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Top 10 Pilot Training Colleges in India for 2025
India’s aviation industry is booming, creating a high demand for skilled pilots due to the country’s economic growth and expansion of airlines and airports. Aspiring pilots now have access to numerous aviation colleges that offer comprehensive training. Notable institutions include Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi, National Flying Training Institute, and Bombay Flying Club, among others. To enroll, candidates must be at least 17, have completed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics, and pass a medical test. With the projected need for pilots expected to rise, now is an ideal time for aspiring aviators to pursue their dreams in India.
Airline Plans Auction for Entire Fleet of Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners
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American Airlines Boeing 777 Overshoots Charlotte Runway
On February 11, 2025, American Airlines Flight AA735, a Boeing 777-300ER from London Heathrow to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, overshot the runway upon landing. The crew maintained control as the aircraft’s left main landing gear veered into soft ground while turning onto taxiway A. Despite this, all passengers and crew were safe, and the aircraft was guided to its parking position. The FAA confirmed the incident, and the plane has been grounded at the airport for almost three days. Investigations are ongoing, highlighting the importance of safety protocols and crew training in aviation.
IndiGo Plans to Serve 200 Million Passengers Yearly by 2030
IndiGo, India’s leading airline, aims to transport 200 million passengers annually by 2030, an 80% increase from 113 million in 2024. To achieve this, the airline plans to expand its fleet from 439 to 600 aircraft and significantly increase international routes, targeting a 40% share of outbound traffic. Starting in fiscal 2025, IndiGo will introduce wide-bodied aircraft for European markets and plans to utilize leased Boeing 787s and A350s for North American routes. Despite challenges like engine issues and potential supply chain delays, CEO Pieter Elbers leads the strategy to enhance operational efficiency and adapt to market dynamics.
United Airlines Flight Attendants’ 2025 Salary Deal
United Airlines flight attendants based in Chicago are set to receive significant pay raises under a new five-year tentative contract announced by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA. The agreement promises an average base pay increase of 26.9%, with first-year attendants seeing hourly wages rise from $28.88 to $36.92, and veteran attendants from $67.11 to $84.78. Additional benefits include improved layover accommodations, enhanced meals, and increased per diem rates. A retroactive bonus of $595 million will also be distributed. The contract aims to improve working conditions and will be voted on in late July 2025.
Qantas Shuts Melbourne First Class Lounge for a Month: Here’s Why
MELBOURNE – Qantas Airways (QF) will shut its prominent First Lounge…