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Man Who Opened Asiana Plane Door Mid-Air Felt 'Suffocated', Wanted To Get Off Quickly

The Asiana Airlines plane with 194 people aboard was heading to the southeastern city of Daegu from the southern island of Jeju.

 

May 27, 2023, 16:39 PM IST

Asiana Passenger Opens Plane's Emergency Door During Flight, Several Injured

The Asiana Airlines plane with 194 people aboard was heading to the southeastern city of Daegu from the southern island of Jeju.

May 26, 2023, 17:58 PM IST

Go First Insolvency: Airline Extends Flight Cancellations Till May 28, To Offer Full Refund

DGCA has advised Go First Airline to submit a comprehensive restructuring/revival plan for a sustainable revival of operations, within a period of 30 days.

 

May 26, 2023, 13:50 PM IST

Aviation Minister Urges Domestic Airlines To Start More International Flights

The aviation minister also stressed the need for having more wide-body aircraft in the fleets of domestic carriers for making an international civil aviation hub in the country.

May 25, 2023, 11:35 AM IST

10 Fastest Private Jets In The World

A private jet is a small and luxurious jet owned by DNI individuals or companies for efficient transportation, saving time taken in a commercial airliner. These jets are advanced and quick, a reason why they are preferred by wealthy customers around the world. The modern day private jets are becoming faster than ever, with companies like Bombardier, Cessna, Dassault and Gulfstream all fighting to make their planes more modern, fast and luxurious. Here's a look at the top 10 fastest private jets in the world.

May 22, 2023, 09:38 AM IST

Akasa Air Passenger Detained For Smoking In Plane's Lavatory At Bengaluru Airport

An Akasa Air passenger flying from Ahmedabad to Bengaluru, was found smoking in the aircraft's lavatory and was detained by CISF at the KIAL.

May 17, 2023, 19:56 PM IST

Akasa Air Opens India’s Only Door Trainer, Expands Its Learning Academy

The India’s only Akasa Air door trainer for next generation aircraft enables the cabin crew to practice normal and emergency situations in a realistic environment. 

May 15, 2023, 16:34 PM IST

Go First Crisis: Lessors Now Seek To Reregister 45 Planes Of Low-Cost Airline, NCLT Hearing Today

Go First Airline had 55 aircraft in its fleet as on May 2 when it filed the petition and also announced suspension of operations.

May 10, 2023, 09:00 AM IST

Ryanair Places Order Of 300 Boeing 737 MAX 10 Planes, Deal Worth $40 Billion

Ryanair said the order of 300 Boeing 737 MAX 10 (150 firm + 150 option) would allow it to almost double its traffic to 300 million passengers per year from 168 million by 2024.

May 10, 2023, 08:18 AM IST

SpiceJet Airline In Trouble, Ireland-Based Lessor Seeks Bankruptcy Proceedings

Amidst Go First bankruptcy, NCLT will hear the insolvency plea filed by Aircastle against SpiceJet on May 17, while SC will also hear Credit Suisse contempt plea against the airline.

May 09, 2023, 14:42 PM IST

'Attempt To Kill Go First Airline': Understanding The Issue With Engine Maker P&W

Go First, the low cost airline blamed the engine maker Pratt & Whitney for causing the crisis, resulting in the air carrier declaring bankruptcy. 

May 07, 2023, 11:02 AM IST

SpiceJet To Revive 25 Grounded Planes Amid Go First Declaring Bankruptcy

SpiceJet has around 80 planes in its fleet and is looking to revive 25 grounded Boeing 737 and Q400 aircraft, amid the grounding of Go First flights. 

May 04, 2023, 08:46 AM IST

Go First Insolvency: India Has A History of Failed Airlines, Check Full List

With nearly 50 per cent of its A320neo fleet grounded, Go First, India's third largest airline, approached NCLT for resolution under Section 10 of the Insolvency Bankruptcy Code (IBC).

May 02, 2023, 20:39 PM IST

Over 50 IndiGo, Go First Planes Grounded Due To Pratt & Whitney Engine Issue

A senior official at one of the budget carriers told PTI that there is also a thought of changing the engine supplier for its next order to overcome the persistent problems with P&W engines.

Apr 26, 2023, 11:51 AM IST

FlyDubai Aircraft Lands Safely In Dubai After Catching Fire At Kathmandu Airport

Eye-witnesses shared videos of the aircraft catching fire soon after taking off from the Kathmandu Airport as the plane became the most tracked flight on tracking websites. 

Apr 25, 2023, 06:35 AM IST

Air India To Introduce ChatGPT-Driven Chatbot, Makes $200 Million Investment For Digital Transformation

Air India has invested around USD 200 million in new digital systems and digital engineering services, under its digital transformation journey following Tata Group acquisition.

Apr 24, 2023, 17:23 PM IST

Watch: American Airlines Plane Catches Fire After Bird Strike, Video Goes Viral

 The video, recorded by a passenger from inside the flight shows one of the engines of the American Airlines flight 1958 flight catching fire shortly after the takeoff. 

Apr 24, 2023, 16:48 PM IST

Air India Pilot Bodies Reject Revamped Compensation, Asks Members Not To Sign Structure

Under the new Air India compensation structure, salaries have been hiked for more than 2,700 pilots across Air India and AIX Connect as well as over 5,600 cabin crew members.

Apr 19, 2023, 20:15 PM IST

Akasa Air Trumps IndiGo To Become India's Most Punctual Airline, DGCA Report Reveals

DGCA calculates the On-Time Performance (OTP) of scheduled domestic airlines for four metro airports viz. Bangalore, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Mumbai.

Apr 18, 2023, 19:30 PM IST

Wadia Group-Owned Go First Airlines Not Exiting Aviation Business Amid Cash Crunch: Report

Go First is running daily operations with 28 aircraft out of the airline's fleet of 57, with the remaining aircraft grounded due to trouble with engines supplied Pratt & Whitney.

Apr 18, 2023, 15:27 PM IST