A 570-metre precision approach lighting system has been commissioned at Guwahati airport, improving pilots' visual references during low-visibility landings. The upgraded system, extended from 180 metres, is expected to enhance runway alignment, flight operations during adverse weather and aviation safety
An Ariana Afghan Airlines flight from Kabul mistakenly landed on runway 29R instead of the cleared 29L at Delhi’s IGI Airport on Sunday. The pilot cited ILS failure and poor visibility. DGCA has launched a probe into the near-miss incident.
Earlier, the Indian Pilots' Guild and Indian Commercial Pilots Association had directed Air India pilots not to give any extension on "Flight Time", "Flight Duty Time" or "Landing" till further notice.
The launch and ascent of Starship serial number 8 (SN8) were successful, but as the engines appeared to reignite for landing, the vehicle flipped back to vertical and then slammed into the ground, Xinhua reported.
