Audio of the pilot communicating with air traffic control as the emergency was unfolding shows how she calmly navigated the plane to safety.
In wake of Alaska Airlines incident when plane's outer part including the window fell off in mid-air scare, the DGCA has sent notices to domestic airlines in India to conduct emergency inspection of their planes.
Alaska Airlines Flight 1282, which had been bound for Ontario, California, was diverted about six minutes after taking off at 5:07 pm (local time) after one of its windows blew open mid-air. The aircraft landed safely with 174 passengers and six crew members in Portland, Oregon.
The surge in aircraft has expanded network coverage, boosting connectivity and facilitating lower festive-season fares. As of December 31, 2023, 16 Air Operator Certificate holders endorsed a total of 771 aircraft.
The visibility dropped to 125 meters in several parts of Delhi prompting rescheduling of the several flights at AGI Airpot.
In a statement, the airline stated that the passenger was later handed over to the local law enforcement authorities on arrival for further legal action.
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Go First update: On May 2, Go First cancelled its flights and filed for voluntary bankruptcy before the National Company Law Tribunal, alleging delays on the part of a US-based engine maker, Pratt & Whitney.
Go First news updates: On May 2, Go First cancelled its flights and filed for voluntary bankruptcy before the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), alleging delays on the part of a US-based engine maker, Pratt & Whitney, for its inability to promptly meet obligations.
Go First had stopped all flights since May 3 citing operational reasons and was undergoing insolvency resolution process. The DGCA has conducted a special audit of of the airline on July 4-6.
Go first update: Senior advocate Ramji Srinivasan appearing for the resolution professional of Go First told the NCLT today that the airline will challenge the high court order.
Go First update: The direction of Delhi HC came while hearing a bunch of petitions filed by several aircraft lessors seeking direction to DGCA to deregister the planes leased to Go First Airlines.
Mumbai news: According to the police, the crew members onboard the aircraft heard the person talking about 'hijacking' on the phone. The passenger, on being questioned, said that he is mentally ill.
Go First update: Earlier, the airline said that operations would remain cancelled till June 22 (Thursday). Aircraft of the cash-strapped carrier have been grounded since May 3.
Go First crisis: The airline operator had in early May filed for voluntary insolvency and since then its operations were kept stalled.
Go First update: Directorate General of Civil Aviation advised the airline on May 24 to submit within a period of 30 days a comprehensive restructuring plan for a sustainable revival of operations, the source at the regulator said.
On Tuesday (May 24), a senior official at the Directorate General of Civil Aviation said the airline has submitted its response to the regulator's show cause notice, indicating that it is working on the details of a plan to resume flights at the earliest.
Go First news UPDATE: The airline said a full refund would be issued to the original mode of payment shortly."We acknowledge the flight cancellations might have disrupted your travel plans and we are committed to providing all the assistance we can," it added.
The airline has already filed for voluntary insolvency resolution proceedings before the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Delhi.
According to reports, all the passengers are still on the aircraft. The cause of the landing is not clear, Surat Airport Director Rupesh Kumar said.
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