4+ mon, 2+ week ago (67+ words) A month after a London-bound Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner tragically crashed just outside Ahmedabad airport, killing 270 people, a preliminary investigation report has been released " but instead of offering clarity, it's raising even more disturbing questions. News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube Air India Plane Crash | What Caused The Boeing 787 Dreamliner To Crash? | \ AAIB | 4K Video | N18V...

9+ mon, 3+ week ago (305+ words) The inaugural flight, IX 1552, took off from Mangaluru at 6.40 am and landed in Delhi at 9.35 am on February 1, while IX 2768 flew in the opposite direction at the same time. In a move set to enhance air connectivity for travellers in Karnataka, Air India Express has launched a daily direct flight service between Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) and Delhi International Airport. The service aims to provide passengers with greater travel convenience and flexibility. According to a press release from the spokesperson of MIA, the inaugural flight, IX 1552, departed from Mangaluru at 6.40 am and landed in Delhi at 9.35am on February 1. Simultaneously, IX 2768, took off from Delhi at 6.40 am and arrived in Mangaluru at 9.35 am. Passengers on the first flight were welcomed with a water cannon salute, a gesture performed by the Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) unit at Mangaluru International Airport....

9+ mon, 2+ week ago (391+ words) The video reportedly landed Emirates flight attendant in trouble, along with the rest of the crew who were aware of the situation but didn't report it, leading to an investigation by the airlines company. Amanda King, a popular content creator and former Emirates flight attendant, previously offered fans a behind-the-scenes glimpse at life as cabin crew on one of the world's biggest airlines. In her videos, she shared details about the crew's earnings and the reality of layovers. One of her most talked about posts was a BTS video from a trip to Shanghai, titled Things You DON'T See as a Passenger. The video reportedly landed Amanda in trouble, along with the rest of the crew who were aware of the situation but didn't report it, leading to an investigation by the airlines company. Despite the controversy, the UAE based…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago (388+ words) He also thanked the airline for recognising one of the oldest regional languages of the Indian Union and upholding diversity. An Air France passenger on a flight from Paris expressed his surprise after hearing in-flight announcements in his regional language, Kannada, alongside French and English. The passenger, Sangam Manjunath, who was travelling to Bengaluru, took to social media and praised the international airlines" efforts to make Kannada announcements. Ever since the post was shared, it has quickly drawn attention and garnered considerable praise. This sparked a discussion online around linguistic representation in air travel. Sharing a short clip of the announcement on X (formerly Twitter), the passenger wrote, "I recently travelled with Air France from Paris to Bengaluru! To my surprise, they made announcements in Kannada, French, and English when we boarded in Paris! Such a warm welcome before I…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago (52+ words) Safety audit of all Air India aircraft ordered amid rising concerns. Tata Sons chairman holds urgent meet. Source says audit based on international safety norms. n18oc_india News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube Air India Board Meets With Tata Sun's Chairperson For Key Updates | Safety | Latest News | News18...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago (385+ words) Don't Jump To Conclusions': Aviation Minister On Air India Crash Report, Says Let's Wait For" Union Minister of Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu on Saturday said that the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) released its preliminary report on the Air India crash incident, and that everyone should wait for the final report before jumping to any conclusion. Read More Fuel Cutoff To Final Cockpit Exchange: 10 Highlights From Air India Crash Probe's Initial Report The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) on Saturday released a preliminary report on the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, which claimed the lives of 241 people on board, leaving only one survivor. Read More Air India Crash: No Bird Hit, Fuel Switches Cut Off & An FAA Warning Ignored The preliminary investigation report into the AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad seems to point a finger at the pilots and…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago (172+ words) IndiGo announced on March 12 that it will start direct flights from Bengaluru to Krabi, Thailand, beginning March 30. This will make Bengaluru the second Indian city, after Mumbai, with a direct link to Krabi. The daily flight will give travellers quick and easy access to Krabi's beautiful beaches and islands, reaffirming IndiGo's commitment to expanding its international network. Furthermore, IndiGo stated that Krabi is the airline's 12th international and 81st overall destination from Bengaluru, further strengthening the city's reputation as a key international hub. According to Money Control, Vinay Malhotra, IndiGo's Global Sales Head, shared his excitement about the new route, saying, "With over 95 weekly flights between India and Thailand, this new connection bridges the gap like never before. Thailand remains a favourite holiday destination, and we are committed to offering seamless, affordable, and hassle-free travel." The new flight adds to IndiGo's growing…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago (134+ words) Nagpur airport is set to introduce new flights to Noida, Jaipur, and Kolhapur, alongside additional services to Pune, Bangalore, Delhi, Indore, and Kolkata, starting from March 30. This expansion comes as the recarpeting of the runway, which has limited operations, is expected to finish by then. Currently, flights at Nagpur airport are restricted between 10am and 6pm, as per TOI. The slot coordination committee, including officials from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Airports Authority of India (AAI), and Mihan India Limited (MIL), held a meeting last week. The summer schedule, following this meeting, features new daily flights by Indigo Airlines and Star Air to the three new destinations. The new routes will be operated by IndiGo Airlines and Star Air. Apart from new destinations, more flights will be available for major cities:...

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7+ mon, 3+ week ago (326+ words) In one of the world's earliest flights, a propeller of the Wright Flyer broke and fell to the ground on September 17, 1908. The plane followed in a dive behind it, shocking U.S. military officials Incidents of plane crashes in India and abroad have become increasingly common. With the growth of the aviation industry, accidents have unfortunately risen alongside. However, do you know when and where the first plane crash occurred? On September 17, 1908, Fort Myer Ground in Virginia, USA, was overflowing with spectators. A massive crowd had gathered to witness a machine that promised human flight. On this day, brothers Orville and Wilbur Wright were set to demonstrate their groundbreaking invention'the Wright Flyer'to the US Army. This machine, an upgraded version of the world's first aeroplane, was the same innovation that had achieved its maiden flight in 1903. According to experts, US military officers…...