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Axiom's Ax-4 astronaut-designate Shubhanshu Shukla’s mantra is ‘to dream big’
Indian Air Force test pilot Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, chosen for Axiom mission, is set to become the first Indian to visit International Space Station.
Updated on Apr 22, 2025 09:41 AM IST
Pilot’s sweet surprise for his mother during flight melts hearts on internet
A pilot's heartwarming gesture towards his mother on a flight went viral.
Updated on Apr 19, 2025 04:06 PM IST
Pilot's sudden death: Govt to review health emergency SoPs at airports
The ministry of civil aviation plans to evaluate existing health regulations for pilots and review airline-specific emergency protocols.
Updated on Apr 17, 2025 08:35 AM IST
Pilot, 2 children survive night on airplane wing in icy Alaska lake after crash
The Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser, carrying a pilot and two juvenile family members, went missing on Sunday while on a recreational sightseeing tour.
Updated on Mar 26, 2025 01:42 PM IST
Bengaluru founder stunned as pilot recognises his startup in mid-flight chat
A Bengaluru founder met a pilot mid-flight who surprisingly knew about his work.
Published on Mar 23, 2025 01:45 PM IST
Helicopter crash in Ohio claims life of pilot Anthony Jones
Pilot Anthony Jones, 52, died when his helicopter crashed into a reservoir after striking a power line in Suffield Township, Ohio
Published on Mar 15, 2025 12:34 AM IST
AP |
Odisha govt to impart preparatory pilot training to 50 tribal students
The Odisha government will identify at least 300 tribal students, from whom 50 will be shortlisted through proper screening.
Updated on Mar 02, 2025 03:59 PM IST
PTI | , Bhubaneswar
Crews in midair crash included second-generation pilot and flight attendant ‘full of life’
Crews in midair crash included second-generation pilot and flight attendant ‘full of life’
Published on Jan 31, 2025 09:17 PM IST
AP |
Love travelling? Forbes lists out 5 jobs that will take you places!
Do you love to travel and wish for a professional life wherein you can explore new places? Here are 5 jobs that you can consider as listed by a Forbes report.
Updated on Jan 14, 2025 07:32 AM IST
Delta Airlines praised for helping woman say goodbye to her dying mother
Delta Airlines was praised for delaying a flight, enabling a woman to spend 24 extra hours with her dying mother, showcasing compassion and humanity.
Updated on Jan 10, 2025 03:04 PM IST
Mahipal Singh Chouhan
IndiGo pilot welcomes Tamil actresses; video leaves passengers in stitches
An IndiGo pilot captured attention with a humorous video onboard, where he introduced a Tamil actress, jokingly highlighting her single status.
Updated on Jan 09, 2025 01:57 PM IST
Simran singh
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's son Maddox takes after his mother: ‘He is a…’
Angelina Jolie announced on The Tonight Show that her son Maddox is now ‘a pilot’.
Published on Dec 06, 2024 08:38 PM IST
Pilot shares last flight with daughter as co-pilot, receives emotional send-off
An American Airlines pilot retired with his daughter as co-pilot on his final flight to Miami, sharing a heartfelt moment captured in a viral video.
Published on Nov 23, 2024 05:48 PM IST
Mahipal Singh Chouhan
Delhi smog: How do pilots deal with low visibility?
They have also implemented approach in-lighting systems (ALS) along with the ILS to make it easier for flights to land
Published on Nov 18, 2024 10:23 AM IST
Two-pilot requirement may be eased for helicopter ops
Experts have pointed out that India, unlike developed nations, has a shortage of skilled helicopter pilots, especially for emergency medical services
Updated on Nov 04, 2024 03:00 AM IST
Video: Pilots leaving Trichy airport after safe landing despite mid-air scare
Air India pilot Iqrom Rifadly Fahmi Zainal and co-pilot Maitryee Shrikrishna Shitole managed to handle a hydraulic failure during the flight
Published on Oct 12, 2024 09:44 AM IST
Pakistani pilot cleaning airplane's window goes viral, video garners mixed react
The video of the Pakistani pilot cleaning the window of Serene Air gained mixed reactions from people.
Published on Sep 03, 2024 02:28 PM IST
Co-pilot faints on flight from London carrying 193 passengers, red alert issued
The incident occurred on an easyJet flight from London. The co-pilot was met by paramedics upon landing in Lisbon.
Updated on Aug 01, 2024 01:34 PM IST
Vrinda Jain
AI Express crew joins duty after mass leave, service to be normal by Tuesday
The Tata Group-owned airline, which operates around 380 services daily, cancelled at least 20 flights on Sunday.
Updated on May 12, 2024 06:48 PM IST
Pilot on flying Air India’s ‘Queen of the Skies’: ‘Godspeed, my beloved jumbo’
The pilot expressed that the “privilege” and “joy” of flying the Air India’s Boeing 747 ‘Queen of the Skies’ was “unmatched”.
Published on Apr 23, 2024 08:26 PM IST
Campaigning for Udhampur seat comes to an end
PM Modi, Union ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh, UP CM Yogi Adityanath led BJP’s star-studded campaign; Pilot, Babbar hold fort for the Congress
Updated on Apr 18, 2024 09:26 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu
IndiGo pilot flies grandfather for the first time: ‘I travelled on his TVS bike'
Indigo pilot Pradeep Krishnan shared a heartwarming video of his grandparents and his mother on a flight from Chennai to Coimbatore.
Updated on Apr 05, 2024 12:52 PM IST
Viral: Pilot captures ‘turquoise aerial fire’ of Aurora Borealis from cockpit
The picture of the Aurora Borealis taken from the cockpit by the Dutch pilot prompted many to say that it is ‘incredible’ and ‘mind-blowing’.
Published on Mar 28, 2024 05:23 PM IST
Southwest Airlines pilot wins hearts after making announcement for daughter
The Southwest Airlines pilot made a heartening announcement for his young daughter and introduced her to other passengers on the flight.
Published on Mar 18, 2024 09:44 PM IST
Vrinda Jain
Review: Outlive; The Science and Art of Longevity
A tool book on how to live a long, meaningful, and fulfilling life, Outlive is a manifesto on staying young even as we grow older
Updated on Mar 07, 2024 03:02 PM IST
Sudhirendar Sharma
Namo Bharat train: How Shivani Singh, 22, defied odds to become a pilot
Shivani's father died when she was just 12 and the family of six had to face challenging times.
Published on Mar 07, 2024 09:48 AM IST
Adarsh Kumar Gupta
Small plane crashes into mobile home park in Florida, kills pilot and resident
A Beechcraft 35 Bonanza burst into flames, killing the pilot and possibly a resident, setting multiple trailers ablaze.
Published on Feb 02, 2024 10:49 AM IST
IndiGo flight delayed by 3 hrs after pilot refuses to fly aircraft on getting news of grandma’s death
Patna-Pune Indigo flight 6E-126 standing ready at the Patna airport with 162 passengers got delayed by three hours on Wednesday after pilot refused to fly the aircraft after getting the news of his grandmother’s demise
Updated on Jan 19, 2024 08:24 AM IST
IndiGo pilot refuses to fly after getting news of grandma’s death
The aircraft, with 162 passengers on board, had left the parking bay to prepare for take off when the first officer got the news about his grandmother’s demise.
Published on Jan 18, 2024 09:17 AM IST
Sahil Kataria: What we know about IndiGo passenger who attacked pilot over delay
Sahil Kataria, the unruly passenger who allegedly punched an IndiGo Airlines pilot, was heading to Goa with his wife for their honeymoon.
Published on Jan 16, 2024 10:48 AM IST