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Passenger’s pistol accidentally fires at Varanasi airport, two staff injured

Passenger’s pistol accidentally fires at Varanasi airport, two staff injured

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A passenger’s licensed pistol “accidentally” went off during a security screening at the Varanasi airport on Sunday morning, leaving two personnel injured, officials said. Both screening personnel, one injured in the leg and the other in the thumb, were shifted to the New Lakshmi Trauma Centre here and were undergoing treatment. The incident occurred at around 9.30 am, when the passenger, who was scheduled to fly to Mumbai on an Air India Express flight, declared a licensed firearm at the check-in counter. According to the officials, the passenger was identified as Kamlesh Kedarnath Rai, a resident of Azamgarh district. He has been detained for investigation, the civil aviation ministry said. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented …

Air India Phuket-Delhi turbulence: Pilot's dope test positive, say sources

Air India Phuket-Delhi turbulence: Pilot's dope test positive, say sources

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The pilot-in-command of Air India’s Phuket-Delhi flight that faced mid-air turbulence last week has tested positive for a psychoactive substance in the confirmatory screening test, sources said on Tuesday. The sources said the pilot has tested positive for marijuana, a psychoactive drug. On August 4, the Phuket-Delhi flight AI2379, operated with an Airbus A320 aircraft, suddenly lost 300 feet in altitude amid mid-air turbulence, leaving at least 17 people injured. The plane had 145 people onboard, including 137 passengers and 8 crew members. Both pilots of the flight underwent the prescribed psychoactive substance screening test. “The screening test in respect of the Pilot-in-Command (PIC) indicated a result requiring confirmatory testing. Samples have accordingly been sent to the designated laboratory for confirmatory analysis, and the final report is awaited,” the Civil Aviation Ministry said in a statement on August 9. The sources, on Tuesday, said the pilot has tested positive for the use of marijuana. Pending completion of the investigation and testing process, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has taken both flight crew members …

Pilot-in-Command requires confirmatory psychoactive substance test: Ministry

Pilot-in-Command requires confirmatory psychoactive substance test: Ministry

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The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is investigating an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi after the aircraft experienced a sudden loss of altitude of approximately 300 feet during cruise on August 4. The aircraft subsequently stabilised and landed safely in Delhi. “The occurrence has been classified as a Serious Incident and is under investigation by the AAIB,” the Ministry of Civil Aviation said in a statement on Sunday, ANI reported.  Both pilots have been taken off the roster and removed from flying duties pending the investigation. Pilot-in-command’s screening test requires confirmatory analysis The ministry said the screening test of the Pilot-in-Command (PIC) indicated a result that requires confirmatory testing. As part of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) followed after such occurrences, both flight crew members underwent the prescribed psychoactive substance screening test. The PIC’s screening sample showed a result requiring further confirmation. The sample has been sent to a designated laboratory for confirmatory analysis, and the final report is awaited, the ministry said. “Pending investigation and completion of the prescribed process, both flight …

Pilots’ union writes to PM Narendra Modi, urges to replace DGCA with autonomous Civil Aviation Authority

Pilots’ union writes to PM Narendra Modi, urges to replace DGCA with autonomous Civil Aviation Authority

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The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to replace the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) with an autonomous statutory body to oversee India’s rapidly expanding aviation sector. In a detailed proposal submitted to the Prime Minister, FIP president Captain C.S. Randhawa called for the creation of a Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), arguing that India’s aviation safety regulator needs greater administrative and financial independence. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

No abnormality found in fuel control switch of Boeing 787 fleet: Centre

No abnormality found in fuel control switch of Boeing 787 fleet: Centre

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No abnormality was found in the fuel control switch locking mechanism of the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner after a pilot flagged a possible defect on an Air India London-Bengaluru flight earlier this year, the Civil Aviation Ministry has said. The DGCA also sent a team to Boeing’s facility in Seattle to test the FCS panel. (PTI Photo) The issue was highlighted by the pilot in command (PIC) in the aircraft’s logbook as soon as the plane returned to Bengaluru on February 2. The plane was subsequently grounded by the airline. In a written reply in Rajya Sabha on Monday, Minister of State in the Civil Aviation Ministry Murlidhar Mohol said the fuel control switch (FCS) locking mechanism was examined at the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) level in Seattle on the directions of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). “Detailed examination of Fuel Control Switch including structural integrity of Fuel Control Switch detents was carried out and no abnormality was observed. However, further inspection of complete ‘Thrust Control Module’ at OEM facility is underway,” Mohol said. …

Centre may push airlines to reduce passenger charges amid lower fuel prices

Centre may push airlines to reduce passenger charges amid lower fuel prices

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The government may soon ask airlines to review and reduce surge pricing and additional passenger charges if the recent decline in crude oil and aviation fuel prices proves to be sustainable, Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu said on Thursday. The Centre is closely monitoring trends in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices and has initiated discussions with airlines to assess whether the current easing in fuel costs is likely to continue over the long term. “At present, we are seeing prices coming down, but we need to assess whether this is a long-term reduction or a temporary fall. Discussions with airlines are underway,” Naidu said. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Air India rolls out Easy Connect flights to boost international travel from smaller cities

Air India rolls out Easy Connect flights to boost international travel from smaller cities

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The inaugural service, Flight AI1111, departed from Varanasi’s Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport at 9:23 am, carrying passengers who will connect through Delhi to international destinations including Dubai, Colombo, Jeddah, Riyadh, Kathmandu and Phuket Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

India must stay prepared amid West Asia tensions, but no immediate concern, says Civil Aviation Minister Naidu

India must stay prepared amid West Asia tensions, but no immediate concern, says Civil Aviation Minister Naidu

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Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu on Wednesday said the country must be prepared to tackle any possible fallout of the escalating crisis in West Asia, although the situation was “not worrisome for India at present”. During his maiden visit to Ranchi, Naidu said every sector, including civil aviation, must plan proactively to minimise the impact of the crisis on people and the country. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Air India supports Modi’s hub-and-spoke vision, plans international flights from Varanasi

Air India supports Modi’s hub-and-spoke vision, plans international flights from Varanasi

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Air India has endorsed the hub-and-spoke aviation model promoted by PM Modi, calling it a “transformative step” for India’s aviation sector. CEO Campbell Wilson said the initiative will strengthen connectivity, improve airport utilisation and enhance India’s global aviation standing Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Full list of new measures for passengers in India| India News

Full list of new measures for passengers in India| India News

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Passengers with the same PNR number on their flight tickets will be seated next to each other, the government said in a release on Wednesday as it announced a slew of new guidelines for airlines to enhance passenger experience. Passengers travelling on the same PNR to be seated together, preferably in adjacent seats. (Representative Image) In a major relief for fliers, the government also directed all airlines to ensure that at least 60 per cent of seats on every flight are available for booking without any extra charge to passengers for fair access. The ministry of civil aviation said in a press release that passenger facilitation remains its highest priority. It noted that India has emerged as the third-largest domestic aviation market globally, with air travel increasingly being accessible to individuals. ALSO READ | DGCA allows Air India to extend duty time of pilots amid West Asia crisis In line with its commitment toward passenger facilitation, “the Ministry has undertaken several passenger-centric initiatives to enhance ease of travel, including UDAN Yatri Cafés for affordable food, …