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Abu Dhabi Air Expo kicks off for third year

The third Abu Dhabi Air Expo kicked off on Wednesday with a trade show of executive business jets, exhibits from over 170 companies specializing in aviation services and an aerobatic air show.

Feb 27, 2014

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Wisconsin National Guard Terry Harrison May Get Fired for 'Funeral Jokes'

Terry Harrison will now be dealt as per the Uniform Code of Military Justice for her actions and could face a one rank demotion or, worse still, may even get a general discharge.

Feb 19, 2014

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Wreckage of Lost Nepal Plane Found, 18 Onboard Killed in Crash

The wreckage of the Nepal plane, which went missing on Sunday, has been located in the western district of Arghakhanchi.

Feb 17, 2014

Algerian Plane Crash Latest Update: Conflicting Reports on Death Toll; President Declares National 3-Day Mourning

More than 100 people were feared dead as an Algerian military transport plane carrying 103 people slammed into a mountainous area on Tuesday. Reports said that 102 people were killed in the crash. President of the Republic Abdelaziz Bouteflika has declared a national three-day mourning.

Feb 12, 2014

Capt Gopinath on DGCA guidelines about giving MPs VIP treatment

Bangalore, Jan 30 (ANI): Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation has asked all airlines and airports to treat MPs as VIPs and adhere to the guidelines on protocol norms. DGCA has asked private airlines to offer special privileges to MPs including advance notice of flight delays, escorts, priority check-in, security, immigration clearances, lounge access and complimentary refreshments. Reacting over this Captain Gopinath, the founder of Air Deccan and AAP member said that it is an ill advised circular and DGCA should withdraw this.

Jan 30, 2014

Airbus Beluga: Meet the World's Most Bizarre Aeroplane

Leading aircraft manufacturer Airbus recently introduced one of the world's most eccentric airplanes, called "Beluga", in the French city of Toulose. The cargo aircraft owes its name to its resemblance to the white Arctic whale.

Jan 20, 2014

UFO Sightings: Multiple Objects Spotted Flying over California on New Year's Eve

Several Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) have been spotted flying over the skies of California on the New Year's Eve.

Jan 3, 2014

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China’s Heavy Smog Forces Pilots to Undergo ‘Blind Landing’ Training

The occurrence of smog in China is so intense and regular that the situation has forced the government to legislate a new civil aviation rule, under which every pilot will have to undergo a lesson on what has been referred to as "Blind Landing".

Dec 12, 2013

Close shave for Rahul Gandhi at IGI airport

New Delhi, Dec 12 (ANI): Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi had a narrow escape at Indira Gandhi International airport while returning from Rae Bareli in his private jet. Another aircraft was still on the runway on which his private business jet was to land. However, luckily just when Rahul's Cessna Citation was about to land, the airport traffic control alerted Rahul's pilot to abort the landing. Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has now ordered a probe into the incident. According to sources it was a very close shave.

Dec 12, 2013

Bangladesh ministers to quit over poll issue

Dhaka, Dec 06 (ANI): Four ministers of Jatiya Party were likely to quit the Bangladesh’s interim government, as their party chief Hussain Mohammad Ershad decided to boycott January parliament polls over formation of a neutral caretaker government. Decision of Ershad has come as a blow to the ruling Awami League alliance. Jatiya Party is the third largest outfit. Media reports claimed that Commerce Minister GM Quader, Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister ABM Ruhul Amin Howlader, Junior Minister for Youth and Sports Mujibul Haq Chunnu and Junior Minister for Women and Children Affairs Salma Islam have submitted their resignations to Ershad.

Dec 6, 2013

BIA to be Renamed after Bangalore’s Founder Kempegowda

The Bangalore International Airport (BIA) will be renamed after the city's founder Kempegowda on 14 December, according to a release by the Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL). The airport will then be called Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru.

Nov 25, 2013

India, Russia to Hold First Ever Joint Air Force Exercises

Soon after Russia handed over the refurbished aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya to India, both the nations have decided to hold joint military exercises to further boost their strategic ties.

Nov 19, 2013

Russia passenger jet crash leaves 50 dead

Russia on Monday sought answers for a plane crash that killed 50 and raised fresh alarm about the safety of its civil aviation, with investigators focusing on a fault with the 23-year old plane or pilot error as the likely cause.

Nov 18, 2013

India Inducts Second P8I for Maritime Reconnaissance and Anti-submarine Warfare

The Indian Navy inducted second Boeing P8I long range maritime reconnaissance and anti- submarine warfare aircraft on Friday.

Nov 16, 2013

No Deadline to Finalise Rafale Aircraft Deal: Defence Minister

Amid Indian Air Force’s concern of depleting fleet, Defence Minister A K Antony on Wednesday said that there is no deadline set to finalise the deal, where India will buy 126 Medium Multi-role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) from France based Dassault Aviation.

Oct 31, 2013

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