New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) The Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Sunday clarified that passengers are not allowed to use power banks to charge mobile phones or any other electronic devices during flights, citing serious safety concerns linked to lithium batteries.In a statement, the aviation regulator said power banks cannot be used for charging gadgets at any time during a flight, including through aircraft seat power outlets.The move comes after several incidents worldwide in which lit…
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Bengaluru, Dec 30 (IANS) With Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s (HAL) Dhruv NG helicopter, powered by indigenous twin Shakti 1H1C engines, successfully completing its maiden flight here on Tuesday, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said all safety concerns raised earlier have been addressed during its development.Addressing the media after the inaugural flight, Naidu said: “Feedback from previous incidents has been taken very seriously. Past experiences, along with feedback from inte…
Bengaluru, Dec 30 (IANS) India’s civil aviation sector is getting a strong indigenous push with the launch of the Dhruv-NG, a newly civil-certified helicopter developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. Calling it more than just a flying machine, HAL Chairman and Managing Director DK Sunil said the Dhruv-NG represents India’s growing strength in engineering and self-reliance.Speaking to IANS here, Sunil said the helicopter has been designed and built largely in India, with around 65 per cent…
Bengaluru, Dec 30 (IANS) Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu on Tuesday flagged off the inaugural flight of the Dhruv NG helicopter, powered by the indigenously built Shakti engine, at the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s (HAL) Helicopter Division.Addressing the gathering on the occasion, Naidu said: “It is an important and historic occasion. The most anticipated moment today was seeing the Dhruv NG fly in the sky, which was the most satisfying moment. Its successful flight marks a v…
New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) The government on Saturday said that 1,087 grievances related to long-standing grievances of pensioners pertaining to 30 departments and ministries were taken up in the 15th Pension Adalat this month.The grievances belonged to the Departments under Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Home Affairs, Finance, Posts, Housing and Urban Affairs and Civil Aviation, etc.The 15th Pension Adalat was held at the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) on December 24 for redre…