AIRLINES

Qantas Data Breach Exposes Millions in Cyberattack

SYDNEY — Qantas Airways confirmed on Sunday that the personal data of 5.7 million customers was stolen in a July cyberattack, marking one of the most significant data breaches in the airline’s history. The incident, which Qantas said targeted a … Continue reading Qantas Data Breach Exposes Millions in Cyberattack

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

Air India Crash Report Highlights Cockpit Confusion

NEW DELHI – A preliminary investigation into the June 12 crash of an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner has revealed critical cockpit confusion moments before the aircraft lost power and crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, bound for London. The report, … Continue reading Air India Crash Report Highlights Cockpit Confusion

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?

Airbus Secures 250+ Orders as Boeing Sinks

NEW DELHI/HONG KONG /PARIS – Just days after the catastrophic crash of Air India Flight AI171 – a Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner – in Ahmedabad on 12 June that killed at least 241 people onboard and over 30 on the ground, Boeing has … Continue reading Airbus Secures 250+ Orders as Boeing Sinks