Deepak Patel &Amp;Amp; Ajinkya Kawale

Stories by Deepak Patel &Amp;Amp; Ajinkya Kawale

Kinetic, Lamborghini Bet Big on Electric Lifestyle Carts

Kinetic, Lamborghini Bet Big on Electric Lifestyle Carts

Rediff.com   18 Jul 2025

JV to export e-carts, aim for 10% global market share, $1 bn turnover and innovation in driverless tech.

'Mental Health Is Not Unique To Pilots'

'Mental Health Is Not Unique To Pilots'

Rediff.com   17 Jul 2025

'AAIB preliminary report was more detailed than most people were expecting.'

India's Last 3 Air Crashes: Key Safety Lessons

India's Last 3 Air Crashes: Key Safety Lessons

Rediff.com   15 Jul 2025

India's last three major commercial aviation accidents --Patna (2000), Mangaluru (2010), and Kozhikode (2020) -- could offer critical safety lessons for the ongoing investigation.

AI 171 Crash Probe: Fuel Switch Angle

AI 171 Crash Probe: Fuel Switch Angle

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2025

Pilots typically operate the fuel control switches during two key phases: At engine start-up on the ground and during engine shutdown after landing.

Govt, UPI To Set Up Real-Time Payment Tripwire

Govt, UPI To Set Up Real-Time Payment Tripwire

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2025

Google Pay, PhonePe, and Paytm may deliberately delay transactions, issue fraud alerts, and require an extra layer of user confirmation before processing any transactions that are likely to be classified as fraudulent.

Akasa Air's net loss widens to 1,983 crore in FY25 as costs, delays rise

Akasa Air's net loss widens to 1,983 crore in FY25 as costs, delays rise

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2025

Akasa Air's standalone net loss rose 18.7 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to roughly Rs 1,983 crore in 2024-25 (FY25), driven by rising employee costs, aircraft maintenance and airport charges, and a sharp increase in foreign exchange (forex) expenses, sources privy to the development told Business Standard.

AI 171 Crash: Fear Lingers Among Pilots

AI 171 Crash: Fear Lingers Among Pilots

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2025

'This (crash) is one of those times where there is no concrete explanation yet for what happened. I think that adds to my parents' worry.'

Pine Labs CEO Amrish Rau may net Rs 1,000 crore as firm files for IPO

Pine Labs CEO Amrish Rau may net Rs 1,000 crore as firm files for IPO

Rediff.com   28 Jun 2025

As fintech major Pine Labs gears up for its initial public offering (IPO), its Draft Red Herring Prospectus has highlighted its top executives' pay and stock options, including those of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Amrish Rau. Rau's net worth is estimated at Rs 850 crore-1,000 crore following the IPO.

Bike Taxis Go Off Roads in Karnataka

Bike Taxis Go Off Roads in Karnataka

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2025

Bike-taxi drivers are also left stranded as many depended on the service.

Indian carriers hit by Iran-led airspace closures after US base strike

Indian carriers hit by Iran-led airspace closures after US base strike

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2025

Indian carriers are grappling with severe operational disruptions after Iran launched missile strikes on the US military base in Qatar late Monday. This led to airspace closures for long hours in parts of West Asia. Iran, Qatar, the UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait shut down their skies following the attack, forcing airlines to cancel, divert, or delay flights through these vital corridors.

'We Were There At Every Crew Funeral': AI CEO

'We Were There At Every Crew Funeral': AI CEO

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2025

'We will continue supporting those affected long after the work in Ahmedabad is done.'

Crash Puts Spotlight On DGCA Warnings To Air India

Crash Puts Spotlight On DGCA Warnings To Air India

Rediff.com   20 Jun 2025

The DGCA has issued multiple fines and warnings to Air India over the past three years, flagging serious concerns in flight operations, cockpit discipline, and internal accountability.

'If The Checks Find Anything Even Slightly Off...'

'If The Checks Find Anything Even Slightly Off...'

Rediff.com   18 Jun 2025

'...rectification has to happen then and there, and that takes additional time.'

'This Year, We Will Commence Full Refit Of B787s'

'This Year, We Will Commence Full Refit Of B787s'

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2025

'That refresh programme -- because they are big aircraft and we cannot ground them all at the same time -- will last well into 2027.'

Air India, Tata Support Crash Victims' Kin

Air India, Tata Support Crash Victims' Kin

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2025

Air India reiterated that its priority remains extending assistance to the families.

Why Delhi Airport Will See 7% Flight Cancellations

Why Delhi Airport Will See 7% Flight Cancellations

Rediff.com   14 Jun 2025

'Delhi airport handles 1,450 aircraft movements per day. Of these, 114 daily movements will be cancelled during the runway upgrade.'

What DGCA Wants AI To Check Before B787 Flights

What DGCA Wants AI To Check Before B787 Flights

Rediff.com   14 Jun 2025

The DGCA directive called for a series of specific checks before each flight's departure from India, including inspection of fuel parameter monitoring systems, cabin air compressors, and electronic engine control units.

No disruption in ops due to rare earth magnet shortage: Maruti

No disruption in ops due to rare earth magnet shortage: Maruti

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2025

Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) said on Thursday its operations are unaffected by the global rare earth magnet shortage, but added that the situation is "uncertain and evolving". The firm said it is exploring multiple solutions to maintain continuity in operations and will notify stakeholders in case of material impact.

Did A Bird Strike Cause The Crash?

Did A Bird Strike Cause The Crash?

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2025

Air India pilots said Ahmedabad airport has long been known for bird activity near the runway, which could have contributed to the incident.

Curbing air access is like shooting yourself in foot: Emirates president

Curbing air access is like shooting yourself in foot: Emirates president

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2025

Restricting air access to foreign carriers by not granting them more bilateral rights is akin to shooting yourself in the foot, as air transport is a wealth multiplier for India's economy, Emirates President Tim Clark said during a press conference held on the sidelines of the annual general meeting of the International Air Transport Association.