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6 hours ago
- News18
Phuket-Bound Air India Express Flight Returns To Hyderabad Shortly After Takeoff
An Air India Express flight from Hyderabad to Phuket returned to Rajiv Gandhi Airport due to a technical issue. Passengers waited without clear communication. A Phuket-bound Air India Express flight from Hyderabad returned to city's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport on Saturday morning shortly after takeoff due to a technical issue. According to flight tracking data from FlightRadar24, Air India Express flight IX110 (Hyderabad-Phuket), operated by a Boeing 737 Max 8 (registration VT-BWA), took off from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at 6:41 am but returned by 6:57 am, with a total airborne time of just 16 minutes, due to a technical issue. The flight was originally scheduled to land in Phuket at 11:45 am. Agitated passengers stormed the social media about the experience, saying they were left waiting inside the aircraft without any clear communication from the airline. Airline Responds While replying to a passenger, Air India Express apologised on X for the disruption and clarified that the delay was caused by a technical glitch. 'We apologise for the inconvenience caused due to the disruption of your flight. Please note that the delay was due to technical reasons, as ensuring our guest's safety remains our top priority. We are working on resolving the issue and are currently awaiting the updated ETD. Our team will keep you informed and provide the necessary assistance regarding the departure time. We sincerely apologise once again and look forward to providing you with a better experience the next time you fly with us," it said in a post on X. Earlier this week, an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Imphal was forced to return mid-air on Thursday morning soon after takeoff following a technical snag. The aircraft underwent mandatory checks before resuming its journey and finally landed in Imphal nearly four and a half hours after its original departure time. In another incident, an IndiGo flight — 6E-6271 — from Delhi to Goa reportedly suffered an engine failure mid-air and was diverted to Mumbai, where it landed safely. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Time of India
Aurangabad airport's bomb email turns out to be hoax
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Aurangabad airport authorities received a bomb threat email on Saturday morning, triggering a major security response. However, the email was eventually declared a 'hoax', leaving flight operations unaffected. A deeper investigation revealed similar hoax emails were sent to 17 airports across the country. The email, sent from kyoandrokill@ at 10.15am on June 29 to the official email address of the airport director (APD), warned of powerful explosives hidden in backpacks across the airport premises and inside planes. It further threatened, "You must evacuate the building urgently. You must hurry, or the people inside will die, lose their arms and legs, or even get decapitated. We, 'Roadkill' and 'Kyo' are the culprits behind this terror attack. Give a copy of this message to the news outlets." The email was flagged to the aviation security group (ASG) at 4.05pm. Following this, the bomb threat assessment committee (BTAC) met at the airports's lounge at 4.35 pm. Officials from the CISF, Airports Authority of India (AAI), local police, bomb detection disposal squad (BDDS), and representatives from various airlines attended the meeting. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Though the threat was eventually declared "non-specific," authorities implemented enhanced security measures, including intensified random screening, physical baggage checks, pat-down searches, and Explosive Trace Detector (ETD) scans. Flight operations remained unaffected, but agencies stayed on high alert throughout the day. Inspector Gajanan Kalyankar of the MIDC Cidco police station told TOI, "A non-cognizable offence has been registered against unidentified suspects. We have sought technical support from the cyber crime branch to trace the IP address and identify the source of the email. It appears that the emails originated from the dark web." Investigators suspect the use of encrypted or masked email services to avoid detection. Authorities, with the help of national-level agencies, have intensified efforts to identify the individuals behind the hoax.
Indian Express
11-05-2025
- Indian Express
A look at security measures at Pune airport, railway station, Swargate bus depot amid India-Pakistan tension
In the aftermath of Operation Sindoor carried out by the Indian Armed Forces, and the subsequent tensions and attacks along the India-Pakistan border, cities across the country remained on high alert. The Indian Express takes a look at the heightened security arrangements at the three main entry and exit points in the city-the Pune Airport, Pune Railway Station, and Swargate bus station. Pune Airport The Pune airport had announced additional security measures in light of the tensions at the border. On Friday, it said that 100 percent Secondary Ladder Point Checking (SLPC) has been made compulsory for all flights. Among other measures, random baggage checks were conducted on passengers before entering the terminal, and an increased percentage of Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) checks for consignments was also being carried out. 'We were expecting intense checks and long queues. So we reached well before the usual reporting time. But surprisingly, everything moved quickly,' said Asit Sonavare, a cybersecurity professional, who had come to accompany a friend flying to Bangalore. 'My friend went through security and check-in without delays. There were even rumours that Digi Yatra services were suspended due to the situation. But that turned out to be false. The system was working perfectly. I think the bigger problem right now is the volume of unverified information being circulated. The ground reality is far more stable than what's being portrayed online,' he added. Amruta Doshi, who had come from Nanded to see off her sister and her family flying to Germany, said they had come to the airport quite apprehensive about whether international travel would be permitted. 'Honestly, we were very anxious when we left home this morning. With everything we've been seeing on the news, it felt like we were stepping into a zone of uncertainty. But when we reached the airport, we were surprised by how normal everything was. There's security in place, yes, but it's organised, and it doesn't feel panicked. As family members, we're still a little scared, but there's nothing to worry about,' she said. Pune railway station The railway authorities at Pune station focused on strictly enforcing existing safety protocols as part of a precautionary approach during the heightened alert period. 'We already have safety measures in place. Right now, we're just making sure they are followed more strictly. There's nothing new being added,' said Ravindra P Dhumal, Station Operations Manager. Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Government Railway Police (GRP) personnel are stationed across platforms, entry points, and near trains. Baggage screening is being enforced more rigorously, with passengers required to scan their luggage through X-Ray scanners before entering the station across all entry points. Those who attempt to bypass the scanners are being stopped by security personnel, who ask them to return and complete the necessary screening. Metal detectors are also being used at various points within the station for added security. Access control has also been tightened, and ticket checks are being carried out regularly. Status quo continues regarding the restriction on the sale of platform tickets at the railway station as a safety measure to limit the presence of non-travellers on platforms. The sale of platform tickets was suspended last year to reduce crowding. Swargate bus station Security guards were present at the entrance and inside the Swargate State Transport bus stand. However, these security measures were put in place after the brutal rape of a Pune woman inside a parked Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation bus inside the sprawling bus station in February. A security official deployed at the spot said that no additional measures were added in the aftermath of the tensions between India and Pakistan. 'A police van is present at Swargate round the clock, and senior police officers do continuous night patrols here,' he said. Soham is a Correspondent with the Indian Express in Pune. A journalism graduate, he was a fact-checker before joining the Express. Soham currently covers education and is also interested in civic issues, health, human rights, and politics. ... Read More
Arab News
11-04-2025
- Business
- Arab News
European aviation team in Islamabad to upgrade security standards after EU ban lifted
ISLAMABAD: A team from the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) is set to arrive in Islamabad on Monday to provide specialized security training and certification to Pakistani aviation inspectors, an official from the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) said on Sunday. Europe's aviation regulator barred Pakistani airlines in June 2020 from operating in European airspace over concerns that Pakistan's aviation authorities were failing to meet international safety standards. The ban was lifted in November 2024. ECAC, a grouping of the EU and 17 other countries, is a European aviation policy forum focused on safety and security. The PCAA requested it to train its staff after the resumption of flights to the EU in January. 'The ECAC team is arriving in Pakistan tomorrow [Monday] to conduct training of our inspectors on two key areas of Explosives Trace Detection (ETD) and Explosive Detection Dogs (EDD),' PCAA Director of Aviation Security Shahid Qadir told Arab News. 'The training aims to enhance their ability to inspect explosive detection machines as well as guide the handlers of detection dogs on key focus areas and essential elements to ensure the highest standards of inspection.' Qadir said the PCAA is committed to meeting international standards and ensuring that the credentials of Pakistani inspectors align with those required in Europe and the US. The two-member ECAC team will conduct a four-day training program at Islamabad International Airport, where 12 aviation security compliance inspectors are expected to participate. 'The two-member ECAC team will conduct a four-day training at Islamabad International Airport, where twelve of our aviation security regulatory inspectors will receive the training,' Qadir said. 'They will conduct the training and certify the inspectors upon its completion.' The training is expected to reinforce Pakistan's international credibility, as aviation security is the most frequently audited area in international oversight and the first thing regulators review is the profile of inspectors, the PCAA official added. 'When they see the courses, training, and certifications our inspectors have completed, they recognize that we meet international standards.'
Express Tribune
05-04-2025
- General
- Express Tribune
European Union team to train CAA officials
PCAA informed PPRA that there were serious anomalies in the examination system of pilots, pointed out in July last year by a high-level inquiry. PHOTO: FILE In a first, a team of European civil aviation authorities will visit Pakistan next week to train Pakistan's civil aviation security regulators. According to a spokesperson of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), the team comprising two members will provide training to the regulators on the Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) and Explosive Detection Dog (EDD) as per European standards. These trainings will be held at Islamabad International Airport. The ETD training involves learning how to operate explosive trace detection equipment used in airports and security zones. The EDD training refers to the training of canines (dogs) and their handlers to detect explosives using scent. In civil aviation, the ETD and the EDD training are crucial parts of aviation security protocols to prevent the transportation of explosives through air travel.
