A helicopter, belonging to Crystal Aviation Pvt Ltd, was being towed to Gauchar for repairs when it crashed in the hills near Kedarnath on Saturday. The MI-17 chopper of the Indian Air Force, in charge of towing, made an emergency landing to prevent any human casualties. The helicopter had previously made an emergency landing on May 24 due to a technical snag, but all seven people on board had escaped unhurt. There were no passengers or luggage on board during the crash.
In a major development for the aviation industry, the Government of India has granted approval for foreign direct investment (FDI) in the merger between Vistara and Air India. The deal, which aims to create a dominant full-service airline in both domestic and international markets, has been cleared by both Indian and Singaporean antitrust regulators. Following the consolidation, Singapore Airlines will hold a 25.1 percent stake in the combined group, with Vistara set to merge into Air India in November 2024. Customers will gradually no longer be able to make bookings with Vistara starting September 3, as they will be redirected to the combined group.
Rakesh Gangwal's family trust sold a 5.24% stake in InterGlobe Aviation, the parent company of IndiGo, for Rs 9,549 crore through open market transactions. This comes after Gangwal's decision in February 2022 to reduce his shareholding following a feud with co-founder Rahul Bhatia. In addition, Morgan Stanley Asia (Singapore) Pte acquired a 0.74% stake in the company for Rs 1,345.63 crore.
The Dubai airport has refused to let passengers of India's budget airline SpiceJet check in due to the airline's failure to clear airport dues. This has led to inconvenience for the passengers and has shed light on the financial struggles of the airline. The situation highlights the importance of timely payment of dues and proper management in the aviation industry.
An advocate's humorous inquiry about a "Cute Charge" listed on his IndiGo flight ticket from Lucknow to Bengaluru has sparked a conversation on social media about the different fees and charges levied by airlines. Along with questioning the airline about this "Cute Charge", the advocate also raised questions about other fees on the ticket, such as "User Development Fee" and "Aviation Security Fee". This incident has sparked a discussion on airline fees and the transparency around them.
A commercial plane operated by Voepass airline crashed in the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo, killing all 57 passengers and 4 crew members on board. The aircraft, an ATR 72-500, was en route from Cascavel to Sao Paulo's Guarulhos international airport when it crashed in the city of Vinhedo. The city government of Valinhos, where the crash occurred, confirmed there were no survivors. Local media footage showed the plane spinning and a large column of smoke rising from the crash site in a residential area. Recovery of the victims' remains and identification process is currently underway.
A plane crash in Brazil's Sao Paulo state has resulted in the loss of 62 lives, as a plane carrying 58 passengers and 4 crew members crashed in a residential area on Friday. The airline confirmed that the aircraft was en route to Sao Paulo's Guarulhos International Airport. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, while President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva expressed his condolences and shared that it appeared that all on board had passed away. The plane departed from Cascavel and crashed around 90 minutes later, leaving behind a large area on fire and smoke billowing from the site.
In a tragic incident on July 24, a plane crashed and caught fire during takeoff from Nepal's capital, Kathmandu, killing 18 people. However, the captain of the plane miraculously survived and is now undergoing treatment at a hospital. The captain was rescued from the burning wreckage by rescuers and officials. The crash at Tribhuvan International Airport has raised concerns about Nepal's aviation safety, with 300 lives lost in similar incidents since 2000.
In a tragic incident on July 24, a Saurya Airlines plane crashed and caught fire during takeoff from Kathmandu`s Tribhuvan International Airport. While 18 lives were lost, including 17 technicians and one crew member, the captain miraculously survived and is currently receiving medical treatment. The Nepal aviation industry's safety record has once again come into scrutiny, with around 300 lives lost in aviation accidents since 2000.
A Saurya Airlines flight bound for Pokhara crashed after a runway excursion, killing 18 people including Manuraj Sharma, his wife Priza Khatiwada, and their son Adhiraj Sharma. The remaining passengers were technicians and crew members on their way for regular maintenance to Nepal's new Pokhara airport. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the crash. This accident adds to Nepal's history of aviation tragedies, highlighting the need for improved safety measures in the country.