Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has lauded Indian pilot Smit Machchhar as a 'hero of the entire world' for his bravery in foiling an alleged co-pilot's attempt to crash a flydubai flight, and has extended an invitation to Machchhar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to light a flame on Israeli Independence Day.
Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian pilot, is being hailed as a hero for his quick thinking and bravery in preventing a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv from crashing, an act praised by both Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Indian PM Narendra Modi.
A dispute has emerged in Mumbai regarding the naming of the new East-West Vidyavihar bridge. The Shiv Sena (UBT) is advocating for it to be named after actor Nana Patekar, while BJP MLA Parag Shah proposed naming it after Captain Smit Machchhar, a pilot recognised for thwarting a hijacking. The controversy highlights differing views on honouring local figures and public service.
Captain Smit Machchhar, an Indian pilot operating flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv, is being airlifted to Abu Dhabi for advanced medical care after suffering stab wounds during a violent mid-air cockpit attack by his co-pilot.
BJP leaders and devotees across India are performing pujas and havans for the speedy recovery of Captain Smit Machchhar, who was stabbed while thwarting an alleged attempt to crash a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight. Temples like Kashi Vishwanath, Kedarnath, and Somnath are holding special rituals, honouring his courage in saving 174 lives.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at the UPSC centenary, urged a fundamental shift in civil services recruitment and governance. He highlighted the need for services to adapt to an "instant-delivery world" powered by AI, focusing on citizen-centricity and evaluating candidates' motivation beyond academic knowledge. The PM also praised Captain Smit Machchhar's bravery during his address.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 'We Will Do It' slogan, aiming for India to become a developed nation by 2047 through visionary policies and hard work, while also addressing the challenge of societal division.
IndiGo will have 74 of its 224 weekly international departures affected while Air India will relocate 33 of its 100 departures.
According to information shared with students, those enrolled at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, and Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences have been offered two evacuation routes -- either through Armenia or Azerbaijan.
The no-frills carrier was launched in 2009. It began India operations a year later.
'Where rostering systems are automated and duty time software interfaces directly with DGCA, the assertion that they suddenly discovered crew shortages is simply implausible.' 'If adequate crew planning hasn't materialised within 12 to 24 months from inception, how will 45 days -- from December 5 to February 12 -- suddenly resolve matters?'
But its sales pitch will remain muted till India opens up more seats on the route
In June, flydubai doubled its network in India with the start of flights to Delhi, Kochi and Trivandrum.
The Indian government allowed foreign airlines to buy up to 49 per cent stakes in Indian carriers in September 2012.
India has become a lucrative market for west Asian carriers like Flydubai.
Dubai-based low-cost airline, flydubai, has refunded the ticket cost to all its passengers, after being forced to defer its plans to launch three routes to India, it has been revealed.
The bulk of Indian carriers flying to Dubai are low-cost carriers, which include IndiGo, Air India Express, and SpiceJet.
'As part of our D33 strategy, the plan is to establish 30 unicorns in Dubai within the next 10 years.'
Three months after Sanjay Aggarwal resigned as chief executive officer (CEO) of SpiceJet, the airline announced the appointment of Neil Raymond Mills as the CEO.
This year the Pitru Paksha fortnight runs from September 9-24 and will end with the start of Navratri.
The travel ban will come into effect from 11.59 pm on Saturday, April 24, and is subject to review after 10 days.
Dispute arose as Indian carriers objected to Emirates flying passengers beyond Dubai, and Dubai authorities complained that Indian airlines have been flying more flights than allocated to its carriers.
With a contrarian approach to the Indian market, Mills has reconfigured SpiceJet and eked out its first profit in five quarters. His plan is not without risks.
Visitors to Dubai will soon be able to collect their visas by e-mail or mobile phone as the authorities here have announced a partnership with a low cost airline to activate the "hassle free" service.
A source said Mills was leaving the airline as he was not getting operational freedom to run the organisation.
High winds and low visibility caused pilots to abort a first attempt at landing.
No-frills carrier IndiGo has expressed interest to buy Air India
70.5 million passengers passed through it last year
According to Mumbai International Airport Limited spokesperson, the airport handled 3.04 million passengers in October and 3.15 million passengers in May. In December 2013, 2.9 million passengers passed through the Mumbai airport.
Budget carrier SpiceJet has accepted the resignation of its chief Executive Niel Raymond Mills, 18 months before his service contract was to expire.
Foreign carriers to pick up staff from cash-strapped SpiceJet.
The Civil Aviation Ministry is looking to increase air seat entitlement to Dubai by 20%.
SpiceJet promoter Kalanithi Maran would need to invest at least Rs 1,500 crore (Rs 15 billion) almost immediately to stabilise the airline.
Pharma major Lupin and mortgage lender HDFC were the top losers.
