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Let's revive Air India's lost glory: CMD to employees

Let's revive Air India's lost glory: CMD to employees

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

Air India is a brand, a brand symbolising the nation, especially amongst the Indian diaspora and travellers overseas.

MH370 most likely on autopilot as it flew over Indian Ocean

MH370 most likely on autopilot as it flew over Indian Ocean

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

The missing Malaysian plane was 'highly likely' to have been on autopilot as it flew over the Indian Ocean, Australian officials on Thursday said, as they decided to focus further south to locate the plane that vanished mysteriously over three months back.

India's desi fighter jet Tejas limps out of the ICU

India's desi fighter jet Tejas limps out of the ICU

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

The Tejas Light Combat Aircraft, which has remained grounded for more than three months, finally resumed flight-testing last week.

Was it a bomb? Probe says Russian plane 'broke up in air'

Was it a bomb? Probe says Russian plane 'broke up in air'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

The Russian plane that crashed in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula over the weekend, killing all 224 people aboard, broke up high in the air, an official said.

Vistara bans Kunal Kamra from flying till April 27

Vistara bans Kunal Kamra from flying till April 27

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The decision has been taken after Kamra was found 'guilty' for alleged misbehaviour by an internal committee of IndiGo, an airline official said. The ban on Kamra comes into effect immediately.

Bill to constitute Civil Aviation Authority gets govt nod

Bill to constitute Civil Aviation Authority gets govt nod

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

With the ongoing Parliament session -- the last for this Lok Sabha, witnessing continued turmoil, there are indications that the legislation would be tabled in the Rajya Sabha so as to keep it alive for the new House to take it up.

Dreamliner probe widens, excess battery voltage ruled out

Dreamliner probe widens, excess battery voltage ruled out

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

Last week, governments across the world grounded the Dreamliner while Boeing halted deliveries after a problem with a lithium-ion battery on a second 787 plane, flown by All Nippon Airways Co, forced the aircraft to make an emergency landing in western Japan.

Boeing receives federal approval for battery test

Boeing receives federal approval for battery test

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

Aviation major Boeing has received federal approval to its plan to test the battery system of its 'Dreamliner' planes, which were grounded early this year after a fire in one of the aircraft due to fault in the battery system.

This is real intolerance, says Sonu after Jet suspends crew

This is real intolerance, says Sonu after Jet suspends crew

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Playback singer Sonu Nigam on Friday lashed out the Jet Airways for suspending the crew members, who allowed him to perform impromptu on the aircraft's address system.

IndiGo, Air India suspend Kunal Kamra from flying

IndiGo, Air India suspend Kunal Kamra from flying

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Kamra allegedly heckled Goswami, the editor of Republic TV, on IndiGo's Mumbai-Lucknow (6E5317) flight on Tuesday.

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.

Woman's face burned after headphones explode mid-flight

Woman's face burned after headphones explode mid-flight

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

Smoke and the smell of melted plastic, burnt hair and electronics filled the cabin for the rest of the journey to Melbourne.

Boeing plans to approach Tata-Singapore Airlines

Boeing plans to approach Tata-Singapore Airlines

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

Eyeing potential business opportunity, Boeing Corporation is planning to approach the proposed Tata-Singapore Airlines.

India blundered along, exactly as every other country did

India blundered along, exactly as every other country did

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Not to say that India couldn't have handled the situation better, but on average, it didn't do anywhere near as badly as the naysayers make it out argues Rajeev Srinivasan.

India's Sukhoi-30 fighters are back in action

India's Sukhoi-30 fighters are back in action

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

India's frontline combat aircraft Sukhoi-30 fleet was on Friday cleared for flying after being grounded for nearly a month following a crash near Pune.

We are dying every second: Missing Dornier officer's kin's plea to PM

We are dying every second: Missing Dornier officer's kin's plea to PM

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

The parents of Deputy Commandant Manoj K Soni are urging the PM, the defence minister to seek some international help in getting a clue about their son.

125 feared dead as glacial break triggers massive floods in U'khand

125 feared dead as glacial break triggers massive floods in U'khand

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

A portion of the Nanda Devi glacier broke off in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district on Sunday, triggering an avalanche and a deluge in the Alaknanda river system that washed away hydroelectric stations, leaving at least seven people dead and 125 missing who are feared dead.

Will evacuate all Indians: Govt at all-party meet on Afghanistan

Will evacuate all Indians: Govt at all-party meet on Afghanistan

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar briefed the leaders on the latest situation in Afghanistan after the Taliban captured power there last week.

New signal raises hope for finding MH370

New signal raises hope for finding MH370

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

An Australian aircraft searching for the crashed Malaysian plane on Thursday detected a new possible underwater signal in the remote Indian Ocean consistent with a plane's black box, fuelling hopes of a breakthrough in the arduous month-long hunt.

Fire at bio-diesel plant in Visakhapatnam SEZ put out

Fire at bio-diesel plant in Visakhapatnam SEZ put out

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

No casualties were reported.

So what are IAF's best fighters doing in Alaska?

So what are IAF's best fighters doing in Alaska?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

The IAF's mainstream fighter aircraft, the Sukhoi-30MKI and Jaguar, are set to square off with their American counterparts to execute some of the most realistic manoeuvres of its kind during Exercise Red Flag over Alaska starting April 28. Here's what you need to know.

Soon, e-tailers could use drones to deliver your purchases

Soon, e-tailers could use drones to deliver your purchases

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Seattle-based Amazon had considered debuting drone delivery services in Mumbai and Bangalore by Diwali this year

Crashed US jet took wrong runway

Crashed US jet took wrong runway

Rediff.com28 Aug 2006

DGCA drafts rules to allow pilot take short nap on long flight

DGCA drafts rules to allow pilot take short nap on long flight

Rediff.com28 May 2013

Taking cue from global best practices, aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation has drafted rules to allow a pilot take a short nap on flight deck, with the other pilot taking full control of the aircraft on a long-distance flight, official sources said.

Growing fear in Pak over infiltration in army

Growing fear in Pak over infiltration in army

Rediff.com24 May 2011

The 18-hour standoff between Pakistani security forces and handful of militants at the Karachi naval air base has revived fears about militant infiltration in the country's military and the safety of its nuclear warheads.

British Airways plane with 172 on board catches fire on Las Vegas runway; 7 hurt

British Airways plane with 172 on board catches fire on Las Vegas runway; 7 hurt

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

The plane's left engine burst into flames on the runway at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas on Tuesday afternoon while it was about to depart for London's Gatwick Airport with 159 passengers and 13 crew members on board.

26 navy sailors in Mumbai test positive for COVID-19

26 navy sailors in Mumbai test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

It is the first such case of a sizeable number of military personnel being treated for COVID-19. The Indian Army has reported eight cases of the deadly virus so far.

Jammu-bound GoAir flight grounded after technical glitch

Jammu-bound GoAir flight grounded after technical glitch

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

GoAir said the safety and security of the passengers and crew is always accorded high priority.

Crashed AirAsia plane's tail lifted from seabed

Crashed AirAsia plane's tail lifted from seabed

Rediff.com10 Jan 2015

Divers were on Saturday sent to investigate underwater pings that may be coming from the flight recorders of the AirAsia plane as efforts continued to retrieve the jet's tail from the bottom of the Java Sea.

Soon, it will be time to say: 'Bye Bye DGCA'

Soon, it will be time to say: 'Bye Bye DGCA'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

The Civil Aviation Authority of India Bill 2013, which was introduced by Minister of State for Civil Aviation K C Venugopal, would provide the CAA full operational and financial autonomy to regulate all issues concerning civil aviation safety and protect the interests of consumers in a fast-changing aviation scenario.

After 3 years, MH370 search ends with no plane

After 3 years, MH370 search ends with no plane

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

The search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 has come to an end with passengers' families being informed that the effort to find the plane has been suspended.

Pilots, crew are opting for leave without pay for now

Pilots, crew are opting for leave without pay for now

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

Sources at both IndiGo and Vistara say that some senior pilots and crew who have elderly parents at home had said that they would like to stay off the roster for now.

Use common sense, Modi hits back at Oppn over Rafale remarks

Use common sense, Modi hits back at Oppn over Rafale remarks

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

"What I said was if we had Rafale at the time (of aerial dogfight), then none of our fighter jets would have gone down and none of theirs saved," he added.

Eyeing China, India says Australia to join Malabar naval drill

Eyeing China, India says Australia to join Malabar naval drill

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

India's decision to heed to Australia's request to be part of the mega naval drill comes in the midst of growing strain in ties with China over the border row in eastern Ladakh.

US: New measures to beef up aviation security

US: New measures to beef up aviation security

Rediff.com2 Apr 2010

Superseding emergency measures put in place following a foiled terrorist attack on a US-bound aircraft on December 25, America on Friday announced enhanced security measures for all international carriers to strengthen passengers' safety.

One million Samsung smartphones in US recall

One million Samsung smartphones in US recall

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

Samsung has advised consumers in 10 countries to trade their handsets for temporary replacement phones until it releases an updated flagship device.

Kanhaiya alleges strangulation attempt on flight, cops reject charge

Kanhaiya alleges strangulation attempt on flight, cops reject charge

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

Cops said that 'whatever has been alleged by his (Kanhaiya's) friend, in our inquiry hasn't been found to be true'.

Missing Malaysian jet search draws blank

Missing Malaysian jet search draws blank

Rediff.com30 Mar 2014

The search for the crashed Malaysian jet continued on Sunday with 10 aircraft and eight ships tasked to scour the Indian Ocean, after early sightings in the new search zone drew a blank.

Coronavirus concerns overshadow Olympic flame arrival in Japan

Coronavirus concerns overshadow Olympic flame arrival in Japan

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Tokyo 2020 organisers received the Olympic flame in a scaled-down handover ceremony in the Greek capital on Thursday, amid the coronavirus spread that has cast doubt on the global, multi-billion dollar event. In a brief ceremony closed to spectators in Athens' Panathenaic stadium, site of the first modern Games in 1896, the torch was received by Tokyo Games representative Naoko Imoto.

IndiGo pilot falsely blames ATC for delay, gets caught

IndiGo pilot falsely blames ATC for delay, gets caught

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

Following the incident, which took place at Chennai airport last week, the Airports Authority of India raised the issue with IndiGo, asking it not to pass the blame for flight delays "falsely" to the ATC, sources said.