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'Only 2% airline accidents happen due to technical error': Gaurav Taneja, aka Flying Beast, narrates what could've been 'worst aviation disaster in India'

June 13, 2025 2:08 pm

Gaurav Taneja, aka Flying Beast, once narrated stories about near-fatal catastrophes in the sky, and said that 98% of airline accidents happen because of human error.

Capital A Berhad, the parent of AirAsia, is planning to raise more than $1 billion in debt and equity, and will list some of its businesses through a blank-cheque company, a news report said on Wednesday.

AirAsia parent plans to raise more than $1 billion in debt, equity, says report

October 25, 2023 12:20 pm

Capital A Berhad CEO Tony Fernandes has agreed to a deal with Aetherium Acquisition, a special purpose acquisition company, and plans to list several businesses through it next year, the Financial Times reported, citing two people familiar with the deal.

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AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes gets massage during virtual meeting; faces flak on social media

October 18, 2023 7:44 am

Sharing the post on LinkedIn, Fernandes appreciated Indonesia and AirAsia's culture that allows one to have a massage and do a management meeting simultaneously.

AirAsia apologises after Karnataka Governor denied boarding despite being on time

August 01, 2023 9:23 am

Reports indicate a station manager was suspended, but AirAsia did not confirm it. Last week, the airline had expressed regret and said appropriate action will follow an investigation

Citing delay, AirAsia doesn’t let Governor of Karnataka board flight, later regrets

July 29, 2023 1:40 am

The Governor was not allowed to board the Hyderabad-bound aircraft by the airline staff, citing the closure of the flight door, said sources.

Air Asia official booked for death of employee after falling off ladder while deboarding plane at Pune Airport: police

July 03, 2023 12:46 am

The deceased airline staffer was identified as Vivin Anthony Dominic (34), a resident of Lohegaon, Pune.

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DGCA fines AIX Connect Rs 20 lakh, suspends head trainer

February 11, 2023 11:18 pm

The AIX Connect spokesperson said that the airline took immediate corrective action in coordination with the DGCA, and additional simulator training sessions were implemented to address the gap.

Pilot training lapses: DGCA fines Tata Group’s AIX Connect Rs 20 lakh, suspends airline’s training head for 3 months

February 11, 2023 4:46 pm

The airline plans to file an appeal against the order of Directorate General of Civil Aviation.

AirAsia India-Air India Express merger likely by 2023-end: Air India

November 02, 2022 9:50 pm

Tata group is consolidating its airline business. Air India, Air India Express, Vistara and AirAsia India are part of the group. Vistara is a joint venture with Singapore Airlines.

Tata Group to bring AirAsia India, Vistara under Air India by 2024

September 21, 2022 12:48 pm

As part of the plan, being discussed at multiple levels within the group, the consolidation process is likely to start with the merger of AirAsia India into Air India Express, to be completed over the next 12 months.