Page 6 - Aircrafts

Air India, Vistara get DGCA nod to integrate aircraft line maintenance ops

This strategic integration will merge Vistara's Line Maintenance activities under Air India's facilities and scope

Lok Sabha passes Bhartiya Vayuyan Vidheyak Bill to replace Aircraft Act

The Lok Sabha on Friday passed a bill to replace the 90-year-old Aircraft Act and further improve the ease of doing business in the aviation space. The Bhartiya Vayuyan Vidheyak Bill 2024 seeks to remove redundancies and replace the Aircraft Act, 1934 -- which has been amended 21 times -- at a time when India is one of the fastest-growing civil aviation markets in the world. Moving the bill for passage in the Lower House, Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said the ministry will be setting up an "efficient online mechanism" to address grievances of people, including about the rise in airfares, and ensure a timely response. The ministry is looking at having a balanced approach where there is a level playing field for the airlines and the people are not exploited with higher airfares, he said. The bill includes provisions to regulate the design and manufacturing of aircraft to support the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative for self-reliance. Naidu said the civil aviation ministry

Aircraft MRO industry to reach $4 bn in seven years: Aviation min tells LS

The government has taken several steps to facilitate setting up of aircraft MRO services in India and the value of the total business may go up from USD 2 billion to USD 4 billion in seven years, Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu said in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. He also said that, in a major boost to the domestic Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) industry and the aviation sector, the government brought a uniform rate of 5 per cent GST on aircraft parts components, testing equipment, tools and toolkits. "The MRO industry in the country is expected to go up to USD 4 billion in seven years from the present USD 2 billion," he said during Question Hour. Naidu said if anyone wanted to set up an MRO industry with an airstrip or airport anywhere in India, the Centre was ready to provide all assistance. He said the country's aviation industry had seen massive transformation and growth during the past 10 years under the Narendra Modi government, with domestic airlines

Boeing to make design changes to prevent more 737 MAX 9 door panel blowouts

The National Transportation Safety Board and Boeing said officials still have not determined who removed and reinstalled that plane's door plug during production

B'desh's Air Force's C-130J takes off from Hindon base, Hasina not onboard

According to sources, the Bangladesh Air Force C-130J transport aircraft is flying with 7 military personnel in it towards its base in Bangladesh

Taiwan detects 36 PMLA aircraft, 12 naval vessels near territory

This latest incident adds to a series of similar provocations by China in recent months

Aviation summit opens amid aircraft shortages, supply chain turbulence

Aviation was hit hard by the pandemic which saw air travel collapse only to bounce back sharply. That has left many firms scrambling to resolve labour and parts shortages

Boeing sees 20-yr jetliner market doubling as industry fights disruptions

The company expects the global freighter fleet to increase by two-thirds by 2043 to support similar growth in air cargo growth

Airbus expects China, India to drive jet sales in next two decades

Carriers in India have loaded up on new plane orders as demand for flying soars with a growing middle class

Boeing plea deal: Manufacturer has long road ahead to regain public trust

Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to a fraud charge resulting from failing to disclose critical design elements to regulators responsible for certifying the 737 MAX aircraft

Chinese rocket carrying satellite passes over south Taiwan, poses no threat

Chinese rocket was launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in China's Sichuan

Taiwan detects 10 Chinese ships, 2 military aircraft around island

In retaliation, Taiwan responded by monitoring the PLA activity with planes, naval ships, and coastal-based missile systems

Taiwan detects 21 Chinese military aircraft, 11 naval vessels around island

The escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait highlight the ongoing geopolitical complexities in the region, with Taiwan reaffirming its commitment to defending its sovereignty

SIA passengers endured 62 sec of extreme turbulence on May 21 flight

The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Flight SQ321 that was rocked by severe turbulence on Tuesday climbed and descended rapidly twice in 62 seconds, stunning the passengers with one dying of heart attack, as the aircraft flew over the Irrawaddy Delta region of Myanmar, it emerged on Saturday. One passenger -- 73-year-old Briton Geoffrey Kitchen -- died, and dozens were injured in the incident. It is the first SIA aviation accident involving a fatality since the SQ006 crash in Taiwan in October 2000. As the flight, which was heading to Singapore from London, experienced sudden severe turbulence over the Irrawaddy Basin during the breakfast service, the pilot declared a medical emergency and diverted the plane carrying 211 passengers and 18 crew members to Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport, where the plane made an emergency landing at 3.45 pm (4.45 pm Singapore time). Granular flight data from flight tracking website Flightradar24 shows that the Boeing 777-300ER climbed and descended rapidly twi

Singapore Airlines changes seatbelt sign rules after fatal turbulence

Singapore Air "will continue to review our processes" to prioritise the safety of crew and passengers, the airline said

Boeing, Singapore mishaps spur surge in web searches on flight safety

A spate of high-profile airline accidents this year have left a lasting impression on the public

Taiwan detects Chinese military incursion with aircraft and vessels

This development marks a concerning escalation in the tensions between Taiwan and China, which has long claimed sovereignty over the island, as per Taiwan News

US Prez Biden signs sweeping aviation safety, reform bill into law

Biden has repeatedly clashed with air carriers, calling for new stricter consumer rules and harshly criticizing them for imposing fees

China's balloon flights over Taiwan psychological warfare, says experts

Experts say the balloons could be psychological warfare, carry surveillance tools or simply gather meteorological data

Taiwan detects 45 Chinese aircraft, 6 vessels around nation, tensions rise

The recent surge in PLA activity underscores the ongoing military manoeuvres conducted by China near Taiwan's borders, raising concerns about potential escalation and the risk of confrontation