GUNTUR: The officials of the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Bapatla district administration made elaborate arrangements for the trial run for landing of aircrafts at the Emergency Landing Facility (ELF), scheduled to be held on Monday from 9 am to 1 pm. The officials have already set up radars and other technical equipment to conduct […]
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IAF successfully carries out trial run of 4.1-km ELR
GUNTUR: The Indian Air Force on Monday successfully carried out an emergency landing exercise at Pichikalagudipadu village in Korisapadu mandal of Baptla district. As part of the exercise aiming to strengthen strategic security of the country, two transport aircraft, including AN32 and Dornier, landed and two combat jets, Sukhoi Su 30 and Hawk AJT, flew […]
Kochi Airport’s Business Jet terminal welcomes 1,000 flight services
KOCHI: The business jet terminal of Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL), launched in December 2022, has completed 1,000 flight services so far, marking a significant milestone in its operations. In just 14 months since its inception, CIAL has achieved the feat, reaffirming its position as a premier destination for corporate travellers from India and abroad […]
CIAL’s business jet terminal completes 1k services
KOCHI: The Business Jet Terminal of Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL), launched in December 2022, has completed 1,000 flight services so far, marking a significant milestone in its operations. In just 14 months since its inception, CIAL has achieved the remarkable feat, reaffirming its position as a premier destination for corporate travellers from India and […]
Centre transfers Air India building in Mumbai to Maharashtra govt
NEW DELHI: The Centre on Thursday transferred ownership of Air India building in Mumbai to the Maharashtra government for Rs 1,601 crore. In addition, the Government of Maharashtra has agreed to forgive old dues payable by AI Assets Holdings Pvt Ltd (AIAHL), totalling about Rs 300 crore. “GoI has approved transfer of Air India building […]
Parandur airport: TIDCO seeks to pull out ToR application for ‘corrections’
CHENNAI: Within a fortnight after submitting an application before the Union environment ministry for Terms of Reference (ToR) to prepare Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the development of Chennai greenfield airport at Parandur, Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation Limited (TIDCO) has filed a request for withdrawal of the application. The current proposal status in the […]
Flyers via Thiruvananthapuram airport can soon unwind at serene beachside lounge
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : Air travellers using the Thiruvananthapuram airport will soon be able to unwind themselves enjoying a picturesque setting of the sea at the Travel Lounge coming up at Shankhumukham beach — the popular tourist spot in the state capital. The tourism department is setting up the facility – which can be accessed either before […]
Federal safety officials say Boeing fails to meet quality-control standards in manufacturing
The Federal Aviation Administration said Monday its audit of 737 Max manufacturing at airplane-maker Boeing and its key supplier turned up “multiple instances” of them failing to make sure manufacturing met quality standards. The FAA said that it found “non-compliance issues” with Boeing’s manufacturing-process control and parts handling and storage. It did not provide details.
Hyderabad: Aircraft with 12 onboard makes emergency landing
HYDERABAD : A trainer aircraft, which had developed a technical problem in its landing gear, safely landed at the Begumpet airport after circling in air for around 40 minutes on Friday evening. According to sources, the landing gear of the aircraft did not open and there were around 12 people inside the aeroplane. After the […]
More International flights from Vijayawada airport sought
VIJAYAWADA :The development of Vijayawada International Airport faces challenges amid declining flight operations and limitations in international connectivity, resulting in decreased passenger footfall, said AP Chambers of Commerce and Industry Federation (AP Chambers). On Friday, AP Chambers organised a meeting with Vijayawada International Airport director M Lakshmikantha Reddy to discuss the status of the new […]
Rs 30L fine on Air India for unavailability of wheelchair
NEW DELHI: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Thursday imposed a fine of Rs 30 lakh on Tata Group airline Air India for denying wheelchair to an 80-year-old passenger, and he collapsed and later died after walking from plane to terminal at the Mumbai airport. The incident took place on February 12. A […]
In a first, Hyderabad firm launches fully indigenous micro-turbojet engine
HYDERABAD: City-based Raghu Vamsi Machine Tools (RVMT) Pvt Ltd on Monday announced the launch of its fully indigenous micro-turbojet engine, INDRA RV25: 240N, on Monday. It was launched in the presence of Dr G Satheesh Reddy, president of the Aeronautical Society of India, who witnessed the live testing of the engine at the RVMT Hyderabad […]