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2 Pak Army pilots killed in plane crash near Gujarat
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Rawalpindi [Pakistan], April 13 (ANI): At least two pilots were killed when Pakistan Army's Mushshak trainer aircraft crashed near Gujarat during a routine mission on Monday, said the army's media wing Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
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Indian astronauts' training on hold in Russia due to COVID-19 lockdown
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Apr 7 (ANI): Due to the ongoing lockdown in Russia over COVID-19 outbreak threat, the Russian authorities have put on hold the training of four Indian officers aspiring to become astronauts for the human flight under the Gaganyan mission planned in 2022.
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Pakistan Airline Pilots' Association against operating flights amid COVID-
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], April 5 (ANI): The Pakistan Airline Pilots' Association (Palpa) has advised its members to not operate any flights amid coronavirus crisis as during the recent 'humanitarian flights' safety and other standard operating procedures have been compromised.
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IAF pilots land transport aircraft safely after engine catches fire
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Agra (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 1 (ANI): Indian Air Force Pilots safely landed Avro aircraft at Agra airbase on Tuesday after one of its engines caught fire at an altitude of around 250 feet, according to IAF sources.
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Crew given substandard protective gear during COVID-19 rescue flights: Air
Updated : 5 years, 12 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 31 (ANI): The Executive Pilots Association, Air India has in a letter to the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) said that pilots and cabin crew are given substandard ill-fitting Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that tear easily on rescue flights.
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IAF won't allow COVID-19 suspects to board aircraft during evacuation from
Updated : 6 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 23 (ANI): Having already airlifted 170 Indian and other nationality passengers from China and Iran, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has issued instructions to its air-crew that people with symptoms of COVID-19 would not be allowed to board their aircraft.
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Pilots of AirAsia flight use secondary gate to disembark after feared COVI
Updated : 6 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 23 (ANI): Pilots of an AirAsia Pune-Delhi flight chose to use the plane's secondary gate to exit after a few passengers who were feared to be infected with COVID-19 travelled sitting in the first row. The passengers were later tested negative.
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GoAir terminates contracts of expat pilots amid coronavirus outbreak
Updated : 6 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 18 (ANI): In view of the coronavirus outbreak impact on airline industry, 'GoAir has been forced to terminate the contracts of expat pilots which is in line with the reduced international capacity.'
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Repeated withholding of wages a strain; provide urgent financial aid to AI
Updated : 6 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 17 (ANI): Two Air India pilots unions have written to Civil Aviation Minister, Hardeep Singh Puri asking for urgent financial aid to the national carrier to ensure timely payment of salaries and other dues to the crew.
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Bihar CM congratulates Bina Devi, Flt Lt Bhawana Kanth on being awarded 'N
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Patna (Bihar) [India], Mar 8 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday congratulated and extended his wishes to Bina Devi, also known as "Mushroom Mahila" and Flight Lieutenant Bhawana Kanth, one of the three first women fighter pilots of Indian Air Force, for receiving 'Nari Sha
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Flying MiG-21 Bison matter of pride: Flt Lt Bhawana Kanth
Updated : 6 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 8 (ANI): Flight Lieutenant Bhawana Kanth, one of India's first female fighter pilots, on Sunday said flying MiG-21 Bison fighter jet is a "matter of pride" for her.
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Keep striving for your dreams with hard work, determination: IAF's women f
Updated : 6 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 8 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday presented 'Nari Shakti Puruskar' to Indian Air Force's first women fighter pilots Mohana Singh Jitarwal, Avani Chaturvedi and Bhawana Kanth.
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