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Explained: Why India is facing pilot shortage

Explained: Why India is facing pilot shortage

Sources tell mid-day shortage of certified instructors is main reason behind 17 percent drop in number of licences issued. Apart from this, the DGCA is not even transparent about the number of CFIs at flight schools. They should make a dashboard, which updates every month with the current number of Instructors and CFIs with each flight school

10 January,2025 10:47 AM IST | Mumbai | Prasun Choudhari
Delhi bound AI flight makes emergency landing after engine shut off midair

Delhi bound AI flight makes emergency landing after engine shut off midair

According to sources, the flight 2820 took off on Sunday evening at about 7 pm from the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru

07 January,2025 10:38 AM IST | Bengaluru | mid-day online correspondent
Dubai-bound AI flight delayed 8 hours, passengers endure 3 hours onboard

Dubai-bound AI flight delayed 8 hours, passengers endure 3 hours onboard

Passengers complain of non-functioning AC and lack of basic amenities like water

05 January,2025 11:23 AM IST | Mumbai | Prasun Choudhari
Over half of GoAir’s grounded fleet already out of India

Over half of GoAir’s grounded fleet already out of India

After the airline ceased operations, Delhi HC had, in April 2024, directed DGCA to de-register its aircraft and facilitate transfer

03 January,2025 07:56 AM IST | Mumbai | Prasun Choudhari
Air India launches non-stop flights between Delhi and Newark

Air India launches non-stop flights between Delhi and Newark

Air India’s cabin crew recreated iconic New York City moments and visited popular movie locations to celebrate new Air India’s arrival in New York (JFK) and Newark (EWR)

02 January,2025 05:46 PM IST | Gurugram (Haryana) | mid-day online correspondent
Air India to offer wi-fi on domestic flights for free

Air India to offer wi-fi on domestic flights for free

Wi-Fi will be active after aircraft reaches 10,000 feet altitude; PNR number and last name is required to connect. Beginning January 1, 2025, all Air India flights operated by its Airbus A350, Boeing 787-9, and select Airbus A321neo aircraft will feature in-flight Wi-Fi, available to passengers at no additional cost during the introductory period

02 January,2025 07:10 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
Air India becomes first Indian airline to introduce Wi-Fi on flights

Air India becomes first Indian airline to introduce Wi-Fi on flights

Air India has rolled out Wi-Fi connectivity services on board domestic and international flights operated by Airbus A350, Boeing 787-9 and select Airbus A321neo aircraft

01 January,2025 03:55 PM IST | Mumbai | Prasun Choudhari
Pilot suicide: Mumbai court grants bail to her boyfriend

Pilot suicide: Mumbai court grants bail to her boyfriend

The 25-year-old pilot, who lived in a rented flat in in Marol area of Mumbai was found dead in the early hours of November 25

27 December,2024 05:14 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Bombay High Court asks Air India to review safety of long haul flights

Bombay High Court asks Air India to review safety of long haul flights

Concerns over insufficient oxygen supply for certain paths were raised in court

27 December,2024 07:53 AM IST | Mumbai | Prasun Choudhari
After fliers claim AI Surat-BKK flight ran out of liquor, sources say otherwise

After fliers claim AI Surat-BKK flight ran out of liquor, sources say otherwise

In fact, officials of the flight carrier were also on-board because it was the first flight. The source said, "The passengers were enjoying and had brought their own snacks along with them".

23 December,2024 04:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

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