Another Air India Fiasco!

It looks like Air India is on one long run or mishaps and bad services. Recently an Air India craft that was flying from Delhi to Mumbai returned back to the airport when it was found that one of the doors of the plane had not been shut properly!

Although it could have been a false alarm but as they say better safe then dead!

Air India Plane cracks a windshield!

An Air India plane recently cracked it windshield when a stone (probably) came hurtling at it at break neck speeds. Apparently the blast from the jet engines of a Jet Airways aircraft that was in front caused the stone to hit the wind shield.

The flight was disrupted.Talk about flying objects!

The rise of the Super Hero passengers!

Northwest Airlines flight from Amsterdam bound for Detroit was nearly blown up by a Nigerian Terrorist. Apparently he tried to ignite an explosive device using a chemical syringe. After 9/11 the passengers have taken matters in to their own hands. While some people on board the airline overpowered him others doused the fire!

Now that's what I call saving the day! 

Reliving the Darkest Hours!

IC 814 has gone down in history as India's worst hijack. It left many bereaved, many heartbroken, many helpless and even dispelled the hope we have in our government. 10 years down the line a movie by the name of Pavanam (Journey) will be made in Tamil and Telugu,at a budget of Rs 11 crores.

The hijacking of Indian Airlines' IC 814 from Nepal to Kandahar has definitely taught us a few lessons. Hope fully 2010 will a year when flying can become completely hassle free and safe.

We remember all who lost their lives in the tragedy of IC 814.

Single engine Landing!

A Spice Jet aircraft headed to Chennai from Coimbatore almost did not make it when one of the engines failed. Although the pilot expertly landed the plane on a single engine the technical snag could have ended in a disaster for all the 121 passengers on the Boeing 737.

Thank god for expert training!

Medical Tests Mandatory for Crew

The DGCA has just made it mandatory for all crew members to  undergo medical tests. I wonder if this will curb the pilots from taking a tiny sip or two of ...lets just say a spirit enhancing drink! Now i guess flying high will only mean working on the plane!

Crashing Scots!

The largest airline operating from Scotland went bust yesterday. Rumors about the company crashing were afloat for a few days. But yesterday it was confirmed that the company Flyglobespan was operating under heavy losses for the past few years. Since the company went bust yesterday scores of crew members flying around the globe including India.

They do say what goes up must come down, but what a crash! 

Mahindra Flying!

Mahindra & Mahindra known around the country for its sturdy vehicles has begun diversifying. According to the most recent reports M&M just acquired stake in two Australian Aerospace and will soon be manufacturing 2 to 20 seater planes for the Indian market.

Keeping in mind the past history of the company for making sleek and mean road vehicles, we could probably expect a fleet of brutishly powerful and sleek looking planes!

Private Pilot License made Easy!

Chimes Aviation Academy (CAA) headquartered in Madhya Pradesh is offering busy Corporate Executives a fantastic option of learning how to fly. According to sources anyone who has a passion for flying can enroll to learn how to fly on a brand new Cessna 172 plane.

The course is customized according to your schedule and is held over the weekends so your work will not be affected! For more information log on to the company website - www.caaindia.com

Fly higher!

Flight of the Hoaxters!

Recently a man from Mumbai received a bill for the purchase of Kingfisher airline flight tickets. The irony was that he did not buy them nor did he intend to fly! Apparently his credit card was stolen and misused to buy tickets for Khan and Sheik families.

At the end the matter was cleared and the card was finally blocked. Lets hope the fraudsters don't get a hold of our cards or we might end up footing a Sky High Bill!

Grounded! Fog disrupts flights!

Why is it that every time the winters come around flights all over India get disrupted. The logic has always been that since winters is around for one or two months training pilots to fly in fog would be a useless process (not to forget expensive!)

Recently 25 flights bound from Kolkat were grounded due to the inability to see. The visibility had fallen to 50 metres. I see the the problem in taking off but here is my question what happens if there is no way around the fog! 

The Boeing Dreamliner still a Dream!

The much awaited Boeing Dreamliner plane has drawn quite a lot of attention from buyers around the world. The plane is apparently constructed out of material that is lighter than aluminum, offers better fuel efficiency and is safer that its predecessors. Already two years behind schedule current reports say that the dreamliner could hit the skies by the 15th of this month.

Lets hope the Dreamliner does not remain a dream any more!

Of Empty Seats and High Flying!

Air India is already facing tremendous pressure for not performing well and has its coffers depleted. Trying to turn its fortunes around, Air India is still trying to get back on its feet.

On November 28, Air India flew a completely empty airline from Mumbai to Riyadh. The 737 Boeing aircraft that has a capacity of 430 passengers flew without a single one!

The Maharaja is bleeding into oblivion! High time to get cracking I presume! Anyone listening?!

Blades of Doom! President's Chopper escapes a Major Mishap!

The President of India, Pratibha Patil was recently on her way to Bhubhaneshwar in an M16 Helicopter along with her security personnel. After landing the Chopper blades hit one of the abandoned asbestos sheds. The blades were damaged in the process. Bad weather as a cause has been ruled out and an inquiry has been placed to understand the reason for this disaster.

The pilot is in for some turbulent times ahead!

Jet Airways makes an Emergency Landing in Tehran!

All 370 passengers on board the Jet Airways flying to London can breathe a sigh of relief when a major mishap was avoided. Bound for London from Mumbai, the Jet Airways Boeing 777 flight made an emergency landing in Tehran (of all places) when its fuel system developed a fault in the mechanism.

Thankfully the a major distater was avereted and all passengers are safe.

The Flying Feet of an 18 year old SHOE Shunning Robber!

Almost a local Celebrity now an 18 year old boy from Seattle has to his credit the robbery of 50 houses in an around the area. He apparently leaves behind his name and photo at the houses he robs. If this was not enough the no shoe wearing lad also stole an aircraft and actually flew it after learning the skills from a flying Video Game!

A Maverick Thief! No wonder he is gaining more attention than our President is!

MDLR the Elusive Bird!

MDLR or Murli Dhan Lakh Ram Airlines owned by Gopal Goyal is evading paying back almost 75 lakh INR to four major Travel companies. The agencies have sought government assistance for getting their money back. Apparently the travel companies had booked tickets worth 75 lakh from MDLR airlines.

MDLR could be flying into trouble if it does not return the money due soon!

Qutub Minar: The mighty giant faces looming Threat!

Probably one of the most well known and recognized monuments in India is in danger due to the the growing air traffic. The increasing number of flights from and to Delhi have had an impact on the 14th century minaret. Historians and concerned citizens have been warning the government for for years that the overhead flights pose great danger to the Qutub Minar.

Of falling towers and crumbling dreams! 

Air India reaching the Heights of Losses!

Air India the national carrier for India has always had it share of challenges. However the negligent attitude of the government along with the poor management has turned this into one of the worst run PSU's in the country. For the past few years Air India has been posting heavy losses.

This year however it has reached a new high in deficits and doubled its losses to 5000 Crore INR!

Wonder if the airline might still be around next year??!!

Falling Oil Prices?!

Yesterday Indian Oil reduced the price of ATF or Aircraft Turbine Fuel by 1.1%. This is good news in times of drastic price rise in every sphere of the economy the world over! I am sure that this would automatically seep down to the ticket prices.