An Air India Express pilot has been suspended after a passenger at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport alleged he was verbally abused and physically assaulted during a security‑lane dispute on Friday. The airline confirmed on Saturday that the pilot, identified as Captain Virender Sejwal, has been removed from duty pending a full investigation. The incident occurred at Terminal 1, where passenger Ankit Dewan travelling with his wife, seven‑year‑old daughter, and a fou

A man was taken into custody early Thursday after a stolen Cessna 172 crashed into a hangar at Van Nuys Airport, causing significant damage but no reported injuries, according to Los Angeles Airport Police. The incident occurred shortly before 5 am, when the suspect identified as 37‑year‑old Ceffareno Michael Logan allegedly trespassed onto airport property and gained access to an aircraft belonging to a local flight school. Authorities said Logan managed to start the engine

ITA Airways has commenced operations at Terminal 1 of Velana International Airport, becoming the 35th airline to begin using the new international terminal. The airline’s inaugural arrival was welcomed with a ceremonial water salute, followed by traditional Maldivian boduberu performances for disembarking passengers. ITA Airways has a history of operating seasonal services to the Maldives, continuing the winter‑season routes previously flown by Alitalia before the carrier cea