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The brutal gang rape of a 23-year-old medical student in a moving bus in Delhi has left the country in shock and grief. The student, who was airlifted to Singapore for treatment, succumbed to her injuries on Saturday morning. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and demands for justice, with
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In a recent meeting between the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and officials from Kingfisher Airlines and Air India Express, the regulator emphasized the importance of addressing safety concerns in a time-bound manner. The DGCA sought explanations from the airlines on safety issues highlighted in its internal report, while
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Passengers and airlines using Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport may have to pay significantly higher tariffs starting April 1, after the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (Aera) recommended a 340% hike in airport tariffs. This increase is a compromise on the 874% hike sought by Delhi International Airport Pvt.
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Air India's board has approved a financial restructuring plan, which involves issuing preference shares worth Rs 7,500 crore to lenders as part of the plan. The airline expects to receive a one-time upfront equity infusion of Rs 6,600 crore, which will help clear outstanding vendor dues
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Air India's board of directors has approved a financial restructuring plan, which includes the issuance of preference shares worth Rs 7,500 crore to a consortium of 26 banks led by the State Bank of India (SBI). This move aims to alleviate the airline's cash-strapped situation
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A humanitarian airlift conducted by the Airbus Corporate Foundation and Luftfahrt ohne Grenzen (LOG or "Wings of Help") has delivered 12 tonnes of essential goods, including medicine, blankets, and clothing, to Bangkok. The cargo was transported on a Thai Airways International (THAI) A330-300 aircraft, which is the first
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Kenya Airways, the national carrier, is facing a severe shortage of pilots as it prepares to expand its operations with new aircraft deliveries. The airline, which has relied heavily on Kenyan and East African pilots, will need to recruit around 60 captains in the coming years to meet its growth
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Boeing has announced that it has received type-design approval from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for up to 330-minute extended operations (ETOPS) on its 777 fleet. This approval allows certain 777 models to fly longer distances without needing to be in range of an alternate airport, reducing travel
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Etihad Airways has ordered 10 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and two Boeing 777 Freighters, valued at $2.8 billion. Meanwhile, Lockheed Martin has inked a deal to build 30 F-35 fighter jets for the Pentagon, with a potential value of up to $4 billion. The contracts demonstrate the ongoing demand for
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Boeing Co.'s commercial aircraft chief, Jim Albaugh, expressed confidence in the company's prospects for the 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner, citing strong demand and a growing backlog. Despite economic uncertainty and a bankruptcy filing by one of its customers, American Airlines, Albaugh said he expects to
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Amid Chapter 11 bankruptcy, AMR Corp's possession of $4.1 billion in cash and short-term investments provides an unprecedented level of control over its fate, unlike its peers in the recent decade. This substantial financial buffer positions the parent of American Airlines to preserve its independence, according to
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As the holiday travel season is set to begin, U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) chief Randy Babbitt has highlighted the need for better communication between airlines and airports to mitigate airport delays during winter storms. He cited a recent incident in which JetBlue and American airlines diverted 7 planes
