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How Shubhanshu Shukla's Space Flight Was 60 Seconds Away From Getting Scrapped
With less than 60 seconds remaining before a possible abort, a critical technical issue was resolved this morning, paving the way for the launch of Axiom Mission 4 from NASA's Kennedy Space Centre in Florida.
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IndiGo Flight Declared 'Mayday' Due To Low Fuel, Landed Safely: Sources
Budget carrier IndiGo's Guwahati-Chennai flight, with 168 passengers, made an emergency landing in Bengaluru after pilots declared 'mayday' due to "insufficient fuel", said sources.
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Do Most Plane Crashes Occur Right After Takeoff? Experts Weigh In
After the Air India Flight 171 crash, involving a Boeing 787 Dreamliner en route from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, investigators have been struggling to understand what went wrong in the critical first minute after departure.
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Gurugram Man Claims IndiGo Denied Boarding Despite Arriving On Time, Airline Reacts
A passenger took to LinkedIn to call out IndiGo after allegedly missing his flight by mere seconds, despite being at the boarding gate.
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"Decoding Black Box Will Provide Insight": Aviation Minister On Plane Crash
Ahmedabad plane crash: Union Civil Aviation Minister said recovery of the Black Box from the debris was critical to the investigative process.
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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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"No Coffee, No Airplane Fuel": Plane Passenger's "Flight Allergy List" Mocked Online
A plane passenger's long list of "demands" has gone viral after she handed flight attendants a printed "Flight Allergy List".
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Airline Faces Backlash After Serving White Wine To 3-Year-Old In Business Class
Cathay Pacific has confirmed the error and offered compensation, including a ticket refund, upgrade vouchers, and coverage of medical expenses.
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ISRO's Ambitious 'Gaganyaan' Mission With Indian Crew To Lift Off In 2027
India's first human spaceflight from Sriharikota will lift off in 2027. There have been repeated pushbacks on the human space flight, but the technology is complex, and India is mastering it on its own. No country shares this critical technology.
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Delhi Passenger Posts On Flight Delay Amid Heavy Rain, Airline Reacts
An angry passenger took to X on Friday to complain about a two-hour delay on an Air India flight from Delhi.
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"Battered And Bruised": Katy Perry Breaks Silence On Blue Origin Space Trip Backlash
Perry who embarked on the 11-minute space flight on April 14 alongside five other women, addressed the controversy nearly two weeks after the trip,
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Amid Dubai Flight Row Over India Match, South Africa Star's Reply Shuts Down Critics
Both Australia and South Africa had to fly to Dubai on Saturday. But, only one of the teams will stay there for the Champions Trophy semi-final against India.
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SpaceX Starship Flight 7 to Launch on January 15 With Upgraded Booster
SpaceX will launch Starship Flight 7 on Jan. 15 from Starbase in South Texas. This test includes enhancements to the Super Heavy booster and Mechazilla arms for a critical booster catch attempt. The flight will last 66 minutes, with a simulated Starlink satellite deployment and an engine relighting demonstration. The Starship is expected to splash ...
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Pakistan International Airlines' Paris Post Triggers Social Media Buzz: "Is That a Threat?"
Comments ranged from humor to criticism, with users questioning the graphic design choice and its implications.
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SpaceX Starship Flight 7 Test Gets FAA Launch Licence, Preparing for 2025
SpaceX has received the FAA’s launch licence for Starship Flight 7, marking another milestone in their quest for a fully reusable rocket system. After extensive engine tests, SpaceX is preparing for the test in early 2025. The flight will aim to improve key systems such as booster recovery and ocean splashdown. Designed for lunar and Martian miss...
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How Shubhanshu Shukla's Space Flight Was 60 Seconds Away From Getting Scrapped
With less than 60 seconds remaining before a possible abort, a critical technical issue was resolved this morning, paving the way for the launch of Axiom Mission 4 from NASA's Kennedy Space Centre in Florida.
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IndiGo Flight Declared 'Mayday' Due To Low Fuel, Landed Safely: Sources
Budget carrier IndiGo's Guwahati-Chennai flight, with 168 passengers, made an emergency landing in Bengaluru after pilots declared 'mayday' due to "insufficient fuel", said sources.
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Do Most Plane Crashes Occur Right After Takeoff? Experts Weigh In
After the Air India Flight 171 crash, involving a Boeing 787 Dreamliner en route from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, investigators have been struggling to understand what went wrong in the critical first minute after departure.
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Gurugram Man Claims IndiGo Denied Boarding Despite Arriving On Time, Airline Reacts
A passenger took to LinkedIn to call out IndiGo after allegedly missing his flight by mere seconds, despite being at the boarding gate.
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"Decoding Black Box Will Provide Insight": Aviation Minister On Plane Crash
Ahmedabad plane crash: Union Civil Aviation Minister said recovery of the Black Box from the debris was critical to the investigative process.
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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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"No Coffee, No Airplane Fuel": Plane Passenger's "Flight Allergy List" Mocked Online
A plane passenger's long list of "demands" has gone viral after she handed flight attendants a printed "Flight Allergy List".
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Airline Faces Backlash After Serving White Wine To 3-Year-Old In Business Class
Cathay Pacific has confirmed the error and offered compensation, including a ticket refund, upgrade vouchers, and coverage of medical expenses.
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ISRO's Ambitious 'Gaganyaan' Mission With Indian Crew To Lift Off In 2027
India's first human spaceflight from Sriharikota will lift off in 2027. There have been repeated pushbacks on the human space flight, but the technology is complex, and India is mastering it on its own. No country shares this critical technology.
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Delhi Passenger Posts On Flight Delay Amid Heavy Rain, Airline Reacts
An angry passenger took to X on Friday to complain about a two-hour delay on an Air India flight from Delhi.
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"Battered And Bruised": Katy Perry Breaks Silence On Blue Origin Space Trip Backlash
Perry who embarked on the 11-minute space flight on April 14 alongside five other women, addressed the controversy nearly two weeks after the trip,
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Amid Dubai Flight Row Over India Match, South Africa Star's Reply Shuts Down Critics
Both Australia and South Africa had to fly to Dubai on Saturday. But, only one of the teams will stay there for the Champions Trophy semi-final against India.
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SpaceX Starship Flight 7 to Launch on January 15 With Upgraded Booster
SpaceX will launch Starship Flight 7 on Jan. 15 from Starbase in South Texas. This test includes enhancements to the Super Heavy booster and Mechazilla arms for a critical booster catch attempt. The flight will last 66 minutes, with a simulated Starlink satellite deployment and an engine relighting demonstration. The Starship is expected to splash ...
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Pakistan International Airlines' Paris Post Triggers Social Media Buzz: "Is That a Threat?"
Comments ranged from humor to criticism, with users questioning the graphic design choice and its implications.
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SpaceX Starship Flight 7 Test Gets FAA Launch Licence, Preparing for 2025
SpaceX has received the FAA’s launch licence for Starship Flight 7, marking another milestone in their quest for a fully reusable rocket system. After extensive engine tests, SpaceX is preparing for the test in early 2025. The flight will aim to improve key systems such as booster recovery and ocean splashdown. Designed for lunar and Martian miss...
