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'It breaks you': Friend of stabbed pilot speaks out
A pilot and close friend of the Indian flydubai captain who was attacked during a flight to Israel recalls his shock upon first seeing footage of the incident online.
Linking flydubai co-pilot to Oman establishment ‘uncalled for’, sources say
Linking the flydubai co-pilot accused of attacking the pilot and attempting to crash the Tel Aviv-bound flight to Oman’s establishment or Royal Family is “completely uncalled for” and called for a thorough probe into his background, diplomatic sources told ET.
Air India flight from Bhopal to Delhi diverted to Jaipur due to technical issue
An Air India flight from Bhopal to Delhi was diverted to Jaipur due to a technical issue. The airline stated the aircraft landed safely and is undergoing necessary safety checks. Earlier, a Mumbai to London flight diverted to Zurich amid UK air traffic contro…
India panel proposes simulator - heavy pilot licence to ease crew shortage , document shows
DGCA panel bats for multi-crew pilot licence, flying schools raise concerns
DGCA panel supports multi-crew pilot licence model, raising safety concerns from flying schools amid airline backing.
Air India Delhi – San Francisco Flight Diverts Mid - Air After Technical Snag in TCAS System
Explained: The TCAS technology that makes planes ‘talk to each other’ — and why Air India flight had to turn back
An Air India flight to San Francisco returned to Delhi after nearly nine hours in the air. A critical safety system, the Traffic Collision Avoidance System, malfunctioned. This system is vital for preventing mid-air collisions. The Boeing 777 carried around 2…
India sends Boeing 787 fuel switch for US inspection
India's aviation authorities are sending a Boeing 787 fuel control switch to the United States for inspection. This follows a pilot's report of a possible defect. Initial checks found no fault, and the manufacturer deemed the part serviceable. This inspection…
AAIB suggests formal framework for collaboration involving itself, DGCA, defence authorities
A near-miss incident involving an Air India plane and an Indian Navy helicopter at Port Blair airport has prompted a key recommendation. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau suggests a formal collaboration framework between aviation safety regulators an…
UK regulator monitoring Air India compliance after Dreamliner fuel-switch incident
Britain's aviation regulator is watching Air India closely. This follows an earlier request for explanations about a Boeing Dreamliner's takeoff from London with a potentially faulty fuel switch. Indian air safety officials are reportedly heading to Seattle. …
Indian pilots demand further probe of Air India crash
This comes ahead of the expected final report into the crash of the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner that killed 260 people shortly after take-off on Jun 12, 2025.
Pilots’ body flags fuel-cut risk in Air India Ahmedabad crash probe
In a recent detailed analysis, aviation experts highlight a proposed electrical failure scenario linked to lithium-ion batteries that may explain the Air India crash in Ahmedabad. This hypothesis, underpinned by Boeing's technical documents and historical dat…
Airlines penalising pilots for fatigue reports, says association
Airlines face backlash for penalising pilots reporting fatigue, raising safety concerns, says Airline Pilots’ Association of India.