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No Fault With Boeing Fuel Control Unit: US Aviation Body On Air India Crash
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration said on Thursday the fatal crash last month of an Air India Boeing 787 jet does not appear to have been caused by a mechanical issue or inadvertent movement of the fuel control unit or switches.
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"Western Media Promoting Own Viewpoint": Aviation Minister On Air India Crash
Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu called for calm as inquries continue into the Air India plane crash in which 274 people were killed, saying, "There are multiple theories (about the crash) floating... but let's respect the process of investigation."
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Aviation Watchdog Orders Fuel Switch Locking System Checks On Boeing Jets
Domestic airlines operating Boeing jets have been instructed to conduct checks on fuel control switches that regulate fuel supply to the engines on those planes.
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Amid Air India Probe, US Aviation Body, Boeing Say Fuel Switch Locks Safe: Report
The US Federal Aviation Administration and Boeing have privately issued notifications that the fuel switch locks on Boeing planes are safe, with the FAA saying they are safe, a document seen by Reuters showed.
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Should Fuel Switches Have Been Changed? Expert's Take On Air India Crash
An advisory had been issued by the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) in 2018 about fuel cutoff switches moving without any force after they get worn out and, in hindsight, it would have been better if changing them had been made mandatory.
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'Why Did You Cut Off Fuel?' Last Chat Of Pilots On Crashed Air India Plane
A month after the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad that killed at least 270 people, a preliminary report into the worst aviation accident in India in decades showed the engines' fuel switches shifted from 'RUN' to 'CUTOFF' after take-off.
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Ford Recalls Over 8,50,000 Cars In US Due To Potential Fuel Pump Failure
Ford is recalling more than 8,50,000 of its cars across the US because the low-pressure fuel pump inside the vehicles may fail - and potentially cause an engine stall while driving, increasing crash risks.
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Air India Crash Probe To Offer Peek Into Jet's Final Moments
A month after the worst aviation accident in India in decades, authorities are poised to release a preliminary report into the Air India crash.
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Air India Crash Probe Focusing On Movement Of Engine Fuel Control Switches: Report
A report in the well-regarded aviation journal, The Air Current says "the ongoing investigation into the cause of the June 12 crash of Air India flight 171 has narrowed its focus to the movement of the engine fuel control switches."
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Aviation Turbine Fuel Smuggling Racket Busted In Delhi, 6 Arrested
The Delhi Police on Monday claimed to have busted a racket siphoning off aviation turbine fuel from tankers and selling those in open market as a mineral turpentine oil, monthly loss costing Rs 1.62 Crore.
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First Electric Passenger Plane Flies 130 Kilometers For Just Rs 700
The cost for the flight was just Rs 694 ($8) compared to an estimated Rs 13,885 ($160) in fuel costs for a helicopter completing the same trip.
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New Bride, Headed To London To Meet Husband, On Board Flight That Crashed
The London-bound Air India AI-171 flight that crashed minutes after take-off in Ahmedabad, ended many hopes and dreams. A city police officer said there are no survivors.
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"Like A Fireball": Ex Aviation Minister Rajiv Pratap Rudy To NDTV On Air India Crash
Former aviation minister Rajiv Pratap Rudy, a pilot himself, said today that the UK-bound Air India flight that crashed in Ahmedabad, was carrying a huge amount of fuel and its crash had led to a massive explosion.
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Discover The Future Of Air Travel: Traditional Planes Face A New Challenge
Delta Air Lines partners with JetZero to develop a revolutionary, sustainable passenger plane with reduced emissions and fuel costs, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050.
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Blended Wing Passenger Plane to Cut Fuel Consumption by 50 Percent, Launching by 2030
A novel passenger jet featuring a blended wing design is expected to launch by 2030. This new aircraft promises a 50 percent reduction in fuel consumption and reduced noise. The design integrates the wings seamlessly into the fuselage, allowing for higher lift-to-drag ratios and lower drag. It will also be compatible with sustainable fuels, includi...
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No Fault With Boeing Fuel Control Unit: US Aviation Body On Air India Crash
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration said on Thursday the fatal crash last month of an Air India Boeing 787 jet does not appear to have been caused by a mechanical issue or inadvertent movement of the fuel control unit or switches.
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"Western Media Promoting Own Viewpoint": Aviation Minister On Air India Crash
Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu called for calm as inquries continue into the Air India plane crash in which 274 people were killed, saying, "There are multiple theories (about the crash) floating... but let's respect the process of investigation."
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Aviation Watchdog Orders Fuel Switch Locking System Checks On Boeing Jets
Domestic airlines operating Boeing jets have been instructed to conduct checks on fuel control switches that regulate fuel supply to the engines on those planes.
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Amid Air India Probe, US Aviation Body, Boeing Say Fuel Switch Locks Safe: Report
The US Federal Aviation Administration and Boeing have privately issued notifications that the fuel switch locks on Boeing planes are safe, with the FAA saying they are safe, a document seen by Reuters showed.
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Should Fuel Switches Have Been Changed? Expert's Take On Air India Crash
An advisory had been issued by the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) in 2018 about fuel cutoff switches moving without any force after they get worn out and, in hindsight, it would have been better if changing them had been made mandatory.
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'Why Did You Cut Off Fuel?' Last Chat Of Pilots On Crashed Air India Plane
A month after the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad that killed at least 270 people, a preliminary report into the worst aviation accident in India in decades showed the engines' fuel switches shifted from 'RUN' to 'CUTOFF' after take-off.
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Ford Recalls Over 8,50,000 Cars In US Due To Potential Fuel Pump Failure
Ford is recalling more than 8,50,000 of its cars across the US because the low-pressure fuel pump inside the vehicles may fail - and potentially cause an engine stall while driving, increasing crash risks.
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Air India Crash Probe To Offer Peek Into Jet's Final Moments
A month after the worst aviation accident in India in decades, authorities are poised to release a preliminary report into the Air India crash.
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Air India Crash Probe Focusing On Movement Of Engine Fuel Control Switches: Report
A report in the well-regarded aviation journal, The Air Current says "the ongoing investigation into the cause of the June 12 crash of Air India flight 171 has narrowed its focus to the movement of the engine fuel control switches."
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Aviation Turbine Fuel Smuggling Racket Busted In Delhi, 6 Arrested
The Delhi Police on Monday claimed to have busted a racket siphoning off aviation turbine fuel from tankers and selling those in open market as a mineral turpentine oil, monthly loss costing Rs 1.62 Crore.
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First Electric Passenger Plane Flies 130 Kilometers For Just Rs 700
The cost for the flight was just Rs 694 ($8) compared to an estimated Rs 13,885 ($160) in fuel costs for a helicopter completing the same trip.
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New Bride, Headed To London To Meet Husband, On Board Flight That Crashed
The London-bound Air India AI-171 flight that crashed minutes after take-off in Ahmedabad, ended many hopes and dreams. A city police officer said there are no survivors.
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"Like A Fireball": Ex Aviation Minister Rajiv Pratap Rudy To NDTV On Air India Crash
Former aviation minister Rajiv Pratap Rudy, a pilot himself, said today that the UK-bound Air India flight that crashed in Ahmedabad, was carrying a huge amount of fuel and its crash had led to a massive explosion.
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Discover The Future Of Air Travel: Traditional Planes Face A New Challenge
Delta Air Lines partners with JetZero to develop a revolutionary, sustainable passenger plane with reduced emissions and fuel costs, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050.
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Blended Wing Passenger Plane to Cut Fuel Consumption by 50 Percent, Launching by 2030
A novel passenger jet featuring a blended wing design is expected to launch by 2030. This new aircraft promises a 50 percent reduction in fuel consumption and reduced noise. The design integrates the wings seamlessly into the fuselage, allowing for higher lift-to-drag ratios and lower drag. It will also be compatible with sustainable fuels, includi...
