News for 'flight incident'

AI flight's aux power unit catches fire after Delhi landing, all safe

AI flight's aux power unit catches fire after Delhi landing, all safe

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

An Air India A321 plane's auxiliary power unit caught fire after landing at the Delhi airport. All passengers and crew members are safe. The aircraft has been grounded for investigations.

Report GPS Spoofing In 10 Minutes: DGCA

Report GPS Spoofing In 10 Minutes: DGCA

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

GPS spoofing occurs when fake satellite signals are transmitted to an aircraft's navigation system, confusing pilots or onboard systems about the plane's actual position or altitude. Such false signals pose a serious safety risk, especially during landing.

At 85, She Is Back In The Cockpit!

At 85, She Is Back In The Cockpit!

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

As she looked down at the Thames, she thought of the Brahmaputra. As she landed, smiling, it was clear that flying had never left her.

IndiGo flight hit by vulture, makes emergency landing

IndiGo flight hit by vulture, makes emergency landing

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Around 175 passengers had a close shave after an IndiGo flight suffered a bird hit and made an emergency landing at Ranchi's Birsa Munda Airport on Monday, an official said.

Luthra brothers deported, being brought to Goa

Luthra brothers deported, being brought to Goa

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Videos circulating online showed Gaurav, 44, and Saurav, 40, being escorted by Thai police at Bangkok airport ahead of their departure for India.

Smoke detected in flight carrying Haj pilgrims to Lucknow

Smoke detected in flight carrying Haj pilgrims to Lucknow

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

The incident took place on Sunday morning at the city's Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport and all passengers were deboarded safely. No harm was caused to the aircraft.

The Puzzling Failure of PSLV-C62

The Puzzling Failure of PSLV-C62

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

'A solid motor, once ignited, burns until the propellant is exhausted. It cannot simply stop mid-burn,' said a retired senior ISRO official. 'That is what makes this failure puzzling.' Venkatachari Jagannathan reports on the latest PSLV failure.

Major collision averted at Delhi airport, plane lands on wrong runway

Major collision averted at Delhi airport, plane lands on wrong runway

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Ariana Afghan Airlines A310 aircraft operating flight FG-311 (Kabul-Delhi) was given clearance to land on runway 29L. However, the aircraft landed on runway 29R.

How flight data recorders assist in aircraft crash investigations

How flight data recorders assist in aircraft crash investigations

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

In modern aircraft, there are cockpit voice recorder and digital flight data recorder.

Nightclub fire tragedy: 'Silent partner' brought to Goa

Nightclub fire tragedy: 'Silent partner' brought to Goa

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

A suspect in the 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub fire in Goa, which killed 25, has been brought to Goa for questioning. An Interpol Blue Corner Notice has been issued for the owners, who fled to Thailand.

Not finding direct flight proved fatal for Mumbai family

Not finding direct flight proved fatal for Mumbai family

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

After the plane crash incident, Imtiyaz and his uncle rushed to Ahmedabad to help the authorities in the identification of victims by providing their DNA samples.

IndiGo Crisis: 'Well-Orchestrated To Pressure Government, DGCA'

IndiGo Crisis: 'Well-Orchestrated To Pressure Government, DGCA'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

'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?'

Technical glitch delays Air India Express Kolkata flight for 18 hours

Technical glitch delays Air India Express Kolkata flight for 18 hours

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

The flight was delayed post midnight because of a "technical glitch" and passengers remained seated inside all the while, an aggrieved traveller said in a video that has gone viral on social media.

IndiGo Crisis: 'Truth Has Not Been Told'

IndiGo Crisis: 'Truth Has Not Been Told'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

'They are saying that there is a pilot shortage which is not correct, but if it was true, did they suddenly come to know this on December 5?' 'If they didn't have crew, why did they seek approval for a winter schedule? To get the approval, the operator has to show crew strength and also a buffer of crew available.' 'If they had a crew crunch, why did they ask for extra flights? Or was it something else that made them so sure that they would get away with this exemption and bans?'

Air India flight fell on ground right after take-off

Air India flight fell on ground right after take-off

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

The Air India plane AI-171 from Ahmedabad to London crashed immediately after take-off from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Ahmedabad airport on Thursday, as per the Gujarat State Police Control Room.

IndiGo Board Unsure If CEO Must Go

IndiGo Board Unsure If CEO Must Go

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

'I don't think it is right to remove him over one lapse. The focus should be on restoring operations, not on removing a key management personnel.'

Goa nightclub fire: Accused owners fled to Phuket at 5.30 am

Goa nightclub fire: Accused owners fled to Phuket at 5.30 am

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, the owners of the Goa nightclub wanted in connection with the fire tragedy that claimed 25 lives at the facility, have fled to Thailand, prompting police to seek the help of Interpol to trace them, officials said in Panaji on Monday.

Air India flight to Bangkok held at Mumbai airport for over 5 hrs

Air India flight to Bangkok held at Mumbai airport for over 5 hrs

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

A Bangkok-bound Air India flight from Mumbai was held back for over five hours on June 25, after some hay was found stuck in one of the aircraft's wings, the airline has said.

Why Shinde flew a stranger on his chartered flight

Why Shinde flew a stranger on his chartered flight

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde came to the rescue of a woman patient in need of a kidney transplant by taking her on board his chartered plane from Jalgaon to Mumbai after she missed her flight from the North Maharashtra city to the state capital.

Glitch grounds AI's San Francisco-Mumbai flight in Kolkata

Glitch grounds AI's San Francisco-Mumbai flight in Kolkata

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

The termination led to chaotic scenes at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport as the 211 passengers on the Boeing 777-200 LR tried to convince officials to let them reach their destination at the earliest.

Woman Strips Naked On Flight

Woman Strips Naked On Flight

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

A woman passenger stripped naked and started screaming on a Southwest Airlines flight about to take off from Houston to Phoenix.

'He never used to take a direct flight, but...'

'He never used to take a direct flight, but...'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

A selfie taken by Dr Prateek Joshi onboard the flight, showing the smiling family, has gone viral, capturing their excitement for the journey ahead.

Goa nightclub fire: 3 cooks from Jharkhand among dead

Goa nightclub fire: 3 cooks from Jharkhand among dead

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

Three young men from Jharkhand had migrated to Goa a year ago to earn a better living for their families back home and started working as cooks in 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub in north Goa.

How family of an AI 171 crash victim kept his dream alive

How family of an AI 171 crash victim kept his dream alive

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

The family of a filmmaker killed in the Ahmedabad plane crash used the compensation they received to clear debt and buy a house, fulfilling his promise to them.

Flyer urinates on fellow passenger on Bangkok Air India flight

Flyer urinates on fellow passenger on Bangkok Air India flight

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

An Air India passenger allegedly urinated on a fellow traveller during a flight from Delhi to Bangkok on Wednesday. Air India has reported the incident to the authorities (DGCA) and is investigating the matter. The airline has also stated that its crew followed all laid down procedures in handling the situation and offered assistance to the aggrieved passenger.

Goa nightclub fire: Owners denied relief, MEA may revoke passports

Goa nightclub fire: Owners denied relief, MEA may revoke passports

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

A Delhi court on Wednesday refused to give any interim protection from arrest to Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, owners of the ill-fated Goa nightclub who fled to Thailand, as their partner was held in connection with the fire incident that killed 25 people last weekend.

Air India cancels 8 flights; bookings decline by up to 20%

Air India cancels 8 flights; bookings decline by up to 20%

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Air India has cancelled eight flights, including four international services, on Friday due to enhanced maintenance and operational reasons, the airline said.

AI flight diverted after missile attack in Tel Aviv; suspends services

AI flight diverted after missile attack in Tel Aviv; suspends services

Rediff.com4 May 2025

An Air India flight from Delhi to Tel Aviv was diverted to Abu Dhabi on Sunday after a missile attack near the Tel Aviv airport. The airline has suspended Tel Aviv flights till May 6. The attack happened less than an hour before the Air India flight was to land at Tel Aviv. The flight landed normally in Abu Dhabi and will soon return to Delhi. Air India's operations to and from Tel Aviv will remain suspended with immediate effect till May 6.

Carey stands firm: 'Not a walker' amid Ashes row

Carey stands firm: 'Not a walker' amid Ashes row

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

He said he might have reviewed the caught-behind decision himself had he been given out -- but not with great confidence.

Akasa in Turbulence: DGCA Flags Repeated Slip-Ups

Akasa in Turbulence: DGCA Flags Repeated Slip-Ups

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

One of the major concerns highlighted by the DGCA was about the fact that not all staff had completed mandatory fatigue management training.

IndiGo aircraft's windshield cracks mid-air before landing

IndiGo aircraft's windshield cracks mid-air before landing

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

The aircraft was taken to a separate bay (Bay No 95) for parking and passengers later safely disembarked. Currently, arrangements are being made to replace the windshield, they said.

Six months on, AI-171 crash site remains frozen in silence

Six months on, AI-171 crash site remains frozen in silence

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

Six months after the Air India AI-171 plane crash in Ahmedabad, the site remains a haunting reminder for local residents, marked by charred remains and lingering memories of the tragic event.

Air India faces worst crisis, cancels 7 int'l flights amid crash fallout

Air India faces worst crisis, cancels 7 int'l flights amid crash fallout

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

While Air India cancelled six international flights due to aviation regulator DGCA subjecting its Dreamliner fleet to enhanced checks, the Ahmedabad-London Gatwick one was cancelled due to unavailability of aircraft, the airline said.

Goa fire: No transit bail for Luthras as court cites serious charges

Goa fire: No transit bail for Luthras as court cites serious charges

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

A Delhi court rejected the transit anticipatory bail pleas of Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, owners of Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa, where a fire killed 25 people. The court cited their evasion of legal processes as a reason for the denial.

China never acknowledged Arunachal, it's our territory: China

China never acknowledged Arunachal, it's our territory: China

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

China refutes allegations of harassment of an Indian woman from Arunachal Pradesh at Shanghai airport, claiming actions were lawful and reiterating its claim over the region.

Arunachal woman detained at China airport for 18 hrs over passport

Arunachal woman detained at China airport for 18 hrs over passport

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

An Arunachal Pradesh woman was allegedly detained at Shanghai airport for nearly 18 hours after Chinese immigration officials refused to recognise her Indian passport, claiming Arunachal Pradesh is part of China.

Searching for loo, AI Express flier tries to open cockpit door; held

Searching for loo, AI Express flier tries to open cockpit door; held

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

The matter was reported to the relevant authorities on landing and is currently under investigation, the airline said.

What DGCA Wants AI To Check Before B787 Flights

What DGCA Wants AI To Check Before B787 Flights

Rediff.com14 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.

For first time, Putin owns up responsibility for Azerbaijani air crash

For first time, Putin owns up responsibility for Azerbaijani air crash

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday formally admitted for the first time that the country's air defences were responsible for shooting down an Azerbaijani airliner last December, an incident that killed 38 people, reports Associated Press.

In-flight theft gang busted at Delhi airport; 4 Chinese nationals held

In-flight theft gang busted at Delhi airport; 4 Chinese nationals held

Rediff.com17 May 2025

According to authorities, the group is suspected to be operating together as part of an international in-flight theft racket.