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DGCA fines two flight training schools Rs 75,000 over of breath analysers
This is the first time DGCA has imposed financial penalty after the amendment of Aircraft Act gave power to the regulator to do so
 "DGCA fines two flight training schools Rs 75,000 over of breath analysers")
3 flights a week in London-Kochi sector from Aug 22, says CIAL
The Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) on Saturday said it has proposed to schedule three flights a week from London to Kochi from August 22, to enhance Europe connectivity. Air India will operate services on Sunday, Wednesday and Friday in the LHR-COK-LHR sector from August 22. CIAL Managing Director S Suhas in a release said the updated schedule will stimulate the aviation as well as tourism sectors in the time of the distress. "CIAL is delighted to host 3 flights from London a week. This is the highest number of flight services that have been scheduled in this sector in the history of CIAL. It gives a shot in the arm for the effort taken by Government of Kerala and CIAL to establish frequent connectivity to Europe," Suhas said. As per the current schedule, Air India operates one LHR-COK-LHR service this week. "The AI 150/149 arrives Kochi on Wednesday, (August 18) at 0345 HRS and departs at 0550 HRS LT. Two more services have been enlisted from 22 August 2021 making the ..
 "3 flights a week in London-Kochi sector from Aug 22, says CIAL")
Ensure fares on metasearch not higher than ticket prices on websites: DGCA
Aviation regulator DGCA has asked airlines to ensure that the airfares on metasearch engine websites are not higher than the ones displayed on the carriers' websites, a senior official said on Monday.
 "Ensure fares on metasearch not higher than ticket prices on websites: DGCA")
Jeff Bezos, crew pull off Blue Origin's first spaceflight with people
The mission caps a landmark month for space-tourism ventures, following by nine days a trip to the heavens by UK billionaire Richard Branson on a special plane made by Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc
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Cathay Pacific working with Airbus on single-pilot system for long-haul
The program, known within Airbus as Project Connect, aims to certify its A350 jet for single-pilot operations during high-altitude cruise, starting in 2025 on Cathay passenger flights
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Covid-19: Australia PM Morrison stays firm on ban on flights from India
Positive cases have started to come down as a result of the pause, says Australia PM Scott Morrison
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Indonesian airliner feared to have crashed with 62 people aboard
Indonesian television channels showed pictures of suspected wreckage
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Flyers can take videos in flights but can't use recording gadgets: DGCA
On Saturday, the regulator had said that a scheduled flight will be suspended for a period of two weeks if anyone is found taking photographs inside the plane
 "Flyers can take videos in flights but can't use recording gadgets: DGCA")
Kangana row: DGCA warns of 2-week flight ban for breach of photography norm
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) asked IndiGo on Friday to take "appropriate action" after the regulator found alleged violation of safety
 "Kangana row: DGCA warns of 2-week flight ban for breach of photography norm")
No domestic flights from six cities to Kolkata now till August 15
The suspension of domestic flight operations to Kolkata from six major cities has been extended till August 15
 "No domestic flights from six cities to Kolkata now till August 15")
Air India flight to Moscow returns after pilot found Covid-19 positive
A spokesperson for the airline confirmed the incident and said that all the four pilots and 10 cabin crew of the flight have been asked to quarantine themselves for 14 days
 "Air India flight to Moscow returns after pilot found Covid-19 positive")
Flying bunk beds! Air New Zealand's economy sleep pod impresses Tweeple
The Economy Skynest would contain six full-length sleep pods at 200 cm long and 58 cm wide each
 "Flying bunk beds! Air New Zealand's economy sleep pod impresses Tweeple")
After 19 hours, longest non-stop passenger flight arrives in Sydney
Qantas flight QF7879 took 19 hours and 16 minutes to fly direct from New York to Sydney
 "After 19 hours, longest non-stop passenger flight arrives in Sydney")
En route to Delhi for treatment, six-month-old girl dies on flight
The child has been identified as Rachita Kumari, a resident of Bihar, who was coming to Delhi along with her parents for her treatment
 "En route to Delhi for treatment, six-month-old girl dies on flight")
Watch out! You can get handcuffed or tied for unruly behaviour on flights
Recently, an IndiGo passenger was handcuffed in a Dubai-New Delhi flight after he created ruckus
 "Watch out! You can get handcuffed or tied for unruly behaviour on flights")
Rule tweaked to boost flights to HP, Uttarakhand
The move comes against the backdrop of an ongoing petition on the lack of air connectivity to Shimla and the SC criticising the government on the issue
 "Rule tweaked to boost flights to HP, Uttarakhand")