New Delhi [India], November 29: Delhi's air quality drop is no longer a seasonal inconvenience but a challenge, impacting everyday life. With AQI levels frequently crossing hazardous limits, cleaner air has become a shared responsibility for citizens, policymakers, and industry. Recognizing
India's High Commission in Sri Lanka has set up an emergency help desk at Colombo's airport to assist Indians affected by Cyclone Ditwah. Distressed citizens can contact +94 773727832 for support, and the mission is providing food and water to stranded passengers.
President of the Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP), Captain CS Randhawa, praised Airbus for taking timely action on the software issue affecting its A320 fleet, citing the recent JetBlue A320 incident, where more than 15 passengers were injured due to a sudden loss of height and it was ca
Speaking to reporters, Panneerselvam said that inspections were conducted under the supervision of the District Collector to ensure public safety amid heavy rainfall. He added that arrangements have been made to provide accommodation and food for more than one lakh people in the district.
India sent another IAF IL-76 aircraft to Colombo with "9 tons relief material" and "2 Urban Search & Rescue Teams comprising 80 NDRF personnel." Jaishankar said a total of 27 tonnes of aid has been delivered so far under Operation Sagar Bandhu, with more assistance on the way.
There have been no cancellations of Indigo flights, and there has been only a delay in some flights due to the Airbus software update issue, sources in the airline said Saturday.
Amid concerns over safety risks posed by Airbus's software, aviation expert Harshwardhan expressed relief that the glitch was detected, calling it a serious issue that could have led to a major catastrophe if left unnoticed.
The airline on Saturday said safety remains its "top priority" and confirmed that over 40 per cent of its affected aircraft have already undergone the mandatory reset.
India launched Operation Sagar Bandhu to aid Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah, deploying IAF aircraft with 21 tonnes of relief material, over 80 NDRF personnel and critical supplies. The mission, detailed in an IAF post on X, reaffirms India's 'Neighbourhood First' commitment.
The DGCA has issued directives for A318, A319, A320, A321/5 calling for inspecting and banning flights which use all such models of aircrafts until compliance is achieved.
As a precautionary measure against the cyclonic storm and anticipated heavy rainfall affecting the southern and central districts, 16 flights from Chennai to Thoothukudi, Madurai, and Trichy have been cancelled. Similarly, 16 flights from Thoothukudi, Trichy, and Madurai to Chennai were a