Officials from Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban on Wednesday welcomed the resumption of FlyDubai flights to Kabul’s international airport two years after stopping service following the collapse of the Western-backed government. All international airlines halted flights to Afghanistan after the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan in mid-August 2021 as US and NATO forces departed after two decades […]
Category: Civil Aviation
Stray dog enters Goa airport runway, forces Vistara flight to return to Bengaluru
A Vistara flight returned to Bengaluru without landing at the Dabolim Airport in Goa after a stray dog was spotted on the runway by the Air Traffic Controller, a senior official said on Tuesday. The incident took place on Monday afternoon, he said. The pilot was asked to “hold for some time” as a stray […]
Airlines liable for delay in delivery of parcel: SC
Holding Kuwait Airways liable for delay in delivery of a consignment, the Supreme Court has asked it to pay Rs 20 lakh along with 9% interest per annum as compensation to a Rajasthan-based exporter with effect from July 31, 1996 till its realisation. “Once the agent has issued a time schedule for delivery of consignment, […]
Emirates to purchase 95 Boeing aircraft for $52 billion
Long-haul carrier Emirates opened the Dubai Air Show with a $52-billion purchase of 95 Boeing aircraft, showing how aviation has bounced back after the groundings of the coronavirus pandemic, even as Israel’s war with Hamas clouds regional security. Its low-cost sister airline, FlyDubai, followed up with an order of 30 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, the first […]
Drones helped deliver medicines during rain fury
Drones proved to be a boon to the delivery of life saving medicines and collection of blood samples from various parts of Kullu, Manali and Mandi during the rain disaster when roads were blocked. The state government had tied up with Skyair, a drone company, to help in the delivery of medicines and collection of […]
Elderly man arrested for sexually harassing co-passenger onboard Frankfurt-Bengaluru Lufthansa flight
A 52-year-old man was arrested for allegedly sexually harassing a female passenger on a Frankfurt-Bengaluru Lufthansa flight, police said on Wednesday. The alleged incident took place on November 6 while the 32-year-old woman, who hails from Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh, was asleep, they said. While she was sleeping, the man, seated next to her, allegedly […]
Alliance Air to start Shimla-Amritsar flights from November 16
After the Amritsar-Kullu Manali flight, Alliance Air is now going to start a direct flight from Shimla airport in Himachal Pradesh to Shri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport in the holy city. The airline would start operating flights from November 16. The flight would be operated through ATR 42-seater aircraft thrice a week. As […]
Additional checks in place for Air India passengers at Delhi airport till November 30
Passengers travelling on Air India flights from airports in the national capital and Punjab will be subject to additional checks, and issuance of visitor entry tickets has been stopped at the Delhi airport till November 30 amid increased threat perception, according to sources. Apart from issuance of temporary airport entry passes, entry of visitors to […]
DGCA show-cause notice to Air India
New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has issued a show-cause notice to Air India for non-compliance with norms pertaining to facilities that are required to be provided to passengers. The development comes less than a year after the carrier faced a fine of Rs 10 lakh for flouting norms.
DGCA issues notice to Air India for non-compliance of norms concerning passengers
Aviation watchdog DGCA has issued a show cause notice to Air India for non-compliance with norms pertaining to facilities that are required to be provided to passengers. Last year, the regulator imposed a penalty of Rs 10 lakh on Air India for not complying with the provisions of Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR) on denied boarding […]
Vistara offers complimentary Wi-Fi to loyalty prog members on Boeing 787, Airbus A321 Neo flights
Full-service carrier Vistara on Monday said it has started providing complimentary Wi-Fi internet connectivity onboard its Boeing 787 and Airbus A321 Neo-operated international flights for all members of its loyalty programme, Club Vistara. With this, Vistara becomes the first domestic airline to offer such a facility, a company statement said. The facility is available to […]
Lufthansa launches direct flights from Bengaluru to Munich
The Lufthansa Group launched direct service from Bengaluru to Munich, capital of Bavaria in Germany, on November 4. Bengaluru was chosen as the first destination on the Lufthansa Group network post-COVID. “Alongside Delhi and Mumbai, Bengaluru is the third Indian city with a direct connection for travellers via Lufthansa’s 5 star Munich hub”, the Group […]