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₹4.85. Further, the drop in prices of aviation turbine fuel bodes well for margin.

₹4.85. Further, the drop in prices of aviation turbine fuel bodes well for margin.

Airport in West Tisbury, Massachusetts. The 79-year-old male pilot suffered the emergency during the plane's final approach. State police said the crash “resulted in a hard landing outside the runway that caused the aircraft’s left wing to break in half." Authorities did not name either person on the plane and said both were transported to a hospital.

Here are the key highlights of this momentous event. As incessant heavy rainfall continued to pummel North India, Northern India grappled with a rising death toll caused by landslides and flash floods. Himachal Pradesh, in particular, bore the brunt of this calamity, witnessing the highest number of reported fatalities, with the count reaching 91.

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Hindustan Times informed in an exclusive report that the scuffle erupted over the basic rules onboard aircraft and the aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) was informed about the incident. “The airline’s head of the inflight services department, Sandeep Verma, who was flying from Sydney to Delhi on AI 301 was hit by a Delhi-based passenger. However, no action was taken against him," an official close to the matter told HT.

Amit Shah and Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia along with officials from various departments on Saturday discussed the plans for enhancing capacity as well as manpower at certain airports. The government has been taking various measures to boost infrastructure and manpower at airports, including at Delhi airport, amid rising domestic air passenger traffic.

The travel industry is on high alert for disruption after Europe's peak season last year was hit by cancellations, causing chaos at airports. This summer, air traffic control issues are likely to be the weak spot, according to warnings from Eurocontrol, which manages European airspace. Here is a summary of recent developments:Eurocontrol One of the Eurocontrol trade unions has announced a six-month period when industrial action could take place in the Network Manager Operations Centre, which oversees traffic across the European airspace, the pan-European organisation said on July 7.

ANI): India and France have agreed to enhance cooperation in strategic areas, space, science, sustainable development, and cooperation at the institutional level. Various agreements were made between the two countries during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to France from July 13-14 to attend the Bastille Day celebrations.

Rafale fighters to equip the Indian Navy with the advanced combat jets. According to French aerospace company, Dassault Aviation, 26 Rafale fighters for the Indian Navy will add to the 36 advanced fighters that are already in service. «This decision comes after a successful trial campaign held in India, during which the Navy Rafale demonstrated that it fully met the Indian Navy's operational requirements and was perfectly suited to the specificities of its aircraft carrier,» Dassault Aviation said. «This selection confirms the excellence of the Rafale, the exceptional quality of the link between Dassault Aviation and the Indian Forces, and the importance of the strategic relationship between India and France,» it added. India's Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the procurement of 26 Rafale Marine aircraft for the Indian Navy on Thursday.

₹3,738.28 crore. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert till July 18.  Among all the affected states in North India, Himachal Pradesh remains the hardest hit, after which Union Home Minister Amit approved the advance release of the second installment of the central share of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) amounting to ₹180.40 crore.  The union home ministry informed that the Central government has also released the first installment of a Central share of ₹180.40 crore to Himachal Pradesh from SDRF on July 10, 2023, for relief measures of immediate nature, ANI reported.  A total of 11 teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) along with rescue boats and other necessary equipment have been deployed for rescue operation in Himachal Pradesh.

Navy Rafale to equip the Indian Navy with the latest-generation fighter. The Indian Navy’s 26 Rafale will eventually join the 36 Rafale already in service, said Dassault Aviation.  This decision comes after a successful trial campaign held in India, during which the Navy Rafale demonstrated that it fully met the Indian Navy’s operational requirements and was perfectly suited to the specificities of its aircraft carrier, it said.  India on Thursday announced a new multi-billion-dollar deal for French fighter jets as Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Paris for a two-day trip that saw him feted as the guest of honor during France's national day celebrations.

Amit Shah on Friday approved the advance release of Rs 180 crore as the central share of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to flood-hit Himachal Pradesh. The release of funds will help the state government undertake relief measures for affected people during the monsoon, an official statement issued here said. The home minister approved the advance release of the second installment of the central share of the SDRF, amounting to Rs 180.40 crore for 2023-24, as an interim relief to Himachal Pradesh, it said.

Hyderabad to the national capital on July 8, allegedly opened the cover of the emergency exit door of the aircraft during taking off, according to Delhi airport sources. The incident happened on flight 6E 5605 and the individual was handed over to the security personnel after landing at the Delhi airport. An FIR has been filed against the individual. The unruly behaviour of the flyer caused panic among other passengers, crew and the pilot-in-command, the sources said. The passenger was in seat 18A which was close to the emergency exit door. After the incident, the cover of the emergency exit was immediately restored and the passenger was relocated to another seat in the aircraft, they added. Query sent to IndiGo seeking comments on the incident remained unanswered. According to safety experts, the handle of the emergency exit door has a cover which protects it from opening due to cabin pressure or any other accidental reasons.

The unions have called for a strike demanding higher wages and better service conditions. The staff are not employed by Gatwick Airport, they work for four companies- ASC, GGS, DHL Services, and Menzies Aviation. The representatives of the DHL Services and Unite are holding talks to resolve the issue and avoid the strike. But there are problems as Unite has rejected a demand for an 11 percent hike in wages. A spokesperson for Menzies Airlines said that this hike is in addition to the pay revision of 2022. But he said that negotiations are being held and both sides want to avoid the strike. But the unions point out that most of the workers get an average of GBP 12 per hour and work in difficult and demanding conditions. Many companies cut many jobs and many roles were made redundant during the pandemic. Now they are denying the much-awaited pay hike. The experts feel that if the strike takes place, it will further complicate the issue and put the British aviation industry under pressure as it is already under strain due to limited air space caused by Russia-Ukraine War. Besides, workers in air traffic controls are also planning a strike. It may force some airlines to cut flights. EasyJet has already canceled more than 1,700 flights. Airlines strike is looming large at a time there have been several strikes in other sectors like nursing, railways, metro services, Border Force staff, and Civil Services. They all are demanding increased wages as the living cost has gone up in the country.

Like nearly everyone who boards a commercial airliner these days, Tina Dixon hates the tiny, uncomfortable seats. At 6-foot-6, she has a point. “They are a new form of a torture chamber," said Dixon, 62 years old, from Blackshear, Ga.

The Australian Airports Association says Qantas is growing its margins at about ten times the rate of grocery giant Woolworths and warned that pent-up travel demand won’t last forever, calling on the government to act on industry concentration that has worsened since the pandemic.

The New York Times, the objective behind this initiative is to compel the government to disclose all available information regarding unidentified phenomena, in an effort to address conspiracy theories and alleviate concerns that essential information is being concealed from the public.  The proposed measure presents an opportunity to shed light on the subject and potentially debunk unfounded speculation surrounding UFOs, fostering greater transparency and understanding. The report further noted that Senator Chuck Schumer plans to introduce the legislation as an amendment to the annual defense policy bill, and it enjoys bipartisan support.

NEW DELHI : Akasa Air is a long-term investment for Rare Enterprises and the Rakesh Jhunjhunwala family, the airline’s founder and chief executive officer Vinay Dube said, pointing to the lengthy investment horizons of the late legendary investor. “If you look at Rakesh’s average holding time, I believe you will see the average holding time from his equity investments is over nine years. Whatever chatter (about dilution of stake) is so inconsistent with decades of investment that Rakesh has made.

Indian airlines carried 1.24 crore domestic passengers in June, according to data released by aviation regulator DGCA.Akasa Air, which started business in August last year, surpassed SpiceJet with 4.9% market share against SpiceJet’s 4.4%.

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