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Air India Delhi–Kolkata Flight Chaos: Passengers Deplaned to Accommodate Crew, Tensions Erupt at Delhi Airport

Breaking news is coming in from Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, where chaos unfolded at Terminal 3, Gate 48, after an Air India flight bound for Kolkata allegedly cancelled more than 15 confirmed passenger tickets to accommodate airline crew members. The incident triggered outrage among passengers who had reportedly been waiting for nearly eight hours…

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Airbus A320

Airbus A320 Faces Global Software Glitch: Indigo and Air India Warn Passengers of Possible Delays

New Delhi, India — A major global aviation alert has been issued after Airbus confirmed that its A320 family of aircraft may be affected by a software glitch triggered by intense solar radiation. The manufacturer has released an urgent advisory requiring operators worldwide to perform critical software and hardware upgrades to prevent possible data corruption…

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MD-11 aircraft

FAA Grounds All MD-11 Aircraft After Louisville Crash; Boeing Calls for Immediate Safety Review

In a major development following Tuesday’s fatal cargo plane crash in Louisville, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an immediate order grounding all MD-11 aircraft currently in service across the United States. The directive was released Saturday, according to the Associated Press, and affects both passenger-converted and freight variants of the trijet aircraft. The…

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Airline

Government Shutdown Triggers Massive Airline Cancellations Across U.S.; Passengers Face Hours of Delays

Millions of travelers across the United States are facing chaos, cancellations, and extraordinary delays as the ongoing government shutdown pushes the nation’s air traffic system to the brink. At major airports—especially Washington, D.C., Houston, and Phoenix—lines stretched for hours as air traffic controller shortages forced airlines to slash operations. Passengers described the situation as “unbelievable”…

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Cargo Plane

UPS Cargo Plane Crashes After Takeoff in Louisville; Massive Fire, 3 Dead, 11 Injured

A devastating cargo plane crash at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in the United States has claimed three lives and left at least 11 others injured, after a UPS cargo aircraft—operating as UPS Flight 2976—crashed moments after takeoff. The incident triggered a massive fire that engulfed nearly half a kilometer of the area surrounding the…

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SJ100

India to Manufacture SJ100 Passenger Aircraft in Collaboration with Russia — A Historic Leap for ‘Make in India’ Aviation

Big news is coming from the aviation world — India is all set to manufacture the SJ100 passenger aircraft right here on home soil. In a major milestone for the Indian aerospace sector, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has signed an agreement with Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) to co-produce this advanced civil commuter plane. The…

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Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines Offers Free In-Flight Wi-Fi for Rapid Rewards Members

Date: October 25, 2025 Southwest Airlines is taking connectivity to new heights by introducing free in-flight Wi-Fi for all passengers who are part of its Rapid Rewards loyalty program. The announcement marks a major shift in the Dallas-based carrier’s service offerings, aiming to make air travel more connected and convenient. The airline has partnered with…

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Air India

Air India Mumbai-Newark Flight AI191Returns Mid-Air Due to Technical Issue, Two Return Flights Canceled

Air India Flight AI191 Returns to Mumbai Mid-Air After Technical Issue; Return Flights Also Canceled Date: October 22, 2025 Precautionary Air Return to Mumbai An Air India flight (AI191) operating from Mumbai to Newark made a precautionary air return shortly after takeoff on October 22 due to a suspected technical issue, the airline confirmed. The…

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battery fire

Battery Fire Erupts on Air China Flight, Forcing Emergency Landing

On, October 18, 2025 Mid-Air Chaos as Battery Catches Fire A routine Air China flight turned chaotic when a battery pack exploded mid-air, igniting flames in the overhead luggage compartment, according to airline officials. Video footage captured passengers gasping in fear as flames shot out from a carry-on bag, while flight attendants rushed to extinguish…

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