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DCW chief writes to DGCA to prevent unruly behaviour against women on flights

The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chief Swati Maliwal on Wednesday wrote a letter to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), requesting amendment in the current guidelines to prevent sexual harassment and unruly behaviour against female passengers on flights and in airports. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Saudi Arabia Places Order for up to 121 Planes from Boeing

Two Saudi Arabian airlines said Tuesday they will order 78 jetliners from Boeing and take options to buy 43 more in a major boost for the American aircraft manufacturer. The order for Boeing 787s will be divided between Saudi Arabia’s flag carrier, Saudia, and a planned new airline called Riyadh…

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US national booked for smoking in bathroom, misbehaving with passengers on Air India flight

A case has been registered against a US citizen for allegedly smoking in the bathroom and misbehaving with other passengers on Air India London-Mumbai flight, said Mumbai Police on Sunday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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India sets out to swarm skies with helicopters after jumbo jetliner deal

After signing an eye-popping deal for 470 Boeing and Airbus jets, India will also start building helicopters by the hundreds – some with a bit of help from its new military suitor France.

Radio France Internationale

Plane forced to make emergency landing after tail clips runway during takeoff

Pilot also dumps excess fuel over Arabian sea to facilitate safe emergency landing

The Independent UK

900 pilots, 4,200 cabin crew: Air India to go on hiring spree after record aircraft deal

NEW DELHI: After a mega deal with Airbus and Boeing, Air India now plans to hire over 4,200 cabin crew and 900 pilots this year as the airline looks to revamp its fleet.

The Times of India

Air India pee incident embarrassing, faulty jet engines most challenging: DGCA

The Air India urination incident was the most embarrassing period for Indian aviation. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Super Sunday: Domestic air travel records new high for flyer & flight numbers; Air India again 2nd biggest desi airline

NEW DELHI: This Sunday (February 19) turned out to be a super Sunday for domestic aviation with the highest ever number of daily flyers — at over 4.4 lakh — on the 6,068 flights operated by scheduled airlines — another record high.

The Times of India

The 3 Best Industrial Stocks to Buy Now

Despite macroeconomic headwinds, total industrial production rose in January. Moreover, robust government investments and technological advancements are boosting the sector’s prospects. Hence, quality industrial stocks General Electric (GE), Watts Water Technologies (WTS), and Core Molding Technologies (CMT) might be ideal buys. Read more.

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Air India mega deal: Airline may need over 6,500 pilots for newly acquired 470 planes

NEW DELHI: Air India may need more than 6,500 pilots following its mega $80 billion deal to purchase 470 aircraft from Airbus and Boeing, news agency PTI reported quoting industry sources.

The Times of India

Record Air India deal could reach 840 jets

Air India could almost double what is already the biggest aircraft order in commercial aviation history as it tries to emerge from decades of mismanagement and challenge local rivals and international giants like Emirates and Qatar Airways.

Bangkok Post

Top United States lawmaker Chuck Schumer expected to visit India

Democrat Senator Schumer's office is eyeing his travel to India as early as next week and the top lawmaker will be visiting multiple countries. Read further on Dynamite News

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French government’s pension reform plans hit first roadblock in National Assembly

The government's proposed changes to the pension system have partly been turned down by the country's parliament. Article 2, which would have set up a "senior employment index" to support older workers, did not get a majority. The measure was meant to accompany the raising of the legal retirement age…

France 24

Air India places record aircraft order that could change aviation landscape

Carrier ‘on a large transformation journey’, says chairperson after largest deal ever struck by single airline

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EU Parliament votes to ban petrol, diesel cars from 2035

The European Parliament has given its’ green light to a plan to halt sales of petrol and diesel cars from 2035. It is a crucial part of the bloc's plan to become a "climate neutral" economy by 2050. Also in the show: US inflation remains hotter than expected, putting pressure…

The Guardian - UK

Air India makes record-breaking purchases from Airbus and Boeing

Tata-owned airline orders 470 planes from rivals in expectation of rapid surge in passenger demand in Asia

The Times of India

470 planes, $80 billion, largest-ever deal: Air India to revamp fleet with huge Boeing, Airbus orders

NEW DELHI: Air India has finally unveiled its comprehensive transformation plan to once again establish itself as a world-class global airline with mega 470 aircraft deal.

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As its ambitions soar, Air India orders 470 Boeing and Airbus aircraft

India's second-largest domestic carrier placed orders for 220 Boeing aircraft valued at $34 billion and 250 Airbus planes in a separate deal that could be worth tens of billions of dollars.

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The Times of India

After 250 Airbus planes, Air India to buy 220 Boeing aircraft

NEW DELHI: After Airbus, Air India will purchase 220 planes from Boeing, the White House announced on Tuesday.

Radio France Internationale

Air India splashes out 32 billion euros for fleet of Airbus planes

Air India is to buy 250 new aircraft from French-based constructor Airbus, in a deal worth 32 billion euros based on current catalogue prices. This is a "historic moment for India, for Air India and for Airbus," according to the French plane-maker's chief executive, Guillaume Faury.

The Independent UK

Air India orders 250 Airbus jets as air travel demand swells

Air India’s owner is buying 250 Airbus passenger jets in a mammoth order that underlines the surging demand for air travel fueled by the country’s swelling middle class

The Times of India

PM Modi hails Tata-Airbus deal, says India will become 3rd biggest market in aviation sector in near future

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed the deal between Air India and Airbus under which the Tata-owned carrier will acquire 250 aircraft and said India's growing aviation sector would need over 2,000 aircraft in the next 15 years.

Birmingham Post

Airbus in North Wales in huge Air India new aircraft deal

The wingmaking facility at Broughton on Rolls-Royce's engine plant in Derbyshire are key suppliers in a multi-billion-pound contract

The Times of India

Air India to purchase 250 planes from Airbus; PM Modi says deal reflects deepening ties between India and France

NEW DELHI: Air India has signed one of its biggest ever aircraft deals with Airbus to acquire 250 planes, Tata Sons chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran said on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Maharaja's record order: Tata's Air India set to buy 500 aircraft

NEW DELHI: In one of the biggest ever aircraft orders, Air India is all set to order almost 500 aircraft. These include 400 single aisles — 210 Airbus A320 neo family and 190 Boeing 737 Max.

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