A British Airways aircraft has been delayed for the second time this year as a result of a crew member mistakenly activating the emergency slide.
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The aviation regulator proposed several improvements, including mental health screening during the medical assessments and a peer support programme, after concerns were expressed regarding the mental health of the flight crew and air traffic controllers (ATCOs).
Two cabin crew members got minor injuries when the pilots of an American Airlines flight maneuvered after getting a TCAS resolution advisory.
United Airlines was forced to divert a Newark-bound flight from Athens, Greece to Iceland because the pilots and flight attendants ‘ time out after a lengthy delay in Greece
Chaos in the Indian airline operations was seen last week as several flights got delayed due to Air India’s recruitment process. As per the news agencies report, Tata-owned Air India is on a hiring spree and therefore had scheduled interviews for Saturday (July 2).
Airlines have very strict rules regarding pre-flight preparations so cabin crew has to plan well before to make sure they are on time. This may mean catching an earlier flight on standby (if commuting) or taking the before the bus to operate. Most airlines work on the 90-minute rule, so the cabin crew should aim to be there before that.
The airline, which had made a partial reinstatement of salary for pilots, is yet to restore pre-covid salaries. India’s biggest airline IndiGo on Friday reinstated the flying allowance of its pilots to pre-pandemic levels as its flight operations are recovering.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation ( DGCA ) launched a probe on Tuesday after the crew of the Air Arabia flight declared a Mayday
The flight operated by flyadeal, a budget subsidiary of flag carrier Saudia, was from the capital Riyadh to the Red Sea coastal city of Jeddah.
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