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Amur Falcons Begin 5,000Km Return Journey From Africa To India
Three satellite-tagged Amur falcons are heading back to India from Southern Africa, preparing to cross the Arabian Sea in what scientists describe as one of the most demanding non-stop migratory flights undertaken by small birds.
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Bird-Hit Incidents Reported At Airports Rose To 1,782 In 2025: Centre
The number of bird-hit incidents reported at the country's airports jumped to 1,782 last year from 1,278 recorded in 2024, the government told the Lok Sabha on Thursday.
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This Country Issues Passports To Falcons And Lets Them Fly In Cabin
Falconry has been part of life in this region for centuries, and the birds are treated with a respect that sets them apart from ordinary pets.
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IndiGo Flight Makes Emergency Landing In Varanasi After Bird Hit
A Bengaluru-bound IndiGo Airlines flight with 216 passengers on board made an emergency landing at the Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport here following a bird strike, airport officials said Monday.
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Akasa Air Flight From Pune Suffers Bird Hit, Lands Safely In Delhi
An Akasa Air aircraft flying from Pune to Delhi suffered a bird hit on Friday and landed safely in the national capital.
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Bird-Inspired Robot With Innovative Wing Design Achieves Self-Takeoff and Controlled Flight
Researchers in China have unveiled RoboFalcon 2.0, a bird-inspired robot with flapping, sweeping, and folding wing motions. Unlike earlier versions, it can achieve self-takeoff and maintain flight at low speeds. Tested in wind tunnels and real-world trials, the design showed improved control and reduced strain on lift. While limitations remain, suc...
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Hyderabad-Bound Air India Express Flight Makes Emergency Landing In Vizag
An Air India Express flight from Visakhapatnam to Hyderabad with 103 passengers made an emergency landing here on Thursday, following an engine problem after a suspected bird hit mid-air, said an official.
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Video: Paris-Bound Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Bird Hits Plane Nose
A Paris-bound Iberia flight was forced to make an emergency landing shortly after takeoff on Sunday after a bird struck the aircraft's nose.
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Video: Spanish EF-18 Hornet Jet Nearly Crashes Into Crowd During Airshow
A Spanish Air Force EF-18 Hornet fighter jet had a close call after it appeared to lose control and crash during an airshow at a crowded beach in Gijon over the weekend.
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Jeju Air Crash Initial Probe Suggests Pilot Error, Victims' Families Protest
The initial results of an investigation into December's devastating Jeju Air crash in South Korea showed that, while the plane's both engines sustained bird strikes, its pilots turned off the less-damaged one just before its crash-landing.
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Amur Falcons Begin 5,000Km Return Journey From Africa To India
Three satellite-tagged Amur falcons are heading back to India from Southern Africa, preparing to cross the Arabian Sea in what scientists describe as one of the most demanding non-stop migratory flights undertaken by small birds.
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Bird-Hit Incidents Reported At Airports Rose To 1,782 In 2025: Centre
The number of bird-hit incidents reported at the country's airports jumped to 1,782 last year from 1,278 recorded in 2024, the government told the Lok Sabha on Thursday.
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This Country Issues Passports To Falcons And Lets Them Fly In Cabin
Falconry has been part of life in this region for centuries, and the birds are treated with a respect that sets them apart from ordinary pets.
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IndiGo Flight Makes Emergency Landing In Varanasi After Bird Hit
A Bengaluru-bound IndiGo Airlines flight with 216 passengers on board made an emergency landing at the Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport here following a bird strike, airport officials said Monday.
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Akasa Air Flight From Pune Suffers Bird Hit, Lands Safely In Delhi
An Akasa Air aircraft flying from Pune to Delhi suffered a bird hit on Friday and landed safely in the national capital.
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Bird-Inspired Robot With Innovative Wing Design Achieves Self-Takeoff and Controlled Flight
Researchers in China have unveiled RoboFalcon 2.0, a bird-inspired robot with flapping, sweeping, and folding wing motions. Unlike earlier versions, it can achieve self-takeoff and maintain flight at low speeds. Tested in wind tunnels and real-world trials, the design showed improved control and reduced strain on lift. While limitations remain, suc...
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Hyderabad-Bound Air India Express Flight Makes Emergency Landing In Vizag
An Air India Express flight from Visakhapatnam to Hyderabad with 103 passengers made an emergency landing here on Thursday, following an engine problem after a suspected bird hit mid-air, said an official.
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Video: Paris-Bound Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Bird Hits Plane Nose
A Paris-bound Iberia flight was forced to make an emergency landing shortly after takeoff on Sunday after a bird struck the aircraft's nose.
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Video: Spanish EF-18 Hornet Jet Nearly Crashes Into Crowd During Airshow
A Spanish Air Force EF-18 Hornet fighter jet had a close call after it appeared to lose control and crash during an airshow at a crowded beach in Gijon over the weekend.
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Jeju Air Crash Initial Probe Suggests Pilot Error, Victims' Families Protest
The initial results of an investigation into December's devastating Jeju Air crash in South Korea showed that, while the plane's both engines sustained bird strikes, its pilots turned off the less-damaged one just before its crash-landing.
