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Exclusive: Veteran Pilot Who Flew Same Dreamliner That Crashed Shares Insights
A senior commercial pilot who has flown the same Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner that crashed in Gujarat's Ahmedabad on Thursday spoke to NDTV for the first time in an exclusive interview on what may have gone wrong with the aircraft.
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NDTV Inside Flight Simulator: What May Have Happened In Dreamliner's Final Moments
NDTV spoke to a commercial airline pilot inside the cockpit of a flight simulator to get an insight into what could have gone wrong with Air India's Boeing 787 Dreamliner just before it crashed in Gujarat's Ahmedabad on Thursday.
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How 787 Dreamliner Is Different From Other Boeing Models
A Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner operated by Air India crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad on Thursday, killing 241 of the 242 people on board. This was the first fatal incident involving the Dreamliner since the aircraft began commercial serviceo
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NASA F-15 Flights Validate Supersonic Tools for X-59 Quiet Flight Quesst Mission
NASA’s twin F-15 jets validated critical tools for the X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft, confirming precision systems like shock-sensing probes, schlieren imaging, and ALIGNS navigation during May flights over the Mojave Desert. The successful tests mark a key step in NASA’s Quesst mission, which aims to enable quieter, faster commercial air trav...
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2 Commercial Flights Seen Near Lahore Amid Drone Attack, Likely Used As Shield
Two commercial aircraft were seen flying near Pakistan's Lahore tonight while Indian air defence forces intercepted incoming drones in the northern region.
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Video: 2 Fighter Jets Escort New York-Delhi Flight After Bomb Scare
Visuals show fighter jets on both sides of the commercial aircraft, escorting it to Rome's Fiumicino airport.
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Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 Nears Supersonic Milestone with Mach 0.95 Test Flight
Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 demonstrator reached a significant milestone in its 11th test flight, hitting Mach 0.95 at a low altitude of 8,986 metres. The test, conducted on January 10, 2025, not only demonstrated the aircraft’s ability to handle extreme air pressure but also moved the company closer to achieving supersonic speeds. This breakthrough...
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NASA To Develop Sustainable Commercial Aircraft, Funds Studies Worth $11.5 Million
NASA expects the companies to complete their studies by mid-2026 for the development of sustainable commercial aircraft,
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Airbus A321XLR: The Fuel-Efficient, Single-Aisle, Long-Range Aircraft
The A321XLR, standing for "Xtra Long Range," is the longest-range commercial aircraft in its class, capable of flying up to 8,700 km.
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Airbus Gets New Commercial Jet CEO, Aims To Deliver 770 Aircraft This Year
Airbus SE will replace the head of its commercial aircraft business and stick with a goal to deliver about 770 aircraft this year, underscoring the planemaker's focus on ironing out supply-chain glitches that have hampered production plans.
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Brazilian Aircraft Maker Embraer Eyes Suppliers From India
Brazil's aircraft maker Embraer is eyeing suppliers from India for its defence, commercial aviation and executive jet businesses.
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How GPS Spoofers "Hack Time" On Commercial Airlines, Hit Flight Ops
An aircraft operated by a major Western airline recently had its onboard clocks suddenly sent forward by years, causing the plane to lose access to its digitally-encrypted communication systems.
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NASA Unveils Aircraft That Can Travel Faster Than Speed Of Sound. See Pic
Its predicted top speed is 1.4 times the speed of sound or 1,488 kilometres per hour.
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India Plans New Airport For Both Military, Civilian Aircraft In Lakshadweep
Even as India is looking to promote the Lakshadweep islands for tourism, India is now planning to develop a new airfield at the Minicoy Islands there that would be capable of operating military aircraft, including fighter jets, along with commercial
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Man Found In Aircraft's Undercarriage At Paris Airport, Critical
A man was discovered Thursday hidden in the landing gear compartment of a commercial aircraft that flew into Paris from Algeria with severe hypothermia but alive, French authorities said.
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Exclusive: Veteran Pilot Who Flew Same Dreamliner That Crashed Shares Insights
A senior commercial pilot who has flown the same Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner that crashed in Gujarat's Ahmedabad on Thursday spoke to NDTV for the first time in an exclusive interview on what may have gone wrong with the aircraft.
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NDTV Inside Flight Simulator: What May Have Happened In Dreamliner's Final Moments
NDTV spoke to a commercial airline pilot inside the cockpit of a flight simulator to get an insight into what could have gone wrong with Air India's Boeing 787 Dreamliner just before it crashed in Gujarat's Ahmedabad on Thursday.
-
How 787 Dreamliner Is Different From Other Boeing Models
A Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner operated by Air India crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad on Thursday, killing 241 of the 242 people on board. This was the first fatal incident involving the Dreamliner since the aircraft began commercial serviceo
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NASA F-15 Flights Validate Supersonic Tools for X-59 Quiet Flight Quesst Mission
NASA’s twin F-15 jets validated critical tools for the X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft, confirming precision systems like shock-sensing probes, schlieren imaging, and ALIGNS navigation during May flights over the Mojave Desert. The successful tests mark a key step in NASA’s Quesst mission, which aims to enable quieter, faster commercial air trav...
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2 Commercial Flights Seen Near Lahore Amid Drone Attack, Likely Used As Shield
Two commercial aircraft were seen flying near Pakistan's Lahore tonight while Indian air defence forces intercepted incoming drones in the northern region.
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Video: 2 Fighter Jets Escort New York-Delhi Flight After Bomb Scare
Visuals show fighter jets on both sides of the commercial aircraft, escorting it to Rome's Fiumicino airport.
-
Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 Nears Supersonic Milestone with Mach 0.95 Test Flight
Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 demonstrator reached a significant milestone in its 11th test flight, hitting Mach 0.95 at a low altitude of 8,986 metres. The test, conducted on January 10, 2025, not only demonstrated the aircraft’s ability to handle extreme air pressure but also moved the company closer to achieving supersonic speeds. This breakthrough...
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NASA To Develop Sustainable Commercial Aircraft, Funds Studies Worth $11.5 Million
NASA expects the companies to complete their studies by mid-2026 for the development of sustainable commercial aircraft,
-
Airbus A321XLR: The Fuel-Efficient, Single-Aisle, Long-Range Aircraft
The A321XLR, standing for "Xtra Long Range," is the longest-range commercial aircraft in its class, capable of flying up to 8,700 km.
-
Airbus Gets New Commercial Jet CEO, Aims To Deliver 770 Aircraft This Year
Airbus SE will replace the head of its commercial aircraft business and stick with a goal to deliver about 770 aircraft this year, underscoring the planemaker's focus on ironing out supply-chain glitches that have hampered production plans.
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Brazilian Aircraft Maker Embraer Eyes Suppliers From India
Brazil's aircraft maker Embraer is eyeing suppliers from India for its defence, commercial aviation and executive jet businesses.
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How GPS Spoofers "Hack Time" On Commercial Airlines, Hit Flight Ops
An aircraft operated by a major Western airline recently had its onboard clocks suddenly sent forward by years, causing the plane to lose access to its digitally-encrypted communication systems.
-
NASA Unveils Aircraft That Can Travel Faster Than Speed Of Sound. See Pic
Its predicted top speed is 1.4 times the speed of sound or 1,488 kilometres per hour.
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India Plans New Airport For Both Military, Civilian Aircraft In Lakshadweep
Even as India is looking to promote the Lakshadweep islands for tourism, India is now planning to develop a new airfield at the Minicoy Islands there that would be capable of operating military aircraft, including fighter jets, along with commercial
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Man Found In Aircraft's Undercarriage At Paris Airport, Critical
A man was discovered Thursday hidden in the landing gear compartment of a commercial aircraft that flew into Paris from Algeria with severe hypothermia but alive, French authorities said.
