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Hindustan Times
9 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Air India passenger turns unruly mid-air, abuses co-flyer minutes before landing on Amritsar–Delhi flight
Air India on Saturday said that a passenger on its flight AI454 from Amritsar to Delhi behaved in an unruly manner and was handed over to security after landing. A passenger on Air India flight AI454 from Amritsar to Delhi was handed over to security after behaving in an unruly manner, the airline said on Saturday.(Wikimedia Commons) 'During cabin preparations for landing, a member of our cabin crew noticed a passenger standing in the aisle, engaged in a verbal altercation with another passenger. The second passenger reported to the crew that the individual was being abusive,' the airline said in a statement. It said that the cabin crew acted promptly, de-escalating the situation by relocating the second passenger to a business class seat for the remainder of the flight. 'Following a complaint by the second passenger, the pilot-in-command notified our security team on the ground about the situation, who were present upon the flight's arrival in Delhi. The disruptive passenger was handed over to the airport security for further investigation,' the spokesperson added. Reaffirming its stance on safety, the airline said, 'Air India maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards disruptive behaviour and prioritizes the safety and well-being of all passengers and crew. We will fully cooperate with the relevant authorities, and the matter is now under their purview.' DGCA rules mandate internal probe, no-fly list for unruly passengers Rules laid down by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) are in place to address disruptive and unruly behaviour by passengers on board. These include the requirement for the airline to form an internal committee to decide on appropriate action, which may include placing the passenger on a no-fly list. Air India has faced several high-profile incidents of unruly passenger behaviour over the past two years, prompting regulatory scrutiny and internal disciplinary action. These cases, ranging from verbal abuse to physical assault and public indecency. On November 26, 2022, a shocking incident aboard a New York–Delhi flight made national headlines when an inebriated male passenger allegedly urinated on a female co-passenger in the business class section. The airline was criticised for failing to report the matter promptly to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), leading to a ₹ 30 lakh fine.
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First Post
2 days ago
- Politics
- First Post
Air India crash: Parliamentary Committee summons Boeing officials and civil aviation secy
The parliamentary committee is also expected to hold meetings with officials from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Air India and Boeing read more This handout taken and posted on the X (formerly Twitter) account of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) On June 12, 2025 shows the back of an Air India plane after it crashed in a residential area near the airport in Ahmedabad. Image- AFP The Parliamentary Committee on Transport has summoned Boeing officials and the civil aviation secretary to appear before it over the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad earlier this month. The committee is tasked with conducting a detailed study of the crash of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft that killed 275 people, with investigations being underway to ascertain the cause of the mishap. The parliamentary committee is also expected to hold meetings with officials from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Air India and Boeing, according to a report by Economic Times. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The committee, led by Rajya Sabha MP and JDU national working president Sanjay Jha, also oversees matters concerning civil aviation. It is currently preparing a comprehensive report on passenger safety in air travel and plans to hold broader discussions on the Ahmedabad plane crash as part of this effort. Earlier today, India denied the United Nations permission to join the probe into the AI 171 crash. The UN's aviation agency has taken the unusual step of offering India one of its investigators to assist. Previously, the International Civil Aviation Organisation has deployed investigators to help with certain probes, such as the downing of a Malaysian plane in 2014 and a Ukrainian jetliner in 2020, but those times the agency had been asked for assistance. Meanwhile, the Union Aviation Ministry, on Thursday, said that investigators downloaded flight recorder data around two weeks after the crash. Under international rules known throughout the industry by their legal name 'Annex 13,' the decision of where to read flight recorders should be made immediately in case the evidence obtained could avert future tragedies. Earlier this week, an Indian aviation ministry official who declined to be named said the department has been 'following all the ICAO protocols.' The official added that media representatives have made updates on important events. With inputs from agencies
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Ahmedabad crash follow: DGCA team audits Kol airport infra, safety protocols
1 2 Kolkata: A team from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), led by joint director general Bharat Bhushan, completed a two-day audit of the infrastructure and operational protocols at the city airport on Thursday. The assessment comes in the wake of the tragic crash of AI 171 in Ahmedabad, which left over 270 dead, including 241 out of 242 passengers and crew on board the aircraft. Sources said DGCA was expected to furnish its report within a week and outline measures that are required to be taken, provide suggestions and even impose penalties if it identifies shortcomings that compromise safety. You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata The airport officials said the team checked the condition of the twin runways, including markings and lights, closely inspected the reconstruction underway in a section of the secondary runway, and assessed the taxiways and apron area where the parking bays are situated. They also checked grass management, bird control, and drainage infrastructure in the operational area. "The team looked into aircraft parking precision, safety, and turnaround efficiency following the introduction of the advanced visual docking guidance system that guides pilots from the taxiway to the stop position in the apron's parking bay next to the integrated terminal building," an official said. The team also examined both the existing air traffic services facility and the new building and tower that are ready but lack the equipment to begin operations. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Aircraft hangars and aircraft maintenance firms that carry out maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) were also thoroughly checked. "The team looked into maintenance protocols followed by engineers, compliance with Aircraft Maintenance Manuals, and the functioning of line maintenance facilities," the official added. "The DGCA team checked if line maintenance facilities were operating with proper tool control procedures as per established safety protocols," he said. The team also met representatives of various airlines; ground handling agencies and oil companies. As part of ramp safety protocols, DGCA has instructed airport authorities to ensure all vehicles operating in restricted airside zones are fitted with speed governors. Kolkata is the third Indian airport to be audited following Delhi and Mumbai. Another team is carrying out an inspection at Hyderabad. The team that conducted the inspections in Kolkata departed for Patna on Thursday evening.
News18
3 days ago
- News18
‘Ban Him For Life': Man Accused Of Stealing Life Jacket On IndiGo Flight
Last Updated: A video circulating on social media has sparked safety concerns after a man was caught trying to steal a life jacket from an IndiGo flight. A video has gone viral on social media showing a man allegedly stealing a life jacket from an IndiGo flight, raising serious concerns about passenger safety. In the video, another passenger catches the man off guard and asks him to open his bag. When the bag is opened, a safety vest is found inside. The clip clearly shows the man being confronted by the passenger, who says, 'This is not right, I am watching you since a long time, life jackets are for our safety, and you are putting it in your bag." The video was posted on Instagram and has already crossed 2.4 million views. It has sparked a strong reaction online, with many people expressing anger over the shocking act. Take a look at the video here: Social media users have shared mixed opinions. Some have demanded strict action against the man, including a ban from flying. A user commented, 'Why would you steal a life jacket? Air travel has become so cheap, people with zero civic sense are now flying." Another wrote, 'Pls ban him from flying. This is risking passengers' life in an emergency situation." Someone else joked, 'Wearing LACOSTE but couldn't resist the life jacket." However, a few people tried to understand the man's perspective. A user said, 'He might have thought it's free stuff that comes with the flight charges. It's okay to help him understand without embarrassing him and calling it a robbery. Or simply report it to flight attendants or staff." To this, another replied, 'Nonsense. When you start defending daylight robbery." As of now, IndiGo has not made any official comment on the matter. There has also been no confirmation from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The identity of the man and details of the flight are yet to be verified. First Published:
Scroll.in
4 days ago
- General
- Scroll.in
DGCA surveillance at major airports reveals several lapses related to aviation safety
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation on Tuesday said that it found several lapses, including instances of the reappearance of previously reported defects on aircraft and non-adherence to proper work order, during surveillance conducted at major airports, including Delhi and Mumbai. The civil aviation regulator had on June 19 ordered an assessment of the aviation sector to strengthen safety measures. This came after the plane crash in Ahmedabad on June 12, which killed 275 persons. In a statement on Tuesday, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation said that two of its teams 'carried out comprehensive surveillance during night and early morning hours at major airports, including Delhi and Mumbai'. It said that several critical areas such as flight operations, airworthiness, ramp safety, air traffic control, communication, navigation and surveillance systems, and pre-flight medical evaluations were examined. The civil aviation regulator said that it found several cases where 'reported defects re-appeared many times on the aircraft, indicating the ineffective monitoring and inadequate rectification action on the defects/repeated defects'. The equipment used on the ground such as baggage trollies and Bulk Freight Loaders were found to be unserviceable, the statement said. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation flagged instances of thrust reverser systems being found unserviceable, and flap slat levers not being locked. A thrust reverser system on an aircraft redirects the exhaust of its engines to create a reverse thrust, helping the plane slow down after landing. The flap slat lever controls the operation of the leading edge slats and trailing edge flaps on an aircraft, which are used to increase lift and drag. The civil aviation regulator said that during maintenance, safety precautions were found to be not taken by the aircraft maintenance engineer as per the aircraft maintenance manual. 'Defect reports generated by the aircraft system, were not found recorded in the technical logbook,' it added. Several life vests were not properly secured beneath their designated seats, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation said, adding that 'the corrosion-resistant tape on the right-hand side winglet's lower blade was found to be damaged'. It also said that the centre line marking of a runway was faded at an airport and the rapid exit taxiway, green centre lights were not unidirectional. 'The obstruction limitation data has not been updated for last three years and no survey has been performed despite many new constructions around the vicinity of aerodrome,' the civil aviation regulator added. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation also said that a number of vehicles in the ramp area were found without speed governors, which are devices designed to control and limit their speed. These vehicles were withdrawn and drivers suspended, it added. A simulator was checked and found to not match the aircraft configuration, the authority said. In another case, a domestic flight of a scheduled carrier was cancelled due to worn out tyres. It was released only after the required rectification was carried out, it said. 'All the findings observed during the surveillance have been communicated to the concerned operators for taking necessary corrective actions within seven days,' the Directorate General of Civil Aviation said, adding that the surveillance would continue to detect hazards in the system. Air India crash Air India's Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft, which was en route to London's Gatwick airport from Ahmedabad, crashed just 33 seconds after taking off on June 12. This is being viewed as the world's worst aviation disaster in a decade. There were 242 persons aboard the aircraft. One passenger survived with ' impact injuries '. Thirty-four persons were also killed on the ground after the plane crashed into the hostel building of the BJ Medical College and Hospital in Ahmedabad, according to Air India. Following the crash, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation said that it had conducted checks on Air India's Boeing 787 aircraft fleet, adding that it did not reveal major safety concerns. The civil aviation regulator also ordered Air India to remove three officials, including a senior executive part of the flight operations department, from all roles related to crew rostering. The action was initiated for 'systemic failures' and 'multiple violations concerning flight crew being scheduled and operated despite lapses in licensing, rest, and recency requirements', its order said.
