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Tiny wings. Almost no oxygen. Somehow, it still flies. The world's highest flyer isn't an eagleAlpine bumble-bees can fly at simulated altitudes over nine thousand meters. These insects achieve this by increasing wing motion amplitude...- UDAN flights discontinued on 50% of routes launched so farIndia's ambitious plan to boost regional air travel is struggling, with nearly half of UDAN routes now inactive. Despite significant govern...
- Regional carriers demand slots, aircraft and simpler rules as India relaunches faltering connectivity schemeOf the 669 routes made operational since the Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) scheme started in 2017, commercial flights are currently operati...
- Global airlines slash 2026 profit forecast on fuel shock from Iran warThe global airline industry has significantly lowered its 2026 profit forecast due to rising fuel costs and disruptions from the Iran war. ...
- That tiny hole at the bottom of airplane windows: Do you know why it matters?A tiny hole in airplane windows is a vital engineering marvel. This breather hole expertly manages immense cabin pressure differences. It a...
- What are fibre-optic drones, and how do they work? Hezbollah deploys cable-guided attack drones to evade Israeli air defencesWhat are fibre-optic drones, and how do they work? Fibre-optic drones are cable-guided attack drones used by Hezbollah against Israeli troo...
- Detours at 35,000 ft: Indian airlines hit as Iran airspace closure adds to Pakistan ban woesAir India and IndiGo are taking new flight paths to bypass Iran's airspace. This is due to ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East...
- More than 8,000 US flights delayed as air traffic control absences persistMore than 8,000 flights were delayed across the United States on Sunday as air traffic controller shortages worsened amid a federal governm...
- Flights to Los Angeles International Airport halted due to air traffic controller shortageFlights to Los Angeles International Airport were briefly halted due to staffing shortages at a Southern California air traffic facility. T...
- Air India Boeing 787 flight to Hong Kong faces technical troubles; crew use napkins to seal gaps of shaking doorAn Air India flight AI-314 from Delhi to Hong Kong faced a mid-air issue. A door on the Boeing 787 aircraft started shaking and making nois...
- From MH370’s disappearance to AI171’s deadly crash: What really happened in the world’s worst air disasters of recent yearsThe recent Air India Flight AI171 crash in Ahmedabad has reignited global concerns about aviation safety, prompting a reflection on past tr...
- United Airlines is offering free flight changes amid Newark Airport chaosUnited Airlines is letting travellers change Newark flights for free after major delays, cancellations, and safety concerns caused by air t...
- Going to Leh? Here's why you should worry about your flightLeh airport faced disruptions in flight operations because of high temperatures, leading to thin air conditions. Airlines like IndiGo and S...
- Explained: How heatwaves disrupt flight operations and may cause mid-air turbulenceHigh temperatures are disrupting flights at Indira Gandhi International Airport, causing delays and requiring safety measures like waiting ...
- Are flights being delayed due to a heatwave?The US is experiencing extreme levels of high temperature this summer. This has led to heatwave warnings being issued in many states. In th...
- UK Air Traffic control glitch triggers travel chaos, Will there be more delays and diversions?A technical fault in the UK's air traffic control system caused widespread flight delays and cancellations on Monday, with the repercussion...
- Tata takes Air India on fashion runway as new grooming guidelines mandate hair gel for male crew, foundation for womenTata-owned Air India on Thursday issued a circular of over 40 pages, instructing grooming requirements for all its crew members, including ...
- Pay-as-You-weigh should take offSince energy spent by an aircraft in flight is tied to the total weight it has to carry, it is unfair to make thin passengers subsidise the...
- DGCA lays down fresh guidelines for cabin crew fitnessDGCA today laid down fresh guidelines to assess the fitness of cabin crew and made it mandatory for them to undergo medical examination on ...
- Air India to operate 6 Canadian Regional JetsThe newly-merged Air India would operate six 70-seater Canadian Regional Jets (CRJs) from August after taking them on lease from four globa...
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