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A 'Sanjeevani' heli ambulance operated by AIIMS, Rishikesh on Saturday made an emergency landing in Uttarakhand's Kedarnath after developing a technical snag, an official said. Two doctors and a pilot on board the helicopter are safe, District Tourism Development Officer Rahul Chaubey said. The Sanjeevani heli ambulance had gone to Kedarnath to rescue a pilgrim suffering from respiratory distress when it developed a technical snag in its tail rotor forcing the pilot to make an emergency landing, said Chaubey, who is also the nodal officer for the Heli Service said. The heli ambulance's tail rotor broke when it was making an emergency landing on a flat surface close to the helipad, he said. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) will conduct an investigation into the incident, Choubey said. The heli ambulance was coming to Kedarnath from AIIMS Rishikesh to rescue a patient, Shree Devi. Before landing on the main helipad of Kedarnath, the helicopter developed some technic

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SECTOR | 16 May 2025

Mumbai Airport Appoints Indo Thai As Handler Of Ground Services After Celebi's Clearance Pullback

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While Indo Thai Airport Services has been given the interim charge, Mumbai Airport will initiate the process of onboarding a long-term ground handling partner within the next three days.

Mumbai airport appoints Indo Thai as interim handler after Celebi exit

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SECTOR | 16 May 2025

Chennai airport taxiways upgraded

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The upgrades are expected to reduce taxi time and runway occupancy

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SECTOR | 16 May 2025

Etihad Airways orders 28 Boeing Aircraft worth $14.5 billion during Trump's Gulf Visit

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Etihad Airways said the new aircraft will help improve its connectivity, efficiency, and the overall experience for passengers

Trump announces $14.5 bn Etihad order for 28 Boeing planes with GE engines

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SECTOR | 16 May 2025

Flying to the games: Los Angeles 2028 Olympics to debut electric air taxis for VIPs, fans

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Archer Aviation's piloted eVTOL aircraft, Midnight, will carry up to four passengers between key Olympic venues via a network of vertiports, including SoFi Stadium, LA Memorial Coliseum, and LAX.

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SECTOR | 16 May 2025

Singapore Airlines reports record $2.8 bn profit in FY25, boosted by Air India-Vistara deal

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Despite facing intense competition and lower yields, the airline reported a robust operating profit of $1.7 billion, driven by record-high passenger numbers

Singapore Airlines posts record annual profit, boosted by Air India merger gain

Business Line | 15 May 2025

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SECTOR | 15 May 2025

Arrangements at airports, national interest paramount: Govt on Celebi

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With security clearance being revoked for Turkish firm Celebi, the Civil Aviation Ministry on Thursday said arrangements have been made at all affected airports to ensure seamless handling of passengers as well as cargo, and that special teams have been deployed to oversee operations and address any emerging issues. Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu, who is personally monitoring the situation at airports, said national interest and public safety are paramount and non-negotiable. The ministry is in active coordination with airport operators to manage the transition smoothly, according to an official release. "Efforts are being made to ensure that employees working with Celebi are retained and continue to contribute," it added. The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) on Thursday revoked the security clearance for Celebi and its associated companies in the interest of national security. The ministry has made arrangements at all affected airports to ensure seamless handlin

Aviation minister visits J-K, reviews security at Srinagar, Jammu airports

Business Standard | 15 May 2025

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SECTOR | 15 May 2025

India Revokes Security Clearance Of Turkish Airport Services Firm Celebi

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Celebi Airport Services is a subsidiary of Celebi Aviation Holding, a Turkish company.