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German airliner Lufthansa cancels more than 800 flights on September 2 due to pilots' strike

According to Lufthansa, the company had offered a one-off increase of 900 euros (USD 900), amounting to a 5 per cent increase for senior pilots and an 18 per cent increase for those starting the profession.

Sep 02, 2022, 09:24 AM IST

SpiceJet enters into settlement with aircraft lessor; to get 2 Boeing 737 MAX

SpiceJet has entered into a settlement with aircraft lessor Goshawk Aviation and its affiliated entities related to two Boeing 737 Max aircraft and one Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft.

Aug 16, 2022, 16:05 PM IST

Mother-Daughter pilot duo creates history, flies a plane together: Watch Video

Captain Holly Petitt and First Officer Keely Petitt both work for the Southwest airlines and shared their first flight, numbered 3658 from Denver to St. Louis, creating a new record.

Aug 06, 2022, 15:14 PM IST

'Go to High Court' SC dismisses plea to stop Sikhs from carrying Kirpan on flights

The plea contended that the freedom given to Sikh passengers is arbitrary and a violation of Article 14 and Article 15 with respect to the discrimination made on the basis of religion, reports IANS.

Aug 05, 2022, 19:02 PM IST

IndiGo Jorhat to Kolkata flight cancelled after plane's wheel stuck in grass

An official of the Airports Authority of India (AAI) said that the Indigo 6E757 flight operating on the Jorhat-Kolkata route was cancelled after being held up for several hours at Jorhat due to a "technical issue". 

Jul 29, 2022, 09:22 AM IST

Kerala man builds aircraft and is now travelling across Europe with family: A look into the journey

A man from Kerala, Ashok Alisheril Thamarakshan finished building the aircraft during the lockdown and is now travelling across Europe with his family. 

Jul 28, 2022, 17:11 PM IST

'All flights on time': SpiceJet after DGCA restricts operations for 2 months

Spicejet Flight Restrictions by DGCA: 'We would like to reassure our passengers and travel partners that our flights will operate as per schedule in the coming days and weeks, said a SpiceJet spokesperson'.

Jul 28, 2022, 09:45 AM IST

Air India issues tender to sell Boeing 777-200LR aircrafts, replace with Airbus A350

Air India currently has a fleet of 128 aircraft, including the dual-aisle three Boeing 777-200LR planes deployed on long-haul routes including the United States.

Jul 28, 2022, 08:57 AM IST

Meet Boeing 737 MAX 10, world's most efficient single-aisle aircraft: IN PICS

Like Boeing's other 737 MAX models, the MAX 10 incorporates the latest technology CFM International LEAP-1B engines, Advanced Technology winglets, Boeing Sky Interior, large flight deck displays, and other improvements to deliver the highest efficiency.

Jul 24, 2022, 14:20 PM IST

Flight attendant’s 'Sassy' safety announcement wins internet: Watch Video

A viral video of an EasyJet flight attendant is gaining attention on social media through his performance of safety announcements for the passengers onboard.

Jul 22, 2022, 09:09 AM IST

IndiGo flight grounded at Patna Airport after bomb threat, passenger arrested

A Delhi-bound IndiGo flight was reportedly grounded at Patna airport after a passenger made a hoax bomb threat; plane is being checked further, reports ANI.

Jul 21, 2022, 23:41 PM IST

Farnborough Airshow: Delta orders 100 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft worth $13.5 billion

Before Delta placed the biggest order for 100 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, India's aviation startup Akasa Air ordered 72 Boeing 737 Max aircraft at the 2021 Dubai Air Show.

Jul 18, 2022, 16:20 PM IST

Live bird found inside cockpit of Air India Express Bahrain-Kochi flight

The bird was found in the glove compartment on co-pilot's side when the Air India Express' Bahrain-Kochi flight was at 37,000 feet altitude, the officials noted.

Jul 17, 2022, 18:52 PM IST

Dubai-bound Air India Express flight diverted to Muscat, burning smell detected in cabin

Air India Express aircraft VT-AXX operating flight IX-355 (Calicut-Dubai) diverted to Muscat as during the cruise, a burning smell emitted from one of the vents in the forward galley.

Jul 17, 2022, 14:21 PM IST

Meet Air Force One: 'World's Safest Plane' used by the US Presidents Donald Trump, Joe Biden: IN PICS

The Air Force One is one of the largest commercial plane manufactured by the United States based Boeing Co and is also one of the most recognizable symbols of the US President's office, serving as the Oval Office in the Sky for Presidents including Donald Trump and Joe Biden. 

 

Jul 14, 2022, 13:20 PM IST

Biman Bangladesh Airlines' Boeing 787 collides with Boeing 737 at Dhaka airport

The right wing of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner hit the left wing of Boeing 737 while it was being taken into the hangar for maintenance at Dhaka Airport. 

Jul 11, 2022, 16:17 PM IST

Narrow escape for Spirit Airlines' passengers as plane catches fire while landing: Watch Video

Video posted on social media showed smoke coming from under the Spirit Airline plane at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

 

Jul 11, 2022, 11:30 AM IST

Video of loose wing screw on Air China’s Boeing 737 flight goes viral, airline responds

Air China has responded after a video from a passenger went viral and said it had fixed loose wing screws on one of its Boeing 737 NG passenger aircraft.

Jul 10, 2022, 16:21 PM IST

'Mist was created', IndiGo refutes DGCA's smoke claim on Raipur-Indore flight

IndiGo's statement comes a day after officials of aviation regulator DGCA said the cabin crew of the IndiGo Raipur-Indore flight observed smoke in the plane after it landed at its destination on Tuesday.

Jul 07, 2022, 16:23 PM IST

Vistara's Bangkok-Delhi flight engine fails at IGI Airport, aircraft towed to parking bay

Post Runway vacation, Engine 2 of the Vistara plane was shut down for single-engine taxiing and the aircraft was towed to the parking bay at the Delhi's IGI Airport. 

Jul 06, 2022, 16:40 PM IST