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Pakistan denied IndiGo flight, seeking safety from hailstrom, entry into i
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Delhi-Srinagar IndiGo flight 6E 2142, which was caught in a sudden hailstorm near Pathankot on Wednesday, was denied entry into Pakistani airspace to avoid turbulence. According to the crew's statement to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the pilot's request was dismissed
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Beijing rejects Canberra's accusations of live-fire drills off the Austral
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The controversy surrounds China's live-fire drills in international waters near Australia, which prompted Australian air traffic control to issue notices advising airlines to adjust their flight plans.
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Sharjah Civil Aviation Department, Serco renew partnership agreement
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The Sharjah Civil Aviation Department (SCAD) and Serco have renewed their long-standing partnership, ensuring continued air navigation services at Sharjah International Airport. The agreement highlights Serco's role in enhancing air traffic operations and Emiratisation efforts in the aviatio
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SC dismisses Jharkhand govt's plea against BJP MPs in Deoghar airport FIR
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the Jharkhand government's plea challenging a High Court order that quashed an FIR against BJP MPs Nishikant Dubey and Manoj Tiwari for allegedly forcing Deogarh's Air Traffic Control (ATC) to approve take-off of their chartered flight in August 2022.
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Civil Aviation Minister inaugurates new ATC tower at Indore International
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Union Minister for Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu inaugurated the new Air Traffic Control Tower cum technical block at the Devi Ahilyabai Holkar International Airport today in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
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Rahul Gandhi's chopper stopped from take off due to ATC non-clearance
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
After giving a rousing speech in the Mahagama assembly constituency in Jharkhand, Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi's helicopter was unable to take-off on Friday due to not having the clearance from Air Traffic Control (ATC).
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People of Northern Assam benefit from Lilabari Airport in Lakhimpur under
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
After the launch of the UDAN scheme, the people of Northern Assam have benefited from Lilabari Airport in the Lakhimpur district.
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DGCA rolls out paperless licenses for ATCOs
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
In a transformative initiative towards digitalisation, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is all set to introduce the paperless Personnel Licenses for Air Traffic Controllers (ATCOs).
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No cybersecurity incidents observed in ATC automation systems in last 4 ye
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
As per records maintained, no cybersecurity incidents have been observed in the Air Traffic Control (ATC) automation systems in the last four years, said the Ministry of Civil Aviation in the Rajya Sabha on Monday.
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US: 1,100 flights cancelled, 1,700 delayed as Microsoft outage disrupts op
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The FAA told air traffic controllers to tell airborne pilots that airlines are currently experiencing communication issues. There were over 1,100 flights cancelled and more than 1,700 delays as of 8:05 am ET (Eastern Time), according to flight-tracking website FlightAware.
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Close call at Mumbai airport: Aircraft cleared by ATC for take-off, says A
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Air India on Sunday issued a statement regarding the June 8 incident where two aircraft came dangerously close on the same runway at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, and said that the Mumbai-Trivandrum flight was cleared by the Air Traffic Control (ATC) to enter th
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DGCA de-rosters Mumbai ATC officer after near-miss incident
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has taken swift action by de-rostering an Air Traffic Control officer (ATCO) officer from Mumbai following a potentially disastrous incident involving two aircraft on the same runway.
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