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5 High-Security No-Fly Zones In India You Must Know About
India has several high-security no-fly zones where aircraft and even drones are strictly prohibited. Here are five such restricted areas and the reasons behind their status.
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Airlines Near Completion Of Airbus A320 Software Upgrade After Global Alert
Indian airlines are racing to complete a major software and hardware upgrade across hundreds of Airbus A320 aircraft, following a worldwide safety directive issued by the European plane-maker.
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Can A Plane Land In The Middle Of The Ocean? Find Out Here
Pilots are trained for emergencies yet the ocean brings challenges that no runway can match. Understanding how aircraft behave over water helps answer this question with clarity.
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How Solar Radiation Glitch Sent An Airbus Jet Plunging And Sparked Worldwide Recall
Airbus has ordered urgent repairs for approximately 6,000 A320 jets worldwide after identifying a critical issue with the flight-control software.
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Explained: Why Airbus A320 Aircraft Are Undergoing Software Fix
The EASA issued an emergency airworthiness directive that temporarily grounds up to 6,000 Airbus A320 aircraft worldwide. This means that half of the global fleet of the world's best-selling airliner could be sidelined until there is a software fix.
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Airlines In India Work On A-320 Fix After EU Agency's Critical Alert
Hundreds of Airbus aircraft flown by Air India and IndiGo were affected by an emergency airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
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Ahmedabad-Bound Air India Plane Lands Back In Delhi After Smoke Indication
An Air India flight operating from Delhi to Ahmedabad on November 27 landed back in Delhi shortly after take-off after cockpit received a smoke indication from the aircraft's cargo hold, prompting the crew to initiate precautionary safety procedures.
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Why Flights Experience Turbulence And What Causes It
If you are a nervous flyer, this simple guide can help you understand why turbulence happens and how you can manage it without losing your calm.
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Watch: US YouTuber Recreates Tom Cruise's Iconic 'Mission Impossible' Stunt, Hangs Off Plane Mid-Air
She was strapped to the side of the plane as it flew at speeds of around 150 mph (240 km/h).
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Air India's San Francisco-Delhi Flight Makes Precautionary Landing In Mongolia
An Air India San Francisco-Delhi flight made a precautionary landing at Ulaanbataatar in Mongolia after the flight crew suspected a technical issue en route, the airline said in a statement.
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Video: JetBlue Passenger Tries To Open Emergency Exit After Panicking Over 'Barking Dog' Noise
The woman, who claimed her boyfriend was a pilot, was alarmed after hearing the "barking dog" noise that is usual in an A320 aircraft.
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Why Do Aircraft Wings Bend And Flex Mid-Flight? 5 Interesting Reasons
Here's a detailed look at why airplane wings bend mid-flight and why passengers should actually feel reassured.
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Pilots Body Urges Aviation Body To Probe Electrical Systems of All Boeing 787s
The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) on Sunday urged aviation safety regulator DGCA to thoroughly check and investigate the electrical system of all Boeing 787 aircraft in the country.
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55-Year-Old Chinese Influencer Dies As Aircraft Crashes During Livestream
He claimed he'd mastered controls after just six hours of practice, raising concerns about safety and regulations.
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Boeing Faces $3.1 Million In US Fines Over Widespread Safety Violations
The Federal Aviation Administration said it would fine Boeing Co. $3.1 million for a series of safety violations that it uncovered over a space of several months between late 2023 and early last year.
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5 High-Security No-Fly Zones In India You Must Know About
India has several high-security no-fly zones where aircraft and even drones are strictly prohibited. Here are five such restricted areas and the reasons behind their status.
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Airlines Near Completion Of Airbus A320 Software Upgrade After Global Alert
Indian airlines are racing to complete a major software and hardware upgrade across hundreds of Airbus A320 aircraft, following a worldwide safety directive issued by the European plane-maker.
-
Can A Plane Land In The Middle Of The Ocean? Find Out Here
Pilots are trained for emergencies yet the ocean brings challenges that no runway can match. Understanding how aircraft behave over water helps answer this question with clarity.
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How Solar Radiation Glitch Sent An Airbus Jet Plunging And Sparked Worldwide Recall
Airbus has ordered urgent repairs for approximately 6,000 A320 jets worldwide after identifying a critical issue with the flight-control software.
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Explained: Why Airbus A320 Aircraft Are Undergoing Software Fix
The EASA issued an emergency airworthiness directive that temporarily grounds up to 6,000 Airbus A320 aircraft worldwide. This means that half of the global fleet of the world's best-selling airliner could be sidelined until there is a software fix.
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Airlines In India Work On A-320 Fix After EU Agency's Critical Alert
Hundreds of Airbus aircraft flown by Air India and IndiGo were affected by an emergency airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
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Ahmedabad-Bound Air India Plane Lands Back In Delhi After Smoke Indication
An Air India flight operating from Delhi to Ahmedabad on November 27 landed back in Delhi shortly after take-off after cockpit received a smoke indication from the aircraft's cargo hold, prompting the crew to initiate precautionary safety procedures.
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Why Flights Experience Turbulence And What Causes It
If you are a nervous flyer, this simple guide can help you understand why turbulence happens and how you can manage it without losing your calm.
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Watch: US YouTuber Recreates Tom Cruise's Iconic 'Mission Impossible' Stunt, Hangs Off Plane Mid-Air
She was strapped to the side of the plane as it flew at speeds of around 150 mph (240 km/h).
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Air India's San Francisco-Delhi Flight Makes Precautionary Landing In Mongolia
An Air India San Francisco-Delhi flight made a precautionary landing at Ulaanbataatar in Mongolia after the flight crew suspected a technical issue en route, the airline said in a statement.
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Video: JetBlue Passenger Tries To Open Emergency Exit After Panicking Over 'Barking Dog' Noise
The woman, who claimed her boyfriend was a pilot, was alarmed after hearing the "barking dog" noise that is usual in an A320 aircraft.
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Why Do Aircraft Wings Bend And Flex Mid-Flight? 5 Interesting Reasons
Here's a detailed look at why airplane wings bend mid-flight and why passengers should actually feel reassured.
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Pilots Body Urges Aviation Body To Probe Electrical Systems of All Boeing 787s
The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) on Sunday urged aviation safety regulator DGCA to thoroughly check and investigate the electrical system of all Boeing 787 aircraft in the country.
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55-Year-Old Chinese Influencer Dies As Aircraft Crashes During Livestream
He claimed he'd mastered controls after just six hours of practice, raising concerns about safety and regulations.
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Boeing Faces $3.1 Million In US Fines Over Widespread Safety Violations
The Federal Aviation Administration said it would fine Boeing Co. $3.1 million for a series of safety violations that it uncovered over a space of several months between late 2023 and early last year.
