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Air India at a crossroads as Tata weighs Nipun Aggarwal, Vinod Kannan for next CEO, says reportAir India's leadership race is heating up with Nipun Aggarwal and Vinod Kannan as top contenders to steer the airline through turbulent tim...
They flew night-fighter planes into the heart of thunderstorms. Somehow, no one died, and made flying safe for all of usThe Thunderstorm Project changed the story of air travel forever. Scientists and combat pilots entered deadly storms to uncover hidden weat...
Watch the Strait of Hormuz as closely as you watch earnings: Uttam Kumar SrimalIndian companies are showing steady earnings despite global challenges. While consumption names like Nestle and HUL are performing well, Ma...
Pilots warn delay in rest rules is putting flight safety at riskPilots' body ALPA has alerted the DGCA about risks from delayed flight duty rules. They warn that ongoing relaxations for airlines weaken s...
3 killed in tour company helicopter crash off the coast of the Hawaiian island of KauaiA sightseeing helicopter crashed off Kauai's remote Na Pali Coast, claiming three lives and injuring two. This tragic incident adds to a co...
United Airlines flight plunges 25,000 feet in just 6 minutes; passengers left bleedingA United Express flight from Aspen to Houston experienced extreme turbulence, plummeting thousands of feet and forcing an emergency landing...
Global warming set to increase turbulence for air travelers, study warnsA new study indicates that continued global warming could significantly increase air turbulence at aircraft altitudes. Researchers project ...
DGCA revises guidelines for flight operations in adverse weather conditionsThe DGCA has updated operational guidelines for flights during adverse weather, prioritizing safety over schedules. Pilots are encouraged t...
Are flights really getting more turbulent — or is it just passenger anxiety?Turbulence is becoming more frequent and intense due to climate change, impacting flight safety and efficiency. Clear-air turbulence, undet...
Real cost of flying cheaper: IATA says airfares down 40%, but planes are stuck in trafficDespite lower ticket prices, the aviation industry faces significant headwinds. IATA highlights supply chain issues, with aircraft delivery...
DGCA probes IndiGo's Delhi-Srinagar flight turbulence incidentA Delhi-Srinagar IndiGo flight faced severe turbulence due to a sudden hailstorm. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation is investigatin...
IndiGo's mid-air horror triggers Shark Tank Kunal Bahl's 2008 nightmare when plane's nose wheel fell off. Who was with him?Snapdeal co-founder and Shark Tank India judge Kunal Bahl recalled a terrifying flight experience from 2008, when the nosewheel of his plan...
Did a Southwest Airlines flight flying over Hawaii nearly crash into the ocean?A flight flying over Hawaii nearly crashed into the ocean when it attempted to land due to prevailing weather conditions. The pilot aborted...
Turbulence troubles? Expert tips on what to expect and how to stay safeTurbulence is a common and anxiety-inducing experience for many air travelers. Recent incidents, including injuries and even a fatality, ha...
IndiGo testing software, in-flight messages for passenger safetyInterglobe Aviation, operator of India's IndiGo airlines, is conducting trials on new software for safety and comfort, evaluating in-flight...
Singapore Airlines tragedy: What is air turbulence? Is it related to climate change? Incident deconstructedA recent incident of air turbulence involving Singapore International Airlines has raised questions regarding the frequency and nature of w...
What is in-flight turbulence, and when does it become dangerous for passengers and crew?A British man's death and numerous injuries on a Singapore Airlines flight due to severe turbulence highlight the dangers of unstable air. ...
Like in 'Matrix': Passengers recount scene of horror after flight caught in severe turbulenceAn Allegiant Airlines flight from North Carolina to Florida hit severe turbulence resulting in injuries and fractures to four passengers an...
ICAO rejects SpiceJet's claims of safety clearance, says it never audited any Indian airlineIndian budget airline SpiceJet last week claimed that it passed an audit conducted by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)....
Disappearance of AirAsia flight: Indian pilots trained for flying during turbulent weatherThe training for monsoon includes class-room drills on the impact of weather, interpreting the weather, apart from simulator training.