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How Solar Radiation Glitch Sent An Airbus Jet Plunging And Sparked Worldwide Recall
Airbus has ordered urgent repairs for approximately 6,000 A320 jets worldwide after identifying a critical issue with the flight-control software.
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"I Tested...": Man Shares Experience Of Travelling In Hello Kitty And Pokemon-Themed Flights
The video, titled "I Tested Themed Flights," was shared on November 25th.
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Airlines In India Work On A-320 Fix After EU Agency's Critical Alert
Hundreds of Airbus aircraft flown by Air India and IndiGo were affected by an emergency airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
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IndiGo, Air India Warn Of Flight Delays Over A320 Software Upgrade
IndiGo, Air India and Air India Express flight operations will see disruptions as they work on fixing a potential issue related to flight controls in their A320 family planes and 200-250 aircraft will be impacted in the country, according to sources.
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Andhra Minister Nara Lokesh Used Own Money For Air Travel: RTI
Amid his frequent air travel and criticism from opposition parties, Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh used his own money for financing his 77 flights to Hyderabad, the Right To Information (RTI) documents showed.
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Pilots' Body Urges Withdrawal Of Extended Boeing 787 Flight Duty Hours
India's aviation regulator has allowed an extension of flight duty hours for select Boeing 787 Dreamliner routes, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from the country's pilots' association, citing serious safety and fatigue concerns.
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SpaceX Eyes V3 Rocket With Raptor 3 Engines After Wrapping Starship V2 Tests
SpaceX’s Starship Flight 11 marked the final mission of the V2 design, achieving flawless launch and recovery. The next-gen V3 Starship will feature new Raptor 3 engines, advanced docking systems, and upgraded booster recovery—critical milestones as SpaceX prepares for its upcoming Mars fleet and NASA’s Artemis III lunar landing.
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IndiGo Fined Rs 40 Lakh For Using Unqualified Pilot Simulators
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has imposed a total penalty of Rs 40 lakh on IndiGo Airlines after finding that the carrier conducted pilot training on non-qualified flight simulators for operations at critical airports
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Ryanair Flight Makes Emergency Landing, Was Minutes Away From Running Out Of Fuel: Report
The aircraft landed with just 220 kilograms of fuel remaining - a critically low amount.
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"Unfortunate": Supreme Court On Pilot's "Fuel Cut-Off" Mention In Air India Crash Report
"Unfortunate": Supreme Court On Pilot's "Fuel Cut-Off" Mention In Air India Crash Report
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NASA’s Orion Control Room Prepares for Artemis II Lunar Mission
NASA is preparing for Artemis II, the first crewed mission to the Moon since Apollo, with a new control hub at Johnson Space Center. The Orion Mission Evaluation Room (MER) will support flight controllers by monitoring Orion’s systems in real time during the 10-day mission. Staffed 24/7, the MER will compare telemetry with expected performance, t...
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SpaceX Reschedules Planned Starship Test Flight Launch Due to Equipment Glitch
SpaceX has postponed the highly anticipated 10th test flight of its Starship megarocket after engineers discovered a glitch in the launch pad’s ground systems. The launch was originally set for Sunday, Aug. 24, from the company’s Starbase facility in South Texas but was halted just 17 minutes before liftoff. The countdown was paused to allow tr...
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Air India Cancels Bhubaneswar-Delhi Flight Due To 'High Temperature' In Aircraft Cabin
A Delhi-bound Air India flight from Bhubaneswar was cancelled on Sunday due to "high temperature" in the aircraft cabin just prior to its departure for the destination, the airline said in a statement.
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Flight Scare In US As Boeing 787 Declares "Mayday" Soon After Takeoff
A Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, operated by United Airlines, experienced a mid-air scare last week due to a critical engine failure.
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Pilot Reveals What Happens When You Don't Put Phones On Aeroplane Mode On Plane
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and airlines take aeroplane mode seriously due to potential safety risks.
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How Solar Radiation Glitch Sent An Airbus Jet Plunging And Sparked Worldwide Recall
Airbus has ordered urgent repairs for approximately 6,000 A320 jets worldwide after identifying a critical issue with the flight-control software.
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"I Tested...": Man Shares Experience Of Travelling In Hello Kitty And Pokemon-Themed Flights
The video, titled "I Tested Themed Flights," was shared on November 25th.
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Airlines In India Work On A-320 Fix After EU Agency's Critical Alert
Hundreds of Airbus aircraft flown by Air India and IndiGo were affected by an emergency airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
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IndiGo, Air India Warn Of Flight Delays Over A320 Software Upgrade
IndiGo, Air India and Air India Express flight operations will see disruptions as they work on fixing a potential issue related to flight controls in their A320 family planes and 200-250 aircraft will be impacted in the country, according to sources.
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Andhra Minister Nara Lokesh Used Own Money For Air Travel: RTI
Amid his frequent air travel and criticism from opposition parties, Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh used his own money for financing his 77 flights to Hyderabad, the Right To Information (RTI) documents showed.
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Pilots' Body Urges Withdrawal Of Extended Boeing 787 Flight Duty Hours
India's aviation regulator has allowed an extension of flight duty hours for select Boeing 787 Dreamliner routes, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from the country's pilots' association, citing serious safety and fatigue concerns.
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SpaceX Eyes V3 Rocket With Raptor 3 Engines After Wrapping Starship V2 Tests
SpaceX’s Starship Flight 11 marked the final mission of the V2 design, achieving flawless launch and recovery. The next-gen V3 Starship will feature new Raptor 3 engines, advanced docking systems, and upgraded booster recovery—critical milestones as SpaceX prepares for its upcoming Mars fleet and NASA’s Artemis III lunar landing.
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IndiGo Fined Rs 40 Lakh For Using Unqualified Pilot Simulators
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has imposed a total penalty of Rs 40 lakh on IndiGo Airlines after finding that the carrier conducted pilot training on non-qualified flight simulators for operations at critical airports
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Ryanair Flight Makes Emergency Landing, Was Minutes Away From Running Out Of Fuel: Report
The aircraft landed with just 220 kilograms of fuel remaining - a critically low amount.
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"Unfortunate": Supreme Court On Pilot's "Fuel Cut-Off" Mention In Air India Crash Report
"Unfortunate": Supreme Court On Pilot's "Fuel Cut-Off" Mention In Air India Crash Report
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NASA’s Orion Control Room Prepares for Artemis II Lunar Mission
NASA is preparing for Artemis II, the first crewed mission to the Moon since Apollo, with a new control hub at Johnson Space Center. The Orion Mission Evaluation Room (MER) will support flight controllers by monitoring Orion’s systems in real time during the 10-day mission. Staffed 24/7, the MER will compare telemetry with expected performance, t...
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SpaceX Reschedules Planned Starship Test Flight Launch Due to Equipment Glitch
SpaceX has postponed the highly anticipated 10th test flight of its Starship megarocket after engineers discovered a glitch in the launch pad’s ground systems. The launch was originally set for Sunday, Aug. 24, from the company’s Starbase facility in South Texas but was halted just 17 minutes before liftoff. The countdown was paused to allow tr...
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Air India Cancels Bhubaneswar-Delhi Flight Due To 'High Temperature' In Aircraft Cabin
A Delhi-bound Air India flight from Bhubaneswar was cancelled on Sunday due to "high temperature" in the aircraft cabin just prior to its departure for the destination, the airline said in a statement.
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Flight Scare In US As Boeing 787 Declares "Mayday" Soon After Takeoff
A Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, operated by United Airlines, experienced a mid-air scare last week due to a critical engine failure.
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Pilot Reveals What Happens When You Don't Put Phones On Aeroplane Mode On Plane
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and airlines take aeroplane mode seriously due to potential safety risks.
