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Explained: What Is Cloud Seeding And Why Delhi Plans To Do It In September
Cloud seeding is the process of adding special substances to clouds to make it rain or snow in areas experiencing water scarcity, less snowfall, or to reduce hail and clear fog.
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Huge Fireball In Sky As Small Plane Crashes At London Southend Airport
A small plane crashed at London Southend Airport, police said Sunday.
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First, Final Plane Crash Reports Different In Most Cases: Ex Probe Body Head
Aurobindo Handa, a former director general of the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has cautioned that the initial findings of aircraft crash investigations and the final findings are different in most cases.
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Jaguars Were First Inducted In IAF In 1970s. Three Have Crashed Since March
A fighter pilot was killed, and at least one other person was injured, after a Jaguar aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed near Churu district in Rajasthan on Wednesday afternoon.
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Watch: Abu Dhabi Tests First Driverless Air Taxi, Launch Set For 2026
Abu Dhabi has completed its first test flight of a driverless electric air taxi, with plans to launch commercial services by early 2026.
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Sub Lt Astha Poonia Becomes 1st Woman To Be Trained As Navy Fighter Pilot
Sub Lieutenant Astha Poonia has become the first woman to be trained as a fighter pilot of the Indian Navy. She may eventually fly the MiG-29K or the naval version of the Rafale fighter jet off India's aircraft carriers.
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Flying Taxis Are Here: Dubai Tests First Piloted Aircraft
Dubai has completed the first piloted test flight of all-electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxis, and early results are promising.
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Explained: What Is Cloud Seeding, Why Is Delhi Spending Over Rs 3 Crore On It
Cloud seeding is generally considered moderately effective, with studies and real-world programmes showing it can increase rainfall under the right conditions.
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'Many Shortcomings...': Parliament Panel Summons Boeing Over Aviation Safety
AParliament committee on transport will meet airline reps, government officials and Boeing executives, likely in the first week of July, on the issue of safety of civil aviation and to discuss aircraft maintenance concerns.
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Delhi Gets Nod For First-Ever Artificial Rain Pilot Project
The Delhi government is set to execute its first-ever artificial rain pilot, with all scientific systems and clearances in place.
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1st Responder Was Having Lunch At Hostel Where Air India Plane Crashed
An ambulance driver saw the lone survivor of the crashed AI171 aircraft walking from the plane and then attempting to go back to save his relative on board.
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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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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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Boeing 787-8, Which Crashed In Ahmedabad, Had Immaculate Safety Record
The Air India Ahmedabad-London flight crashed this afternoon, marking the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner's first fatal crash since the aircraft's debut in 2011.
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"Pak Would Have Been Split In 4 Parts If...": Rajnath Singh On Navy Strength
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh aboard India's first indigenously built aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, on Friday warned Pakistan of the Indian Navy's unmatched strength.
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Explained: What Is Cloud Seeding And Why Delhi Plans To Do It In September
Cloud seeding is the process of adding special substances to clouds to make it rain or snow in areas experiencing water scarcity, less snowfall, or to reduce hail and clear fog.
-
Huge Fireball In Sky As Small Plane Crashes At London Southend Airport
A small plane crashed at London Southend Airport, police said Sunday.
-
First, Final Plane Crash Reports Different In Most Cases: Ex Probe Body Head
Aurobindo Handa, a former director general of the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has cautioned that the initial findings of aircraft crash investigations and the final findings are different in most cases.
-
Jaguars Were First Inducted In IAF In 1970s. Three Have Crashed Since March
A fighter pilot was killed, and at least one other person was injured, after a Jaguar aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed near Churu district in Rajasthan on Wednesday afternoon.
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Watch: Abu Dhabi Tests First Driverless Air Taxi, Launch Set For 2026
Abu Dhabi has completed its first test flight of a driverless electric air taxi, with plans to launch commercial services by early 2026.
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Sub Lt Astha Poonia Becomes 1st Woman To Be Trained As Navy Fighter Pilot
Sub Lieutenant Astha Poonia has become the first woman to be trained as a fighter pilot of the Indian Navy. She may eventually fly the MiG-29K or the naval version of the Rafale fighter jet off India's aircraft carriers.
-
Flying Taxis Are Here: Dubai Tests First Piloted Aircraft
Dubai has completed the first piloted test flight of all-electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxis, and early results are promising.
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Explained: What Is Cloud Seeding, Why Is Delhi Spending Over Rs 3 Crore On It
Cloud seeding is generally considered moderately effective, with studies and real-world programmes showing it can increase rainfall under the right conditions.
-
'Many Shortcomings...': Parliament Panel Summons Boeing Over Aviation Safety
AParliament committee on transport will meet airline reps, government officials and Boeing executives, likely in the first week of July, on the issue of safety of civil aviation and to discuss aircraft maintenance concerns.
-
Delhi Gets Nod For First-Ever Artificial Rain Pilot Project
The Delhi government is set to execute its first-ever artificial rain pilot, with all scientific systems and clearances in place.
-
1st Responder Was Having Lunch At Hostel Where Air India Plane Crashed
An ambulance driver saw the lone survivor of the crashed AI171 aircraft walking from the plane and then attempting to go back to save his relative on board.
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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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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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Boeing 787-8, Which Crashed In Ahmedabad, Had Immaculate Safety Record
The Air India Ahmedabad-London flight crashed this afternoon, marking the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner's first fatal crash since the aircraft's debut in 2011.
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"Pak Would Have Been Split In 4 Parts If...": Rajnath Singh On Navy Strength
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh aboard India's first indigenously built aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, on Friday warned Pakistan of the Indian Navy's unmatched strength.
