MH17 fallout: UN to set up task force to reduce risk of flying over war zones
The decision was taken at a special meeting, convened in Montreal, triggered by the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine The post MH17 fallout: UN to set up task force to...
View ArticleCabinet approves Anti-Hijacking Bill 2014, punishment includes death
The Union cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi granted its approval for introduction of the comprehensive Anti-Hijacking Bill 2014, an official release said in New Delhi. The post Cabinet...
View ArticleAfter AirAsia plane disappearance, call intensifies for better equipment,...
Now, with the apparent loss of AirAsia Flight QZ8501 on Sunday off Indonesia, the calls for immediate changes have returned with vehemence. The post After AirAsia plane disappearance, call intensifies...
View ArticleDGCA acting on FAA findings on Indian civil aviation security: Sharma
The action on the findings would be presented to FAA during the final consultation meeting to be held in March/April, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Mahesh Sharma said in Rajya Sabha. The post...
View ArticlePredatory airfares need to be regulated, says junior aviation minister
The minister's comments come against the backdrop of many carriers resorting to steep discount on tickets to stimulate demand in the face of stiff competition. The post Predatory airfares need to be...
View ArticleSafety inspectors face multiple issues: Why the DGCA must get its act together
Not only are there not enough inspectors, their service conditions seem to have been formulated by the DGCA in a hurry. So now, myriad issues have cropped up for inspectors who have already joined....
View ArticleAmerican airlines not allowing liberal flying to US, Gulf carriers tell Iata
Gulf carriers accused their American counterparts of allowing them to fly freely to the US. The post American airlines not allowing liberal flying to US, Gulf carriers tell Iata appeared first on...
View ArticleGermanwings impact: DGCA may make psychometric tests for pilots mandatory
An official quoted earlier said that some Indian airlines already conduct psycho tests of their cockpit crew and use various techniques to gather information. The post Germanwings impact: DGCA may make...
View ArticleGovt examining proposal for aeronautical search and rescue board
The draft National Aeronautical Search and Rescue Manual provides for constitution of such a board for handling aeronautical exigencies. The post Govt examining proposal for aeronautical search and...
View ArticleSpiceJet’s Kochi fiasco defies logic but what is our level of airport...
SpiceJet's mix up in Kochi is not really a breach of security as airport security in India is already in a compromised state. The post SpiceJet’s Kochi fiasco defies logic but what is our level of...
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