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Global Airlines Take Longer Routes To Avoid Pak Airspace Amid Rising Tensions
Leading global airlines Air France and Lufthansa have stopped flying over Pakistani airspace to ensure safety of the flights amid rising tensions in the region, after the Pakistan-sponsored terror attack claimed the lives of 26 people in J&K.
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Traffic Jams, Trees Uprooted, Vehicles Stuck After Heavy Rain In Delhi
The Delhi-NCR region experienced traffic congestion as several trees were uprooted and vehicles broke down due to heavy waterlogging following a rainstorm earlier today.
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Lufthansa A380 Flight Diverted After Passenger's iPad Gets Stuck In A Seat
The passenger's iPad got jammed in a business class seat as the Munich-bound Flight LH453 was in the air.
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Spirit Airlines Flight Attendant's Humorous Safety Announcement Wins Internet
The light-hearted remark drew laughter from passengers on board and, later, hundreds of thousands of viewers online.
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Crashed US Army Black Hawk Unit Was Responsible For Doomsday Readiness
The Black Hawk helicopter that collided with a passenger jet in Washington was on a training flight along a route core to a seldom-discussed military mission to evacuate senior officials to safety in the event of an attack on the US.
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Aviation Watchdog Imposes Rs 30 Lakh Penalty On Air India Over "Rostering" Issue
Aviation safety regulator DGCA has imposed a penalty of Rs 30 lakh on Tata Group-owned Air India for allegedly allowing one of its pilots to operate a flight without complying with certain regulatory requirements.
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Man Opens Emergency Exit On IndiGo Flight Minutes Before Takeoff, Arrested
An IndiGo flight from Rajasthan's Jodhpur was ready to leave for Bengaluru this morning. All passengers boarded the aircraft and the cabin crew began the flight safety demonstration, and the take-off was scheduled at 10:10 am.
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FAA Investigates SpaceX Starship Flight 7 Explosion, Debris Impacts Public Safety
The FAA is investigating SpaceX's Starship Flight 7, which exploded mid-flight, scattering debris over the Atlantic near Turks and Caicos. While no injuries were reported, potential public property damage is being reviewed. A propellant leak has been identified as a possible cause of the mishap. Aircraft diversions and delays were also noted due to...
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"Affecting Reputation": Malaysia Airlines Grounds New Airbus Jet Over Safety
Malaysia Airlines has grounded its new Airbus A330neo jet just days after its maiden flight because of technical issues, local media reported, another operational setback for the national carrier.
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Pilot Reveals The Truth Behind The Mysterious 'Ding' Sounds On Flights
These sounds are used to communicate with flight attendants during key moments, such as takeoff, reaching 10,000 feet, and preparing for landing.
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Scientists Test Mobile Tower-Based GPS Signals That Could Help Pilots in Emergency Situations
Scientists are developing a navigation system that uses mobile signals as an emergency backup for pilots when GPS systems fail. Tested with high-altitude weather balloons, the system detects signals from cell towers and satellites, providing crucial data for navigation. Although challenges remain, early results indicate its potential to revolutioni...
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Cancel Flights Late By Over 3 Hours, Focus On Passenger Safety: Minister To Airlines
Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Wednesday urged the airlines to communicate with passengers about potential delays or cancellation due to visibility issues and cancel flights that are late by more than three hours.
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SpaceX Starship Successfully Completes Sixth Flight With a Banana Payload, Super Heavy Splashdown
SpaceX’s Starship completed its sixth flight on November 19, 2024, from Texas. The test flight carried a plush banana payload, marking the first-ever payload onboard. While the planned booster catch was cancelled due to a safety parameter, the booster executed a controlled splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico. The upper stage tested heat shield upgra...
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5 Tips To Safely Pop Your Ears After A Flight
Struggling with clogged ears after a flight? These hacks can help you regain your hearing and balance quickly and safely.
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Unnamed Airline Had Narrow 'Miss' With UFO Near New York, Pentagon Report Reveals
The incident in New York remains the only case recorded where a "possible flight safety issue" was encountered.
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Global Airlines Take Longer Routes To Avoid Pak Airspace Amid Rising Tensions
Leading global airlines Air France and Lufthansa have stopped flying over Pakistani airspace to ensure safety of the flights amid rising tensions in the region, after the Pakistan-sponsored terror attack claimed the lives of 26 people in J&K.
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Traffic Jams, Trees Uprooted, Vehicles Stuck After Heavy Rain In Delhi
The Delhi-NCR region experienced traffic congestion as several trees were uprooted and vehicles broke down due to heavy waterlogging following a rainstorm earlier today.
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Lufthansa A380 Flight Diverted After Passenger's iPad Gets Stuck In A Seat
The passenger's iPad got jammed in a business class seat as the Munich-bound Flight LH453 was in the air.
-
Spirit Airlines Flight Attendant's Humorous Safety Announcement Wins Internet
The light-hearted remark drew laughter from passengers on board and, later, hundreds of thousands of viewers online.
-
Crashed US Army Black Hawk Unit Was Responsible For Doomsday Readiness
The Black Hawk helicopter that collided with a passenger jet in Washington was on a training flight along a route core to a seldom-discussed military mission to evacuate senior officials to safety in the event of an attack on the US.
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Aviation Watchdog Imposes Rs 30 Lakh Penalty On Air India Over "Rostering" Issue
Aviation safety regulator DGCA has imposed a penalty of Rs 30 lakh on Tata Group-owned Air India for allegedly allowing one of its pilots to operate a flight without complying with certain regulatory requirements.
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Man Opens Emergency Exit On IndiGo Flight Minutes Before Takeoff, Arrested
An IndiGo flight from Rajasthan's Jodhpur was ready to leave for Bengaluru this morning. All passengers boarded the aircraft and the cabin crew began the flight safety demonstration, and the take-off was scheduled at 10:10 am.
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FAA Investigates SpaceX Starship Flight 7 Explosion, Debris Impacts Public Safety
The FAA is investigating SpaceX's Starship Flight 7, which exploded mid-flight, scattering debris over the Atlantic near Turks and Caicos. While no injuries were reported, potential public property damage is being reviewed. A propellant leak has been identified as a possible cause of the mishap. Aircraft diversions and delays were also noted due to...
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"Affecting Reputation": Malaysia Airlines Grounds New Airbus Jet Over Safety
Malaysia Airlines has grounded its new Airbus A330neo jet just days after its maiden flight because of technical issues, local media reported, another operational setback for the national carrier.
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Pilot Reveals The Truth Behind The Mysterious 'Ding' Sounds On Flights
These sounds are used to communicate with flight attendants during key moments, such as takeoff, reaching 10,000 feet, and preparing for landing.
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Scientists Test Mobile Tower-Based GPS Signals That Could Help Pilots in Emergency Situations
Scientists are developing a navigation system that uses mobile signals as an emergency backup for pilots when GPS systems fail. Tested with high-altitude weather balloons, the system detects signals from cell towers and satellites, providing crucial data for navigation. Although challenges remain, early results indicate its potential to revolutioni...
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Cancel Flights Late By Over 3 Hours, Focus On Passenger Safety: Minister To Airlines
Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Wednesday urged the airlines to communicate with passengers about potential delays or cancellation due to visibility issues and cancel flights that are late by more than three hours.
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SpaceX Starship Successfully Completes Sixth Flight With a Banana Payload, Super Heavy Splashdown
SpaceX’s Starship completed its sixth flight on November 19, 2024, from Texas. The test flight carried a plush banana payload, marking the first-ever payload onboard. While the planned booster catch was cancelled due to a safety parameter, the booster executed a controlled splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico. The upper stage tested heat shield upgra...
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5 Tips To Safely Pop Your Ears After A Flight
Struggling with clogged ears after a flight? These hacks can help you regain your hearing and balance quickly and safely.
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Unnamed Airline Had Narrow 'Miss' With UFO Near New York, Pentagon Report Reveals
The incident in New York remains the only case recorded where a "possible flight safety issue" was encountered.
