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India's aviation landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, shifting from single, overburdened airports to a dual-airport model in major cities like Delhi-NCR and Mumbai. This strategic move aims to alleviate congestion, foster economic growth, and position India as a global aviation hub, mirroring international standards and preparing for a future of mass air travel.

Two helicopters of a charter company that flies pilgrims to Amarnath were grounded by the civil aviation regulator on Tuesday after a damning video clip showed one of the aircraft landing close to a mountainous dirt track amidst mules carrying pilgrims, reports manju v.

With an eye on a golden past when its flight attendants were among the most admired in the world, Air India has issued an exhaustive list of grooming guidelines, reminiscent of the times when JRD Tata headed the airline.

A serious incident involving a recent helicopter hard landing at Kedarnath helipad has drawn focus on the safety aspects of these high-altitude, high demand flights, reports manju v. A video of the May 29 incident showed a helicopter bounce on touchdown to swerve uncontrollably.

In Villupuram, there are hundreds of people from villages around Auroville and foreigners who have settled in the international township. On Tuesday, during the pongal celebrations, a manju virattu (bull chasing event) was organized as part of the festivities. Unlike in jallikattu, in which people attempt to tame the bulls, manju virattu involves people chasing the bulls. The event has been held annually for the past several years, and the bull owners and caretakers bathed their bulls, decorated them, and painted their horns before releasing them in the Ellaipidariammal temple ground. Several foreigners from Auroville, some of them dressed in traditional Tamil attire such as dhoti and saree, witnessed the annual event.

The latest norms though spell out every single aspect right down to the minutest detail. While an exhaustive list was issued over a month ago, the airline recently issued another document which highlighted key changes in uniform guidelines with the don’ts highlighted in a bold font.

A total of 145 passengers, including four infants, were evacuated using inflatable slides from an Air India Express flight preparing to take off from Muscat on Wednesday after a reported fire in one of the aircraft engines, reports manju v.

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Over 20 months after the Air India Express Calicut accident which killed 21 people, the role played by the infrastructural inadequacies of the table-top Kozhikode (Calicut) airport runway is in focus, reports manju v.

Nrityaangan will organise Samarpan-2022, the ninth edition of classical dance festival, at Don Bosco Hall here from 5.45 pm, on Saturday and Sunday. The event will be inaugurated by Kamala Bhat, director, Natyalaya, Urva.

Over 20 months after the Air India Express Calicut accident which killed 21 people, the role played by the infrastructural inadequacies of the table-top Kozhikode (Calicut) airport runway is in focus, reports manju v.

When you want to be in the know on the go, Times City is here to help. Be it traffic snarls, metro-train delays or cancelled flights, Times City brings you every information that can ease your commuting woes.

What can passengers who book in October for Diwali travel expect and what can passengers who want to save a bit on airfares do?

A total of 145 passengers, including four infants, were evacuated using inflatable slides from an Air India Express flight preparing to take off from Muscat on Wednesday after a reported fire in one of the aircraft engines, reports manju v.

Following heightened tensions, twenty-seven airports across north, west, and central India were temporarily closed, leading to the cancellation of 430 Indian flights on Thursday. Pakistan also experienced significant flight disruptions, with 147 cancellations. Airspace over Pakistan and western India saw a complete absence of civilian air traffic as airlines rerouted flights, primarily impacting international routes.

A day after TOI published a report of a highly irresponsible act by a Jet Airways check pilot on a flight, the DGCA suspended the pilot's ``check-pilot rating'' and derostered the pilot-in-command and the co-pilot.

In 2024, the most common airline accidents were tail strikes and runway excursions, highlighting the need for improved takeoff and landing safety. With 40.6 million flights, there were only seven fatal accidents, reflecting continuous improvements in aviation safety.

Nearly 70% of key Asian airports offer free, unlimited wi-fi to passengers, including those in Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Tokyo, Singapore, and Hong Kong

Heavy rain and thunderstorms in Mumbai led to a tragic incident in Kalyan east, where a falling Gulmohar tree killed three autorickshaw passengers. The unseasonal showers, attributed to a strong western disturbance, disrupted suburban railway services and caused flight diversions. The IMD had issued a yellow alert and nowcast warning, advising caution due to expected thunderstorms and gusty winds.

A park on Chellapillayar Koil Street in Royapettah, which has been in a shambles for years, has now been encroached by cattle.