An argument between a couple led to the diversion of a Munich-Bangkok Lufthansa flight to Delhi on Wednesday following which they were deboarded, official sources said. The Lufthansa flight number LH772 landed at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport at 10:26 am after the pilots contacted the ATC informing them about a “situation and possible […]
Category: Civil Aviation
DGCA issues circular on measures to deal with signal interference in airspace
Aviation watchdog DGCA has issued a circular to airlines and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) on measures to deal with threats from jamming and spoofing of the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) amid reports of such interference in the Middle East. The circular provides comprehensive mitigation measures and action plans for aircraft operators, pilots, […]
IndiGo evaluates options on adding premium class in its flights
IndiGo on Thursday said it always evaluates available options amid reports that the budget carrier is likely to have a premium class in its flights. The airline, which has a domestic market share of more than 62 per cent, is expanding its operations. It has a fleet of more than 330 aircraft, and 970 planes […]
National Company Law Tribunal extends resolution timeline for Go First by 90 days
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Thursday allowed an appeal to extend the resolution timeline for Go First by 90 days. This extension, which will be effective from November 6, will last till February 4, 2024. According to the current insolvency rules, a resolution process must be completed within 180 days. However, this period […]
Jeddah-Hyderabad flight diverted to Karachi due to medical emergency on Wednesday: IndiGo
IndiGo on Thursday said its flight from Jeddah to Hyderabad was diverted to Karachi on Wednesday due to medical emergency for a passenger who was declared dead on arrival. After completing the formalities, the flight landed in Hyderabad on Thursday morning. In a statement, the airline said there was a medical emergency on board flight […]
US foils plot to assassinate Sikh extremist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, warns India, says FT report
The US foiled a plot to kill pro-Khalistan American citizen Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, who is wanted in this country and who recently issued a warning to Sikhs not to fly on Air India. The US is also said to have warned the Indian government that it should not have any involvement in such a conspiracy, […]
Govt suspends DGCA official on graft allegations, Scindia says zero tolerance to malpractices
The government on Wednesday suspended DGCA official Captain Anil Gill as the aviation regulator is contemplating initiating disciplinary proceedings against him on alleged corruption charges. Amid the graft allegations, a preliminary enquiry against him was completed and the report was submitted to the civil aviation ministry recently. According to a notification issued by the ministry, […]
Air India Express cabin crew raise concerns about room sharing during layovers; airline says move consistent with market practice
Scores of cabin crew members of Air India Express have expressed concerns about the decision on room sharing during layovers, claiming that such a move poses various difficulties in getting uninterrupted rest before flight duty while the airline has said that room sharing is consistent with the market practice followed by many other carriers. Besides, […]
Directorate General of Civil Aviation slaps Rs 10 lakh penalty on Air India
Aviation watchdog DGCA has imposed a penalty of Rs 10 lakh on Air India for its failure to comply with norms pertaining to facilities that are required to be provided to passengers. After carrying out inspections of airlines at Delhi, Kochi and Bangalore airports, the regulator observed that Air India was not complying with the […]
Jindal Power not to proceed with its plan to bid for Go First
Jindal Power has decided not to go ahead with its plan to bid for Go First, which is undergoing an insolvency resolution process, according to industry sources. Budget carrier Go First stopped flying in early May and filed for voluntary bankruptcy proceedings amid financial woes, mainly triggered by engine issues. Last month, Jindal Power had […]
Israeli fighter jets bombard Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh’s house in Gaza
Israeli fighter jets have struck the house of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Gaza, the Israeli military said on Thursday. Haniyeh’s house was “used as terrorist infrastructure and often served as a meeting point for Hamas’ senior leaders to direct terror attacks against Israeli civilians and IDF (Israel Defence Forces) soldiers”, the military said. Southern […]
Air India pilot dies after showing signs of discomfort during training session
A senior Air India pilot died on Thursday morning after showing signs of discomfort during a training session at the Delhi airport, according to officials. The pilot appears to have suffered a cardiac arrest, they added. The officials said that Himmanil Kumar, who was in his 30s, was at a training session at the operations […]