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A Tiny Error Left An Air Canada Boeing 767 Flight With 2 Dead Engines. How The Pilot Landed It
On July 23, 1983, an Air Canada Flight 143 lost all engine power at 41,000 feet due to a calculation error. What followed was an aviation story that continues to be studied decades later
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Inside The New Air India Maharaja Lounge At Delhi Airport: How To Access It
Air India's new Maharaja Lounge at Delhi T3 brings dedicated zones, dining options and rest areas for premium passengers.
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Airline Pilots Hide Mental Health Struggles To Continue Flying: Study
Commercial airline pilots often conceal mental health conditions for fear that disclosing therapy or medication, or even just seeking help, could mean having their license pulled, putting themselves and their passengers at risk.
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NASA Tests Tiltwing Wing Model to Boost Advanced Air Mobility Designs
NASA’s latest wind tunnel tests on a tiltwing model are giving the advanced air mobility industry valuable data to improve air taxi and drone designs. By studying wing and propeller interactions in different conditions, NASA is helping create safer and more efficient next-generation aircraft.
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"100 Times More Polluting": Study Reveals Industries You Didn't Know Were Harming Your Air
A study led by the University of York has found that sectors like shipping, aviation, and construction face much weaker legal controls on nitrogen oxide emissions compared to home heating or cars.
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NASA introduces Joby Aircraft to Study Wind Effects and Track Aircraft
The expert team of researchers from NASA has started to study winds and improve aircraft tracking with its experimental aircraft, i.e., Joby. This aircraft will collect essential data and drive improvements in the aviation industry by air collision avoidance and enhanced aircraft tracking, specifically in high-traffic areas.
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Increasing Space Debris Risks Aircraft Collisions, Experts Warn
Uncontrolled space debris entering Earth's atmosphere is becoming a growing concern, with rising risks to aircraft safety. A study from the University of British Columbia reveals a 26% chance of debris collisions in high-traffic regions like the Northeastern US and Northern Europe. Recent incidents, such as falling debris from SpaceX’s Starship 7...
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Bird-Inspired Wing Design Could Boost Performance of Aeroplanes, Claims Study
Researchers are exploring the potential of bird-inspired wing flaps to improve airplane performance. These featherlike flaps, designed to mimic the covert feathers on bird wings, could significantly enhance lift, reducing drag and improving stability. Tests show that the new design could boost lift by up to 45% and decrease drag by 31%. The flaps a...
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Feather-Inspired Wing Flaps Could Boost Aircraft Lift and Performance, Claims New Study
Researchers have developed feather-inspired passive flaps for aircraft wings, showing promising results. Wind tunnel tests revealed that these flaps could increase lift by 45%, reduce drag by 31%, and prevent stalls. By mimicking the structure of bird wings, these flaps respond naturally to airflow, enhancing flight performance. The flaps also expa...
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Airfare In India Spiked By 41% Since Covid: Report
A study conducted by Airports Council International Asia-Pacific in collaboration with Flare Aviation Consulting on airfare trends in the region found highest airfare increase was in India (41%), followed by the United Arab Emirates (34%).
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Air Turbulence On The Rise Due To Climate Change, Could Become Worse: Study
Climate change may be causing an increase in airplane turbulence, which is predicted to triple in frequency between 2050 and 2080.
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IndiGo, Fined For Denying Boy With Special Needs, Announces Next Move
IndiGo will conduct an internal case study on how to better handle passengers with disabilities and special needs, especially when they are feeling distressed, its CEO Ronojoy Dutta has said.
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RGNUL To Set Up Centre For Studies In Aviation, Space, Defence Laws
For this, RGNUL on September 27 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with General Counsels’ Association of India (GCAI), New Delhi, the university said.
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Virgin Galactic to Launch Unity 23, Its First Commercial Research Mission, With Italian Air Force Soon
Virgin Galactic launching its first commercial research mission named Unity 23 along with the Italian Air Force to the edge of space, it said.
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Top Medical Body ICMR Gets Nod To Study Drones For Delivering Covid Vaccine
The Civil Aviation Ministry on Thursday permitted the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) to conduct a feasibility study on using drones to deliver COVID-19 vaccine, according to an official statement.
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A Tiny Error Left An Air Canada Boeing 767 Flight With 2 Dead Engines. How The Pilot Landed It
On July 23, 1983, an Air Canada Flight 143 lost all engine power at 41,000 feet due to a calculation error. What followed was an aviation story that continues to be studied decades later
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Inside The New Air India Maharaja Lounge At Delhi Airport: How To Access It
Air India's new Maharaja Lounge at Delhi T3 brings dedicated zones, dining options and rest areas for premium passengers.
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Airline Pilots Hide Mental Health Struggles To Continue Flying: Study
Commercial airline pilots often conceal mental health conditions for fear that disclosing therapy or medication, or even just seeking help, could mean having their license pulled, putting themselves and their passengers at risk.
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NASA Tests Tiltwing Wing Model to Boost Advanced Air Mobility Designs
NASA’s latest wind tunnel tests on a tiltwing model are giving the advanced air mobility industry valuable data to improve air taxi and drone designs. By studying wing and propeller interactions in different conditions, NASA is helping create safer and more efficient next-generation aircraft.
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"100 Times More Polluting": Study Reveals Industries You Didn't Know Were Harming Your Air
A study led by the University of York has found that sectors like shipping, aviation, and construction face much weaker legal controls on nitrogen oxide emissions compared to home heating or cars.
-
NASA introduces Joby Aircraft to Study Wind Effects and Track Aircraft
The expert team of researchers from NASA has started to study winds and improve aircraft tracking with its experimental aircraft, i.e., Joby. This aircraft will collect essential data and drive improvements in the aviation industry by air collision avoidance and enhanced aircraft tracking, specifically in high-traffic areas.
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Increasing Space Debris Risks Aircraft Collisions, Experts Warn
Uncontrolled space debris entering Earth's atmosphere is becoming a growing concern, with rising risks to aircraft safety. A study from the University of British Columbia reveals a 26% chance of debris collisions in high-traffic regions like the Northeastern US and Northern Europe. Recent incidents, such as falling debris from SpaceX’s Starship 7...
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Bird-Inspired Wing Design Could Boost Performance of Aeroplanes, Claims Study
Researchers are exploring the potential of bird-inspired wing flaps to improve airplane performance. These featherlike flaps, designed to mimic the covert feathers on bird wings, could significantly enhance lift, reducing drag and improving stability. Tests show that the new design could boost lift by up to 45% and decrease drag by 31%. The flaps a...
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Feather-Inspired Wing Flaps Could Boost Aircraft Lift and Performance, Claims New Study
Researchers have developed feather-inspired passive flaps for aircraft wings, showing promising results. Wind tunnel tests revealed that these flaps could increase lift by 45%, reduce drag by 31%, and prevent stalls. By mimicking the structure of bird wings, these flaps respond naturally to airflow, enhancing flight performance. The flaps also expa...
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Airfare In India Spiked By 41% Since Covid: Report
A study conducted by Airports Council International Asia-Pacific in collaboration with Flare Aviation Consulting on airfare trends in the region found highest airfare increase was in India (41%), followed by the United Arab Emirates (34%).
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Air Turbulence On The Rise Due To Climate Change, Could Become Worse: Study
Climate change may be causing an increase in airplane turbulence, which is predicted to triple in frequency between 2050 and 2080.
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IndiGo, Fined For Denying Boy With Special Needs, Announces Next Move
IndiGo will conduct an internal case study on how to better handle passengers with disabilities and special needs, especially when they are feeling distressed, its CEO Ronojoy Dutta has said.
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RGNUL To Set Up Centre For Studies In Aviation, Space, Defence Laws
For this, RGNUL on September 27 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with General Counsels’ Association of India (GCAI), New Delhi, the university said.
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Virgin Galactic to Launch Unity 23, Its First Commercial Research Mission, With Italian Air Force Soon
Virgin Galactic launching its first commercial research mission named Unity 23 along with the Italian Air Force to the edge of space, it said.
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Top Medical Body ICMR Gets Nod To Study Drones For Delivering Covid Vaccine
The Civil Aviation Ministry on Thursday permitted the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) to conduct a feasibility study on using drones to deliver COVID-19 vaccine, according to an official statement.
