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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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Jeju Air Pilots' Union "Strongly Angered", Reject Plane Crash Blame On Pilots
The Boeing 737-800 was flying from Thailand to South Korea's southwest on December 29 last year but ended upbelly-landing at Muan airport and exploding in a fireball after slamming into a concrete barrier, killing 179 people.
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No Proof To Suggest Sabotage, Bird Hit In Air India Plane Crash Report
A preliminary investigation report into the Air India plane crash that killed at least 274 people in Ahmedabad last month has not found any immediate evidence to suggest a possible sabotage.
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Delhi-Bound Indigo Flight Returns To Patna After Technical Snag Due To Bird Hit
A Delhi-bound IndiGo flight carrying around 175 passengers returned to Jayaprakash Narayan International Airport in Patna after takeoff on Wednesday morning as one of its engines developed a technical snag due to a bird hit, airport officials said.
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Air India Flight From Delhi Lands Safely In Pune After Bird Hit
Air India Pune-bound flight from Delhi suffered a bird hit on Friday, forcing the airline to cancel its return journey.
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Charred Vehicles, Lost Caretakers: NGO Aids Shock-Stricken Animals After Plane Crash
Around seven dogs and over 50 birds perished in the fir following the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. NGO Darshana Animal Welfare managed to save three to four dogs and six to seven birds, now under medical care.
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IndiGo Flight Suffers Bird Hit At 4,000 Feet, Makes Emergency Landing In Ranchi
Around 175 passengers had a close shave after an IndiGo flight suffered a bird hit and made an emergency landing at Ranchi's Birsa Munda Airport on Monday, an official said.
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With GPS On Wings, A Vulture's Flight Of Hope In Madhya Pradesh
A white-backed vulture has scripted an extraordinary journey of survival, freedom, and hope. Once grounded because of weakness, the bird now soars from the dusty plains of Madhya Pradesh to the blue skies of Afghanistan.
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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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Video Shows Pilot Covered In Blood After Bird Smashes Through Windscreen
It is not immediately clear whether the blood belongs to Captain Valiente or the bird
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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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Jeju Air Pilots' Union "Strongly Angered", Reject Plane Crash Blame On Pilots
The Boeing 737-800 was flying from Thailand to South Korea's southwest on December 29 last year but ended upbelly-landing at Muan airport and exploding in a fireball after slamming into a concrete barrier, killing 179 people.
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No Proof To Suggest Sabotage, Bird Hit In Air India Plane Crash Report
A preliminary investigation report into the Air India plane crash that killed at least 274 people in Ahmedabad last month has not found any immediate evidence to suggest a possible sabotage.
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Delhi-Bound Indigo Flight Returns To Patna After Technical Snag Due To Bird Hit
A Delhi-bound IndiGo flight carrying around 175 passengers returned to Jayaprakash Narayan International Airport in Patna after takeoff on Wednesday morning as one of its engines developed a technical snag due to a bird hit, airport officials said.
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Air India Flight From Delhi Lands Safely In Pune After Bird Hit
Air India Pune-bound flight from Delhi suffered a bird hit on Friday, forcing the airline to cancel its return journey.
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Charred Vehicles, Lost Caretakers: NGO Aids Shock-Stricken Animals After Plane Crash
Around seven dogs and over 50 birds perished in the fir following the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. NGO Darshana Animal Welfare managed to save three to four dogs and six to seven birds, now under medical care.
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IndiGo Flight Suffers Bird Hit At 4,000 Feet, Makes Emergency Landing In Ranchi
Around 175 passengers had a close shave after an IndiGo flight suffered a bird hit and made an emergency landing at Ranchi's Birsa Munda Airport on Monday, an official said.
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With GPS On Wings, A Vulture's Flight Of Hope In Madhya Pradesh
A white-backed vulture has scripted an extraordinary journey of survival, freedom, and hope. Once grounded because of weakness, the bird now soars from the dusty plains of Madhya Pradesh to the blue skies of Afghanistan.
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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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Video Shows Pilot Covered In Blood After Bird Smashes Through Windscreen
It is not immediately clear whether the blood belongs to Captain Valiente or the bird
