The Boeing 777 aircraft has a seating capacity of 400 passengers in a dual-class configuration with 24 business and 376 economy classes. IndiGo has been operating its first wide-body- Boeing 777 aircraft on the Delhi- Istanbul route, which started on February 01, 2023.
The Su-34 fighter-bomber, Su-35 fighter and two Mi-8 helicopters had made up a raiding party, and had been "shot down almost simultaneously" in an ambush in the Bryansk region, adjoining northeast Ukraine, reported independent Russian news outlet Kommersant.
In retaliation to China's aggressive posturing through incursions by Chinese warplanes into Taiwan's air defense identification zone after the island's president Tsai Ing-wen began to have ties with other countries, Taiwan has sent aircraft, naval ships to monitor the PLA aircraft and vessel
On the Go First issue of bankruptcy, US aircraft manufacturer company Boeing India on Friday said these are unfortunate circumstances for the airline, the lessors, travellers and for all the stakeholders.
"Go First's allegations that Pratt & Whitney is responsible for its financial condition are without merit. Pratt & Whitney will vigorously defend itself against Go's claims, and is pursuing its own legal recourse," Pratt & Whitney Spokesperson told ANI.
Go First which filed insolvency application has a fleet of 55 aircraft and DGCA has received deregistration request for 45 aircraft. Half of them have been grounded for months due to engine problems.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issued a show cause notice to Go First under the relevant provisions of the Aircraft Rules, 1937, for their failure to continue the operation of the service in a safe, efficient and reliable manner on Monday.
As the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) issued notice to SpiceJet on a plea filed by Irish aircraft lessor Aircastle, the budget carrier on Monday said the NCLT notice was issued in a normal course and there was no adverse ruling against the airline.
According to a statement, the tactical aircraft took off from Seville, Spain, on May 5 at 11.45 local time (GMT+1) and landed at 14.45 after 3 hours of flight.
The pilot of the aircraft, however, ejected safely with minor injuries, the IAF said adding a military helicopter has reached the accident site for rescue operations.
"The sky marshal was detained at the transit terminal (passengers) area with loaded firearms, delaying the flight by over four hours," an official with knowledge of the incident told ANI.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday said that a special aircraft has been arranged to rescue 22 students of the state stranded in violence-hit Manipur.