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…