Months before general elections, the centre is lining up the inauguration of 15 airport projects. Sources said that on Sunday Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the projects which includes new terminals of Delhi, Lucknow Airport and Pune airport. The other projects include new airports in Uttar Pradesh at Chitrakoot, Shavasti, Azamgarh, and new terminals […]
Day: March 8, 2024
‘I do hope I land safely!’: Cushionless seats on Bengaluru-Bhopal IndiGo flight raises safety concerns; Airline clarifies
An IndiGo flight passenger recently raised concerns after sharing a photo of her seat without cushions while traveling from Bengaluru to Bhopal. The passenger, who tagged IndiGo6E in her post, expressed her worry about landing safely. In response, IndiGo explained that the missing seat cushions were part of a standard cleaning procedure. The airline clarified […]
Airbus gets DGCA nod for H160 helicopter in India
Airbus has received approval from aviation regulator DGCA for its new generation H160 helicopter in India. More than 100 helicopters of Airbus, including the single-engine H125, are being operated by various entities in the country. In a release on Thursday, Airbus said its H160 helicopter has been granted the letter of type acceptance by the […]
Jalan Kalrock Consortium case: SC upholds NCLAT ruling on sale of Jet Airways’ three aircraft
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed an appeal by the Jalan Kalrock Consortium (JKC), the successful bidder for takeover of grounded Jet Airways (India), seeking to halt sale of the airline’s three aircraft to a Malta-based aviation company. A Bench led by Justice Abhay S Oka upheld the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal’s […]
Delhi HC issues contempt notice to Go First RP
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued showcause notice to Go First resolution professional (RP) Shailendra Ajmera as to why contempt proceedings should not be initiated against him for non-compliance of its orders. Several lessors of the bankrupt airline had alleged that the RP had failed to conduct any maintenance on their aircraft […]
Indian airlines shouldn’t gamble with stricter safety if they want more business
Indian pilots are exhausted, battling erratic schedules, consecutive late-night departures and excessive hours. Yet airlines are pushing back against new rules from the aviation regulator that mandate longer breaks and shorter work hours for cockpit crew. Fearful of higher costs and restricted operations, carriers want to delay implementation. They shouldn’t.
Here’s why Delhi Metro yellow line services were delayed today
Delhi, one of India’s bustling cities, relies heavily on its public transport system, especially the Delhi Metro, to keep its people on the move. However, today, commuters using the Yellow Line (Millennium City Centre Gurugram to Samaypur Badli) are facing delays due to a track circuit drop issue between Vishwavidyalaya and Kashmere Gate stations. The […]
International Women’s Day: From Ranchi to Tori, women manage booking counters at train stations, run passenger train
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, a 16-member all-women crew successfully operated the Ranchi-Tori passenger train. The team included the loco-pilot, assistant loco-pilot, train manager, eight ticket checkers, and five personnel of the Railway Protection Force (RPF). This initiative by the Ranchi division of the South Eastern Railway (SER) aimed to honor women and […]
India to have 150 million tonne coal stock by March-end: Coal Minister
India will have an overall coal stock of 150 million tonne by the end of this month, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Thursday. This will be 19.53 per cent higher than 125.49 million tonne coal stock at the end of March 2023. Out of 125.49 million tonne , 34.57 million tonne was at coal-based […]
Audi launches new version of e-tron, the Q4 55, with better specs
Audi has introduced another entry model of its premium electric vehicle, the e-tron. The Q4 50 e-tron has been upgraded to the Q4 55 e-tron, with improvements to its suspension, steering, range, and overall appearance. These enhancements make it an even more appealing choice for those seeking a reliable daily driver. One of the key […]
EVs can’t fix a global epidemic of ‘car harm,’ study finds
Electric vehicles promise cleaner air and less climate pollution. But a new analysis suggests that even a global all-EV fleet would perpetuate some of the most devastating impacts of cars and auto infrastructure. The modern world moves itself around in roughly 2 billion motor vehicles, 65% of which are cars. That’s 16 automobiles for every […]
Servotech Power to set up EV charger components facility at Rs 100 crore investment
New Delhi, Servotech Power Systems on Thursday said it will invest Rs 100 crore for setting up a facility to manufacture components of EV chargers. The project will come up at Sonipat in Haryana, Servotech Power said in a statement. “The company is investing Rs 100 crore for setting up an EV charger component manufacturing […]