News for 'Air Traffic Controllers'

Shibu Soren cremated with state honors in native village

Shibu Soren cremated with state honors in native village

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren, a towering figure in the state's tribal movement, was cremated with full state honors in his native village of Nemra. Thousands gathered to pay their respects to the 'Dishom Guru,' including political leaders and villagers.

Now, Watch Munjya At Home

Now, Watch Munjya At Home

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Enchanted rings, talking teddy bears and arranged marriages of the phony kind, hijack horror and more on OTT this week.

India, US sign aviation pact

India, US sign aviation pact

Rediff.com13 Nov 2006

India and the United States on Monday signed a memorandum of agreement on modernisation of aviation infrastructure in India and American certification to Indian aviation products such as aircraft parts.

Delhi airport to have tallest ATC tower

Delhi airport to have tallest ATC tower

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

The new ATC tower, being built at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi by the Airports Authority of India, will be about 90-95 mt in height, taller than even the famous Qutub Minar.

Pollution-free environment a constitutional right, says HC

Pollution-free environment a constitutional right, says HC

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

The Bombay High Court has declared a pollution-free environment a constitutional right and criticized the Maharashtra government for failing to address the issue of air pollution in Mumbai. The court expressed its disappointment with the government's lack of initiative, stating that citizens should not suffer due to the inaction of authorities. The court highlighted the severe air pollution levels in Mumbai, especially along major roads, and ordered the traffic department to take immediate action to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow.

US plane ordered to land in Mumbai

US plane ordered to land in Mumbai

Rediff.com3 Feb 2003

The plane, which was travelling from Karachi to Male, did not have necessary clearance.

What went wrong with Lion Air flight that killed India's Bhavye Suneja

What went wrong with Lion Air flight that killed India's Bhavye Suneja

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Indonesia-based Lion Air Flight JT610, a three-month old 737 MAX 8, took off from capital Jakarta at 6.20 am local time on Monday and lost contact 13 minutes later when it was at an altitude of about 3,000 feet.

Raipur: Missing helicopter found; 4 dead

Raipur: Missing helicopter found; 4 dead

Rediff.com18 Jul 2007

The copter, while negotiating bad weather, lost control and hit a 50-feet high hill and caught fire.

Independent status for greenfield airports

Independent status for greenfield airports

Rediff.com29 Apr 2003

The decision will benefit the under construction airports at Hyderabad and Bangalore and the one already built in Kochi with majority private participation.

Flipkart, Amazon Stack Up Space For Festival Rush

Flipkart, Amazon Stack Up Space For Festival Rush

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Festive sales are expected to surge 27 per cent to cross Rs 120,000 crore in 2025, driving Amazon and Flipkart to expand warehousing capacity by millions of cubic feet and extend delivery networks to thousands of new pin codes -- an infrastructure buildout that could reshape India's retail landscape for years.

Was AirAsia at fault? Crashed plane did not get weather reports

Was AirAsia at fault? Crashed plane did not get weather reports

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

AirAsia Indonesia allegedly violated standard procedures which resulted in the pilots of the airline's doomed plane not receiving a required weather report before takeoff, a media report has said citing leaked official documents.

Flight with damaged tyre lands safely

Flight with damaged tyre lands safely

Rediff.com16 Feb 2005

Airport emergency services were deployed as a precautionary measure but the aircraft landed safely, an official said.

India's great low fare spiral

India's great low fare spiral

Rediff.com22 Aug 2006

2 pilots die after Army helicopter crashes in Arunachal

2 pilots die after Army helicopter crashes in Arunachal

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Two pilots on board a Cheetah helicopter of the Army were killed when it crashed near Mandala in West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday morning, a defence spokesperson said.

AI plane damaged as jeep on runway forces sudden takeoff

AI plane damaged as jeep on runway forces sudden takeoff

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

The incident occurred when the A321 aircraft of the national carrier took off from Pune airport. However, despite the incident, it landed at the Delhi airport safely.

Cop who danced on Tej Pratap's order during Holi celebrations, shifted

Cop who danced on Tej Pratap's order during Holi celebrations, shifted

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

Tej Pratap Yadav, an RJD leader and former Bihar minister, has been criticized for ordering his security guard to dance during Holi celebrations. The constable was sent to the police lines after he danced in uniform during the festivities at Yadav's residence. The incident has sparked controversy, with many criticizing Yadav's behavior. The incident also highlights the blurring of lines between personal and official duties in India, where politicians often use their positions to exert influence over subordinates.

Hyderabad: Bush visit may delay flights

Hyderabad: Bush visit may delay flights

Rediff.com2 Mar 2006

Over 12,000 police personnel drawn out from different wings of Andhra Pradesh police have been pressed into service

Indian-origin woman killed in US plane crash

Indian-origin woman killed in US plane crash

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

Roma Gupta, 63, and her daughter Reeva Gupta, 33, were on board the small plane on Sunday as its pilot reported smoke in the cockpit before crashing near Long Island homes, NBC New York reported.

Kolkata: Flight catches fire, lands safely

Kolkata: Flight catches fire, lands safely

Rediff.com17 Jan 2009

A Guwahati-bound plane carrying 46 on-board landed under emergency conditions at the Kolkata airport here early morning after one of its engines caught fire.

An extra runway isn't the only solution

An extra runway isn't the only solution

Rediff.com18 Jul 2007

What has happened that the overall airport experience in Delhi and Mumbai is so much better than what it used to be earlier?

Scared tourists flee Kashmir, airlines increase flight services

Scared tourists flee Kashmir, airlines increase flight services

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Thousands of tourists have begun leaving Kashmir after a terror attack in Pahalgam killed 26 people, prompting authorities to arrange for their safe return. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed concern over the exodus, while the Civil Aviation Ministry has ordered airlines to ensure there are no fare hikes and to offer extra flights from Srinagar. While many tourists are leaving, some are choosing to stay, citing the presence of security forces and their feeling of safety.

Pakistan ATC misguided US plane

Pakistan ATC misguided US plane

Rediff.com5 Feb 2003

The American Boeing 757, flying to Male from Karachi, was forced to land in Mumbai on Monday after it was found violating Indian air space.

2 army majors, soldier killed in chopper crash

2 army majors, soldier killed in chopper crash

Rediff.com16 Aug 2008

Lt Col S D Goswami said the helicopter with two pilots -- Major Padmanabhan and Major S Ganapathy of the Army Aviation Squadron at Leh -- had taken off on Friday to evacuate an injured jawan. The helicopter lost contact with the air traffic control while returning to Leh in bad weather. The wreckage was found near a mountain pass in the eastern Ladakh.

Srinagar flights cancelled, passengers stranded

Srinagar flights cancelled, passengers stranded

Rediff.com8 Apr 2005

Heavy winds swept the valley throughout the day and did not allow the operation of flights.

Bangalore boys to launch rocket

Bangalore boys to launch rocket

Rediff.com1 Dec 2004

Two students of Bishop Cotton Boys School developed Ebender, which is scheduled for launch on December 12.

Bangalore airport launch may be put off

Bangalore airport launch may be put off

Rediff.com11 Mar 2008

The commercial launch of the new Bangalore international airport is likely to be deferred by two to three weeks from the scheduled date of March 28 in view of the delay in completing the air traffic control (ATC) facility, the nerve centre of the airport.DGCA had expressed concern over several safety provisions, including the incomplete ATC facility at the airport. Flights will continue to operate from the existing HAL airport.

'Even if the world disbelieves you, hold on to your dreams'

'Even if the world disbelieves you, hold on to your dreams'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

Remadevi Thottathil, Indian Navy's first ever lady Air Traffic Controller takes us through her inspiring career journey.

Kuwait plane enters no-fly zone in Delhi

Kuwait plane enters no-fly zone in Delhi

Rediff.com13 Nov 2006

A Kuwait Airways plane took a left turn instead of right while taking off on Monday and headed to the no-fly zone in Delhi.

AAI staff to strike work on Sep 27

AAI staff to strike work on Sep 27

Rediff.com23 Sep 2004

All sections of employees of the Airports Authority of India, barring air traffic controllers, would go on a mass casual leave across the country on September 27 to protest the government move to restructure Delhi and Mumbai airports.\n\n\n\n

Plane makes emergency landing in Kolkata

Plane makes emergency landing in Kolkata

Rediff.com14 Jul 2006

The pilot sought permission from the air traffic control in Kolkata for making an emergency landing. The aircraft touched down at 1.30 pm at the airport as the fire brigade and ambulances were standing by.

Cabinet likely to consider airport restructuring

Cabinet likely to consider airport restructuring

Rediff.com2 Jul 2003

The Union Cabinet is likely to consider the modalities of restructuring the airports at Delhi and Mumbai and give its nod to the process of airport privatisation, when it meets in New Delhi next week, informed sources said on Wednesday.

What Will The Black Box Reveal About The Crash?

What Will The Black Box Reveal About The Crash?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Every part of the equipment salvaged from the remanants of the Mi-17V5 helicopter will be carefully examined to find out what went wrong in the final moments of the flight from the Sulur air base in Coimbatore to the Defence Services Staff College in Wellington near Coonoor where General Rawat was headed.

How Air India crew averted a major air disaster

How Air India crew averted a major air disaster

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

The pilot's decision and professional competence to bring flight AI 144 safely back to Newark Liberty International Airport after an engine fire, saved the lives of 300 passengers and 15 crew members. George Joseph/Rediff.com reports

Likely piece of doomed Flight MH370 found in Mozambique?

Likely piece of doomed Flight MH370 found in Mozambique?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

The newly discovered debris, found over the weekend, is on its way to Malaysia for further examination. The wreckage is a piece of horizontal stabilizer skin, CNN reported, quoting an unnamed US official as saying.

Rajnath briefs President Kovind on copter crash

Rajnath briefs President Kovind on copter crash

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday called on President Ram Nath Kovind and briefed him about the chopper crash near Coonoor that killed Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika and 11 armed forces personnel.

IAF scrambles Sukhoi jets as Iranian plane gets bomb scare on Indian airspace

IAF scrambles Sukhoi jets as Iranian plane gets bomb scare on Indian airspace

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

Indian Air Force fighter jets were scrambled to intercept a foreign aircraft with its origin in Iran that was moving towards New Delhi's airspace.

Historic: 2 women Army officers to train as combat pilots

Historic: 2 women Army officers to train as combat pilots

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

In a historic move, the Army has selected two women officers to train as combat helicopter pilots for its aviation wing, officials said.

Delhi air quality still severe; relief likely before Diwali

Delhi air quality still severe; relief likely before Diwali

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

The city's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 420 at 8 am on Thursday, compared to 426 at 4 pm on Wednesday. The AQI map prepared by the Central Pollution Control Board showed clusters of red dots (indicating hazardous air quality) spread across the Indo-Gangetic plains.