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IndiGo opposes DGCA’s proposal for reduced night flying for pilots
3 weeks, 2 days ago

IndiGo opposes DGCA’s proposal for reduced night flying for pilots

The Hindu  

In a letter to the DGCA, IndiGo has opposed the regulator’s proposal to reduce night flying for pilots on the ground that it will have a “severe operational impact” despite complaints of mounting fatigue worsened by increased night flying at a time of aggressive international expansion by airlines. The airline has rejected the DGCA’s suggestion to raise the definition of …

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Rolls-Royce shares slip as customer flying hours disappoint
2 months ago

Rolls-Royce shares slip as customer flying hours disappoint

Daily Mail  

Rolls-Royce stuck to guidance for profit growth of at least 30 per cent this year as its airline customers flew more, and demand for power for data systems and defence equipment improved. But shares in Rolls-Royce fell on Thursday in response to slightly weaker than expected customer flying hours, with investors taking profits following gains of 487 per cent since …

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Flying to Guwahati, IndiGo Mumbai Passengers Land in Bangladesh 'Without Passports'
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Flying to Guwahati, IndiGo Mumbai Passengers Land in Bangladesh 'Without Passports'

News 18  

A Mumbai to Guwahati IndiGo flight — 6E 5319 — made an emergency landing in Bangladesh’s Dhaka due to bad weather conditions and low visibility at Guwahati airport. Visuals from inside the aircraft, WATCH: STORY | Guwahati-bound IndiGo flight from Mumbai diverted to Dhaka due to bad weatherREAD: https://t.co/nQPVWCfi2s VIDEO: pic.twitter.com/NFuVYIxKPb — Press Trust of India January 13, 2024 Officially …

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FAA rejects airline request to hire less-experienced pilots
2 years, 3 months ago

FAA rejects airline request to hire less-experienced pilots

Associated Press  

Federal officials have rejected a request by a regional airline facing a pilot shortage to hire co-pilots with half the usual minimum amount of flying experience, saying it would reduce safety. Republic Airways asked for permission to hire pilots with at least 750 hours of flying time if they complete the airline’s training program. “After full consideration of Republic’s petition …

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Pilots, cabin crew won't fly for 48 hours after getting COVID-19 vaccine: DGCA
3 years, 10 months ago

Pilots, cabin crew won't fly for 48 hours after getting COVID-19 vaccine: DGCA

India TV News  

Aviation regulator DGCA said on Tuesday pilots and cabin crew members will not fly in an aircraft for 48 hours after being vaccinated against coronavirus. "If there are no symptoms after 48 hours, the air crew is fit to resume 'unrestricted' flying duties," the Directorate General of Civil Aviation said in a circular. "Air crew will be 'medically unfit for …

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Son follows dad on Kannur flight saga
6 years, 1 month ago

Son follows dad on Kannur flight saga

Deccan Chronicle  

Kozhikode:The Air Force trial flight to Kannur in February 2017 was piloted by Air Marshal Raghunath Nambiar of the Ayilliyath family here. Creating a record of sorts, his son Aswin Nambiar, 29, will pilot the first commercial flight of 'Go Air' to Kannur on Sunday. Raghunath Nambiar is now the Deputy Chief of Staff of Indian Air Force, the third …

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