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System crash, flight disruptions could have been avoided, say Air Traffic Controllers NEW DELHI: The system crash on Friday that disrupted hundreds of flights across India could have been avoided if the Airports Authority of India (AAI) had upgraded its systems on time.The Air Traffic Controllers’ Guild of India had warned in July that “current…
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 of America’s busiest markets from Friday, an unprecedented move to ensure flight safety as the ongoing government shutdown strains air traffic controllers. The announcement, made Wednesday, could affect thousands of flights daily, as the FAA manages more than 44,000 aircraft movements each…
LUCKNOW: A video has gone viral online showing a father carrying his ailing daughter in his arms after the ambulance he was relying on got stuck in heavy traffic. The incident reportedly took place in Uttar Pradesh.In the viral footage, a man is seen cradling his sick daughter in his arms, carefully making his way…
Representational file photo NEW DELHI: Flight delays hit several passengers travelling through Delhi on Tuesday, as air traffic congestion led to long wait times across terminals. IndiGo posted an advisory on its official X account, saying: “Due to air traffic congestion in Delhi, flight operations are currently impacted. We understand that extended wait times, both…
ARARIA: A pillar of a small bridge in Bihar’s Araria district collapsed on Monday, an official said.The official added that no one was injured in the incident, which occurred in Forbesganj.Speaking to PTI, district magistrate (DM) Anil Kumar said, “I have sought a detailed report regarding the incident.” According to locals, a middle pillar of…
The US government shutdown has entered its second month, disrupting several sectors and heavily impacting the nation’s air travel industry. Airports across the country continue to face massive delays amid a growing shortage of air traffic controllers, many of whom have now missed their first full paycheck.The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Friday that nearly…
Biker gets Thane traffic cop fined for violations THANE: In an ironic twist, a Thane traffic constable found himself on the wrong side of the law this past week-he was fined Rs 2,000 for riding a friend’s scooter without adhering to road safety norms.The embarrassment unfolded after a video showing the constable in an argument…
Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform is suffering a widespread outage that has affected several websites, services and apps including Microsoft 365, Xbox and NatWest. It has reportedly even halted voting at the Scottish Parliament. Microsoft says a DNS configuration change is to blame and is attempting a rollback while rerouting traffic to healthy infrastructure.The disruption first…
India’s aviation sector is likely to face deeper financial turbulence, with net losses expected to rise to Rs 95-105 billion in FY2026, compared with Rs 55 billion in FY2025, according to credit rating agency ICRA. The agency attributed the projected widening of losses to slower passenger growth, higher operational costs, and the impact of elevated…
Kaveri Travels bus, which tragically caught fire killing at least 20 passengers, had a history of 16 traffic violations in Telangana despite holding valid fitness and insurance certificates VIJAYAWADA: The ill-fated Kaveri Travels bus that caught fire near Chinnatekuru on Friday, killing around at least 20 passengers, had a long record of traffic violations despite…
