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New Delhi: Given the 1.45% increase in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices in December, air travel in India is predicted to become more costly. This is the second consecutive monthly price rise, coming after a 3.3% increase in November. Consequently, the increased gasoline prices indicated by oil corporations are anticipated to drive up the price of airline tickets.

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Jet Fuel Prices Surge in December, Might Drive Up Air Travel Costs

December 3, 2024

Nagpur, November 30, 2024: a fake Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) signal sparked fear near Nagpur, Maharashtra's Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport. The signal, which is usually linked with a downed aircraft or a distress situation, was discovered by Air Traffic Control in northeastern airspace near the Mohgaon Zilpi region, triggering an immediate response from local authorities | Aviation Today

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False ELT Signal Triggers Panic Near Nagpur Airport, Origin Unknown

December 2, 2024

Puducherry, 30 November 2024: Cyclone Fengal, a severe cyclone that formed over the Bay of Bengal, made landfall on Saturday inflicting devastation over southern India. Wind gusts of up to 90 km/h and torrential rainfall caused severe damage in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and parts of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. The storm's effects continued until December 1, leaving a trail of devastation that significantly impacted everyday life, transportation, and agriculture | Aviation Today

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Cyclone Fengal Interrupts Flights in Southern India

December 2, 2024

India's regional airline, FLY91, will begin operating two additional direct flights between Solapur to Mumbai and Goa starting December 23, 2024. This marks a major turning point in the airline's efforts to strengthen linkages between smaller villages and major urban centers | Aviation Today

Airlines

Fly91 Adds Two More Destinations, Bringing Its Fleet to Nine

November 30, 2024

EU lifted Pakistani Airlines's 2020 ban on flights to European destinations, citing safety concerns & modernizing pilot certification procedures | Aviation Today

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EU Lifts Ban on Pakistani Airlines After Four Years

November 30, 2024

Argentina has formally lifted age restrictions for commercial pilots, marking a watershed moment in the country's aviation history. The National Civil Aviation Administration (ANAC) has issued Resolution 516/2024, which removes the former obligatory retirement age of 60 for single-pilot flights and 65 for multi-pilot flights | Aviation Today

Pilots

Argentina Removes Age Limits for Commercial Pilots to Address Pilot Shortage

November 29, 2024

Indigo Airlines has the most female pilots of any airline, with 791, accounting for 15.28% of their overall workforce. Air India follows closely with 541 female pilots, accounting for 15.62% of its pilot staff. Alliance Air has the greatest percentage of female pilots (17.36%), with 25 women pilots out of 144 total. SpiceJet employs 61 female pilots, accounting for 16.39% of its total, whereas SNV Aviation employs 119 female pilots, or 14.01%. Air India Express employs 230 female pilots, representing 12.96% of the total pilot staff. These numbers show an increase in women's presence in India's aviation sector, reflecting the industry's expanding gender diversity | Aviation Today

Civil Aviation

Women Make Up 15% of Indian Pilots: The Increasing Number of Female Aviators

November 29, 2024

Abu Dhabi, UAE, November 25, 2024 – Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the UAE, has unveiled its most ambitious expansion to date, adding ten new destinations to its network in a single day. This milestone reflects the airline's unwavering commitment to enhancing global connectivity and offering its passengers greater travel options. The expanded network will further cement Abu Dhabi’s position as a world-class hub for tourism and business | Aviation Today

Airlines

Etihad Airways Announce Global Expansion with 10 New Destinations in 2025

November 28, 2024

A Singapore Airlines A380 (flight SQ406) rolled back after landing at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport roughly around 8 PM on Monday, in a worrying phenomenon. After parking, the plane, which had come from Singapore, started to go backward since the parking brake had not been applied. This human error emphasizes the constant necessity for attention to detail in aviation, where sophisticated technology and human supervision must coexist together. Fortunately, none of the passengers were hurt | Aviation Today

Incidents

Parking Brake Glitch: Singapore Airlines A380 Rolls Back at Delhi Airport, Cabin Crew Sustains Minor Injury

November 28, 2024

Emirates Airlines has officially taken the delivery of its first Airbus A350-900 aircraft, ushering in a new era of fleet modernization. This delivery, which happened on November 26, 2024, in Toulouse, France, comes after months of delays and is the first new aircraft type to join Emirates' fleet since 2008, when the airline debuted the Airbus A380. Registered as A6-EXA, this first A350-900 is part of a larger order of 65 Airbus A350 aircraft that would greatly increase Emirates' worldwide network and technical capabilities | Aviation Today

Airlines

Emirates debuts Airbus A350-900: First fleet addition of its type since 2008

November 27, 2024

Emirates, the world's largest airline, is looking for enthusiastic and creative individuals to join its cabin crew team. With the promise of a rewarding profession, competitive perks, and the possibility to travel the world, this is your chance to fly to new heights | Aviation Today

International

Emirates Cabin Crew Recruitment: All You Need to Know

November 27, 2024

India – IndiGo, India’s leading low-cost carrier, has launched its innovative “Student Special” program, revolutionizing domestic air travel for students across the country. This program offers exclusive benefits designed to make air travel more accessible, affordable, and flexible for young travelers.

Airlines

IndiGo Student Special: Zero-Fee Flight Changes, Extra Baggage, and Discounts for Young Travelers

November 26, 2024

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START: India is emerging as the fastest-growing aviation market worldwide, yet it faces a significant hurdle: a shortage of trained technical personnel, including pilots, engineers, and technicians. This challenge is expected to become more acute as Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) vehicles enter the market within the next year or two, creating an additional need for pilots. The issue stems largely from inadequate planning and foresight by the authorities. Consequently, many aspiring Indian pilots are pursuing training in countries like Sri Lanka, Thailand, Bosnia, Montenegro, and the Philippines. In fact, approximately 700 out of every 1,000 commercial pilot licenses issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) are earned abroad. India’s Potential as a Global Hub for Aviation Education Considering India’s expansive geography and favorable weather for flying, the country is ideally suited to be a global hub for aviation education. In the 1980s and 1990s, students from nations such as Iran, Jordan, Palestine, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, and several African countries came to India for flight training. Today, the trend has reversed, with Indian students going overseas for pilot education. One key reason is the slow pace of domestic training programs and the cumbersome security clearance process for foreign students, which discourages them from enrolling in India. Competition from International Flight Schools Meanwhile, nations like the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia have established world-class flight schools. Students from neighboring Arab countries now mostly prefer the United States, Canada, and Europe for training, despite these regions lacking ideal weather for primary flight instruction. Domestic regulations further complicate matters. The DGCA allows a flight school to operate only if it meets minimum requirements for aircraft and paid-up capital, while the Airports Authority of India (AAI) imposes additional capital requirements. These rules do not guarantee quality education but are often sufficient to prevent many capable entrepreneurs from opening flight schools. By contrast, an Indian entrepreneur started a flight school in New Zealand with a single rented aircraft, which has since expanded to a fleet of over 20 planes and now attracts Indian students. Shortage of Trainer Aircraft The shortage of trainer aircraft is another pressing challenge. In the 1970s, Prof. David Hazen of Princeton University, invited by the Indian government to establish the first aeronautical department at IIT Kanpur, outlined a roadmap for India to achieve self-reliance in aviation training. However, progress has been slow. The DGCA developed the Swati light aircraft, manufactured by Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), but a fatal accident during testing brought the program to an end. Similarly, the Hansa trainer created by the National Aerospace Laboratory (NAL) was rejected by most flight schools. Lessons from the Pushpak Aircraft A comparison with the Pushpak aircraft is instructive. Manufactured in the 1950s, HAL produced 160 Pushpaks, which served India reliably for over 50 years and maintained an excellent safety record. In 1968, the government gifted one Pushpak each to Singapore and Malaysia to help them establish their flight training programs. The Pushpak’s success was largely due to it being modeled closely on the proven US Aeronca Chief. NAL later developed the next-generation Hansa (NG Hansa), which was showcased at the 2020 Wings India airshow, but production has yet to start, and setting up the necessary infrastructure would still take several years even if action begins immediately. Global Trainer Aircraft Shortages and LSAs The shortage of trainer aircraft is not unique to India. Major manufacturers such as Cessna and Piper had slowed production, underestimating demand, and now struggle to meet global requirements. Other countries have tackled this problem by incorporating Light Sport Aircraft (LSAs) into flight training. Equipped with advanced navigation systems, LSAs are cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and widely used in the US and EU for commercial pilot instruction. However, Indian regulations currently do not permit LSAs for commercial pilot training. Despite being equipped with only a magnetic compass, pilots trained on Pushpaks have gone on to fly advanced aircraft like the Boeing 777 and Airbus A320. Allowing LSAs in India could reduce aircraft shortages, encourage domestic manufacturing, generate employment, and attract foreign investment. Lack of Experienced Flight Instructors The lack of experienced flight instructors adds another layer of difficulty. Rapid growth in airlines such as Indigo and Air India has led many instructors to leave training schools for better pay, career progression, and recognition in commercial aviation. This high turnover leaves less-experienced instructors teaching students, unlike other professional fields where teachers usually have extensive industry experience. In countries like the US, airline pilots can provide primary flight training in their spare time, giving trainees the advantage of learning from seasoned professionals and ensuring higher safety standards. Without urgent, proactive measures, India will continue to rely on foreign nations to fulfill the increasing demand for skilled professionals in its civil aviation sector. https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-insight/knowledge/flight-training-a-challenge-in-civil-aviation-101727069965710.html

India’s Aviation Boom Threatened By Severe Pilot, Instructor And Aircraft Shortages

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