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Pilots allegedly record couple having sex on flight, probe launched
The incident occurred in November during Swiss Air's 12-hour Flight 181, traveling from Bangkok to Zurich.
Published on Dec 07, 2024 05:08 PM IST
Karol G's private jet cockpit fills with smoke, makes emergency landing in LA
Grammy-winning artist Karol G's private jet witnessed a mid-air emergency after the pilot's distress call.
Published on Mar 01, 2024 02:50 PM IST
IndiGo pilot briefly blinded before landing at Kolkata airport. What happened?
Concerned about flight safety, pilots and airlines have urged the Bidhannagar Police to take strict measures against individuals using lasers
Updated on Feb 25, 2024 09:26 AM IST
Sensitise pilots on illegal cockpit entry, says DGCA in advisory to airlines
DGCA told heads of operations of airlines to sensitise pilots and cabin crew members to prevent unauthorised entry in the cockpit
Updated on Jun 30, 2023 07:21 PM IST
Enter the cockpit: Rules of engagement
With instances of pilots breaking regulation on entry into the cockpit, a look at what the rulebook says
Published on Jun 28, 2023 09:17 PM IST
Friend in cockpit: Air India pilot’s licence suspended for a year
An Air India pilot's license has been suspended for a year after he allowed a friend into the cockpit of a Chandigarh-Leh flight, violating safety norms. The co-pilot's license was suspended for a month for not reporting the violation. The airline had previously suspended the pilot and co-pilot for six months and one month respectively. The regulator is expected to issue show cause notices to the two pilots.
Updated on Jun 23, 2023 01:21 AM IST
DGCA suspends pilot’s license for a year for allowing friend inside cockpit
The licence of the Pilot-in-command has been suspended for one year while licence of the First Officer has been suspended for a period of one month
Updated on Jun 22, 2023 08:02 PM IST
Air India suspends pilots for allowing friend inside cockpit
DGCA circular dated September 3, 2019 says, no person can enter the cockpit unless they are a crew member or an authorised person specified in the guidelines.
Updated on Jun 16, 2023 04:22 AM IST
Neha LM Tripathi, New Delhi
Air India off-rosters 2 pilots for allowing woman friend into cockpit
The incident comes a month after Air India grounded another pilot for inviting a woman friend into the cockpit of a Dubai-Delhi flight on February 27
Updated on Jun 14, 2023 04:52 AM IST
DGCA fines Air India ₹30 lakh, suspends pilot who brought his friend in cockpit
DGCA has suspended an Air India pilot’s licence for three months after he allowed his friend inside the cockpit in violation of safety norms earlier this year
Updated on May 13, 2023 12:08 AM IST
Neha LM Tripathi, New Delhi
Air India directs pilots to maintain ‘sterile’ cockpits amid safety violations
Highlighting the importance of a sterile cockpit, the airline said that as air traffic returns to pre-pandemic levels, it is important to remain focused.
Updated on May 03, 2023 02:34 AM IST
Woman in cockpit: DGCA notices to Air India CEO, chief of flight safety
The DGCA has issued a show cause notice to Air India CEO Campbell Wilson and chief of flight safety Henry Donohoe for lapses in reporting the incident
Updated on May 01, 2023 01:08 AM IST
Neha LM Tripathi, New Delhi
Woman in cockpit: DGCA issues notices to Air India CEO, head of flight safety
A DGCA official said that Air India CEO and chief of its flight safety have been given 15 days to respond
Updated on Apr 30, 2023 02:58 PM IST
DGCA panel to probe Air India cockpit ‘guest’ incident
DGCA forms panel to investigate the pilot-in-charge allegedly entertaining a woman friend in the cockpit
Updated on Apr 22, 2023 02:18 AM IST
Neha LM Tripathi, New Delhi
Air India pilot let woman friend into cockpit on flight, complains crew
The complaint alleges that the captain wanted the crew to make sure the cockpit appeared welcoming before inviting his friend in.
Updated on Apr 21, 2023 10:13 AM IST
Neha LM Tripathi, New Delhi