canceled 67 flights on Thursday, citing bad weather and operational challenges. According to the airline, 63 cancellations were due to dense fog and poor visibility across several airports, while four were linked to internal operational reasons. The disruptions affected passengers in Agartala, Chandigarh, Dehradun,…
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India Grants NOCs to Two New Airlines After IndiGo Crisis
In a significant move to strengthen competition in India’s aviation sector, the Centre has granted No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to two new airline applicants Al Hind Air and FlyExpress. The decision comes in the wake of widespread flight disruptions at IndiGo earlier this month, which exposed the risks of excessive…
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Air India Express Hiring Plan Triggers Pilot Unrest
Air India Express has found itself at the centre of internal unrest after announcing plans to recruit experienced Airbus A320 pilots, a move that has triggered concern and resistance from its existing cockpit crew. Several pilots have warned that fresh hiring at this stage could worsen aircraft utilisation issues and…