The CBI has arrested Bharat Mathur, senior vice-president of a major conglomerate and deputy director of the Civil Aviation Authority, in connection with an alleged bribe of Rs 2.50 lakh for importing drones to another private company, officials said on Sunday.In an operation on Saturday, the CBI arrested Mathur and Mudavath Devula, deputy director, airworthiness … Read more
The UAE bans drones, paragliders and light sport aircraft, citing exceptional circumstances and ongoing regional tensions / Photo: X The UAE Aviation Authority has announced a complete ban on the operation of drones and light sport aircraft across the country, warning that anyone violating the regulations may face legal action.The General Civil Aviation Administration (GCAA) … Read more
Mumbai: The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) on Saturday released its preliminary report on the fatal crash of a Learjet 45XR at Baramati on January 28, highlighting poor visibility, lack of basic meteorological facilities and operational deficiencies at the out-of-control airport. All five people on board were killed, including the then Deputy Chief Minister of … Read more
NEW DELHI: Airlines will now provide a ‘view option’ within 48 hours of booking a ticket, during which travelers can cancel or amend their tickets without paying any additional charges (other than fare difference) if the departure date for domestic and international flights is at least 7 days and 15 days respectively. Airlines will need … Read more
New Delhi: A chartered flight disappeared from radar soon after taking off from Ranchi airport on Monday, ANI reported, citing DGCA sources. Meanwhile, airport sources said the plane, a medical flight, took off as planned and established contact with the next control station before being diverted by air traffic control. But then contact was lost … Read more
New Delhi: Rohit Pawar On Saturday he said he had written to the federal interior minister Amit Shah Seeking a comprehensive and transparent investigation into the January 28 plane crash that killed Ajit Pawar.Regarding the Ajidada plane crash, many questions were raised, and these questions were presented to the public together with the facts through … Read more
New Delhi: indigo Starting from Wednesday (February 11), flights will be operated in accordance with the requirements of the new pilot safety flight duty regulations. The exemption granted by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to the airline’s Airbus A320 family pilots from complying with Flight Duty Time Limits (FDTL) lapsed on Tuesday. In … Read more