A preliminary report into the serious mid-air incident involving an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi is expected to shed more light on the circumstances surrounding the aircraft’s sudden loss of altitude, as investigators examine technical factors, crew actions and the fitness of the pilots. The incident occurred on August 4, when Air India...
Two Air India pilots have returned non-negative results in preliminary drug screening, prompting further confirmatory testing as the airline group carries out mandatory checks of its cockpit crew following a serious Phuket-Delhi flight incident. The development comes amid heightened scrutiny of pilot fitness and aviation safety after the commander of an Air India flight operating...
A Singapore court has sentenced an Indian national to jail after he admitted to harassing a female cabin crew member aboard a commercial flight, underscoring the country’s strict stance on misconduct that threatens the safety and well-being of airline staff and passengers. The case drew significant attention due to the nature of the incident, which...
Mumbai: A SpiceJet Q400 aircraft experienced a technical incident on September 12, when one of its outer wheels detached shortly after take-off from Kandla Airport while en route to Mumbai. Despite the unexpected occurrence, the plane continued its journey and made an emergency landing safely at Mumbai Airport. According to the airline, after landing, the...