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16 Aug 2023

FAA Eases Flight Restrictions, Airlines Continue To Avoid Afghanistan Airspace

Though landlocked, Afghanistan's position in central Asia means it sits along the most direct routes for those travelling from India to Europe and America.

13 Apr 2023

India's Aviation Safety Ratings On A Rise, US FAA Grants Category 1 Status

The Category 1 safety status by FAA will allow Indian Airlines like Air India to expand its US operations and enter more codeshare agreements with US air carriers.

07 Mar 2023

Boston International Airport Woes Continue, Two United Airlines Plane Collide

While no injuries were reported, the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) has launched an investigation into the incident involving two United Airlines flights.

13 Jan 2023

FAA software responsible for over 10,000 flight delays in US is '30 years old'

The Federal Aviation Administration system software that grounded over 1300 flights across the USA has been around since the 1990s and will not be upgraded for another 6 years, reports IANS.

12 Jan 2023

White House says no evidence of cyberattack on FAA following NOTAM failure

Following a system failure of FAA, that grounded thousands of planes in the United States, FAA and DOT says they are finding the root cause of the issue.

30 Dec 2022

Amazon starts delivering orders by drones in THIS country

Amazon has started delivering orders by drones in the US states of California and Texas. Customers will receive tracking information and an approximate delivery time. In 2020, the FAA gave the company 'Part 135' approval to send packages by drone.

18 Feb 2022

Safety regulators won't let Boeing 787 jets fly due to production flaws

FAA will retain power to approve Boeing 787 airliners for flight FAA will perform final inspections and retain power to clear each new plane The 787, has been plagued by production flaws such as unacceptable gaps between fuselage panels

17 Feb 2021

Transition: World’s first flying car gets ready for takeoff after US FAA nod

The Terrafugia Transition can soar upto 10000 feet at a speed of 100 mph. 'Transition' received a Special Light-Sport Aircraft airworthiness certificate from the US FAA. Those interested in taking it for a spin will need both a driver's license and a sport pilot's certificate.

Boeing 737 Max 8 planes

14 Mar 2019

50 countries ground, ban Boeing Max 8 planes after Ethiopian plane crash

Several countries across the globe have either grounded or banned the Boeing 737 Max 8 planes following the crash of an Ethiopian Airlines plane of the same model.

helicopter crash

12 Mar 2018

2 dead after helicopter crashes in New York City's East River

Unconfirmed reports state that at least five people are dead.

Newark Liberty International Airport

24 May 2017

Newark airport reopens after engine fire prompts plane evacuation

Newark Liberty International Airport is a major international hub near New York City.

25 Apr 2016

Air India says three of its Drealiners affected due to FAA directive

Air India Monday said three of its Dreamliner planes have been affected due to the US aviation regulator FAA's airworthiness directive over an engine defect in the Boeing 787-800 aircraft but maintained that the issue will be resolved in the next two weeks without grounding of the planes.

ommercial Aircraft Corp of China

29 Nov 2015

Commercial Aircraft Corp of China delivered first jet to domestic low-cost carrier airline

State planemaker Commercial Aircraft Corp of China (COMAC) said on Sunday it has delivered the first ARJ21 jet to domestic low-cost carrier Chengdu Airlines, calling it a big breakthrough in China`s efforts to develop its domestic jet plane design and manufacturing capabilities.

22 Nov 2015

1 dead, 1 injured in skydiving accident in Arizona

A reserve parachute was flying properly but encountered turbulence during the landing.

Civil Aviation Minister

08 Apr 2015

India gets back Category-I aviation safety ranking

India's aviation safety ranking was Wednesday upgraded to Category-1 by US aviation watchdog Federal Aviation Authority (FAA), a move that could pave the way for domestic airlines to expand their services to that country.

US aviation watchdog

31 Mar 2015

US FAA report on India's aviation safety likely by April 10

A team of officials from the US aviation watchdog Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which is in the capital for a final assessment of India's aviation safety is expected to submit its report by April 10.

Directorate General of Civil Aviation

17 Mar 2015

DGCA acting on FAA findings on Indian civil aviation securitty: Sharma

Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is taking action on the findings brought up by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on India's aviation safety, which remained downgraded since early last year.

India's aviation

16 Dec 2014

India's aviation safety mechanism likely to remain downgraded till March

India's aviation safety mechanism is likely to remain downgraded till March next year with the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) finding deficiencies on eight counts, it was officially stated Tuesday.

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