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India Approves ₹5,000 Crore Emergency Credit Window For Airlines Amid West Asia Crisis

Aviation Today News Desk / May 7, 2026

New Delhi, India: The Union Cabinet has approved a dedicated ₹5,000 crore emergency credit support window for Indian airlines under […]

India

Air India, IndiGo And SpiceJet Issue ATF Price SOS To Govt, Warn Of Shutdown Risk

Aviation Today News Desk / April 29, 2026

New Delhi, India: India’s aviation sector has issued a fresh urgent appeal to the Centre seeking immediate intervention on aviation

Small Training Aircraft Makes Emergency Landing In Hudson River, 2 Onboard Survive SEO DES: The aircraft, registered To American Airman Inc. was heavily damaged Both occupants were rescued by Coast Guard, Air Guard & police; FAA investigates SOCIAL: A small Cessna 172 training aircraft made a forced emergency landing on the icy Hudson River near the Newburgh–Beacon Bridge on the evening of March 2, 2026. The plane, which departed from Long Island MacArthur Airport, experienced in-flight difficulties and descended into the river around 7:55 p.m.. Both pilot and passenger survived with minor injuries. The aircraft, registered to American Airman Inc., sustained significant damage. A coordinated rescue involved the U.S. Coast Guard, Air National Guard, police, and fire departments. Authorities, including the FAA, are investigating the cause of the emergency landing. Officials praised first responders and likened the rescue to the 2009 “Miracle on the Hudson.” The flight had been following the Hudson River corridor, a common route for small aircraft, near Stewart International Airport, about 60 miles north of New York City. New York, United States: A small single-engine aircraft made a forced emergency landing on the icy waters of the Hudson River near the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge on the evening of Monday, March 2, 2026, authorities confirmed. The aircraft, a Cessna 172 Skyhawk, departed Long Island MacArthur Airport shortly before 7 p.m. local time and was later observed experiencing difficulties in flight, according to flight tracking and public reports. The pilot declared an emergency as the plane approached Stewart International Airport before descending into the Hudson River south of the bridge at around 7:55 p.m.. The aircraft bore the registration N1560E and is listed to American Airman Inc., a flight training organisation headquartered on Long Island, New York. The Cessna 172 is widely used in training and general aviation. Local officials and law enforcement confirmed that both people on board the pilot and a passenger survived the landing. They were recovered from the river and taken to nearby medical facilities. Early assessments indicate only minor injuries, and both individuals are expected to make a full recovery. The incident triggered a rapid and coordinated response from multiple agencies, including the U.S. Coast Guard, Air National Guard, state and local police, and fire departments. Emergency teams worked in freezing conditions amid floating river ice to locate and assist the occupants. New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus praised the efforts of first responders. Neuhaus referenced the historic 2009 emergency landing on the Hudson of US Airways Flight 1549 dubbed the “Miracle on the Hudson” in commending the successful rescue of the smaller aircraft’s occupants. Initial reports suggest the Cessna sustained significant damage and may not be salvageable, with the wreckage expected to remain submerged and potentially serve as an artificial reef. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has confirmed it is investigating the circumstances leading to the emergency landing. Official details on the cause whether mechanical failure, power loss, or another contributing factor have not yet been released. Final determination of the sequence of events will be part of the ongoing FAA inquiry. The flight had been transiting northward along the Hudson River corridor, a common route for small aircraft under visual flight rules prior to the emergency. The Hudson River under the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge lies roughly 60 miles north of New York City and is adjacent to general aviation traffic lanes near Stewart International Airport.

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SAS Airlines To Cancel 1,000 Flights In April Following Sharp Rise In Fuel Prices

Aviation Today News Desk / March 18, 2026

Stockholm, Sweden: Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) will cancel approximately 1,000 flights in April 2026, marking a significant escalation in operational disruptions

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