11+ hour, 10+ min ago (367+ words) India News: NEW DELHI: Indian operators of the world's highest selling single aisle Airbus A320 family planes " IndiGo, Air India and AI Express " have completed . NEW DELHI: Indian operators of the world's highest selling single aisle Airbus A320 family planes " IndiGo, Air India and AI Express " have completed the software update on affected fleet in just over a day They informed the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) early Sunday morning that 323 have got the required "downgrade" to an earlier version of "elevator and aileron computer" (ELAC) or flight control computer A 2022 upgrade could potentially cause pilots to lose control amid intense solar storms, something that happened on a US budget airliner on Oct 30 that left 15 passengers injured This necessitated a "downgrade" to the earlier version.IndiGo, the world's largest operator of A320 family planes, has completed the task on all 200 of the…...

18+ hour, 6+ min ago (389+ words) India News: IndiGo has fully updated its entire A320 fleet, becoming the first Indian carrier to complete mandatory software enhancements. This rapid upgrade, pro IndiGo confirmed late on Saturday that all 200 aircraft in its A320-family fleet had been fully updated, becoming the first major Indian operator to complete the mandatory enhancement It added that the entire fleet was now flying with the latest approved configuration, with routine monitoring continuing.Air India and Air India Express also reported rapid progress, with more than 90% of their affected aircraft upgraded by Saturday night The push came after aviation regulators in India and Europe issued urgent directives requiring operators to install software protections designed to prevent possible data corruption in flight-control systems.Regulators step in as airbus issues global warningAirbus triggered the global response on Friday after telling operators that intense solar radiation could corrupt…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago (371+ words) India News: Airlines are urgently upgrading Airbus A320 aircraft software. Intense solar radiation could corrupt flight data. This directive follows an incident w NEW DELHI: Airlines across nation are rushing to complete emergency software upgrades on more than 350 Airbus A320-family aircraft after a rare global safety directive warned that intense solar radiation could corrupt flight-control data and trigger sudden, uncommanded aircraft movements The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) ordered immediate compliance on Saturday after Airbus flagged a vulnerability in ELAC B flight-control computers running software version L104, the same configuration linked to an October 30 JetBlue A320 incident in which the aircraft unexpectedly pitched downward without pilot input, injuring several passengers and prompting a US federal investigation The Ministry of Civil Aviation, quoted by ANI, said late Saturday that IndiGo, Air India and Air India Express have accelerated upgrades across their fleets and…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago (466+ words) Tech News News: Airbus has grounded 6,000 A320 aircraft'half its global fleet'for emergency software fixes after discovering intense solar radiation can corrupt criti...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago (598+ words) India News: Airbus has mandated a software upgrade for its A320 family aircraft, impacting over 6,000 planes globally....

2+ day, 16+ hour ago (110+ words) India Business News: Adani Group's defence and aerospace unit announced on Thursday the acquisition of Flight Simulation Technique Centre (FSTC), India's largest pilot tra. Adani Group's defence and aerospace unit announced on Thursday the acquisition of Flight Simulation Technique Centre (FSTC), India's largest pilot training company, for an enterprise value of Rs 820 crore Adani Defence Systems and Technologies (ADSTL) and Horizon Aero Solutions (HAS) will together buy about 73% of FSTC, with the remaining 27% held by original promoters TOI reported the impending deal on Nov 24.Get an chance to win "5000 Amazon Voucher by taking part in India's Biggest Habit Index! Take the survey here...

3+ day, 23+ min ago (152+ words) India News: NEW DELHI: An Air India flight operating as AI 2939, travelling from Delhi to Ahmedabad, was forced to make an emergency landing at Delhi's Indira Gan. NEW DELHI: An Air India flight operating as AI 2939, travelling from Delhi to Ahmedabad, was forced to make an emergency landing at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport late Monday night after smoke was detected in the aircraft's cargo hold The flight, which had only recently taken off for its scheduled journey to Ahmedabad, declared an emergency shortly after the alert was triggered, prompting immediate action from the flight crew.According to initial reports from ANI, the aircraft safely touched down in Delhi at approximately 10:20 pm.Air India has not yet issued an official statement, but is expected to release more information once a preliminary assessment is complete As of now, no casualties have…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago (358+ words) India News: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath, along with Union civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, conducted an on-site inspection at Jewar Airport. 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 The Jewar airport, officially named Noida International Airport, is a major greenfield airport project located near Jewar in Uttar Pradesh, India, intended to serve the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR).The project is being developed under a public-private partnership model, with Zurich Airport International AG selected as the concessionaire Construction began in June 2022, with the first phase scheduled to be operational by December 2025.The idea for a second international airport in the NCR was first discussed around the time of the 2010 Commonwealth Games, but construction did…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago (397+ words) Middle East News: Experience a luxurious Thanksgiving journey with Emirates, featuring traditional festive meals, live NBA games, and exclusive onboard lounges during the holiday season. Emirates is elevating Thanksgiving for international travelers, serving traditional festive menus across all cabin classes on flights to and from its 12 US gateways from November 24 to 30 The celebration begins even before takeoff, with holiday dining running in select Emirates Lounges from November 23 This is a comprehensive dining program, ensuring passengers flying across the Atlantic can enjoy an authentic, high-end holiday meal complete with gourmet sides and themed entertainment.Emirates offer gourmet ThanksgivingThe holiday dining experience is meticulously tailored, offering separate menus for passengers flying from the US and to the US, particularly in First Class Business Class also receives complimentary blueberry muffins and cinnamon rolls.Lounges, routes and extrasThe holiday experience extends beyond the meal…...

3+ day, 15+ hour ago (257+ words) Trending News: Former Indian Navy officer Captain Navtej Singh revealed the intense challenges of aerial photography from an open aircraft at 10,000-20,000 feet. Bat His story gives a rare look into the extreme conditions and careful planning involved in capturing such images.Enduring intense wind at open aircraft doorsAs mentioned in a report by The Free Press Journal, Captain Singh explained that the aircraft was deliberately depressurised, a standard procedure in military planes like the C-130 He recalled that the instant the door opened, the wind hit with such force that maintaining focus and physical stability became extremely difficult.As per the report, he described the experience as "sticking your head out of a bullet train multiplied several times." At speeds of around 400 knots, even holding onto equipment is a struggle, and joints can get strained from constant resistance.To stay safe,…...