Indian Aviation Regulator Bars Pilots, Cabin Crew From Using Mouthwash and Perfume
This strict measure has been implemented by the aviation watchdog to prevent any potential positive results in their pre-flight or post-flight breath analyser tests.
Oct 31, 2023, 10:42 AM IST
Air Canada Pilot Grounded For Wearing Pro-Palestinian Colours In Uniform
After grounding the pilot, Air Canada said in a statement that the airline took the action against the pilot because his opinions and publications do not represent Air Canada's views.
Oct 11, 2023, 10:31 AM IST
Staff Shortage Not Impacting Pilot Licence Issuance: DGCA Refutes Reports
DGCA has already seen an increase of 45 per cent in issuing commercial pilot licence as on August 31 compared to the entire year of 2022.
Sep 21, 2023, 20:13 PM IST
Exclusive: Meet Aarohi Pandit, First Indian Woman Pilot to Fly Solo Over The Atlantic
Aarohi Pandit flew a light sports aircraft over the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans to become first Indian Woman Pilot to fly solo and has now completed her Airbus A320 training.
Sep 02, 2023, 20:05 PM IST
Aviation Explained: What's Inside A Pilot's Bag? Air India Commander Anny Divya Reveals
In a video shared on Twitter (X), Air India's Senior Commander Anny Divya reveals what's inside a pilot's bag, that has fascinated the aviation lovers for years.
Aug 17, 2023, 12:06 PM IST
IC814 Hijacking: Air India Pilot Recounts Spotting Passenger With Hand Grenade
A lot has changed since the 1999 hijacking of the plane and in the last nearly 24 years, there has been no incident of hijacking of an Indian aircraft.
Aug 01, 2023, 17:40 PM IST
DGCA Imposes Rs 30 Lakh Fine On IndiGo After Airline Suffers 4 Tail Strikes In 6 Months
IndiGo Airline witnessed four tail strike incidents on A321 aircraft within a span of six months this year, following which the DGCA carried out a special audit of the airline.
Jul 28, 2023, 17:04 PM IST
Air India Pilot Refuses To Fly BJP MPs, 100 Passengers From Rajkot To Delhi, Here's Why?
Among the stranded Air India passengers were Rajkot MP Mohan Kundariya, Jamnagar MP Poonam Maadam, and newly-elected Rajya Sabha MP Kesaridevsinh Jhala.
Jul 24, 2023, 23:34 PM IST
Curious Case Of Rising Safety Incidents In Aviation Industry: Violent Passengers To Cockpit Breach
There's a sudden spike in the incidents of 'uncommon behavior' by passengers and breaches of cockpit protocol by airline officials, including pilots among the Indian airlines.
Jul 10, 2023, 16:16 PM IST
Akasa Air To Have 3,500 Employees By 2023 End; Denies Reports Of Mass Cabin Crew Resignation
Akasa Air, in a statement said that the airline has 3,000 employees currently and expects to grow to approximately 3,500 employees in 2023.
Jul 07, 2023, 11:16 AM IST
Unauthorised Cockpit Entry: DGCA Asks Airlines To Strictly Follow Rules
The DGCA move comes against the backdrop of two recent incidents where unauthorised people were allowed inside the cockpit during scheduled flights.
Jul 01, 2023, 16:51 PM IST
Watch: Pilot Cleans Aircraft's Windshield With Cloth, Internet Calls It 'Desi Jugaad'
The viral video shows a pilot poking out of an aircraft's window to clean the plane's windshield; the video now has over 2.3 million views and over 172 thousand comments.
Jun 30, 2023, 14:42 PM IST
Over 300 Passengers Left Stranded At Jaipur Airport After Air India Pilot Refuses To Fly Plane
Citing flight duty time limitations, Air India pilot refused to fly the London-Delhi flight, after it was diverted to Jaipur due to bad weather condition in the capital city of India.
Jun 26, 2023, 14:28 PM IST
Who Is Sakshi Kochhar: 18-Year-Old Girl Becomes Youngest Indian To Get Pilot Licence
Sakshi Kochhar, aged 18, broke the previous record of 'Youngest Commercial Pilot of India' held by Maitri Patel, who attained her licence aged 19 years.
Jun 22, 2023, 13:04 PM IST
Air India Hiring 550 Cabin Crew Members, 50 Pilots Every Month Under Tata Ownership: CEO
Tata Group has put in place various measures to turn around the fortunes of the loss-making Air India, including placing the largest order for 470 planes.
May 29, 2023, 22:32 PM IST
Air India Delhi-Sydney Flight Turbulence: Airline Derosters Two Pilots Pending Probe
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said the regulator had recommended grounding of the Air India pilots who operated the Delhi-Sydney flight for corrective training.
May 26, 2023, 15:22 PM IST
The Many Issues Of Air India: Pilot's Salary, Urination On Flight And More
Despite one year of transition from the government's ownership to the private hands of Tata Group, troubles seem not to have ended for the airline.
May 21, 2023, 23:32 PM IST
Go First Pilot Blames Airline For Not Paying His Rs 1 Crore Dues, NCLT Issues Notice
Go First pilot R Dastoor submitted a plea with NCLT stating that there is more than Rs 1 crore due on the low-cost carrier for his services provided to the airline.
May 08, 2023, 22:31 PM IST
Air India Cockpit Incident: DGCA Orders To Deroster Entire Crew Of Dubai-Delhi Flight
DGCA said though prima-facie, the cabin crew seems to have no role in the incident, the entire crew of the flight has been derostered pending investigations.
Apr 26, 2023, 14:56 PM IST
Air India Pilots Write To Ratan Tata Seeking Intervention Over Salary Issue
Air India, on April 17, rolled out a revamped compensation structure for its pilots and cabin crew, which has since been rejected by the two pilot unions.
Apr 26, 2023, 10:32 AM IST
