aircraft safety
Trainee Aircraft Collides With Power Line in Madhya Pradesh: Two Pilots Injured But Stable
Dec 09, 2025 01:34 am CST
A training aircraft operated by Red Bird Aviation Company crashed after striking a 33 kV power line near Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. Both the trainer and trainee pilots sustained injuries but are reported to be out of danger. Local residents witnessed the accident and helped rescue the pilots, while authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the crash.
Airbus Identifies Quality Issues in A320 Jet Panels While Managing Previous Flight Control Concerns
Dec 01, 2025 09:46 pm CST
Airbus confirms a contained "supplier quality issue" affecting metal panels on some A320 jets while simultaneously addressing a separate software upgrade requirement for 6,000 aircraft following a JetBlue incident. The European manufacturer assures that remedial actions are underway with minimal disruption to its record-breaking A320 program.
Former Air Force Pilot Demonstrates Critical Airbus A320 Flight Control Glitch in Real-Time Simulator - Understanding the Solar Radiation Software Issue
Nov 30, 2025 05:29 pm CST
A retired Indian Air Force pilot demonstrates the dangerous Airbus A320 flight-control glitch in a simulator that led to the grounding of over 6,000 aircraft worldwide. The technical demonstration reveals how solar radiation can corrupt the ELAC 2 computer system, causing unexpected nose-down movements without pilot input - a critical safety issue that triggered one of Airbus's largest-ever safety directives.
Airbus A320 Flight Control Issue Affects Over 200 Indian Aircraft: IndiGo, Air India Operations Disrupted
Nov 29, 2025 10:35 am CST
Intense solar radiation has corrupted flight control data in Airbus A320 family aircraft, affecting 200-250 planes in India and requiring urgent software changes or hardware realignment. IndiGo, Air India, and Air India Express operations face disruptions as aircraft undergo necessary fixes mandated by EASA following a recent uncommanded pitch down incident.
Supreme Court: "No One Should Blame Pilot" in Fatal Air India Dreamliner Crash That Killed 260
Nov 07, 2025 03:17 pm CST
The Supreme Court of India addressed the father of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, pilot-in-command of the Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner that crashed in Ahmedabad killing 260 people, stating no one should blame the pilot for the tragedy. The court issued notices to government bodies while considering petitions calling for an independent investigation into the crash, with questions surrounding the aircraft's fuel cutoff switches and possible technical issues.
IndiGo Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Varanasi Due to Fuel Leak: All 166 Passengers Safely Evacuated
Oct 22, 2025 11:39 pm CST
An IndiGo flight (6E 6961) traveling from Kolkata to Srinagar made an emergency landing at Varanasi's Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport following a fuel leak detection. All 166 passengers and crew were safely evacuated, while the aircraft was grounded for technical inspection. IndiGo arranged an alternative aircraft to complete the journey, emphasizing their commitment to passenger safety as their top priority.
IndiGo Flight Makes Safe Landing in Chennai Despite Mid-Air Windshield Crack
Oct 13, 2025 11:41 pm CST
An IndiGo ATR flight 6E1607 from Tuticorin to Chennai with 75 passengers onboard successfully completed its journey despite experiencing a windshield crack mid-flight. This marks the second such incident for the airline in four days, with both flights landing safely and all passengers disembarking without injury.
Air India Responds to Pilots' Federation Demand to Ground Boeing 787 Fleet Following Technical Incidents
Oct 11, 2025 01:19 am CST
The Federation of Indian Pilots has called for grounding all Boeing 787 aircraft following technical incidents on two Air India flights, including system failures on AI-154 and RAT deployment on AI-117. Air India denies serious issues, stating both planes landed safely and that investigations are ongoing, with all necessary reports submitted to aviation authorities.
Drone Sighting Prompts Temporary Suspension of Flights at Imphal International Airport
Oct 06, 2025 09:52 pm CST
Flight operations were temporarily halted at Imphal International Airport after an unauthorized drone was spotted at 3,600-4,000 feet altitude by an incoming IndiGo flight. Officials have issued strict warnings against drone usage near airport zones including Imphal City, Nambol, and Bishnupur areas, emphasizing that violations will face legal consequences. Security forces have deployed anti-drone systems in the region to counter potential threats.
Man Charged With Shining Laser At Donald Trump's Marine One Helicopter
Sep 23, 2025 07:52 pm CST
US authorities charged a man who shone a laser pointer at the presidential helicopter as it departed the White House with President Trump aboard, according to a court filing Monday.