DGCA report: 51 safety violations at Air India
NEW DELHI – India’s aviation watchdog, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has identified a total of 51 safety violations at Air India in its 2025 annual audit, including seven serious “Level I” breaches that must be corrected by … Continue reading DGCA report: 51 safety violations at Air India
Malaysia Seals Landmark Airbus Deal
PARIS/KUALA LUMPUR – In a major boost to Franco-Malaysian relations, Malaysia has placed a landmark order for 70 aircraft with Airbus, one of Europe’s largest aerospace manufacturers. The announcement was made during Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s official visit to Paris, signaling … Continue reading Malaysia Seals Landmark Airbus Deal
Airlines Reroute Flights Amid Middle East Tensions
FRANKFURT/BANGKOK/TOKYO – After the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 in July 2014, many airlines—excluding Chinese carriers—abandoned the shorter northern routes over Russia and Ukraine. Flights between Western Europe and Asia were rerouted southward, adding three or more hours to … Continue reading Airlines Reroute Flights Amid Middle East Tensions
Which Plane Seats Offer Best Chance of Survival?
LONDON/NEW DELHI – In the wake of the devastating crash of Air India Flight AI 379 on June 12, 2025, which claimed over 290 lives—including civilians on the ground—only one person survived: British-Indian passenger Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, seated in 11A. His … Continue reading Which Plane Seats Offer Best Chance of Survival?
Chinese Naval Exercise Disrupts Regional Air Traffic
CANBERRA – Airlines operating near Australia were caught off guard last week when commercial pilots first learned mid-flight about a Chinese live-fire naval exercise in the Tasman Sea. Satellite messages seen by Reuters reveal that pilots received emergency advisories, forcing … Continue reading Chinese Naval Exercise Disrupts Regional Air Traffic