Guns, thieves and a ghost

We get tangled up in our own crooked web on purchases, and the murky arms bazaar knows it, says Shekhar Gupta. We Indians are beyond boring old grandma's wisdom, like don't throw the baby out with......

6 deadliest air crashes in recent times

The aviation industry is experiencing turbulent times. On Tuesday, a German Airbus carrying 148 onboard crashed into the French Alps. The French transport minister says that it is unlikely that......

AirAsia jet's 2nd black box retrieved,to be analysed for leads

Image: Officials carry a box containing the flight data recorder from AirAsia Flight QZ8501 at the National Transportation Safety Committee office in Jakarta. Phtograph: Beawiharta/Reuters Divers......

AirAsia QZ8501 crash: 2 more bodies found, debris spotted

Amid reports of sighting of more debris by a Russian search team, divers on Tuesday recovered two more bodies from choppy waters in the Java Sea, though there was still no trace of the crucial......

India's domestic aviation capacity soars beyond pre-pandemic level

The growth in India's domestic aviation capacity in calendar year 2023 (CY23) was the sixth highest among 20 major domestic markets, compared to the pre-pandemic year of CY19. Photograph: Max......

Air India acquires first A350 aircraft through GIFT City

Air India on Friday said it has completed the acquisition of its first A350-900 aircraft by way of a finance lease transaction with HSBC through the GIFT City. Photograph: Peter Cziborra/Reuters......

Tata's Plan To Make Air India Great Again

It offers a real opportunity for the flag carrier to compete on the world stage, backed by a leading conglomerate with deep pockets like the Tatas, observes Indrajit Gupta. Photograph: Punit......

Indian legal system a hurdle for aircraft lessors: Air India to govt

Tata Group-owned Air India has informed the Centre that aircraft lessors wish to set up their special purpose vehicles (SPVs) outside India since they aren’t enthused about the Indian......