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Shaken passengers arrive in Singapore after deadly turbulence-stricken flight

The scheduled London-Singapore flight on a Boeing 777-300ER plane diverted to Bangkok after the plane was buffeted by turbulence that flung passengers and crew around the cabin.

Spicejet to retain 13 out of 15 Bombardier Q400 planes after $91 million settlement with EDC

The liabilities were from a loan taken from the Export Development Canada (EDC) for the purchase of 15 Q400 aircraft in 2011, the airline said.

Navy decommissions Ilyushin-38 Sea Dragon, India’s oldest maritime surveillance aircraft

The naval squadron INAS 315 was commissioned on 1 October 1977 with the induction of IL-38 aircraft, meant for long-range maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare.

Brazil’s Embraer eyes mega transport aircraft deal with IAF, in talks with HAL, private players

IAF seeks 40-80 medium transport aircraft with 18-27 tonne capacity under Make in India route. CEO of Embraer Defense & Security says also looking at setting up assembly line in India.

‘Incorrect assessment’ led to delays in development of HAL’s intermediate jet trainer, says CAG

Govt had sanctioned Rs 180 crore for project in 1999. Improper engine selection had a cascading effect on design and development process of aircraft, says auditor.

Red, gold & purple: Air India unveils new design & livery as part of its rebranding mission

The airlines, taken over by Tata Group in 2022, aims to fly an entirely new long haul fleet by 2026. It'll also launch new website, app and loyalty programme, and have refitted interiors.

Sensitise pilots, cabin crew members on unauthorised cockpit entry, says DGCA

The advisory also says unauthorised cockpit entry is likely to distract the attention of airline crew, jeopardize the safety of aircraft operations.

SpiceJet to add 10 Boeing 737 aircraft to cater to growing passenger traffic

As of June 2023, its fleet comprised 91 aircraft, according to the SpiceJet website. The planes will include five 737 Max aircraft.

Decade after launch, Indian Navy’s P-8I aircraft clocks 40,000 hours under ‘Albatross’ squadron

P-8I was deployed during 2017 India-China standoff in Doklam & 2020 border row in Ladakh, due to its radar capabilities to carry out surveillance and improved readings of on-ground situation.

SpiceJet to use emergency credit from govt for reviving 25 grounded planes

Budget carrier to draw funds from Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) scheme. It has already mobilised around Rs 400 crore for the purpose.

On Camera

Indians have a complicated relationship with Zohran Mamdani

Mamdani’s politics feels unusual compared to India’s current climate. He unapologetically foregrounds Muslim identity at a time when doing so in India invites scrutiny.

What does NCLAT order mean for data-sharing ban, penalty imposed by CCI on Meta & WhatsApp

On 4 November 2025, NCLAT bench, comprising Chairperson Justice Ashok Bhushan and Member Arun Baroka, noted that WhatsApp and Meta are distinct legal entities.

‘Let them see’: Putin says new nuclear-powered missiles in the making, in message to Washington

At a ceremony felicitating Russian military engineers, Putin highlights Moscow’s 'parity' in defence technologies for the next century.

Trump’s trade wars have rewritten powerplay, but India didn’t get the memo

This world is being restructured and redrawn by one man, and what’s his power? It’s not his formidable military. It’s trade. With China, it turned on him.