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Delhi’s 2nd CAT III runway to be functional soon — what’s it & how it helps low visibility operations

Responding to Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's allegation on fog-induced chaos, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia says most aircraft in India not designed for such low visibility operation.

Indigo fined 1.2 crore, Mumbai airport operator Rs 90 Lakh for ‘passengers eating on tarmac’

Air India and SpiceJet fined Rs 30 lakh each for not rostering pilots qualified in ‘low visibility take off’.

IndiGo assault not one-off case. CISF dealt with 15 unruly passengers in first 15 days of 2024

CISF data show 167 such cases of unruly fliers were reported last year from 67 airports under the force's security cover. ThePrint explains aviation rules governing such cases.

Delhi airport fully operationalises one runway for low-visibility landings, ‘war room’ set up

SOPs to alleviate passenger inconvenience were sent to all airlines Monday, says civil aviation minister. Adds 'incidence reporting' to be sought thrice daily for all 6 metro airports.

Airlines may cancel flights delayed over 3 hrs, must provide real-time updates — DGCA amid fog delays

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) issued by regulator also say advance notice must be given to affected passengers by SMS or WhatsApp and email.

Amid fog delays, govt tells Delhi airport to operationalise runway equipped for low-visibility landing

CAT III-compliant runway under repair since Sept. Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia says unruly behaviour 'will be dealt with strongly', after man slapped pilot on Indigo flight.

Legal action initiated against passenger for assault on pilot in Goa-bound Indigo flight

In a viral video, the agitated passenger, identified as Sahil Katariya, was purportedly seen punching the co-pilot, Anup Kumar, while he was making an announcement about flight delays.

Our take on India-Maldives ties, RBI’s warning & Sheikh Hasina’s comeback – in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

India’s Boeing planes audited twice recently — one was ‘satisfactory’, 2nd ‘found missing part’

Aircraft major Boeing courts scrutiny after 5 January incident where a portion of an Alaska Airlines plane’s fuselage blew off shortly after take-off, forcing an emergency landing.

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India will absorb Trump tariff impact due to its Achilles’ heel

Like China, India remains a big domestic market, which will continue to attract investment, but the US tariffs will make India unattractive for future investments.

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

Op Sindoor lesson: IAF chief bats for joint planning & coordination centre in Delhi, not theaterisation

Contrary to claims regarding implementation of theaterisation, ThePrint first reported on 17 June 2021 that it will be delayed. Now, ACM Singh bats for different structure.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.