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Akasa Air launches 'SkyCadet' programme to train next generation of pilots

Akasa Air, India's fastest-growing airline, announced the launch of Akasa SkyCadet, a pilot training programme designed to develop future-ready commercial pilots through comprehensive aviation training aligned with DGCA regulations and the airline's global operational standards

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Air India says 96% of Ahmedabad crash victims' families have received interim compensation

Air India is nearing completion of compensation for AI171 crash victims. Most families have received interim aid, with final payouts underway. Personal belongings are being returned, and support services continue. Injured individuals on the ground have also received assistance. The Tata Group's welfare trust is providing additional aid. This marks…

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Air India's long history as it continues to face fallout from deadly crash

Investigators will delay the final report on the deadly Air India Boeing 787 crash. The analysis of the plane's engines requires more time. This incident marked the world's deadliest air disaster in a decade. Air India has a long history, founded in 1932. The airline is undergoing significant changes and…

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Who were the two pilots who flew the Air India jet that crashed?

As investigators probe the Air India Boeing 787 crash, details of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal and First Officer Clive Kunder's careers and training are under scrutiny. Sabharwal, 56, was highly experienced with over 15,000 flying hours, while Kunder, 32, had accumulated over 3,400 hours. The final report is expected to be…

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Pilots demand answers ahead of Air India crash anniversary

India's aviation accident probe agency is facing renewed criticism from pilot groups ahead of the anniversary of the 2025 Air India Boeing-787 crash in Ahmedabad, which killed 260 people. - 'Path toward answers' - On Friday, relatives of the victims will meet in Ahmedabad at a conference organised by lawyers,…

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Air India crash report delay expected due to unfinished engine analysis, source says

The final report on the Air India Boeing 787 crash will be delayed. Investigators need more time to analyze the aircraft's engines. The crash killed 260 people in June 2025. A preliminary report suggested engine fuel switches moved to 'CUTOFF'. The investigation is complex. Pilot actions are also being examined.…

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Sole Air India crash survivor ‘struggling financially’ after receiving just £21k to support young family

Briton Vishwash Kumar Ramesh was on the London-bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner that crashed in June 2025, killing 241 people

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Sole survivor of Air India crash calls for transparency and answers 12 months on

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed into a medical college shortly after taking off at Ahmedabad Airport in June last year.

Evening Standard

Riyadh Air launches first ever commercial flight – this is everything we know about Saudi Arabia’s brand-new airline

Inside the new Boeing planes that will connect Riyadh, Manchester and London

The Independent UK

Air Canada pilot flew more than 900 flights over 17 years using fake licence; police call case 'movie script'

For nearly 17 years, an Air Canada captain flew hundreds of passenger flights without holding the licence required for the job, according to Canadian police.

The Times of India

Families ask to hold candlelight vigil at Air India crash site one year after disaster killed 260

Air India has offered to pay for some families to travel to Ahmedabad for crash anniversary

The Independent UK

Air India crash victim’s remains sent to UK under wrong name

Remains of Vasuben Narendrasinh Raj, 70, were sent to Britain under another name, only to be correctly identified after DNA test

The Independent UK

Elon Musk's first-gen orbital data center craft spans wider than a Boeing 747 and runs an interchangeable chip payload — AI1 satellite compute payload is 120 kW, peaks at 150 kW

Elon Musk laid out the first detailed design of SpaceX's AI1 satellite in a 30-minute video posted to the company's X account.

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SpiceJet funding crunch delays pilot pay, messages show, as it seeks state-backed loan

SpiceJet is delaying pilot salaries since March, seeking an emergency government loan to stabilize operations amid rising fuel costs and restricted airspace. The airline acknowledged payment delays, stating they are disbursed in a phased manner. Pilots report significant financial challenges due to the ongoing pay disruptions.

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China's C919 jet poised to tackle ageing domestic fleet

China's massive civil aviation fleet is ageing faster than planes are being replaced, threatening to saddle airlines with higher costs, but orders for home-grown C919 jets could help stem the tide, according to the head of north Asia for the International Air Transport Association (Iata).

The Independent UK

Pilots praised after UK flight’s controls jammed in mid-air

Ice formed on the aircraft control system during the cargo journey from Iceland

Bangkok Post

Airline chiefs grapple with fuel shock, fare test at Rio summit

RIO DE JANEIRO - Global airline chiefs open their annual summit in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday facing a sharper test of the industry's post-pandemic recovery, as the Iran war drives up fuel costs and disrupts airspace while carriers try to cushion the blow with higher fares and tighter capacity.

The Economic Times

On This Day in History, June 7: Mahatma Gandhi train incident, Vatican City's creation, Battle of Midway, Harry Potter's stage debut, Boeing 777's intro and many more events

On This Day in History, June 7, the world witnessed several landmark events that shaped politics, warfare, sports and social change. The date is associated with Mahatma Gandhi's defining train incident in South Africa, the founding of the Basketball Association of America, which later became the NBA, the Battle of…

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Airline chiefs grapple with fuel shock, fare test at Rio summit

Global airline leaders gather in Rio de Janeiro facing a tough recovery test. The Iran war is increasing fuel costs and disrupting flight paths. Airlines are raising ticket prices and limiting flights to manage these challenges. A shortage of new aircraft also adds to their financial strain. Industry profits are…

The Independent UK

Families torn apart by Air India crash seek justice one year on: ‘We have forgotten how to live’

ON THE GROUND: As families wait for the Indian authorities to complete their investigation into one of the nation’s worst air disasters, they face another battle to preserve the memory of their loved ones. Namita Singh reports from Ahmedabad

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Boeing weighs 737 ramp-up to approach Airbus production targets, Air Current reports

Boeing is considering a significant increase in its 737 jet production. The company is exploring plans to boost output to approximately 70 aircraft per month, a move that would test its supply chain. This increase would aim to bring Boeing's production closer to rival Airbus' targets. The studies are in…

The Independent UK

Air India crash report: When will it be released, and what can we expect it to reveal?

It appears unlikely Indian aviation authorities will publish final report on 12 June anniversary of disaster

AAP

Lufthansa employees injured after Boeing 787's nose landing gear collapses at Frankfurt airport

Several Lufthansa employees were injured when the nose gear of a Boeing aircraft retracted at Frankfurt airport

AAP

Lufthansa employees injured after the nose of Boeing plane falls to the ground at Frankfurt airport

Lufthansa says several employees were injured when the nose gear of a Boeing aircraft unexpectedly retracted

Euronews

Lufthansa employees injured in Boeing nose gear incident at Frankfurt airport

Cabin crew and ground staff were on board and several were injured and were receiving medical treatment, the airline said.

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