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Mexican TV Host Debora Estrella Dies In Plane Crash During Flying Lesson
Debora Estrella, 43, a Teledario Matutino host, was killed alongside her instructor, Bryan Leonardo Ballesteros Argueta, when their small aircraft went down on Saturday in the municipality of Garcia.
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Video: Small Plane Crash Lands On Golf Course In Australia, 2 Injured
A small aircraft crash-landed on a Sydney golf course in Australia on Sunday afternoon. The plane had two men, both in their 50s, onboard when it went down. They sustained minor injuries.
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Plane Crashes Into Parked Aircraft At US Airport, Clouds Of Smoke Seen
A small plane landing on Monday at a Montana airport crashed into a parked aircraft, triggering a large fire but causing no serious injuries, authorities said.
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Singapore Researchers Build Maple Seed Drone with Record 26-Minute Flight
SUTD’s maple seed-inspired monocopter achieves a record 26-minute flight with a single rotor. Lightweight, efficient, and simple, it offers promising uses in environmental monitoring and research. The project reflects a 10-year journey from large endurance drones to compact, power-efficient designs.
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"Insects Can Sometimes Enter": Cockroaches Found On Air India Flight From US
On Air India flight AI180 from San Francisco to Mumbai via Kolkata, two passengers were "unfortunately bothered by the presence of a few small cockroaches" on board.
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Video: Small Plane Crashes Into Ocean Near North Carolina, Pilot Survives
A small, single-engine aircraft made an emergency water landing in the ocean near Oak Island Pier late Saturday evening, prompting immediate rescue attempts that saved the only person on board - the pilot.
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Indian National Killed In Plane Crash In Canada's Newfoundland
One Indian national was killed in an air mishap involving a commercial survey aircraft in Canada's Newfoundland, the Consulate General of India in Toronto said in a statement on Tuesday.
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Sole Occupant Hijacks Small Plane, Arrested After Landing In Vancouver
Travel at one of Canada's busiest airports was briefly halted Tuesday after federal police received a report that a small plane had been "hijacked," officials said.
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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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Explained: What Is A Black Box In A Plane, And How It Reveals Crash Details
As firefighting and rescue teams work on the spot of the Air India crash, a deeper look into the reason behind it will likely be clear from a small box sitting in a corner of the aircraft - the black box.
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Video: Passengers Scream As IndiGo Flight Hit By Turbulence, Aircraft Damaged
A Srinagar-bound IndiGo flight from Delhi, with more than 200 passengers on board, experienced strong turbulence as it navigated through an unexpected hailstorm that damaged a small portion of the aircraft's nose on Wednesday.
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From South Korea To Brazil Plane Crash: Biggest Aviation Disasters Of 2024
The year 2024 was marred with a string of aviation disasters which left hundreds of people dead, casting a long shadow over global air travel safety.
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New Celestial Navigation System for Drones Enables GPS-Free Operations: Report
Scientists at the University of South Australia (UniSA) have unveiled a navigation system for drones that uses stars to pinpoint their location, removing the need for GPS signals. The lightweight and cost-effective system enhances operational resilience, particularly in environments where GPS signals are jammed or degraded. This development has pot...
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Drones, Hot Air Balloons Banned In Delhi Ahead Of PM Modi's Oath Ceremony
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Cabinet's swearing-in on Sunday, Delhi Police has banned the use of sub-conventional aerial platforms like para-gliders, hot air balloons and small sized powered aircraft on June 9 and June 10.
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Can AI Replace Air Traffic Controllers? A Pilot Says This
After hours of routine operations, an air traffic controller gets a radio call from a small aircraft whose cockpit indicators can't confirm that the plane's landing gear is extended for landing.
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Mexican TV Host Debora Estrella Dies In Plane Crash During Flying Lesson
Debora Estrella, 43, a Teledario Matutino host, was killed alongside her instructor, Bryan Leonardo Ballesteros Argueta, when their small aircraft went down on Saturday in the municipality of Garcia.
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Video: Small Plane Crash Lands On Golf Course In Australia, 2 Injured
A small aircraft crash-landed on a Sydney golf course in Australia on Sunday afternoon. The plane had two men, both in their 50s, onboard when it went down. They sustained minor injuries.
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Plane Crashes Into Parked Aircraft At US Airport, Clouds Of Smoke Seen
A small plane landing on Monday at a Montana airport crashed into a parked aircraft, triggering a large fire but causing no serious injuries, authorities said.
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Singapore Researchers Build Maple Seed Drone with Record 26-Minute Flight
SUTD’s maple seed-inspired monocopter achieves a record 26-minute flight with a single rotor. Lightweight, efficient, and simple, it offers promising uses in environmental monitoring and research. The project reflects a 10-year journey from large endurance drones to compact, power-efficient designs.
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"Insects Can Sometimes Enter": Cockroaches Found On Air India Flight From US
On Air India flight AI180 from San Francisco to Mumbai via Kolkata, two passengers were "unfortunately bothered by the presence of a few small cockroaches" on board.
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Video: Small Plane Crashes Into Ocean Near North Carolina, Pilot Survives
A small, single-engine aircraft made an emergency water landing in the ocean near Oak Island Pier late Saturday evening, prompting immediate rescue attempts that saved the only person on board - the pilot.
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Indian National Killed In Plane Crash In Canada's Newfoundland
One Indian national was killed in an air mishap involving a commercial survey aircraft in Canada's Newfoundland, the Consulate General of India in Toronto said in a statement on Tuesday.
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Sole Occupant Hijacks Small Plane, Arrested After Landing In Vancouver
Travel at one of Canada's busiest airports was briefly halted Tuesday after federal police received a report that a small plane had been "hijacked," officials said.
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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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Explained: What Is A Black Box In A Plane, And How It Reveals Crash Details
As firefighting and rescue teams work on the spot of the Air India crash, a deeper look into the reason behind it will likely be clear from a small box sitting in a corner of the aircraft - the black box.
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Video: Passengers Scream As IndiGo Flight Hit By Turbulence, Aircraft Damaged
A Srinagar-bound IndiGo flight from Delhi, with more than 200 passengers on board, experienced strong turbulence as it navigated through an unexpected hailstorm that damaged a small portion of the aircraft's nose on Wednesday.
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From South Korea To Brazil Plane Crash: Biggest Aviation Disasters Of 2024
The year 2024 was marred with a string of aviation disasters which left hundreds of people dead, casting a long shadow over global air travel safety.
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New Celestial Navigation System for Drones Enables GPS-Free Operations: Report
Scientists at the University of South Australia (UniSA) have unveiled a navigation system for drones that uses stars to pinpoint their location, removing the need for GPS signals. The lightweight and cost-effective system enhances operational resilience, particularly in environments where GPS signals are jammed or degraded. This development has pot...
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Drones, Hot Air Balloons Banned In Delhi Ahead Of PM Modi's Oath Ceremony
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Cabinet's swearing-in on Sunday, Delhi Police has banned the use of sub-conventional aerial platforms like para-gliders, hot air balloons and small sized powered aircraft on June 9 and June 10.
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Can AI Replace Air Traffic Controllers? A Pilot Says This
After hours of routine operations, an air traffic controller gets a radio call from a small aircraft whose cockpit indicators can't confirm that the plane's landing gear is extended for landing.
