pilot killed as small plane crashes in US
Little Rock: The pilot of a small plane was killed when it crashed at Clinton National Airport in Little Rock, US authorities said. The Cirrus SR 22 took off... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaPilot’s heartening retirement speech will make you emotional. Watch
The video of the pilot was shared on Instagram. It shows how the pilot’s entire family came for his last flight. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan Times'Which was the rebellion?' Sachin pilot compares his actions to Gehlot camp’s 2022 'revolt'
Last month, Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot said the CM chair ‘won’t leave him’. pilot says decision will be taken by elected Congress MLAs & high command. Key Points
ThePrintDGCA proposes to limit pilot work hours to tackle fatigue
India's civil aviation regulator, DGCA, is proposing significant changes to pilot regulations to ensure better rest and restrict night flight hours. Airlines will now be required to submit a quarterly report on pilot fatigue. The move comes in response to numerous complaints from pilots who feel stretched due to airlines exploiting lax regulations. DGCA's proposed rules include reducing the maximum flight duty period for nighttime pilots to 10 hours, with a maximum of two landings Key Points
Economic TimesRajasthan Elections: Sachin pilot files nomination from Tonk, reveals divorce in affidavit
In a recent affidavit submitted as part of his nomination, it was disclosed that he has undergone a divorce with Sara Abdullah, the daughter of Farooq Abdullah. The revelation of his divorce from Sara Abdullah added a personal dimension to the political journey. Key Points
Economic Times
Ex-Rajasthan Dy CM Sachin pilot discloses separation from wife Sara Abdullah
Sachin pilot and Sara Abdullah, the daughter of former J&K CM and National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah, got married in 2004. They have two sons - Aran and Vihaan. Key Points
Business TodayOff-duty US pilot tried to shut down plane's engines in flight: airline
An off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly trying to shut down the engines of a commercial flight. The incident occurred on a Horizon Air flight from Everett, Washington to San Francisco, but the plane was safely diverted to Portland, Oregon. The off-duty pilot, identified as Joseph Emerson, attempted to disrupt the operation of the engines, but the crew responded quickly and secured the aircraft without incident Key Points
Economic TimesSachin pilot loyalist reacts to Amit Malviya's remark: ‘Sin, BJP should…’
Rajasthan minister Pratap Khachariyawas said Amit Malviya's tweet on Rajesh pilot is a sin. He along with the BJP should apologise. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesIndiGo pilot collapses at boarding gate, pronounced dead at hospital
An IndiGo pilot scheduled for a flight from Nagpur to Pune lost consciousness and collapsed at the boarding gate on Thursday. He was rushed to a hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to sources. This marks the third instance of sudden pilot fatalities this week, with two of the individuals being Indian pilots. Key Points
Economic TimesAircraft crash lands after a passenger takes control of plane from unwell pilot
A passenger took control of a small plane in Massachusetts after the pilot fell ill, resulting in a crash landing. pilot in critical condition. Key Points
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US House to weigh bill allowing older pilots, other aviation reforms
The U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote next week on legislation to raise the mandatory commercial pilot retirement age to 67 from 65 and make other aviation reforms, Republican House leaders said Friday. Key Points
Reuters‘Forgive and Forget’: Sachin pilot buries hatchet with CM Gehlot, bats for ‘younger’ leadership ahead of Rajasthan polls
Rajasthan Congress leaders Sachin pilot and Ashok Gehlot have reportedly buried the hatchet ahead of the upcoming assembly elections. pilot said that party president Mallikarjun Kharge advised him to forgive and forget, emphasizing that collective leadership is the way forward. Key Points
mintBritish airline EasyJet leaves 19 passengers as plane was 'too heavy' to take off
EasyJet left 19 passengers on the runway in Lanzarote, Spain as the plane became 'too heavy' to take off due to weight and weather conditions. The pilot offered a 500 euro incentive for volunteers to stay behind. Key Points
mintK.C. Venugopal in Jaipur amid speculation that Congress high command may be pushing for resolution of Rajasthan factionalism
On May 29, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge had held a marathon four-hour meeting with both Mr. Gehlot and Mr. pilot in separate sessions at his Delhi residence in the presence of Rahul Gandhi. Key Points
The HinduIn dig at Rajasthan CM, pilot echoes Gehlot's remark, says 'every mistake demands punishment'
In a dig at Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot, Congress leader Sachin pilot said on Sunday the former had told a news channel that when irregularities were detected in the allocation of mines, their licences were cancelled. He reiterated Gehlot's statement saying, "Every mistake demands a punishment". Key Points
India Today
No new party launch in Dausa, Sachin pilot pays tribute to father
Earlier, rumours were abuzz that pilot would launch a new party on June 11. However, pilot made no such announcement. Key Points
The Indian ExpressReports about Sachin pilot launching new outfit all rumours, says Venugopal
Venugopal had spoken to pilot at least thrice since May 29 when the party leadership managed to make pilot and Gehlot sit together to thrash out differences. That meeting ended without the party being able to announce a peace formula. Key Points
The Indian ExpressSpeculation rife about Sachin pilot floating new party
Soon after a truce between Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and his former deputy Sachin pilot was announced in New Delhi, speculation was once again rife here about Mr. pilot planning to float a new political outfit. However, two of Mr. Pilot’s loyalists refuted the claim and said he had no intention of leaving the Congress. Key Points
The HinduAshok Gehlot, Sachin pilot meet brass in Delhi as Congress tries to stem Rajasthan infighting
Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot, who are engaged in a tussle in Rajasthan, met Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge in New Delhi on Monday. The meeting comes ahead of the Assembly election in Rajasthan. Key Points
India TodayAhead of Cong's Siddaramaiah-DKS riddle, Sachin Pilot's ‘corruption’ reminder
“In 2018, I was the face of the party in the state as the party chief. Now chief minister is the face,” Sachin pilot said amid his Jan Sangharsh Yatra. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan Times
Ashok Gehlot's boss in Vasundhara Raje, alleges Sachin Pilot; Says he will launch pad yatra on May 11 agai
He was commenting on Ashok Gehlot's stunning comment at the weekend that Vasundhara Raje helped save his government during a rebel crisis in 2020. pilot also announced that he will start a five-day Jan Sangharsh Pad Yatra from Ajmer to Jaipur on May 11 to raise the issues of youth like paper leak, corruption. Key Points
Economic TimesAir India Dubai-Delhi flight incident: DGCA orders derostering of entire crew pending investigations
Aviation watchdog DGCA has directed Air India to deroster the entire crew of a Dubai-Delhi flight after a pilot allowed a female friend into the cockpit in late February, according to a senior official. While there was no immediate comment from Air India on the latest development, the airline, on April 21, said it had taken a serious note of the reported incident and that investigations were underway. Key Points
Economic TimesNewsmaker | The Sachin pilot story: Eyes on the sky, but clipped wings
Youngest MP ever when he first won, two stints as Union MoS, successful PCC chief run... Congress leader believed he had earned his right to Rajasthan CM post. But then, Gehlot happened Key Points
The Indian ExpressSachin Pilot’s protest draws support from within Congress
From AAP to AIMIM, parties have come out in support of Sachin Pilot. Even leaders from his own party believe that he has done nothing wrong and there should be action against corruption. Key Points
Financialexpresspilot and the turbulence in Congress: Has Rajasthan leadership issue simmering for years come to a head?
Sachin pilot is sitting on a dharna against his own government in Rajasthan. And it's more than just a fight against his bete noire, Ashok Gehlot. The public protest by Pilot, who is sitting on the dharna against the high command's warning, comes ahead of the crucial assembly polls in the state and is the result of long-unresolved issues. Key Points
India Today
Sachin pilot on dharna: BJP calls it 'open challenge to high command', anti-party activity, says Congress
Rajasthan Congress leader Sachin pilot is on a day-long hunger strike, demanding action by the Ashok Gehlot-led government on alleged corruption cases during the previous BJP dispensation. The BJP said pilot was giving an "open challenge to the Congress high command", while the Congress termed Pilot's move "anti-party activity". Key Points
India TodaySachin pilot Protest Live Updates: pilot sits on dharna against Gehlot govt, Congress calls it 'anti-party activity'
Sachin pilot Protest News Live Updates: Former Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Sachin pilot looks firm on holding a one-day fast on Tuesday against his own government to press for action against corruption during the previous BJP government in the state. The Congress high command issued a stern warning and said Pilot's move would be seen as an “anti-party activity”. pilot on Sunday held a press conference and accused Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot of being hand in glove with BJP leader and former Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje as the CM hadn't taken any action against the latter in corruption cases. Will pilot go ahead with his planned hunger strike in a direct challenge to Gehlot and the Congress high command? Follow indiatoday.in for more updates. Key Points
India TodayNot appropriate: AICC in-charge of Rajasthan says Sachin pilot never raised corruption issue with him
After Sachin pilot fired a fresh salvo at the Ashok Gehlot government in Rajasthan, AICC State in-charge Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa said Mr. pilot had more than 20 meetings with him but the issue of corruption was never raised. Key Points
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