Former Indian Air Force pilot, Captain (Retd) Ehsan Khalid, described the software issue with the Airbus A320 fleet as a performance problem with the Elevator and Aileron Computer 2 (ELAC 2).
CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) in Bengaluru, the Minister flagged off the NAviMet aviation weather system at HAL Airport and said the technology now "guards skies nationwide," with more than 175 systems deployed across civil and defence airfields.
Following concerns about a safety risk posed by the Airbus A320's software update, Air India Express on Saturday said it had completed safety checks on most of its fleet, with the remaining checks to be completed soon.
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.
Leaders from across the political spectrum on Saturday paid tributes to Bharat Ratna Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata, widely known as JRD Tata, on his death anniversary, recalling his pioneering role in Indian industry, aviation and institution-building.
FSTC operates 11 advanced full-flight simulators and 17 training aircraft, offering comprehensive pilot training--from commercial pilot licences to type ratings, recurrent training and specialised skill courses.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath, along with Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, conducted an on-site inspection at Jewar Airport and also held a review meeting on Friday.
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu said, "We have been monitoring the volcanic situation, which has originated in Ethiopia and whatever necessary safety precautions that need to be taken, we have done it, and we have been communicating with the airline operators and airport op
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday virtually inaugurated Safran Aircraft Engine Services' new Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility in Hyderabad, marking the growth of India's aviation sector at an "unprecedented pace."
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has turned heads at the ongoing India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025 with its captivating exhibition space titled "Flight of Dreams", emerging as one of the fair's most visited and talked about attractions.