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    Airlines Urged to Steer Clear of 11 Airspaces Amid Conflict

    New Delhi, February 28 The DGCA, the aviation regulator, advised airlines on Saturday to avoid the airspace of 11 countries, including Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, until March 2.The countries affected are Iran, Israel, Lebanon, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait...
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    Air Ambulance Crash in Jharkhand Reveals Absence of Flight Recorders

    New Delhi, February 25 The Beechcraft C90A aircraft, which crashed in Jharkhand on Monday, killing seven people, did not have a cockpit voice recorder or flight data recorders, according to the aviation regulator, the DGCA.The requirement for an aircraft to have a cockpit voice recorder and...
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    Amritsar Pilot Among Seven Killed in Air Ambulance Accident

    Chandigarh, February 24 Swarajdeep Singh, a pilot from Amritsar in Punjab, was among the seven people killed in a helicopter crash in Jharkhand, officials said.The Beechcraft C90 aircraft, registered VT-AJV, belonging to Redbird Airways Pvt Ltd, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ranchi while...
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    RedBird Airways Claims No Aircraft Defects After Jharkhand Crash

    New Delhi, February 24 RedBird Airways stated on Tuesday that there were no defects with the aircraft that crashed in Jharkhand, and the pilots who operated the flight were experienced.A day after the crash of the Beechcraft C90 aircraft, VT-AJV, which was operating as an air ambulance and...
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    VSR Ventures Aircraft Grounded After Safety Audit Reveals Non-Compliances

    New Delhi, February 24 Following the discovery of several compliance lapses, the aviation regulator, DGCA, on Tuesday directed the grounding of four aircraft belonging to VSR Ventures, whose plane crashed in Baramati last month, killing Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four...
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    Increased Oversight for Non-Scheduled Aircraft After Jharkhand Crash

    New Delhi, February 24 The DGCA, aviation regulator, announced a series of safety measures for non-scheduled flight operators on Tuesday, including the public disclosure of aircraft maintenance records and a safety ranking system, in the wake of recent plane crashes.A day after a plane...
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    DGCA Announces New Safety Measures for Non-Scheduled Operators

    New Delhi, February 24 – In an effort to address a recent surge in aviation incidents, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) announced stringent new measures on Tuesday to enforce a zero-tolerance policy against safety compromises in the Non-Scheduled Operators (NSOP) sector.The...
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    Simaria Crash: Factors Under Review Following Weather Concerns

    Ranchi, February 24 An investigation is underway to determine the main factors behind the crash of an air ambulance, which claimed seven lives, at Simaria in the Chatra district of Jharkhand, an official said on Tuesday.Ranchi Airport Director Vinod Kumar said inclement weather could be a...
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    Fatal Jharkhand Plane Crash Under Investigation – Weather and Communications Key Factors

    New Delhi, February 24 Authorities are investigating the main factors, including weather conditions, that could have led to the fatal crash of an air ambulance that killed seven people in Jharkhand on Monday evening, according to officials.The Beechcraft C90 aircraft, VT-AJV, belonging to...
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    Chatra Air Ambulance Crash: Investigation Launched Amid Safety Concerns

    New Delhi, February 24 – Jharkhand Health Minister Irfan Ansari on Tuesday described the Chatra air ambulance crash as a "very tragic" and "major" incident, confirming that all seven people on board were killed after the aircraft crashed in a forested area of the district.Arriving in Chatra...
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    Air Ambulance Incident: Seven Onboard Crash in Jharkhand

    Ranchi, February 23 An air ambulance carrying seven people crashed near Simaria in the Chatra district of Jharkhand on Monday evening while en route from Ranchi to Delhi, an airport official said.There was no immediate confirmation of casualties.The crash occurred after the aircraft took off...
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    Investigation Sought into Aircraft Lapses Following Baramati Crash

    Pune, February 18 Jay Pawar, the younger son of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who died in a plane crash last month, on Wednesday sought a thorough investigation into the "possible serious lapses" that led to the accident, and said the aircraft's black box cannot be easily...
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    Thiruvananthapuram Airport Strengthens ARFF Capabilities

    Thiruvananthapuram, February 14 The international airport here has enhanced its aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) capabilities with the addition of three state-of-the-art Panther crash fire tenders (CFTs), TIAL said on Saturday.The Thiruvananthapuram International Airport Ltd (TIAL)...
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    New Regulations Increase Safety Standards for Pilot Alcohol Testing

    Mumbai, February 13 The DGCA, the aviation safety regulator, has implemented stricter breath analyser test requirements for pilots, according to a source, whereby those found repeatedly violating the rules could even face the cancellation of their pilot license.Under the revised rules, which...
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    Air India Operates Aircraft Without Valid Certification – DGCA

    Mumbai/New Delhi, February 13 The DGCA, aviation safety regulator, has imposed a fine of ₹1 crore on Tata Group-owned Air India for operating an Airbus A320neo aircraft without the necessary airworthiness certification on at least eight routes last year, according to sources.The Directorate...
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