Midair miracles: Passengers hail Captain Smit Machchhar and Israeli heroes who thwarted attack on flydubai flightAn Indian flydubai pilot, Captain Smit Machchhar, was seriously stabbed by his copilot in an attempted plane crash. Despite his injuries, h...
01 Oct, 2026, 09.43 AM IST
Andy Burnham seeks common ground with Trump at UN, pitches UK as major AI playerBritish Prime Minister Andy Burnham meets President Trump and addresses the UN General Assembly. He will urge increased US support for Ukra...
22 Sep, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
Six Indian American students named 2026 Davidson Fellows, win $25K-$100K scholarshipsSix Indian American students have been named 2026 Davidson Fellows Scholarship recipients, winning awards of up to $100,000 for their proje...
20 Sep, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
In 2010, Caltech used fish-school patterns to arrange 6 wind turbines. One year later, tests showed the design could deliver 10 times more power per unit of landIn 2010, Caltech researchers arranged six wind turbines using patterns inspired by fish schools. The design aimed to reduce turbulence and ...
04 Sep, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
In 2008, Danish scientists followed strange white trails behind offshore wind turbines to understand what caused them. 18 years later, the research showed that blade-driven air mixing can contribute to shallow fog formation in winterOffshore wind turbines can stir air layers, influencing fog formation and clearing. Specific winter conditions at Danish wind farms showed ...
14 Aug, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
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 ...
28 Aug, 2025, 05.23 PM IST
Bumpy skies: How climate change increases air turbulenceAs climate change intensifies, air turbulence is projected to worsen, posing risks to passenger safety and increasing fuel consumption. Cle...
22 Aug, 2025, 11.35 AM IST
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...
18 Jun, 2025, 08.25 PM IST
Ahmedabad plane crash: How is extreme heat affecting air travel?Extreme heat, intensified by climate change, presents increasing challenges to air travel, affecting aircraft performance and potentially c...
16 Jun, 2025, 08.35 AM IST
Severe turbulence on Air New Zealand flight: Crew member hits ceiling, passenger scalded by coffeeTwo individuals were injured during an Air New Zealand flight when the aircraft encountered severe turbulence. A passenger suffered burns f...
20 Jun, 2024, 01.54 PM IST
Air Turbulence! IndiGo and Air India Express tackle rising threats amid climate change concernsThe rise in clear air turbulence, likely due to climate change, has led to increased incidents impacting airline passengers worldwide. Rece...
02 Jun, 2024, 12.08 PM IST
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...
22 May, 2024, 09.21 PM IST
Air turbulence: Here are world's most turbulent routes, airports and countriesA Singapore Airlines flight faced severe turbulence, leading to one death and multiple injuries. Turbulence, unstable air moving unpredicta...
22 May, 2024, 12.17 PM IST
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. ...
22 May, 2024, 10.48 AM IST
After Singapore Airlines turbulence accident, flight crews urge buckling upFlight attendants and pilots are emphasizing the importance of wearing seatbelts following a Singapore Airlines flight's severe turbulence ...
22 May, 2024, 08.10 AM IST
Climate change making air travel more bumpier, study finds12 Jun, 2023, 04.12 PM IST
SpaceX and Tesla boss Elon Musk explains why 'people should never fear turbulence'. Read hereElon Musk explains why people should never fear air turbulence. He said a commercial airliner's wings could bend massively and withstand ma...
16 Oct, 2022, 08.27 PM IST