Airlines

Russian S7 Flight Delayed after Man Sees ‘ghosts Of Wagner Mercenaries onboard

According to reports, a passenger on a Russian S7 Airlines flight was taken from the aircraft after apparently freaking out when he saw a group of Wagner Group mercenaries onboard.

The man, identified only as Vitaly, 39, by Russian media outlets Baza and Mash, was captured in a viral video on Thursday shouting aboard a flight leaving Novosibirsk for St. Petersburg.

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“Stop. Put an end to the takeoff. “I’m not kidding,” the man was quoted as adding. “Pause the takeoff. Do it quickly. Stop the takeoff as soon as possible. Do it quickly. I get what you mean. Stop. Put an end to the takeoff. Make a stop.”

The passenger pleaded with the flight crew to hold off taking off because he saw “three ghosts of Wagner mercenaries who were watching him,” according to Anton Gerashchenko, who posted the video on Twitter.

A flight of a Russian S7 airline from Novosibirsk to St Petersburg was delayed for three hours because one of the passengers "saw" three ghosts of Wagner mercenaries who were watching him, according to the man.

The crew could not get him to calm down. In the end, the man was… pic.twitter.com/vkm16ydFGv
— Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) August 9, 2023

It should be remembered that Wagner mercenaries actively participated in both the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and Russia’s private military force, which was put on hold after a failed mutiny headed by Yevgeny Prigozhin in June.

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The staff was unable to calm him down. Gerashchenko said, which was also reported by Baza, “In the end, the man was carried away by police and transferred to a psychiatric facility. Baza said that the man, who was traveling with his mother, was calm during check-in and boarding but jumped up from his seat during the Taxiing. The aircraft was delayed by two hours as a result of the incident, according to the report.

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Airlines

Air India to Launch aircraft maintenance training institute in Bengaluru

Air India, one of India’s leading global airlines, is set to establish a Basic Maintenance Training Organization (BMTO) in Bengaluru.

This institute will offer a comprehensive Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) program certified by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The program will follow an integrated 2+2 year structure, combining classroom learning with practical, hands-on training.

This initiative is part of Air India’s broader goal of creating a robust aviation ecosystem in India. With plans to expand its fleet and strengthen its operations, the airline aims to build a skilled workforce of maintenance engineers, making the organization self-reliant while supporting its ambitious transformation journey.

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To bring this vision to life, air india has partnered with Bengaluru Airport City Limited (BACL), a subsidiary of Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL). Together, they will develop a state-of-the-art facility spanning 86,000 square feet at Bengaluru Airport City.

This purpose-built campus will feature modern classrooms, well-equipped laboratories, and qualified trainers to deliver world-class education and training. The institute is expected to become operational by mid-2026.

The BMTO will be located close to Air India’s new 12-bay Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility, also set to open in Bengaluru by early 2026. The AME program will begin with two years of academic coursework, followed by two years of practical training at the MRO, ensuring students receive hands-on experience adhering to industry standards.

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In the meantime, Air India has introduced a Cadet AME program in collaboration with reputable institutions in Bengaluru and Hyderabad.

This ensures continuity in its commitment to developing skilled aircraft maintenance engineers while the BMTO facility is under construction. The program also allows students to pursue a bachelor’s degree through university partnerships, enhancing their career and academic opportunities.

With this initiative, air india plane aims to address the growing demand for skilled professionals in aircraft maintenance and engineering, air india new planes contributing to the development of India’s aviation sector and creating specialized career paths for aspiring engineers.