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Airline to compensate flyer for non-veg food, broken luggage

Consumer court has directed Jet Airways to pay a city resident Rs 41,500 as compensation for damaged luggage and serving meat while flying with them five years ago. Gopinath, a resident of Girinagar, was flying from Doha to Bengaluru via Mumbai in May 2013, when Jet Airways staff refused to let him carry his luggage to the cabin. While Gopinath claimed that the luggage weighed within the permissible limits of seven kilograms, the airline disputed it. The airline allowed their passengers to carry up to 40 kilograms (as check-in baggage), but only luggage weighing not more than seven kilos was allowed inside the flight. When Gopinath tried to enquire with a manager if his luggage was within the permissible limit, the manager said to have ill-treated him and spoke inappropriately. He said he lost the joy of travel after the rough treatment meted out to him. Later while flying, he discovered that the food served to him contained meat despite booking vegetarian. Gopinath claimed ...

Oil retailers, aviation stocks rally 3-20% after sharp correction in crude prices

Brent and WTI have respectively fallen by 5.5 percent and 7.5 percent from peaks reached earlier in May. Share prices of oil marketing and aviation companies rallied between 3 percent and 20 percent after sharp correction in crude oil prices from 2018 high. IOC, HPCL and BPCL shares gained 8 percent, 6.7 percent and 6 percent, respectively while Jet Airways (up 6.7 percent), SpiceJet (up 13 percent) and InterGlobe Aviation (up 3.3 percent) also participated in the rally on hopes of lower aviation turbine fuel prices. Crude oil prices have been falling after hitting $80.50 a barrel (on May 17, 2018), the highest level since November 2014. The correction in oil prices was on signs that output from the three top crude producers, Russia, the United States and Saudi Arabia, would climb to meet concerns about supply amid strong demand.

Commercial Pilot License (CPL) course !

In order to acquire CPL Licence student requires to undergo an elaborate ground school, and a minimum flying training of 200 hours, on single engine and/or multi engine aircrafts. Students also required to pass six papers, five conducted by DGCA and one by the Ministry of Communications. On successful completion of the above, all documents are submitted to the office of Director General Civil Aviation (DGCA) for issue of CPL. Eligibility : Educational Qualification 10+2 with Physics and Maths from recognized school. Non Science students can apply to National Institute of Open School and (www.nos.org) to meet the requirements to be eligible. Age: Minimum 16 years for appearing in SPL exam. Medical Class II Medical (Indian) to be conducted by DGCA authorized Doctor.. You should be medically fit as per the standards laid down by DGCA Course Type Full Time. Duration : 18-24 months. My suggestion:  I will suggest you if you want to work in aviation then pilo...

Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) course !

Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Licence : is approved by Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Govt. of India.AME courses to train Trainees in Mechanical Stream and Avionics Stream of Engineering, Dedicated it in grooming a breed proficient, knowledgeable and skilled engineering professionals to cater the ever growing demand in Aviation Industry. The aircraft engineers mainly deal with the construction, repair, and maintenance of the aircraft in the technical level. Successful candidates after obtaining Aircraft Maintenance Engineering License are having ample employment opportunities in Govt. Airline, Private Airlines, corporate, Public/ Private Aviation organization. Only a Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Can certify that the Aircraft is fit for flying. Fees approximately :          1000 $(65000 ₹) per semester depends on institute. Educational Qualification:  10+2 in Physics, Chemistry and Maths (Equivalent a three years AICTE appro...

What is aircraft mainteance?

Aircraft maintenance  Aircraft maintenance is the overhaul, repair, inspection or modification of an aircraft or aircraft component. Maintenance may include such tasks as ensuring compliance with Airworthiness Directives or Service Bulletins. The maintenance of aircraft is highly regulated, in order to ensure safe and correct functioning during flight. National regulations are coordinated under international standards, maintained by bodies such as the International Civil Aviation Organization  (ICAO). The maintenance tasks, personnel and inspections are all tightly regulated and staff must be licensed for the tasks they carry out. Aircraft maintenance activity carried out once the  aircraft  has been removed from the operating environment for scheduled Check activity or for ad hoc defect investigation and rectification .   Aircraft line maintenance  : activity carried out whilst the  aircraft  remains in the operating environme...

What is human factor?

The study of Human Factors is about understanding human behavior and performance. When applied to aviation operations, Human Factors knowledge is used to optimize the fit between people and the systems in which they work in order to improve safety and performance. Gain a comprehensive overview of the effect and management of Human Factors in aviation with this foundation course. The operational Human Factors knowledge gained on this course can also be applied to safety investigation activities. Human factor is one of very important cause of accidents of aircraft in aviation. Human factor training should be conducted in every 2 year of time period. Maintenance human factors research is to identify and optimize the factors that affect human performance in maintenance and inspection. Research attention to personnel includes: Qualification Training Motivation Worker safety Health Return on investment Professionalism Human capabilities and limitations Our research co...

Arup and CAAi sign global partnership agreement to enhance aviation safety and security standards

Arup, recognised as a global aviation leader in security and design, and CAA International (CAAi), the technical cooperation arm of the UK Civil Aviation Authority, signed a landmark agreement to partner on shaping a better world by raising the standards of aviation across the globe. Signed by Arup’s Director of Operational Performance Stephen Pollard and CAAi’s Managing Director Maria Rueda, the partnership promotes the sharing of knowledge and skills that will enhance aviation standards, security and safety, as well as improving regulatory environmental performance of their clients. The partnership means that Arup and CAAi will be able to offer clients, including safety and security regulators, a broader range of complementary services. This includes improving a State’s compliance with the International Civil Aviation Organisation’s Safety and Security Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPS) and assisting investors in better understanding their future commitments associated wi...