aviation safety
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Indian Government’s New Wi-Fi Rules: What Every Traveler Should Know
New Delhi: The Indian government has recently outlined fresh regulations for in-flight Wi-Fi, permitting passengers to connect to the internet only once the aircraft reaches 3,000 meters (10,000 feet) in altitude. Issued under the updated Flight and Maritime Connectivity (Amendment) Rules, 2024, this policy aims to boost passenger access to internet services while upholding crucial safety standards. As per…
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World News
Horrific Plane Crash in Sydney’s Southwest Claims Three Lives
Sydney: Three individuals have tragically lost their lives following a midair collision involving two light aircraft over Sydney’s southwest. First responders described the scene as “unsurvivable” after the incident, which occurred around 11:50 AM on Saturday in the Belimbla Park area near Oakdale. Emergency services quickly arrived at the site after receiving reports of the collision. Upon reaching the location,…
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India News
Mumbai to New York Air India Flight Rerouted to Delhi Following Security Threat
New Delhi: An Air India flight from Mumbai to New York was rerouted to New Delhi early this morning due to a security issue. The flight, carrying 239 passengers, made an emergency landing at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, where all passengers and crew were safely evacuated. “Flight AI119, scheduled from Mumbai to JFK on October 14, received a specific…
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Business
Akasa Air to Conduct Safety Risk Assessment on 14 Boeing 737 Planes Following DGCA Directive
Akasa Air will soon undertake a safety risk assessment for 14 of its 25 aircraft, following a directive from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issued earlier this week, sources have revealed. Air India Express, another key player in the Indian aviation market, will conduct similar assessments on five of its 88 planes. On Monday, the DGCA instructed Indian…
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