Dec 19, 2024 | Aviation India
The Indian Civil Aviation Ministry has revised its security rules for aircraft amidst a surge in hoax bomb threats to airlines. The revised guidelines aim to prevent fake threats and ensure prompt responses to real threats. Key changes include: 1. Enhanced protocols...Dec 19, 2024 | Air India, Aviation India
A Bahrain-bound Air India Express flight from Cochin International Airport turned back shortly after taking off due to suspected tyre trouble. The issue was identified shortly after the plane became airborne, prompting the crew to receive instructions to return to the...Dec 18, 2024 | Air India, Aviation India
A business owner, Sandeep Passey, had a heart attack on an Air India flight from Delhi to Melbourne. The incident occurred just an hour after takeoff when Passey felt excessive sweating, dizziness, and chest pain. The air hostess alerted the crew, who called for...Dec 18, 2024 | Air India, Aviation India, Indigo
Indian airline IndiGo has rejected a proposal by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to extend night flying hours from 5 am to 6 am, citing concerns over severe operational impact. The airline also opposed reducing night flying for pilots and raising the...Dec 18, 2024 | Aviation India
The Indian Civil Aviation Ministry has revised the Aircraft (Security) Rules to tackle the surge in hoax bomb threats to airlines. The revised rules impose fines of up to ₹1 crore (approximately $137,000 USD) on individuals making false bomb threats to flights. The...Dec 18, 2024 | Aviation India
Europe flag Greece has undergone scrutiny from the EU via its infringements package after violating multiple regulations. Critical areas include environmental issues and waste management, transport infrasturcture risks, coastal concessions, digit governance and...