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Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak 2024: How Different Is It From Aircraft Act 1934?

Live Law

Today, the Indian aviation market is one of the fastest growing in the world and is already 3rd largest in terms of passengers flown approximately 1.5 crore per year handling over 220 million domestic and international passengers along with almost 100,000 annual flights on aggregate. The act applied to all Indian citizens including non-Indian citizens who were residing in India …

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3 days, 15 hours ago

US aviation body bans drones in parts of New Jersey amid sightings frenzy

India Today

The Federal Aviation Administration on Thursday said it was temporarily barring drone flights over 22 utility locations in New Jersey and plans to impose similar restrictions at sites in New York. The FAA said the decision to bar drones for 30 days at the New Jersey sites was made in an abundance of caution at the request of federal security …

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4 days, 3 hours ago

Air India orders 34 trainer aircraft for its flying school

The Hindu

Air India has ordered 34 trainer aircraft for its upcoming flying training school in Amravati that is expected to open from the second half of 2025, the airline announced on Thursday. Air India’s flying training organisation, which is the first to be launched by a commercial airline in the country, will be set up at Amravati’s Belora airport after it …

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5 days, 2 hours ago

Indigo, Air India oppose plan for reduced night flying time for pilots

The Hindu

In a letter to the DGCA, IndiGo and Air India Group have opposed the regulator’s proposal to reduce night flying for pilots known to contribute to fatigue. While IndiGo has rejected the suggestion altogether as it will have a “severe operational impact”, Air India said that it could be implemented only after the regulator introduces an advanced data-based fatigue management …

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5 days, 9 hours ago

New Aviation Rules: Hoax Bomb Threats Could Lead To Heavy Fines Of Upto Rs 1 Crore

ABP News

Placing hoax bomb threats that disrupt civil aviation operations can invite a fine of up to Rs 1 crore. The Aircraft Rules amendment, hoax bomb threats would be classified in the highest level of severity—Level 6—under the rule. The gazette notification detailing the amendment introduces a new rule titled “Prohibition to Communicate False Information.” This rule states that no person …

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6 days, 2 hours ago

DGCA issues show cause notice to Akasa Air over violation

Deccan Chronicle

Mumbai: Aviation regulator DGCA has issued a show cause notice to Akasa Air for violation of norms related to the airline's operations manual, according to sources. When contacted, an Akasa Air spokesperson said the Directorate General of Civil Aviation has raised certain findings for which they have issued a notice for clarification from the airline's flight operations team. On December …

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6 days, 15 hours ago

China's air-passenger transport hits record high in 2024

China Daily

BEIJING -- Chinese airlines have recorded over 700 million passenger trips so far this year, marking a record high in the history of China's civil aviation development, according to the Civil Aviation Administration of China on Monday. As of Sunday, the country's airlines reported a total of 700.48 million passenger trips since the start of the year, CAAC data showed. …

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1 week ago

Delhi airport expands horizons: Now connecting 150 global destinations

India Today

Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport has achieved a major milestone in global connectivity with its expansion to 150 destinations worldwide. The expanded network enhances Delhi’s potential to attract major international airlines, increases the number of foreign travellers, and increases the airport as a key player in the growing global aviation market. A BRIGHT FUTURE AHEAD Delhi Airport’s expansion to 150 …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Pilot exodus at Akasa Air sparks controversy, airline denies lax training, safety standards

Live Mint

A group of Akasa Air pilots has raised concerns about ‘training and safety issues’ at the airline, prompting them to seek the intervention of the civil aviation ministry. In a letter dated December 11 addressed to Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu, the pilots urged an independent probe into the airline’s management practices, training methods, and safety standards. “This dedication …

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1 week, 2 days ago

50,000 complaints filed on Air Sewa app since Jan 2021: Mohol

Hindustan Times

NEW DELHI: The civil aviation ministry’s grievance portal, Air Sewa, received 50,620 complaints against airlines and resolved 50,539 of them from January 1, 2021 to December 3, 2024, minister of state for civil aviation Murlidhar Mohol told the Lok Sabha in a written reply on Thursday. Minister of state for civil aviation Murlidhar Mohol Responding to a question by Thoothukkudi …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Civil aviation minister unveils centenary celebrations logo of Kolkata airport

Hindustan Times

Kolkata, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Friday unveiled the centenary celebrations logo of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata, an official statement said. Civil aviation minister unveils centenary celebrations logo of Kolkata airport The minister unveiled the logo at Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan in New Delhi. "Today, on the occasion of the official logo launch of …

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1 week, 3 days ago

1 dead after plane crashes along Westchester highway, aviation gas spill reported

Hindustan Times

One person died after a small plane crashed on the highway in the northern suburbs of New York City Thursday night, December 12. 1 dead after plane crashes along Westchester highway New York State Police reportedly said that at around 7 pm, the plane came down in the median of Interstate-684 near Exit 2 in Harrison near the Westchester County …

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1 week, 3 days ago

New Delhi-Rajahmundry Airbus service launched

Deccan Chronicle

KAKINADA: Union civil aviation minister K. Rammohan Naidu, along with MP D. Purandeswari, launched the Airbus service to New Delhi from Rajamahendravaram Airport on Thursday. The civil aviation minister underlined that people of Rajamahendravaram and Godavari districts need not go to other airports but fly directly to New Delhi or Mumbai for going abroad. Lok Sabha member Tangella Uday Srinivas …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Head of the Federal Aviation Administration to resign, allowing Trump to pick his successor

The Independent

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The head of the …

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1 week, 4 days ago

IndiGo's 100% stock rally: What comes next?

Live Mint

Imagine this: it’s 2015, and India’s largest airline by domestic market share—IndiGo, holding nearly 35%—is preparing for its initial public offering. Improved connectivity and expanding infrastructure will not only bring more passengers into the fold but also reinforce IndiGo’s position as a market leader in India’s soaring aviation sector. Scaling with market growth: India’s aviation sector is poised for exponential …

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1 week, 4 days ago

FAA chief resigns, opening another spot for a Trump pick

Politico

Whitaker took over the five-year position in October 2023 at a troubled moment for the agency as it grappled with a rash of aviation near-collisions and challenges in replenishing its depleted air traffic controller workforce — all before a door panel flew off a Boeing 737 MAX midair rattling the flying public. Though the agency under Whitaker’s leadership appears to …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Head of the Federal Aviation Administration to resign, allowing Trump to pick his successor

LA Times

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration, who has led a tougher enforcement policy against Boeing since a panel blew off a jet in January, said he will step down next month, clearing the way for President-elect Donald Trump to name his choice to lead the agency. “This has been the best and most challenging job of my career, and …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Hisar airport to be developed as aviation hub: Haryana CM Saini

Hindustan Times

Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday said the state is the top choice for foreign investors due to the robust infrastructure and progressive vision of the state government. Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini witnesses the signing of memorandum of understanding between USTDA and state government at Haryana Bhawan in New Delhi on Tuesday. Speaking at the signing …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Man arrested last month for hoax bomb alert on IndiGo flight turns out to be IB officer

Hindustan Times

A man who was arrested for allegedly sharing a hoax bomb alert on an IndiGo flight from Nagpur to Kolkata last month has reportedly turned out to be an officer of the Intelligence Bureau. Airlines in India received 719 hoax bomb threat messages in 2024 alone Animesh Mandal is a deputy superintendent-rank IB official posted in Nagpur, a news agency …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Qingdao Tibetan Horse Airlines Camp helps realize flight dreams

China Daily

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: December 10, 2024 If you're fascinated by aviation, then Tibetan Horse Airlines Camp in Qingdao West Coast New Area is a must! Its core offerings span pilot license training, flight experiences, aerial tours, drone classes, aerospace-themed study excursions, and aviation operational services. Tibetan Horse Airlines Camp also hosts a range of distinctive study programs. Cutting-edge simulators in …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Qingdao airport ramps up aviation services

China Daily

Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport in Shandong province has ramped up flight services in response to a surge in inbound tourists from South Korea following the implementation of a new visa-free entry policy with nine countries. The airport operates an average of 32 daily round-trip flights to and from South Korea, serviced by multiple airlines including Shandong Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Airlines in India received 709 hoax bomb threats in 2024, massive jump in last five years

Hindustan Times

Airlines in India received 719 hoax bomb threat messages in 2024 alone, taking the total number of such threats to 809 in the last five years, the government data tabled in Parliament revealed. “Bureau of Civil Aviation Security has information of a total of 809 hoax bomb threats received by airlines since 2020,” PTI quoted Minister of State for Civil …

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2 weeks ago

Noida’s Jewar airport conducts first flight validation test, IndiGo aircraft gets water salute

Live Mint

Uttar Pradesh's Noida International Airport, more commonly known as the Jewar Airport, successfully conducted its first flight validation test for the airport today, on December 9, according to an ANI report. An IndiGo test flight travelled from Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport to NIAL and completed the final security-related analysis for the facility. With the validation flight happening today, we …

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IndiGo plane lands at Noida International Airport in first flight validation test | Video

Hindustan Times

The Noida International Airport Limited on Monday conducted its first flight validation test for the airport ahead of its commercial opening in April 2025. An IndiGo flight from Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport reached the airport site in Jewar for the technical assessment, under the supervision of Airports Authority of India, officials had said on Sunday. WATCH: NIAL's nodal officer …

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Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak 2024: How Different Is It From Aircraft Act 1934?

US aviation body bans drones in parts of New Jersey amid sightings frenzy

Air India orders 34 trainer aircraft for its flying school

Indigo, Air India oppose plan for reduced night flying time for pilots

New Aviation Rules: Hoax Bomb Threats Could Lead To Heavy Fines Of Upto Rs 1 Crore

DGCA issues show cause notice to Akasa Air over violation

China's air-passenger transport hits record high in 2024

Delhi airport expands horizons: Now connecting 150 global destinations

Pilot exodus at Akasa Air sparks controversy, airline denies lax training, safety standards

50,000 complaints filed on Air Sewa app since Jan 2021: Mohol

Civil aviation minister unveils centenary celebrations logo of Kolkata airport

1 dead after plane crashes along Westchester highway, aviation gas spill reported

New Delhi-Rajahmundry Airbus service launched

Head of the Federal Aviation Administration to resign, allowing Trump to pick his successor

IndiGo's 100% stock rally: What comes next?

FAA chief resigns, opening another spot for a Trump pick

Head of the Federal Aviation Administration to resign, allowing Trump to pick his successor

Hisar airport to be developed as aviation hub: Haryana CM Saini

Man arrested last month for hoax bomb alert on IndiGo flight turns out to be IB officer

Qingdao Tibetan Horse Airlines Camp helps realize flight dreams

Qingdao airport ramps up aviation services

Airlines in India received 709 hoax bomb threats in 2024, massive jump in last five years

Noida’s Jewar airport conducts first flight validation test, IndiGo aircraft gets water salute

IndiGo plane lands at Noida International Airport in first flight validation test | Video