AIR INDIA PILOTS
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Air India suspends pilot after police complaint Headlines Today
A senior pilot got involved in a mid-air brawl with an air-hostess allegedly after she objected to the entry of an unauthorised person inside the cockpit. The pilot is said to have used abusive language. She also allegedly found them smoking in there.2:36
Rapper pilot lands in trouble Headlines Today
The pilot, whose rap song on the deplorable conditions of Air India became an internet sensation, was forced to tender an apology. The authorities, who were left red-faced by the song, is planning to initiate stern action against the pilot, who in his apology ...8:08
Fudging licenses, risking lives Headlines Today
Despite the expose by Headlines Today that revealed that some of the pilots possess fake licences without receiving any form of simulated training, thereby putting the safety of passengers at risk, the DGCA has failed to initiate any stern action against these...3:23
KFA CEO to meet engineers Times Now
Kingfisher Airlines CEO Sanjay Aggarwal plans to meet the engineers in the Delhi airport in an attempt to pacify the employees and coax them to return to work. The management has also agreed to disburse one month salary immediately so that the employees return...1:23
KFA employees to protest during F1 race Captain News
The Indian Grand Prix is all set to rock the weekend, however for Kingfisher Airlines employees the competition is the only hope for them to meet their CEO Vijay Mallya. Mallya is expected to attend the F1 race and the employees are ready to stage a dharna to ...3:24
Ajit Singh to meet KFA staff Times Now
Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh will meet the Kingfisher Airlines ground handling staff to chalk out a survival plan. He says that he will meet the employees to try and settle issues out of Court. The Minister had earlier said that the government was not in...2:39
I am not an absconder: Mallya Times Now
Battling the perception war, Kingfisher Airlines head Vijay Mallya, comes out on his Twitter profile and says that he is not an absconder. 'I travel 24/7 where my multiple work responsibilities take me. Sections of media call me an absconder because I don't ta...1:45
Govt cannot help KFA: Ajit Singh Captain News
Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh says that he knows that Kingfisher Airlines is in deep trouble and that the government cannot do anything about the situation. He also points out that the complete infrastructure of KFA has gone for a toss but the government...52:32
When will Mallya speak up? | Oct 22, 2012 Times Now
Newshour | Following the DGCA's cancellation of the flying licence for Kingfisher Airlines, the company now comes up with a payment installment plan to pay all the dues. The first installment will be credited within 24 hours, the second in less than a week, an...15:24
KFA employees reject three-month payment plan Headlines Today
KFA employees refuse to accept the new three-month dues payment plan and demand that Vijay Mallya meet them face-to-face. The Kingfisher Airlines had decided to pay its employees three-month dues by staggering the payments. The first installment will be credit...2:08
Don't think KFA can recover: Ajit Singh Headlines Today
Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh says that he has no hopes for Kingfisher Airlines and that the company might not recover at all. He says that the complete infrastructure of KFA has gone for a toss and the government is not in the business of reviving privat...4:16
KFA crisis | One-month salary in 24 hours Times Now
The Kingfisher Airlines decides to pay its employees three-month dues by staggering the payments. The first installment will be credited within 24 hours, the second in less than a week, and the third month's salary after Diwali. The employees have not been pai...39:54
KFA employees reject installment offer Times Now
KFA employees refuse to accept the new three-month dues payment plan. The Kingfisher Airlines had decided to pay its employees three-month dues by staggering the payments. The first installment will be credited within 24 hours, the second in less than a week, ...6:17
KFA offers three-month pay to employees Headlines Today
The Kingfisher Airlines has decided to pay its employees three-month dues by staggering the payments. The first installment will be credited within 24 hours, the second in less than a week, and the third month's salary after Diwali. The employees have not been...2:14
KFA employee asked to 'forget' about dues Times Now
Interior designer Pradeep Chakraborthy still awaits payment dues from the cash-strapped Kingfisher Airlines. The company owes him close to Rs 8 lakh in cash for several interior designing assignments that he had undertaken for the company. When he approached t...2:22
KFA crisis | DGCA delivers final blow Times Now
The DGCA suspends the flying licence of the cash-strapped Kingfisher Airlines. As the employees await their unpaid salaries, and the company reels under a debt of more than Rs 7000 crore, chief Vijay Mallya chooses to remain silent. However, an official statem...4:29
Four 'hijack' passengers detained in Kochi Times Now
Four of the passengers aboard the Air India flight, which raised a 'hijack' alarm earlier in the day, have been detained at the Kochi international airport. They are being questioned at the moment. The Air India Express flight headed to Kochi from Abu Dhabi ma...1:05
Air India 'hijack' standoff ends Headlines Today
The nine-hour-long drama at the Thiruvananthapuram airport has ended as the Air India flight which courted controversy has finally taken off. The Air India Express flight headed to Kochi from Abu Dhabi made an emergency at the Thiruvananthapuram airport due to...13:06
DGCA orders probe into Air India hijack scare Headlines Today
The DGCA has ordered a probe into the hijack scare that played out at the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport earlier today. After more than a 13-hour ordeal, the passengers of Air India Express 4422 can finally breathe a sigh of relief as the flight take...5:35
AI Flight 4422 takes off after hijack scare Times Now
After more than a 13-hour ordeal, the passengers of Air India Express 4422 can finally breathe a sigh of relief as the flight takes off. The Air India Express flight headed to Kochi from Abu Dhabi made an emergency at the Thiruvananthapuram airport due to bad ...11:54
Drama aboard Kochi-Abu Dhabi flight Times Now
An Air India Express flight headed to Kochi from Abu Dhabi made an emergency at the Thiruvananthapuram airport due to bad weather. Agitated due to a three-hour long wait, the passengers allegedly tried to force their way into the cockpit. In desperation, the p...4:46
AI passengers try to break into the cockpit India TV
The passengers aboard a Kochi-bound Air India flight have sparked a hijack scare at the Thiruvananthapuram airport. Agitated due to a three-hour long wait, the passengers allegedly tried to force their way into the cockpit. In desperation, the pilot of the Air...1:20
Hijack button pressed aboard Air India flight Aaj Tak
A huge hungama breaks out at the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, where passengers aboard an Air India flight have caused a hijack scare. The passengers aboard the Kochi-Abu Dhabi flight reportedly got agitated due to a three-hour long wait at the Thi...32:06
Hijack drama unfolds at Trivandrum airport Headlines Today
Hijack drama being reported at the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport after passengers tried to force their way into the cockpit of an Air India flight. A three-hour delay led to a ruckus aboard the Air India flight. In desperation, the pilot of the Air ...3:01
Kingfisher lockout extends for another week Captain News
Kingfisher Airlines extends its lockout for another week until October 20 after the DGCA sent out a showcause notice to the management. The salaries have still not been paid fully to the employees and related issues are still being resolved. In the light of th...2:28
Air India pilots seek Ajit Singh's intervention Times Now
Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh has dismissed reports of trouble with Air India and said that action would be taken only if the pilots approach the ministry. He said that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation did not receive any letter from the Air Indi...1:35
AI pilots demand salaries Times Now
Following mass agitations by the Kingfisher pilots, now it is the turn of Air India pilots to demand their dues. The pilots have written to the Civil Aviation Minister, Ajit Singh, demanding that he intervene and meet their salary demands. The pilots claim tha...4:22
Pilots accuse Air India of flouting safety norms Headlines Today
Air India pilots have threatened to go on strike. They have shot off a missive to the DGCA alleging that they are operating flights in violation of safety rules. The pilots have alleged that Air India is forcing them to break the rules and hush up the facts. P...4:10
AI pilots forced to fly in violation of rules Headlines Today
The AI pilots write to DGCA claiming they are being forced to violate safety rules. The pilots are being pushed to fly more hours to increase the productivity of the airline, which is causing fatigue. The pilots also claim they have not been paid their salary ...1:09
Chinese Defence Min gifts 1 lakh to IAF pilots Times Now
Chinese Defence Minister General Liang gifting a sum of 50,000 rupees each to the two IAF pilots who flew him from Mumbai to Delhi has raised eyebrows in diplomatic circles. The Indian Air Force deposits the money in the government repository. Questions remain...1:29
Action against AI pilot Abjesh Prasad Times Now
The DGCA is filing a preliminary report against Air India pilot Captain Abjesh Prasad for flying without a valid licence eight times. It was earlier reported that he had flouted the rules only twice and AI claimed it was a clerical error. Incidentally, Prasad ...2:42
DGCA finds AI pilot to be serial offender Times Now
The DGCA probe into the Air India pilot, Captain Abjesh Prasad's errors, have dug out a can of worms. The pilot has been found to be a serial offendor, who flew without his license on over five distinct occasions. The Air India pilot was caught flying from Jed...6:27
DGCA to act against AI pilot for flouting norms Times Now
The DGCA is expected to act against the Air India pilot who flew from Jeddah to Mumbai via Calicut without a license. The DGCA has demanded an explanation from the national carrier for the lapse on their part. Air India officials on Tuesday attempted to downpl...2:57
Did DGCA give AI pilot the go-ahead? Times Now
Air India has passed the blame to DGCA over the AI pilot flying without a licence. AI claims DGCA had granted special permission for the flight to be piloted by Abjesh Prasad whose pilot's licence had expired four days ago instead of waiting for a replacement...1:41
AI pilot flies Boeing without licence Times Now
An Air India pilot Abjesh Prasad flew a Jeddah to Calicut bound Boeing 747-400 without a licence. The flight ended in Mumbai. Air India claims the DGCA had given its approval. The pilot has been let off with a warning.6:18
AI backs pilot who flies without his license Times Now
An Air India pilot flies from Jeddah to Calicut and then on to Mumbai without his license. When questioned, the airlines provides a flimsy excuse saying that this was an exceptional case. It is now to be seen whether strict action will be taken for the flagran...3:00
Near-mishap on Patna, Mumbai runaways India TV
Two cases of near-mishap were reported from the runaways at Patna and Mumbai airports. The first involved a bird hit on a Indigo Airlines planes right after take off. The second was at Mumbai airport where an Jet Airways and Air India flights were nearly face ...1:44
Air India stalemate continues Times Now
Air India pilots meet management and Chief Labour Commissioner, claim management has not reciprocated their goodwill gesture. The conciliatory talks between Air India management and representatives of the Indian Pilots Guild (IPG), remained inconclusive as the...1:17
AI Management talks with pilots fail Times Now
In the Air India Management talks scheduled with the striking pilots today, the Management has claimed it needs more time to ponder over the pilots' demands.1:35
Air India strike ends after 58 days Times Now
After holding the nation to ransom for 58 days, the Air India pilots have decided to put an end to their strike. Air India has assured the pilots that it will consider reinstating those pilots who have been sacked. The strike has been called off following the ...4:01
IPG divided over calling off Air India strike Headlines Today
Contrary to Air India lawyer's statement, following the court order, that the strike was called off, the IPG has said the strike is not called off yet but will be if the sacked pilots are reinstated .7:03
Our strike is on, say Air India pilots Aaj Tak
The Air India pilots' strike is not over yet, says the Indian Pilots Guild. They accuse the Air India management of floating rumours on the strike having ended. More than 400 pilots have been on strike since May 6.19:38
AI pilots to call off strike soon Times Now
Agitating Air India pilots have expressed their willingness to end their 58-day long strike with immediate effect. Nevertheless they have also said that the strike will be called off only after the Air India agrees to follow all the directions given by the Del...5:29
Air India pilots strike ends Headlines Today
The agitating Air India pilots have informed the Delhi High Court that they will call off their 58-day long strike with immediate effect. Air India has assured the pilots that it will consider reinstating those pilots who have been sacked.5:19
450 Air India pilots join hunger strike Times Now
Pilots of the now-derecognized Indian Pilots' Guild (IPG) said 11 pilots would be on fast for at least 48 hours at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, after which their place would be taken by fresh set of strikers. A similar exercise started at Mumbai's Azad Maidan on ...4:46
Good for health: Ajit on pilot hunger strike Times Now
Aviation minister Ajit Singh sticks to his hand, refuses to succumb to pressure after Air India pilots go on hunger strike. He says they need to come back to work first and then discussions can follow. He adds, with some sarcasm, that going on the 48-hour hung...1:42
Aviation Min cracks the whip, ends AI standoff Headlines Today
Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh finally comes down heavily on Air India pilots, and says that sacked pilots will not be reinstated and that pilots on strike will not be paid salaries.3:19
Govt-AI pilots stalemate | Strike enters month 2 Times Now
AI pilots hold a coordinated protest march in Delhi and Mumbai as the Govt-AI stalemate enters the second month. The Aviation Ministry scrambles to get a contingency plan in action.22:37
Pilots strike political? | June 1, 2012 Times Now
Newshour | Is the Air India strike a classic example of a fight turning unduly political?21:57
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Dharmadhikari report made public Times Now
Making the Dharmadhikari Committee report on Air India public, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh promises immediate implementation of suggestions in the report.3:44
Aviation Ministry: Air India standoff to end today Headlines Today
Even as Air India's losses mount to 350 crores, the Aviation Ministry hints that the Air India strike will finally drawing to a close today, after the aviation minister reached a verbal agreement with Indian Pilots Guild.0:48
Air India crisis: expat pilots might be hired Headlines Today
Airline may cut operations further, plans more punitive action against striking pilots3:46
Ajit Singh meets pilots Times Now
Aviation Minister Ajit Singh meets pilots, says deadlock continues.1:56
AI crisis | Pilots to call off strike? Times Now
Indian Pilots Guild welcomes Air India's offer to take back one sacked pilot, says decision on calling off the strike will be taken in 24 hours.1:08
Contempt notice issued to AI pilots Times Now
Striking Air India pilots and their representative body, Indian Pilots Guild, received contempt notices from the Delhi High Court for disobeying its order by which their stir was termed as illegal.2:10
HC issues contempt notice to AI pilots Times Now
The Delhi High Court issued contempt notices to striking Air India pilots and their representative body for disobeying its earlier order by which their stir was termed as illegal.1:30
AI crisis | Will take action: Ajit Singh Times Now
Responding to the claims of irregularities in Air India management, Aviation Minister Ajit Singh says action will be taken if there is any credibility in the allegations.25:16
Pilots' guild slams AI Times Now
Indian Pilots Guild alleges Rs 4324 crore financial irregularity in Air India due to mismanagement and malpractices by AI management.16:34
AI strike continues, pilots voice grievances Headlines Today
On the 16th day of the Air India crisis, pilots voice their grievances through a press conference.2:42
AI files contempt petition Times Now
The Air India management files a contempt petition against the striking pilots in the Delhi High Court.2:07
AI crisis | Losses more than Rs 200 crore Times Now
As the Air India crisis enters its 15th day, thirty more pilots are sacked and losses touch Rs 200 crore.1:21
Four pilots return to work, AI crisis continues Times Now
On the 14th day of the Air India strike, four pilots return to work. IPG claims two of those are not part of the guild.4:45
Ajit Singh turns a blind eye to AI loss Headlines Today
Even as Air India bleeds due to the pilots strike, Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh organises a Maharaja-style trip to the US to take delivery of the Boeing 787 dreamliner.9:12
AI strike: HC dismisses pilots' plea Times Now
In a major blow for the on-strike Air India pilots, the division bench of the Delhi High Court has upheld the order of the single judge bench declaring their strike illegal.0:46
Air India international operations resume Headlines Today
Split in Indian Pilots' Guild results in return of some pilots following which Air India decides to resume its international operations.1:02
Delhi HC to pass verdict on pilots' guild pleas Headlines Today
On the tenth day of the Air India strike, the Delhi High Court will hear the Indian Pilots' Guild plea today.21:47
Newshour | Pilot Unions Vs Government Times Now
Newshour | Who is being more rigid, the Aviation Minister or the striking pilots?1:47
AI crisis | Rs 150 crore loss in eight days Times Now
As the stalemate between the Air India management and the Pilots' Guild continues, the losses for the airline are estimated at around Rs 150 crore in the last eight days.2:19
AI unions write to Aviation Minister Times Now
Seven Air India unions write to Aviation Minister Ajit Singh, asking him to be proactive in ending the deadlock.3:44
Five more international flights cancelled Headlines Today
Five international flights get cancelled as Air India pilots' strike continues for the eighth day.2:54
Aviation Minister warns pilots Times Now
Aviation Minister Ajit Singh warns striking Air India pilots, says pilots can't hold country to ransom.3:30
Government takes hard stand on AI pilots' strike Times Now
On the eighth day of the Air India strike, the Government puts together a medical summary of all Delhi pilots.2:54
AI crisis deepens, no solution yet Times Now
The Air India pilots' strike has reached its 8th day; 34 flights stand cancelled and the airline has temporarily shut international operations.0:51
AI crisis | Fly first, talk later? Headlines Today
With the Government stoutly refusing to negotiate with the striking pilots unless they return to work, there seems to be no end to the Air India crisis.1:32
AI crisis enters eighth day Times Now
With the Government stoutly refusing to negotiate with the striking pilots unless they return to work, there seems to be no end to the Air India crisis.3:47
AI crisis | Passengers lash out in Mumbai Aaj Tak
On the seventh day of the Air India pilots' strike, stranded passengers lash out at Mumbai Airport.4:23
AI crisis | DGCA issues showcause notice Times Now
The Air India crisis deepens as the DGCA issues a showcause notice to the agitating Indian Pilots' Guild members.6:20
AI crisis | 24 flights cancelled, 13 rescheduled Times Now
The Air india crisis compounds with the executive pilots backing the striking pilots and international operations of the airline in complete disarray.4:03
Pilots appeal to Air India management Times Now
After six days of the Air India crisis, the pilots finally relent and say that they are ready to hold talks with the management.2:28
AI may suspend international operations for a week Headlines Today
On the sixth day of the Air India strike, the airline may consider shutting international operations for a week.1:29
Pilots' Guild to meet Aviation Min for talks Times Now
The Indian Pilots' Guild will meet Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh on May 14 for talks.2:35
22 more AI flights cancelled Times Now
As the Air India crisis enters its sixth day, more than 20 overnight flights from Delhi and Mumbai have been cancelled.2:17
AI pilots agree to unconditional talks Times Now
In what seems like a short respite to the Air India crisis, the agitating pilots agree to hold unconditional talks with the Government.15:17
Pilots open to 'unconditional' talks Times Now
The Indian Pilots' Guild says it is willing to hold talks without any precondition with the government to resolve the Air India strike issue.6:06
AI pilots seek PM intervention Times Now
With the agitation by Air India pilots entering the fifth day, senior pilots have sought Prime Minister's intervention to end the impasse.3:58
Air India crisis | More flights cancelled Headlines Today
As Air India pilots continue their strike for the fifth day, seven more International flights get cancelled.1:05
Air India strike enters fifth day Headlines Today
Crisis in Air India worsens as the pilots refuse to call off the strike.4:54
AI strike | IPG sets conditions for talks Times Now
On the fourth day of the strike, the Indian Pilots Guild demands that Air India reinstate all sacked pilots and recognise the Union before talks begin.3:41
DGCA warns airlines against fare hike Times Now
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation says strict action would be taken against airlines if they take advantage of Air India strike by increasing air fares.8:04
Flying could become costlier due to AI, KF strike TV9 AP
The strike at Air India, and also the threat by pilots of Kingfisher Airlines of a possible strike, could make flying costlier.3:05
AI seeks criminal contempt case against pilots Times Now
Air India management seeks to make an oral application of contempt of court against the striking pilots in the Supreme Court.4:50
Strike is hurting passengers: Ajit Singh Headlines Today
Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh requests the agitating Air India pilots to end their strike as passengers are at the receiving end.1:47
SC quashes Air India's contempt plea Headlines Today
Supreme Court rejects Air India's contempt plea against agitating pilots.3:17
Ajit Singh meets Sonia Gandhi? Headlines Today
Union Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh meets UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi over the ongoing crisis in Air India.4:30
Ajit Singh asks pilots to end strike Headlines Today
Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh appeals to agitating Air India pilots to call off the strike.10:30
Hope 'sick' pilots get well soon: Ajit Singh