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Delhi Tests Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides, Public Launch Soon At 4 Locations
Rides for the public is likely to start shortly, aligned with the ideal ballooning season from November to February.
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Ethiopian Volcano Erupts After 12,000 Years, Ash Enters Delhi Amid Toxic Air
The Hayli Gubbi volcano erupted in the Afar region of Ethiopia, sending thick plumes of smoke up to 14 kilometres into the sky.
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Several Flights Cancelled As Ethiopian Volcanic Ash Drifts Towards India
Several flights were cancelled, and Indian airlines and airports were issued an advisory to deal with possible disruptions due to an ash plume from the volcanic activity in Ethiopia on Monday. The ash cloud is now moving over northern India.
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After Dubai Air Show Tragedy, A Lookback At First-Ever Tejas Crash
An Indian Tejas fighter jet crashed at the Dubai air show today, marking only the second tragic incident involving the indigenous model in over 24 years since its first test flight in 2001.
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Air India Unveils New Global Menu For International And Domestic Flyers
Air India's New In-Flight Menu: With each cabin class receiving a differentiated service, the airline is attempting to offer meals that feel contemporary, diverse and more aligned with evolving traveller expectations.
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Blue Origin Joins SpaceX in Orbital Booster Reuse Era With New Glenn’s Successful Launch and Landing
Blue Origin’s New Glenn successfully launched NASA’s ESCAPADE mission to Mars on November 13, 2025, marking its second flight and its first ocean booster landing on the ship Jacklyn. The mission deploys twin satellites built by Rocket Lab to study how the solar wind strips Mars’ atmosphere during a 22-month journey to the Red Planet.
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Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin Launches NASA's ESCAPADE Mission To Mars
The Blue Origin space venture of Jeff Bezos launched its giant New Glenn rocket from Florida on Thursday on its debut flight for paying customers, carrying 2 satellites on their way to Mars in the company's first NASA-scale science mission.
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Passengers On This New Jet May Get To Watch The Sun Rise Twice
The airline mentioned that all the main parts of the plane have come together, along with the wings, tail section and landing gear, now attached.
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"They Took Their First Flight": India-Origin Techie Shares Emotional Video Of His Parents Journey
Sanjeeva wrote that this moment does not symbolise any great achievement or wealth, but rather the essence of the journey that led them here.
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SpaceX Launches Satellite Haven, Paving Way For World's First Private Space Station
This test is a significant step toward the company's upcoming major plan, the launch of the private space station "Haven-1" in mid-2026.
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2 Kerala Nurses Save Passenger's Life Mid-Air Through CPR On Air Arabia Flight: Report
Two nurses from Kerala, travelling to Abu Dhabi from Kochi on their first international flight, saved the life of a fellow passenger after he suffered a cardiac arrest twenty minutes into the journey, local media reported.
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X-59, NASA's Quiet Supersonic Jet, Flies Over US Desert In First Test Flight
NASA's X-59 supersonic-but-quiet jet soared over the Southern California desert on Tuesday in the first test flight of an experimental aircraft designed to break the sound barrier with little noise, paving the way for faster commercial air travel.
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NASA’s X-59 Supersonic Jet Takes Historic First Flight, Paving Way for Quiet Supersonic Travel
NASA’s X-59 experimental jet has completed its first flight, demonstrating quiet supersonic technology that could one day allow faster-than-sound travel over populated areas. The test marks a major step toward lifting U.S. restrictions on supersonic flight and could revolutionize commercial aviation.
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In A First, India To Produce Russian SJ-100 Civil Aircraft
India and Russia have firmed up a joint collaboration to produce a twin-engine narrow-body passenger aircraft for short-haul flights in line with growing strategic ties between the two countries.
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7,000 Flights Delayed As US Government Shutdown Hits Day 27
The Trump administration has warned flight disruptions will increase as controllers miss their first full paycheck on Tuesday.
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Delhi Tests Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides, Public Launch Soon At 4 Locations
Rides for the public is likely to start shortly, aligned with the ideal ballooning season from November to February.
-
Ethiopian Volcano Erupts After 12,000 Years, Ash Enters Delhi Amid Toxic Air
The Hayli Gubbi volcano erupted in the Afar region of Ethiopia, sending thick plumes of smoke up to 14 kilometres into the sky.
-
Several Flights Cancelled As Ethiopian Volcanic Ash Drifts Towards India
Several flights were cancelled, and Indian airlines and airports were issued an advisory to deal with possible disruptions due to an ash plume from the volcanic activity in Ethiopia on Monday. The ash cloud is now moving over northern India.
-
After Dubai Air Show Tragedy, A Lookback At First-Ever Tejas Crash
An Indian Tejas fighter jet crashed at the Dubai air show today, marking only the second tragic incident involving the indigenous model in over 24 years since its first test flight in 2001.
-
Air India Unveils New Global Menu For International And Domestic Flyers
Air India's New In-Flight Menu: With each cabin class receiving a differentiated service, the airline is attempting to offer meals that feel contemporary, diverse and more aligned with evolving traveller expectations.
-
Blue Origin Joins SpaceX in Orbital Booster Reuse Era With New Glenn’s Successful Launch and Landing
Blue Origin’s New Glenn successfully launched NASA’s ESCAPADE mission to Mars on November 13, 2025, marking its second flight and its first ocean booster landing on the ship Jacklyn. The mission deploys twin satellites built by Rocket Lab to study how the solar wind strips Mars’ atmosphere during a 22-month journey to the Red Planet.
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Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin Launches NASA's ESCAPADE Mission To Mars
The Blue Origin space venture of Jeff Bezos launched its giant New Glenn rocket from Florida on Thursday on its debut flight for paying customers, carrying 2 satellites on their way to Mars in the company's first NASA-scale science mission.
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Passengers On This New Jet May Get To Watch The Sun Rise Twice
The airline mentioned that all the main parts of the plane have come together, along with the wings, tail section and landing gear, now attached.
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"They Took Their First Flight": India-Origin Techie Shares Emotional Video Of His Parents Journey
Sanjeeva wrote that this moment does not symbolise any great achievement or wealth, but rather the essence of the journey that led them here.
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SpaceX Launches Satellite Haven, Paving Way For World's First Private Space Station
This test is a significant step toward the company's upcoming major plan, the launch of the private space station "Haven-1" in mid-2026.
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2 Kerala Nurses Save Passenger's Life Mid-Air Through CPR On Air Arabia Flight: Report
Two nurses from Kerala, travelling to Abu Dhabi from Kochi on their first international flight, saved the life of a fellow passenger after he suffered a cardiac arrest twenty minutes into the journey, local media reported.
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X-59, NASA's Quiet Supersonic Jet, Flies Over US Desert In First Test Flight
NASA's X-59 supersonic-but-quiet jet soared over the Southern California desert on Tuesday in the first test flight of an experimental aircraft designed to break the sound barrier with little noise, paving the way for faster commercial air travel.
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NASA’s X-59 Supersonic Jet Takes Historic First Flight, Paving Way for Quiet Supersonic Travel
NASA’s X-59 experimental jet has completed its first flight, demonstrating quiet supersonic technology that could one day allow faster-than-sound travel over populated areas. The test marks a major step toward lifting U.S. restrictions on supersonic flight and could revolutionize commercial aviation.
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In A First, India To Produce Russian SJ-100 Civil Aircraft
India and Russia have firmed up a joint collaboration to produce a twin-engine narrow-body passenger aircraft for short-haul flights in line with growing strategic ties between the two countries.
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7,000 Flights Delayed As US Government Shutdown Hits Day 27
The Trump administration has warned flight disruptions will increase as controllers miss their first full paycheck on Tuesday.
