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The “gold standards” in air accidents investigations, the US NTSB, Canada TSB, French BEA, UK AAIB are independent of the aviation regulator FAA, TCCA, DGAC, CAA respectively. The American TSBs report directly to their Legislatures, while the Europeans are under their respective departments of transportation. The agencies always have at the minimum a certified ATPL pilot, a mechanical engineer, and an electronics engineer, and a human factors specialist, led by a person with legal investigative expertise. All full time. No deputation or seconding. Independence is needed since an investigation normally investigates regulations also. The Indian AAIB team has 2 of its 5 members from the DGCA. Any agency investigating itself naturally breeds suspicion. The lack of certified specialists and experts in the five critical areas adds to the mistrust. It will behoove the powers in charge to make the needed corrections and immediately induct the needed team members to ensure industry and public confidence into the #AI171 investigation.
The newest Boeing 737M8-200 of @AkasaAir is on its way to home. In its leg as QP9545 from Reykjavik to Cairo.
fr24.com/AKJ9545/42483471
Hey hey #Pakistan here the @flynorse 789s come.
From November 1, two leased 787-9 will operate
- 5X weekly Islamabad London Heathrow or Gatwick.
- 2X weekly Lahore London Heathrow.
Bangalore Aviation retweeted
In view of the prevailing situation in the region, Air India and Air India Express flights to and from Riyadh and Dammam will remain suspended until 7 November 2026, while services to and from Jeddah will remain suspended until 31 October 2026. Guests holding confirmed bookings issued on or before 24 October 2026 may avail flexible rebooking options or opt for a full refund upon cancellation of their bookings.
Air India guests travelling to or from Riyadh and Dammam with original travel dates up to 7 November 2026 may avail a one-time complimentary rebooking to or from any operational Air India station in Saudi Arabia, subject to availability, for travel up to 21 November 2026. Guests travelling to or from Jeddah with original travel dates up to 31 October 2026 may similarly avail a one-time complimentary rebooking to or from any operational Air India station in Saudi Arabia, subject to availability, for travel up to 14 November 2026.
Air India Express guests booked on Riyadh and Dammam sectors with bookings made on or before 24 October 2026 and original travel dates up to 7 November 2026 may avail a one-time complimentary rebooking to or from any operational Air India Express station in Saudi Arabia or Bahrain and India, subject to availability, for travel up to 21 November 2026. Guests booked on Jeddah sectors with bookings made on or before 24 October 2026 and original travel dates up to 31 October 2026 may similarly avail a one-time complimentary rebooking to or from any operational Air India Express station in Saudi Arabia or Bahrain and India, for travel up to 14 November 2026.
Our teams remain available to assist guests with rebooking and refund requests through our contact centres (Air India: +91 11 69329333 / +91 11 69329999; Air India Express: +91 124 6935600) and city booking offices.
#TravelAdvisory
The next time anyone attempts to faff about Emirates or trash Air India show them this video report by @SCMPNews. Best of plans go astray. Aircraft glitch. The country’s local rules dictate disembarkation.
instagram.com/reel/DbanUmljQ…
An absolutely authoritative 10 minutes summary on the true state of Indo-US relations. I urge all to hear just 10 minutes of Ambassador #MeeraShankar from 2 min mark to 12 in convo with @smitaprakash of @ANI.
@Z_DauletSingh 1946 loan by US to Britain allong with Bretton Woods was the transfer of economic supremacy. UK didn’t just hand off India to the US. Brits owed India about £1.16 billion in sterling balances for wartime IOUs accumulated for Indian goods, not American aid. The 1946 US loan required Britain to restore sterling convertibility so India could convert Sterling IOUs to USD, in July 1947, suspended in just 37 days. India’s sterling claims were restricted: Britain controlled release and conversion into dollars, limiting India’s ability to buy goods abroad and fund development.
Ambani vs Musk, Trump’s Hostility & India’s Foreign Policy | Meera Shankar & Zorawar Singh | EP-460
#ANIPodcast #SmitaPrakash #Trump #Modi #ElonMusk #Ambani #Rubio #IndiaUS
Premiering Now: youtu.be/ppnSNrQHV1s
Bangalore Aviation retweeted
Saudi authorities have informed that one Indian national was among two people who unfortunately lost their lives in the attack on Dammam airport yesterday night and two Indian nationals were injured. We are ascertaining further details and contacting the affected families. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones of the deceased and we wish speedy recovery of the injured.
@MEAIndia
Bangalore Aviation retweeted
Security Alert: U.S. Mission Saudi Arabia (October 21, 2026)
Iranian-supported Houthis have engaged in hostilities against Saudi Arabia, including attacks on civilian airports and other critical infrastructure resulting in civilian casualties and severe travel disruptions. The hostilities have the potential to escalate rapidly beyond that immediate area.
U.S. citizens are reminded to follow the guidance of national alerts released by Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense via cellular broadcast.
U.S. government employees working in Saudi Arabia require special authorization from Chief of Mission to use any airport in Saudi Arabia following recent missile and UAV attacks on airports in the Kingdom.
Operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh remain suspended. King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah and King Fahd International Airport in Dammam are operational with some delays and cancellations.
U.S. citizens should be aware of potential attacks on airports, airspace closures, flight cancellations, and travel disruptions. Please take extreme caution if you choose to use airports in Saudi Arabia. We recommend checking your flight departure status directly with the airline and with the airport.
Read more: sa.usembassy.gov/security-al…
Bangalore Aviation retweeted
The shortcut is, if you see Premium Economy being sold on BLR LHR, it is likely a Retrofitted 788
On @airindia A350, 787-9 (not 787-8), 777-300 flights ex India to London.
Is Air India ready to challenge the status quo on the nonstop Bengaluru @BLRAirport London @HeathrowAirport route?
Hearing that @airindia is confident of deploying its refurbished 787-8 by January 1 or may be even before Christmas.
It’s a move that will inject much-needed @StarAlliance capacity into a market long dominated by @British_Airways of @traveloneworld and @VirginAtlantic of @skyteam.
The refurbished cabins will offer them new business suites, premium economy and economy classes which Bangalore demands in spades.
aerolopa.com/ai-788-3
This will be a significant shift in the competitive landscape on one of India’s key long-haul routes.
Bangalore Aviation retweeted
👑✨ VIJAYADASHAMI VIBES IN MYSURU! The legendary Jumboo Savari is HERE TODAY! ✨👑
Today, October 21, 2026, the City of Palaces explodes in pure royal grandeur as Goddess Chamundeshwari rides in her majestic 750 kg golden howdah on the back of lead elephant Prashantha — leading a spectacular 5 km procession from the Amba Vilas Palace to Bannimantap! 🐘💎
Thousands line the streets in electric anticipation. Caparisoned elephants, vibrant cultural troupes performing Veeragase & Dollu Kunitha, dazzling tableaux, palace cavalry, and centuries of Wadiyar heritage come alive in one unforgettable spectacle.
The Pushparchane (floral tribute) marked the auspicious start around 4:10–4:35 PM, and now the entire city walks with the Goddess in triumph! 🌸🙏
This is Karnataka’s Nada Habba at its absolute peak — the victory of good over evil, celebrated since 1610 with unmatched pomp and tradition. Tonight, the Torchlight Parade (Panjina Kavayathu) at 7 PM at Bannimantap will light up the skies even more! 🔥
Jai Chamundeshwari! 🚩
#MysuruDasara2026 #JumbooSavari #Vijayadashami #NadaHabba #Chamundeshwari
Bangalore Aviation retweeted
🌧️ Heavy Rainfall Warning | 21–27 October 2026
Under the influence of the low-pressure area over the Southwest Bay of Bengal off the Tamil Nadu coast, isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal and Kerala during 21–25 October. Heavy rainfall is also likely over parts of South Peninsular India and Lakshadweep during 21–27 October.
Stay alert and follow official weather updates.
#IMD #WeatherUpdate #RainfallWarning #HeavyRainfall
@moesgoi @airnewsalerts @DDNational @ndmaindia
Bangalore Aviation retweeted
During his Indian tour, Rubio sought to get India to buy more U.S. energy as well as more oil from Venezuela, whose export revenues are directly deposited into an account controlled by the U.S. Treasury, with Washington determining when, how much and for what purposes the funds are released. Rubio wants the world’s largest oil-refining complex in Jamnagar to process more Venezuelan crude.
Washington appears not to be content with India’s rapid emergence since May as a top global buyer of U.S.-sourced and U.S.-controlled energy supplies. The U.S. has already become India’s largest supplier of both liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). At Washington’s urging, India has also become the largest destination for Venezuelan oil exports.
A key U.S. goal is to weaken the Indo-Russian relationship by steering India farther away from Russian crude. While Rubio framed India’s efforts to diversify its energy portfolio as a “smart thing to do,” Washington’s underlying diplomatic objective is to get India to substitute Russian oil with U.S. crude and U.S.-controlled Venezuelan oil.
Bangalore Aviation retweeted
We’re joining hands with @StanChart to bring Global Indians closer to the best of travel and wealth management.
Through this partnership, eligible Global Indian clients of Standard Chartered in Singapore and the UAE can access Air India’s Maharaja Club Silver or Gold status, unlocking exclusive travel privileges alongside tailored cross-border banking and wealth solutions.
Eligible Air India customers will also benefit from Standard Chartered's wealth management solutions to support their cross-border financial needs.
Read more: airindia.com/in/en/newsroom/…
Bangalore Aviation retweeted
Certified: 🔟
The 737-10 has received FAA certification, marking a major milestone for Boeing and the development team that brought the final member of the 737 MAX family to this point.
✈️Strong fuel efficiency for denser markets
✈️Greater flexibility for airlines serving high-demand routes
✈️Commonality across the 737 MAX family
Congratulations to #TeamBoeing and our partners who developed the 737-10 over many years, and guided it through extensive testing, evaluation and certification. Thank you to our customers who are building the future with the 737-10 and 737 MAX family.
More: boeing.mediaroom.com/2026-10…
Happy Ayudha Pooja and Dussera.
This mark’s the start of the festival season culminating in Diwali.
Similar to tie holiday season between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
🥳💐
🤖 Made with AI
Bangalore Aviation retweeted
Auf Wiedersehen Lufthansa A340-600, a sleek and slender beauty. Flughafen München im Morgennebel
Great interaction with NS Sheena of @SBICard_Connect. Polite. Helpful. Positive. Ms Pande please note.