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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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Why Do Flights Sometimes Go In Circles Before Landing
When a flight circles before landing, it's not a sign of trouble - it's a sign that safety, timing and coordination are being perfectly balanced in the sky.
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Why Are Planes Always Boarded From The Left Side? 5 Interesting Reasons
Below, we'll share 5 interesting reasons why this rule is followed and how it helps keep air travel safe and efficient.
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Yevgeny Prigozhin: 5 Facts On Wagner Boss Who Rebelled Against Putin
Here are some key facts about Yevgeny Prigozhin, founder of Russia's Wagner Group mercenary force, who Russia's civil aviation authority said was on the passenger list of a plane that crashed north of Moscow on Thursday.
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Flight Door Opens Mid-Air In Brazil, Terrifying Video Is Viral
The striking moment of the video is the fact that the passengers appeared calm though strong winds and objects were flapping around them. No injuries have been reported so far.
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Tata Orders 40 Airbus A 350 In Biggest Aviation Deal In History: 5 Facts
Tata owned Air India today announced the biggest deal in aviation history, saying it will acquire 250 aircraft from Airbus. The deal includes 40 A-350 wide-body long range airliners, and 210 narrow body aircraft.
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All Flights In US Grounded After NOTAM Failure: 5 Facts On The Advisory System
All flights across the US have come to a standstill due to the failure of a key pilot notification system - Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) system. The US Federal Aviation Authority said it was "working to restore" the system.
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After Crash, China Eastern Airlines Grounds Boeing 737-800 Fleet: 10 Facts
China Plane Crash: A China Eastern passenger jet has crashed in southwest China and caused a mountain fire with an unknown number of casualties, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) said.
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More Than 400 Lives Were At Risk After Bengaluru Take-Off: 10 Facts
A mid-air collision between two IndiGo flights that took off from Bengaluru airport was averted after a radar controller saw the impending danger and took corrective actions, a preliminary report by the aviation regular DGCA has said.
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Civil Aviation Minister Says Congress Tweets On Plane Crash Not Based On Facts
The Kozhikode airport is equipped with runway end safety area as per the guidelines of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), said Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri today, while questioning various tweets by Congress MPs on the plane crash in which 18 people were killed.
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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.
-
Why Do Flights Sometimes Go In Circles Before Landing
When a flight circles before landing, it's not a sign of trouble - it's a sign that safety, timing and coordination are being perfectly balanced in the sky.
-
Why Are Planes Always Boarded From The Left Side? 5 Interesting Reasons
Below, we'll share 5 interesting reasons why this rule is followed and how it helps keep air travel safe and efficient.
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Yevgeny Prigozhin: 5 Facts On Wagner Boss Who Rebelled Against Putin
Here are some key facts about Yevgeny Prigozhin, founder of Russia's Wagner Group mercenary force, who Russia's civil aviation authority said was on the passenger list of a plane that crashed north of Moscow on Thursday.
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Flight Door Opens Mid-Air In Brazil, Terrifying Video Is Viral
The striking moment of the video is the fact that the passengers appeared calm though strong winds and objects were flapping around them. No injuries have been reported so far.
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Tata Orders 40 Airbus A 350 In Biggest Aviation Deal In History: 5 Facts
Tata owned Air India today announced the biggest deal in aviation history, saying it will acquire 250 aircraft from Airbus. The deal includes 40 A-350 wide-body long range airliners, and 210 narrow body aircraft.
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All Flights In US Grounded After NOTAM Failure: 5 Facts On The Advisory System
All flights across the US have come to a standstill due to the failure of a key pilot notification system - Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) system. The US Federal Aviation Authority said it was "working to restore" the system.
-
After Crash, China Eastern Airlines Grounds Boeing 737-800 Fleet: 10 Facts
China Plane Crash: A China Eastern passenger jet has crashed in southwest China and caused a mountain fire with an unknown number of casualties, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) said.
-
More Than 400 Lives Were At Risk After Bengaluru Take-Off: 10 Facts
A mid-air collision between two IndiGo flights that took off from Bengaluru airport was averted after a radar controller saw the impending danger and took corrective actions, a preliminary report by the aviation regular DGCA has said.
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Civil Aviation Minister Says Congress Tweets On Plane Crash Not Based On Facts
The Kozhikode airport is equipped with runway end safety area as per the guidelines of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), said Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri today, while questioning various tweets by Congress MPs on the plane crash in which 18 people were killed.
