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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

Portable electronics to be allowed on flights: FAA

Airline passengers will soon be allowed to use a range of mobile electronic devices in flight with very few restrictions, US aviation authorities said Thursday. Duration: 00:55

Oct 31, 2013

Tata-Singapore Airlines aviation venture gets FIPB green light

New Delhi, Oct 25 (ANI): The Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) on Friday approved Tata group's proposal to set up a full service airline in partnership with Singapore Airlines.

Oct 25, 2013

Top 10 Richest People in the World: Carlos Slim Helu, Bill Gates, Amancio Ortega and Others [PHOTOS]

The number of billionaires across the world has risen from 1,226 in 2012 to 1,426 this year, with the US topping the list with 442, followed by Asia-Pacific (386), Europe (366), the Americas (129) and the Middle East & Africa (103), according to Forbes magazine. Here is Forbes' list of the 10 richest people in the world.

Oct 9, 2013

Praful Patel's letter creates controversy, BJP asks for probe

New Delhi, Oct 9 (ANI): After Heavy Industry and Public Enterprises Minister Praful Patel shot off a protest letter to the Defense Minister AK Antony on not letting Public Sector Units compete for the tender of 56 Avro aircraft by Indian Air Force, the BJP on Wednesday said that the aviation deal has compromised on many rules and regulations and the matter should be investigated.

Oct 9, 2013

Privatization of Air India is not the solution: CPI on Ajit Singh's statement

New Delhi, Oct 06 (ANI): Reacting to Union Aviation Minister Ajit Singh's statement that privatization of Air India could be considered if there is political consensus, Communist Party of India (CPI) leader D Raja on Sunday said that Air India is a national carrier and pride of the nation and it should not be privatized.

Oct 6, 2013

IAF Chief Concerned about India’s Air Capability over Rafale Deal

India’s air force capability will go down if it does not acquire French fighter jet Rafale by 2017.

Oct 5, 2013

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