AirAsia CEO cried after last year's plane crash: Report

Last Updated: Thursday, July 23, 2015, 13:07

Speaking in an interview with a Singapore radio, 938LIVE, Fernandes said the aftermath of last year's crash was an emotional period, Channel News Asia reported today.

SpiceJet inducts first Airbus plane

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 23, 2015, 23:33

SpiceJet, which is into operations for over ten years now, has for the first time inducted an Airbus plane in its fleet as so far it was depending on Boeing's narrow body B737s and Canadian Bombardier Q400.

Possible for India to make large aircraft: Boeing

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 23, 2015, 13:11

It is very much possible for large airplanes to be manufactured in India, although it will take a long time because requirements are huge for capital, skills and infrastructure, top aircraft maker Boeing has said.

Boeing says efficiency supports strong outlook, despite hurdles

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 13, 2015, 10:43

Boeing stock was down 0.2% at $145.61 in afternoon trading.

DGCA panel looking into norms for checking pilots' health

Last Updated: Friday, April 24, 2015, 15:22

Aviation regulator DGCA has set a committee to look into the norms for checking pilots' health in the wake of the recent Germanwings plane crash.

Lufthansa, Airbus shares slide on French plane crash

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 24, 2015, 17:49

Shares in German airline Lufthansa and European planemaker Airbus tumbled Tuesday after a Germanwings plane crashed in the French Alps, with all 148 people on board pronounced dead.

Facebook open to solar plane-based internet services in India

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 4, 2015, 15:02

Social media giant Facebook is interested in testing internet services through solar-powered plane in India and other telecom connectivity technologies it is developing.

Rapidly-growing Asian airlines race to find qualified pilots

Last Updated: Thursday, February 5, 2015, 04:45

The deadly crash of a TransAsia plane into a river in Taiwan is again focusing the world's attention on the safety challenges facing fast-growing Asian airlines.

Airbus delivers first next-generation plane to Qatar Airways

Last Updated: Monday, December 22, 2014, 20:01

Airbus delivered its first next-generation A350-900 plane to Qatar Airways Monday in a formal ceremony that kickstarts its bid to erode rival Boeing`s dominance in the lucrative long-haul market.

Airbus to deliver first A350 to Qatar Airways December 13

Last Updated: Thursday, December 4, 2014, 21:00

Airbus will deliver its first new, next-generation long-haul A350-900 plane to Qatar Airways on December 13, the European aerospace giant said on Thursday.

IAF Jaguar aircraft crashes in Rajasthan, no casualty

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 22:47

A Jaguar aircraft of Indian Air Force tonight crashed near Bholasar village in Rajasthan`s Bikaner district but the pilot and co-pilot ejected safely.

Indonesia plane crashes after lightning strike, four dead

Last Updated: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 17:53

A light aircraft crashed and burst into flames on a beach in eastern Indonesia on Sunday after being hit by lightning, killing all four people on board, an official and eyewitness said.