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BJP leaders slam Rahul Gandhi for "peddling lies" after IAF chief credits
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
During the special discussion on Operation Sindoor carried out during the Monsoon session of Parliament, the Congress leader had claimed that the Centre had "tied the hands of our pilots" by telling them not to attack Pakistani air defence systems.
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DGCA constitutes committee to develop regulatory framework for Multi-Crew
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
An official order dated July 25, 2025, issued and accessed by ANI said, "A committee has been constituted for the review, policy development, and regulatory framework for implementation of Multi-Crew Pilot Licence (MPL) in India. Its objective is to develop a comprehensive regulatory, ope
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China eyes blue waters of western Pacific
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Yet more interoperability occurred when two US Air Force pilots flew Australian F-35A fighters during Talisman Sabre 2025. This "interfly" activity illustrated the close bonds between countries like the USA and Australia.
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DGCA's 360-Degree Audits are a Positive Step, but Seamless Execution will
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 24: Following the concern over safety gaps in air travel, especially in the wake of the recent fatal air crash at Ahmedabad that claimed 241 lives, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has introduced a special audit framework for a 360-degree ev
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Minor increase in sick leaves of Air India pilots reported across all flee
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Thursday said Air India reported a minor increase in sick leaves reported by pilots across all fleets in the aftermath of the AI-171 accident. 112 Air India Pilots called in sick on June 16th, a few days after the AI-171 crash.
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Air India pilots report slight rise in sick leave after AI-171 crash: MoS
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Air India saw a slight rise in sick leave reported by its pilots following the tragic crash of flight AI-171 on June 12. The accident claimed 260 lives after the London-bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad.
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Boeing projects global demand for 2.4 million aviation personnel by 2044
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Global aerospace company Boeing on Tuesday projected global demand for nearly 2.4 million new commercial pilots, technicians, and cabin crew over the next 20 years to meet the growing needs of the expanding commercial aviation sector, according to the company's 2025 Pilot and Technician Outl
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Technical snag detected on IndiGo flight 6E 6591 operating from Tirupati t
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A minor technical snag was detected on IndiGo flight 6E 6591 operating from Tirupati to Hyderabad on July 20, 2025. As a precautionary measure, the pilots decided to turn back and landed safely in Tirupati. The aircraft will undergo necessary checks before resuming operations.
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"Reports not based on factual content," Pilot Federation President as FIP
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) President, Captain CS Randhawa on Saturday called out Wall Street Journal and Reuters, accusing them of "talking crap around the world" over their reportage of Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau's (AAIB) preliminary report on AI-171 plane crash in
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Indian Pilots Federation initiates legal notice to Wall Street Journal, Re
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) on Friday initiated legal action through a formal notice to The Wall Street Journal and Reuters over their recent reports on the AI171 crash that occurred on June 12. The FIP has also sought an official apology.
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India Pilots association welcomes AAIB appeal for refrain from speculation
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
The Airline Pilots' Association - India (ALPA-I) on Friday welcomed recent statement by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) of India regarding the tragic accident in Ahmedabad involving Air India Flight VT-ANB that killed 260 people on June 12. ALPA-I said AAIB's appeal to t
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"Report claims state of "confusion" between pilots", says DGCA's former fl
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Former Flight Operations Inspector with the DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation), Captain Prashant Dhalla, spoke to ANI on Thursday regarding the Wall Street Journal's news report on the Air India AI 171 crash that occurred in Ahmedabad last month.
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