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Air India's national carrier is on the verge of collapse as nearly 850 pilots refuse to call off their strike, which has now entered its third day. The pilots, under the banner of the Indian Commercial Pilot Association, are demanding a pay-hike, among other benefits, and have defied
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The Indian Commercial Pilot Association (ICPA) strike has severely impacted Air India's operations, with the airline running only 16% of its normal 320 flights a day. The strike, which has been ongoing for three days, has resulted in the cancellation of 140 flights, including several international ones. The
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As part of its turnaround plan, Air India is likely to hive off its Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) business and ground handling business into two separate subsidiaries, potentially absorbing a significant portion of its 40,000-strong workforce. The MRO business is expected to absorb around 11,000 employees, while
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The Indian Commercial Pilot's Association (ICPA) has accused Air India management of violating flight duty time limitations (FDTL) for executive pilots. According to the ICPA, the airline management has been forcing pilots to fly on their mandatory seventh day off and with insufficient rest, which could lead to
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Deutsche Lufthansa's plan to introduce Airbus A380 service on the Delhi-Frankfurt route has been scuppered by the Indian government, which has blocked the airline's proposal to operate the superjumbo jet between the two cities from next month. The ministry of civil aviation has raised concerns that
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The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has announced plans to serve show-cause notices to four private domestic carriers - GoAir, Kingfisher, Jet Airways, and JetLite - for violating norms at the Dabolim airport in Goa. Despite repeated warnings, these airlines continued to operate flights during the "curfew hours,
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Pieces of wreckage from Air France Flight 447, which crashed into the Atlantic Ocean in 2009 with 228 people on board, have been recovered by underwater teams. The latest search, using a deep-sea vessel and robotic equipment, has been underway since last month, covering an area of approximately 3,900
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced an emergency directive that will require operators of specific early Boeing 737 models to conduct initial and repetitive electromagnetic inspections for fatigue damage. This action will initially apply to approximately 175 aircraft worldwide, with 80 of those aircraft registered in the United States.
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Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, has completed the acquisition and leaseback of two Airbus A320-200 aircraft. The deal, facilitated by Standard Chartered Bank, marks a significant milestone in Gulf Air's fleet expansion. The two aircraft were purchased from Airbus and have been delivered to Gulf Air,
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As the South Korean government considers scrapping its plan to build a new international airport, the country's aviation industry is facing significant uncertainty. The decision to abandon the expensive building program is due to economic concerns, according to sources in the ruling camp. Meanwhile, the defense ministry is
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Boeing has entered into an agreement with United Continental Holdings Inc, the parent company of United Airlines and Continental Airlines, to upgrade the fuel efficiency of their Boeing 777 fleet. The Performance Improvement Package involves modifying the aircraft with a software change to enable a drooped aileron, a ram air
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Asia Pulse, a real-time, Asia-based wire, has provided an executive briefing on the electronics industry, highlighting key developments and trends in the region. The report, dated March 22, 2011, covers various sectors including aviation, consumer electronics, and manufacturing. State-run SriLankan Airlines has partnered with SIM Industries to offer flight simulator
