Shooting down Ukranian jet: Event waiting to happen

In a war situation, the policy of 'what is not mine is enemy' tends to hold sway.It is high time professional militaries took air defence seriously, notes Group Captain Murli Menon (retd). IMAGE:......

The man who has been living at an airport terminal for 5 months

As millions of passengers stream through Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur International Airport, heading off on holidays or returning home to loving families, all Hassan Al Kontar can do is watch. And......

AirAsia QZ8501: Relatives of 162 passengers wait anxiously for news of missing plane

Family members of passengers on board AirAsia flight QZ8501 talk on their phones while waiting for information inside a crisis centre at Juanda Airport in East Java. Photograph: Suryanto/ Reuters......

Malaysia tightens security in cockpits, airports

In the wake of the crash of flight MH370, Malaysian authorities have issued new security instructions ordering that the pilot and co-pilot are not allowed to be left alone in the cockpit, even when......

For AirAsia's Tony Fernandes, Indian sky is out of bounds

With cash shortage and plans going awry, the AirAsia owner is looking to cash out of the venture he built with Ratan Tata in 2013. Arindam Majumdar reports. Last September, Tony Fernandes, owner......

Jet finally lands in NCLT as banks give up revival plan

After due deliberations, the lenders have decided to seek resolution for Jet Airways under the bankruptcy code since only a conditional bid was received. Harried bankers on Monday decided against......

Can Ram Charan's low cost airline fly high?

Hyderabad-based Turbo Megha Airways takes off, promising affordable fares and other benefits. Early this month, Turbo Megha Airways, promoted by actor-politician Chiranjivi's actor son Ram Charan,......

Why 2014 was a turbulent year for India's aviation sector

The change in political leadership brought much hope for the aviation sector, which was for long seeking attention of decision-makers to address issues like infrastructure, high taxes and costs.......

Football Briefs: Chhetri winner in running for 2017 AFC Cup Goal of Tournament

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: India captain Sunil Chhetri. Photograph: AIFF Media India captain Sunil Chhetri's spectacular free-kick goal in Bengaluru FC's......