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'Biggest Meltdown In Indian Aviation History'

'Biggest Meltdown In Indian Aviation History'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

'It has got to be the biggest error in aviation. If it is the biggest error, then all those individuals in positions of power should be removed because they have caused the biggest meltdown in Indian aviation history.'

P V Sindhu Stranded at Dubai Airport After US Attacks Iran

P V Sindhu Stranded at Dubai Airport After US Attacks Iran

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu was stranded at Dubai airport en route to the All England Open badminton tournament due to flight suspensions caused by escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Govt moves to shield trade as Iran war chokes sea routes

Govt moves to shield trade as Iran war chokes sea routes

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

With the Iran war escalating sharply and crisis deepening in the global energy market, India on Monday unveiled a coordinated plan to support exporters and shippers caught in the fallout.

Charter Arranged After Sammy's Plea for Update

Charter Arranged After Sammy's Plea for Update

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

The West Indies cricket team remains stranded in India due to international airspace restrictions following the US and Israeli strikes on Iran, causing frustration among players and officials.

PV Sindhu recounts 'tense' Dubai airport ordeal after explosion

PV Sindhu recounts 'tense' Dubai airport ordeal after explosion

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

Indian badminton star PV Sindhu and her coach were stranded at Dubai International Airport following an explosion near their location, triggered by escalating tensions in the Gulf region.

Indian Airlines win Nehru hockey

Indian Airlines win Nehru hockey

Rediff.com1 Jan 2006

Sandeep Singh 's brace from penalty-corners gave Airlines a 2-0 victory over Punjab and Sing Bank in the final

Indian Airlines, Indian Oil in final

Indian Airlines, Indian Oil in final

Rediff.com2 Dec 2003

The former beat Air India while the latter got the better of Bharat Petroleum in the semi-finals of the Shastri hockey tournament.\n\n

Balal shines for Indian Airlines

Balal shines for Indian Airlines

Rediff.com9 Jan 2003

The former India goalkeeper turned in a fine display in the tie-breaker as Airlines beat Central Railway in the quarter-finals of the DCM Shriram tournament.

Indian airlines to operate 8% more weekly flights in winter schedule

Indian airlines to operate 8% more weekly flights in winter schedule

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Indian airlines will operate a total of 23,732 flights every week during the winter schedule, which is more than 8 per cent higher than the year-ago period, amid rising air traffic demand. The winter schedule 2023 -- effective from October 29 to March 30 next year -- for the scheduled carriers has been approved by aviation regulator DGCA. Go First, which stopped flying from May 3 and is undergoing an insolvency resolution process, will not be having any operations during the winter schedule.

PSB down Indian Airlines

PSB down Indian Airlines

Rediff.com25 Feb 2005

In another match, in the Super League of the Ranjit Singh hockey tournament, Punjab Police blanked Sapura Hockey Club from Malaysia 3-0.

Middle East on edge as Iran targets US military bases

Middle East on edge as Iran targets US military bases

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Residents across the Gulf region, including the UAE, Bahrain, and Qatar, experienced fear and disruption following attacks, leading to flight suspensions and heightened security measures.

Indian Airlines hikes air fare

Indian Airlines hikes air fare

Rediff.com1 Jun 2004

Indian Airlines on Tuesday announced a hike of Rs 200 on air fare with immediate effect on all international sectors and domestic routes leading to international destination in view of continuing trend of increase in fuel prices.

Anoushka Shankar 'devastated' after sitar damaged on Air India flight

Anoushka Shankar 'devastated' after sitar damaged on Air India flight

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Anoushka Shankar reports damage to her sitar after an Air India flight, prompting an investigation by the airline. The incident has drawn reactions from fellow artists and highlights concerns about the handling of musical instruments.

IOC, Indian Airlines in final

IOC, Indian Airlines in final

Rediff.com28 Apr 2003

They beat Western Railway and Karnataka XI in the semi-finals of the Bombay Gold Cup hockey.

Sushma Chawla is Indian Airlines boss

Sushma Chawla is Indian Airlines boss

Rediff.com13 Jun 2005

Sushma Chawla, deputy managing director, Indian Airlines, on Sunday took charge as the acting chairperson and managing director of the company, becoming the first woman to hold the top position.

Dhanraj gives Indian Airlines Beighton Cup

Dhanraj gives Indian Airlines Beighton Cup

Rediff.com10 Apr 2007

The former India ace scored the only goal of the match in the final against Border Security Force.

Hormuz Crisis Threatens Global Economy

Hormuz Crisis Threatens Global Economy

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

When missiles fly in this region, they are never just aimed at military targets.

Software updates completed for 338 A320 planes in India

Software updates completed for 338 A320 planes in India

Rediff.com30 Nov 2025

As many as 338 A320 family aircraft operated by Indian airlines require the software upgrade to address a potential issue related to flight controls, and modifications have been carried out in more than half of the affected fleet, according to DGCA data.

Pahalgam attack: India shuts airspace for Pakistani airlines

Pahalgam attack: India shuts airspace for Pakistani airlines

Rediff.com1 May 2025

India has closed its airspace to flights operated by Pakistani airlines in a retaliatory move following the Pahalgam terror attack. The ban will be in effect until May 23 and applies to all aircraft registered in Pakistan, as well as planes operated, owned or leased by Pakistani airlines and operators. This comes a week after Pakistan closed its airspace to Indian carriers. The move is part of various measures taken by the Indian government against Pakistan in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people.

Indian Airlines, Air-India in final

Indian Airlines, Air-India in final

Rediff.com2 Dec 2002

Indian Airlines whipped Bangladesh XI while Air-India prevailed over CISF in the semi-finals of the Shastri hockey tournament.\n\n

Indian Airlines, Jet hike Apex fares

Indian Airlines, Jet hike Apex fares

Rediff.com28 Nov 2003

Indian Airlines and Jet Airways on Friday revised the advance purchase fares in most of the sectors from next month.

Fuel switch moves from 'run' to 'cut off', Air India grounds jet

Fuel switch moves from 'run' to 'cut off', Air India grounds jet

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Air India grounded a Boeing 787-8 after a pilot reported a potential fuel control switch defect. The incident occurs amidst an ongoing investigation into the airline's Dreamliner crash last June.

DGCA rebukes Turkish Airlines over safety lapses at Indian airports

DGCA rebukes Turkish Airlines over safety lapses at Indian airports

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Civil aviation authorities have directed Turkish Airlines to ensure 'full compliance' with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards and Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) regulations, an official statement said on Wednesday.

China Eastern launches Shanghai-Delhi flight with 95% capacity

China Eastern launches Shanghai-Delhi flight with 95% capacity

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

China Eastern Airlines has resumed its Shanghai-Delhi service after a five-year gap, marking the first mainland Chinese carrier to restore direct flights to India this year. The resumption follows the resolution of border tensions and aims to boost trade, economic, and cultural exchanges between the two countries.

Fare gambit pays for Indian Airlines

Fare gambit pays for Indian Airlines

Rediff.com26 Jun 2004

Indian Airlines, BSF in Beighton final

Indian Airlines, BSF in Beighton final

Rediff.com9 Apr 2007

In the semi-finals, Indian Airlines beat Punjab and Sind Bank via the tie-breaker, while BSF got the better of Indian Oil.

Indian airlines brave Covid turbulence

Indian airlines brave Covid turbulence

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Though India's airlines are certainly bleeding, they haven't yet faced the ignominy of shutting down.

Indian Airlines plans a facelift

Indian Airlines plans a facelift

Rediff.com9 Nov 2006

Safran Open to Rafale Engine Line In India

Safran Open to Rafale Engine Line In India

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

'If there is a big enough order, then we would bring the assembly line for the M88 engine and other critical equipment to India.'

Pakistan using terrorism as state policy against India since 1947: Report

Pakistan using terrorism as state policy against India since 1947: Report

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Records stretching back to 1947 suggest a consistent strategy by Pakistan's military and intelligence apparatus, the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), of using terrorism as a state policy against India.

Indian Airlines win Surjit hockey

Indian Airlines win Surjit hockey

Rediff.com5 Jan 2006

They beat Indian Oil 5-4 via sudden-death in the final of the tournament.

T20 World Cup: Sunday's Game Will Be Fireworks Under The Clouds

T20 World Cup: Sunday's Game Will Be Fireworks Under The Clouds

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

A shortened game will be like a sprint where the risk element will be high. Who will win when emotion meets execution remains to be seen. K R Nayar reports from Colombo.

Indian Airlines in Surjit hockey final

Indian Airlines in Surjit hockey final

Rediff.com1 Nov 2007

Captain V S Vinay scored a brace of goals to help former champions Indian Airlines defeat Bharat Petroleum, Mumbai, 3-1 and storm into the final of the 24th Indian Oil Surjit Hockey Tournament in Jalandhar on Thursday.

Air India Delhi-New York flight suffers engine damage at Delhi airport

Air India Delhi-New York flight suffers engine damage at Delhi airport

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

An Air India Airbus A350 sustained engine damage after ingesting a baggage container while taxiing at Delhi airport. The incident occurred after the flight returned to Delhi due to the unexpected closure of Iranian airspace. The DGCA is investigating.

Army officer assaults airline staff over baggage charges

Army officer assaults airline staff over baggage charges

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

SpiceJet on Sunday said a senior Army officer, who was to board a flight to Delhi, assaulted four airline ground staffers at the Srinagar airport on July 26, and one of them suffered a spinal fracture.

Lessons To Learn From The Tatas

Lessons To Learn From The Tatas

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Usually, in the western view, corporate success is attributed to efficiency, organisational structure, and scale. R Gopalakrishnan and Harish Bhat argue that philosophy, culture, and the transmission of values are more important for sustaining growth and profitability of an enterprise over a period of time.

CRPF rally to shock Indian Airlines

CRPF rally to shock Indian Airlines

Rediff.com10 Jan 2003

They take on Punjab and Sind Bank in the final of the DCM Shriram hockey tournament.

Indian Airlines win Ranjit Singh tourney

Indian Airlines win Ranjit Singh tourney

Rediff.com6 Mar 2006

Sameer Dad's goal gave Indian Airlines a 1-0 victory over Bharat Petroleum in the final.