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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

3 aircraft at Delhi airport damaged by rain, winds

3 aircraft at Delhi airport damaged by rain, winds

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New Delhi: Three Air India aircraft parked at the Delhi airport’s terminal 2 (T2) sustained damage on Sunday when strong winds and heavy rain displaced nearby ground support equipment, causing it to strike the planes, airport officials said. Photo for representation (HT) Officials from the Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) said that the three narrow-body aircraft had to be withdrawn from service following the incident. “Three Air India aircraft were damaged due to ground support equipment hitting the aircraft as they moved from their position due to sudden strong wind and rain. The incident occurred at 4.40pm,” an airport official said. The incident occurred during a spell of rain and gusty winds that swept through the Capital on Sunday, disrupting airport operations and affecting flight schedules. “No weather warning had been issued by the Air Traffic Control (ATC) to either the airport operator or airlines ahead of the sudden deterioration in weather conditions,” an airport official said. Air India did not comment on the incident. However, an official familiar with the matter said aircraft belonging …

Abhijeet Dipke seen for first time after India arrival, flashes Ambedkar’s biography

Abhijeet Dipke seen for first time after India arrival, flashes Ambedkar’s biography

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Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), arrived in India from the United States on Saturday morning and was seen flashing a copy of social reformer BR Ambedkar’s biography in his hand at the Delhi airport. The first visual of the founder of the online movement shows him holding a biography of social reformer BR Ambedkar. (HT Photo by Vipin Kumar) The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is expected to hold a large protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar today at 10 am, seeking the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged lapses related to examinations. The party has claimed that it received permission from the Delhi Police to hold the protest. The minister and the education department are facing flak over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case and alleged irregularities in the CBSE’s on-screen marking (OSM) system, which was used for both evaluation and re-evaluation of Class 12 board examinations. Sonam Wangchuk to join The 59-year-old activist from Ladakh, who was held in detention for six months after his arrest in September …

Swiss flight aborted take-off in Delhi after engine failure, 6 injured: AAIB

Swiss flight aborted take-off in Delhi after engine failure, 6 injured: AAIB

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The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) on Sunday released its preliminary report into the serious incident involving a Swiss International Air Lines flight that suffered an engine failure during take-off at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on April 26.  According to the report, SWISS flight LX147 from New Delhi to Zurich was forced to abort take-off at around 1:27 am after the aircraft’s left-hand engine failed during the take-off roll. The AAIB has classified the occurrence as a “serious incident” that resulted in injuries to six people. The Airbus A330-343 was carrying 245 people, including 232 passengers and 13 crew members. Investigators said the flight crew rejected take-off after the failure of Engine No. 1 at a speed of around 106 knots. The pilots immediately informed air traffic control and sought emergency assistance. The crew later reported hearing a “loud bang” and observed a large flame coming from the left-hand engine. The aircraft also veered to the left before the pilots managed to bring it to a safe stop on the runway. Following the incident, …

Air India flight AI173 carrying 230 passengers returns to Delhi after technical snag

Air India flight AI173 carrying 230 passengers returns to Delhi after technical snag

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Air India flight AI173 from Delhi to San Francisco returned safely to the national capital on Wednesday morning after a technical issue was detected mid-air. The Boeing 777-300ER, carrying around 230 passengers, was airborne for over eight hours before landing back in Delhi 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

Thermal scanning, barriers: Delhi airport steps up surveillance amid Ebola outbreak fears

Thermal scanning, barriers: Delhi airport steps up surveillance amid Ebola outbreak fears

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Surveillance and precautionary measures against the Ebola virus were stepped up at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport on Friday, just hours after similar preventive steps were introduced at Cochin International Airport in Kerala’s Kochi. IGI Airport in the national capital has implemented precautionary arrangements amid growing concern worldwide over Ebola outbreak in Africa. (Arvind Yadav/HT File) Notably, Ebola is a deadly viral disease that spreads through direct contact with infected bodily fluids. It can lead to severe bleeding and multiple organ failure. The World Health Organization (WHO) said the outbreak in central Africa is “spreading rapidly”, making efforts to control a rare strain of the virus more difficult, as there is no approved treatment or vaccine available. Delhi airport steps up Ebola surveillance IGI Airport in the national capital has implemented precautionary arrangements amid growing concern worldwide over Ebola cases reported in some African regions. The Airport Public Health Officer (APHO) chaired a meeting involving all stakeholders, including the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Bureau of Immigration (BoI), Customs officials, airlines, and Ground Handling …

A sneak peek into Noida International Airport ahead of opening| India News

A sneak peek into Noida International Airport ahead of opening| India News

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the first phase of the Noida International Airport in Uttar Pradesh’s Jewar on Saturday. The airport will be the main international hub for key cities in the state, including Noida, Meerut, Ghaziabad, Mathura and Agra, as well as the entry point for several religious and tourist locations. The Noida International Airport is expected to handle 12 million passengers every year in the initial phase. (Sunil Ghosh/HT) The Noida airport has been developed as the second international airport for the Delhi-NCR region, supporting Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport. Both airports are expected to help reduce crowding, increase passenger capacity and strengthen Delhi-NCR’s position among major global aviation centres, according to an official statement. Follow Noida airport inauguration live updates here. Inside Noida International Airport Ahead of the inauguration, PM Modi posted several images of the airport on Friday. The airport is expected to handle 12 million passengers every year in the initial phase. Once fully completed, its capacity could go up to 70 million passengers each year. …

Delhi Airport advises international passengers to check updates amid westbound flight delays| India News

Delhi Airport advises international passengers to check updates amid westbound flight delays| India News

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New Delhi [India], March 11 (ANI): Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) on Wednesday advised international passengers to check the latest updates with respective airlines amid schedule changes in westbound flights due to the situation in West Asia. Passengers awaiting information about their flights and luggage at the Terminal-3 Delhi airport. (Hindustan Times) Issuing an advisory, DIAL wrote, “Due to the current geopolitical developments in the Middle East, some westbound international flights may see delays or schedule changes. Passengers are advised to check the latest updates with their respective airlines before heading to the airport.” “For real-time flight information, please visit our official website: www.newdelhiairport.in. Immigration assistance: Write to the FRRO at [email protected]. Short-stay options near the airport: Round D Clock or Aerocity hotels. Essential travel companion for Delhi Airport: Hoi App. All other flights are operating as scheduled. We appreciate your patience and cooperation,” the advisory read. Earlier on Tuesday, Air India announced a phased expansion of fuel surcharges on both domestic and international routes and said the step has been necessitated by a steep …

Delhi’s IGI plans 4-month runway shutdown for key upgrades| India News

Delhi’s IGI plans 4-month runway shutdown for key upgrades| India News

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Delhi airport will likely shut its third runway, 11R/29L, starting mid-February for at least four months. The closure is part of the latest infrastructure upgrade at the country’s busiest airport and will coincide with the summer travel rush. Runway 11R/29L, commissioned in 2008, underwent minor rehabilitation works in 2017. (Photo for representation) According to officials who asked not to be named, authorities have coordinated extensively to avoid the chaos that erupted during similar work last year, when thousands of flights were delayed and the upgrade works had to be abandoned. However, some industry veterans have raised concerns about the timing and whether the planning will prove adequate. “Though runway and ILS works are necessary, with ongoing Flight Duty Time Limit (FDTL) issues, the government could consider scheduling the repairs at a more convenient time, as this may result in some slot changes during the current winter schedule,” an industry veteran said. A meeting on the planned works was held at the Union civil aviation ministry on Thursday, where officials discussed a detailed plan for runway …

AAIB Seeks ATC Video, Audio After Afghan Airlines’ Wrong-Runway Landing At Delhi Airport | India News

AAIB Seeks ATC Video, Audio After Afghan Airlines’ Wrong-Runway Landing At Delhi Airport | India News

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Last Updated:January 10, 2026, 14:05 IST The recommendation follows a near-miss incident on November 23, when an Ariana Afghan Airlines flight from Kabul landed on a runway designated for departures at IGI Airport. Representative Image India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) recommended the urgent installation of video and background audio recording systems in air traffic control (ATC) towers at all international airports, following a serious runway safety incident at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport last November. In an interim safety recommendation issued in its preliminary report, the AAIB said ATC units should be equipped with devices capable of recording controllers’ actions and communications while performing tower duties. The bureau said such systems should be implemented on a priority basis at international airports and that the recordings must be used solely for investigation purposes by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the AAIB. The recommendation follows a near-miss incident on November 23, when an Ariana Afghan Airlines flight from Kabul landed on a runway designated for departures at IGI Airport. The aircraft touched …