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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Air India’s journey under the Tata group has been replete with mis-steps. The latest was on 5 March when an Air India aircraft headed to Delhi had to fly back to Chicago as eight of the 12 lavatories in the aircraft had become unserviceable.

Hemang Jani expressed a strong bullish stance on InterGlobe Aviation-held IndiGo, stating that the stock should be a core holding in investor portfolios. Highlighting key growth drivers, he pointed to upcoming infrastructure developments and operational advantages that position the company favorably in the aviation sector. «This (IndiGo) has to be the allocation stock and could be one of the best performing stocks in 2025,» Jani remarked in his interaction underscoring the potential upside for investors looking to capitalize on growth in the aviation sector.

The American Airlines Flight 1006 en route from Colorado Springs to Dallas was forced to divert to Denver after the crew reported engine vibrations, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Upon landing at 5:15 p.m. (2315 GMT), one of the aircraft's engines caught fire, prompting an emergency evacuation. The airline confirmed that all 172 passengers and six crew members exited safely, though 12 individuals sustained minor injuries and were transported to local hospitals. Several videos circulating on social media show passengers standing on the wing of the Boeing 737-800 as thick smoke billows from the engine. The aircraft, 13 years old, is equipped with CFM56 engines manufactured by CFM International, a joint venture between GE and Safran.

critical mission to the ISS. Elon Musk's SpaceX will launch Crew-10 today from Kennedy Space Center in Florida to bring back stranded astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore back on Earth. Four crew members are preparing to launch to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 mission to perform research, technology demonstrations, and maintenance activities aboard the microgravity laboratory. ALSO READ: Sunita Williams' return to Earth: Elon Musk's SpaceX Crew-10 mission to head to ISS today. Check time, launch details

Deepinder Goyal said Wednesday that with the launch of LAT Aerospace, a startup he has founded with former Zomato executive Surobhi Das, he is bringing a “decade-old idea to life”. Confirming the development reported exclusively by ET on Wednesday in a LinkedIn post, Goyal said the startup was looking to build its founding team. In a separate post on LinkedIn, Das called on engineers to join Delhi-based LAT's team of engineers, designers, and builders across fields of aircraft design, aerodynamics, materials and composites, hybrid propulsion systems, and turbo-machinery.

pilots in the next 15-20 years as domestic airlines have more than 1,700 planes on order as they expand their network, Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said on Tuesday. Asserting that the ministry is working with a collective approach for the aviation industry, he also said that officials are verifying various aspects of 38 Flying Training Organisations (FTOs) and these organisations will be rated. The minister was speaking at a function to mark the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for an order for 200 trainer aircraft. Indian airlines have placed orders for more than 1,700 aircraft and currently, there are over 800 planes, Naidu said.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The 15th edition of Aero India, a biennial air show and aviation exhibition, concluded earlier this month. Conducted across 42,000 sq m, with more than 900 exhibitors including 150 foreign companies, it was the biggest Aero India to date.

Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu said on Monday that the government is in the process of setting up a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) aimed at manufacturing regional transport aircraft. During a session in the Rajya Sabha, Naidu assured that India is ready to embark on manufacturing its own aircraft, alongside designing and maintaining them. He highlighted that the necessary policies are already in place to make this vision a reality.

Trump has appointed Tom Homan, the former acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), as “border czar” to oversee the nation's immigration enforcement, maritime, and aviation security. Trump made the announcement on Truth Social, saying, “I am pleased to announce that the Former ICE Director, and stalwart on Border Control, Tom Homan, will be joining the Trump Administration, in charge of our Nation’s Borders (‘The Border Czar’), including, but not limited to, the Southern Border, the Northern Border, all Maritime, and Aviation Security.” Trump added, “There’s nobody better at policing and controlling our Borders” and that Homan “will be in charge of all Deportation of Illegal Aliens back to their Country of Origin.” Homan, a key figure during Trump’s first term, led “zero tolerance” immigration enforcement, including policies that separated children from families at the border, leading to widespread criticism. He also contributed to Project 2025, a conservative policy blueprint, though Trump distanced himself from that project during his campaign. Homan served as acting ICE director from 2017 to 2018 and frequently defended his agency’s aggressive tactics, including saying undocumented immigrants “should be afraid” and vowing to place parents and guardians of undocumented minors in immigration proceedings. Homan’s Plans on Immigration Enforcement and Sanctuary Cities

«The aircraft is grounded and will be back in operations post necessary repairs and clearance,» the statement said. «At IndiGo, the safety of our customers, crew, and aircraft is our top priority. We operate with the highest standards of safety. We regret any inconvenience caused to our customers due to subsequent cancellations due to this grounding,» the statement added.

Thermal runaway occurs when batteries experience harm or receive substandard management. This leads to dangerous levels of heat, combined with smoke and potential for fires. The aviation industry faces serious safety concerns because of this risk, which led to airline policies undergoing modifications.

Karnataka government has proposed three potential locations for Bengaluru’s second international airport. The proposal was sent to the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation on Thursday, outlining the sites around Bengaluru where the new airport could be built, a Deccan Herald report stated.

Sean Duffy, a former congressman and Fox News host, was confirmed as the 21st US Secretary of Transportation under President Donald Trump on 28 January 2025. At 53, he takes charge of a sprawling federal agency responsible for the nation’s highways, railways, and aviation systems. The Senate confirmed him with a 77-22 vote, reflecting bipartisan backing despite political tensions. During his confirmation, Duffy pledged to prioritise infrastructure reform, air traffic safety, and regulatory rollbacks in line with Trump’s agenda.

Ted Malaska, a temporary special government employee with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), reportedly warned Federal Aviation Administration (FAA staffers) that anyone who obstructed his work would be reported directly to Elon Musk and could risk losing their jobs, as per a report. The warning message came as Malaska began his mission to implement Starlink technology into the FAA’s infrastructure, according to Bloomberg.

Reliance Jio and Airtel have urged the government to ensure a level playing field in the satellite communications sector as it prepares to decide on a licence and spectrum allocation for Elon Musk’s Starlink, ToI reported. The companies have called for “comparable” spectrum pricing for satellite operators to prevent what they term as “market distortions.” In a petition to the government, the telecom firms have accused the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) of not addressing the competitive imbalance between satellite and terrestrial spectrum allocation. “Comparable spectrum pricing to terrestrial services should be enforced for competing satellite services in urban/semi-urban/rural areas for retail/enterprise customers,” the representation said. It argues that satellite operators providing similar services must comply with the same pricing, regulatory levies, and fees as terrestrial telecom providers. The new telecom law passed in December 2023 allows satellite spectrum to be assigned administratively for a fee, unlike terrestrial spectrum, which is auctioned. However, the specifics of pricing and allocation are still being worked out by Trai.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. • AMI Organics: Buy at current market price and dips to ₹2,250, stop ₹2,230, target ₹2,500-2,550 This chemical stock has been undergoing a lot of pain and was subject to some intense sell-off. The last few days have been spent in consolidation, and now, with volatility expanding to the upside, one can look at some potential rise in store.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Indian stock markets opened with a gap-down on 4 March, setting a weak tone for the day. After an initial dip, the benchmark Nifty 50 moved sideways, consolidating within a narrow range throughout the session.

Civilian Aviation Ministry launched its aircraft BOEING-737 flight from Kolkata to Goa via Hindon on Saturday. The project was inaugurated by Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu at Hindon, showcasing exemplary civilian-military coordination. Hindon Airport is located in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. Due to its strategic location, dual-use capabilities, military infrastructure and capacity to handle diverse air traffic, it is a crucial asset for the nation. The introduction of flights from Hindon will go a long way in decongesting air traffic in NCR. This flight under the UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik) project is a testament to the Indian Air Force's commitment to supporting both military and civilian air operations, facilitating improved access to varied locations.

NORTHCOM) said Saturday. Border security is a key priority for President Donald Trump, who declared a national emergency at the US frontier with Mexico on his first day in office. «Approximately 2,400 soldiers from elements of the 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT), 4th Infantry Division» will be sent to the border, along with «approximately 500 soldiers from the 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade,» NORTHCOM said in a statement.

Indian Army Aviation, two of the IAF and one civil copter hired by the Army, are engaged in the rescue operations, an Army spokesperson said. Thirty-three were rescued by Friday night. The avalanche hit the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) camp between Mana and Badrinath between 5:30 am and 6 am on Friday, burying 55 workers inside eight containers and a shed, according to the Army.

Japan Airlines flight traveling from Hokkaido in northern Japan arrived at Haneda Airport just as a Japanese Coast Guard plane, en route to assist with earthquake relief in western Japan, was about to land on the same runway. Shortly after, the two aircraft collided and caught fire. Thanks to the crew's expertise and some luck, all 367 passengers and 12 crew members on the Japan Airlines flight managed to evacuate safely. ALSO READ: Have travel anxiety? These seats on an aircraft have the highest fatality rate As per aviation experts, this successful evacuation was a combination of advanced aviation technology, a resilient aircraft build and hands-on implementation of textbook evacuation protocol that drove hundreds of passengers to safety off the tarmac in under 20 minutes after the first lick of flame.