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Turbulence In Aviation: 6 Major Failures That Shook Global Travel In 2025
The year 2025 witnessed several large-scale air travel disruptions that affected thousands of passengers worldwide, exposing major gaps in aviation infrastructure, digital systems and regulatory preparedness.
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As IndiGo Runs Into Turbulence, A Look At Performance Of Indian Airlines
In 2025, flight cancellation trends varied significantly among Indian carriers. Alliance Air reported the highest cancellation rates consistently, peaking at 6.13% in June and remaining above 4% for most months, except August when it dropped to 0.69%
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Why Do Aircraft Wings Bend And Flex Mid-Flight? 5 Interesting Reasons
Here's a detailed look at why airplane wings bend mid-flight and why passengers should actually feel reassured.
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Why Do You Get That 'Dropping Feeling' During Flight Takeoff? 6 Interesting Reasons Behind It
If you feel anxious during takeoff, you are not alone. Here is why that stomach-lurching sensation happens and how you can stay calm when it does.
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US Flight Drops Over 4,300 Feet In 44 Seconds, 2 Passengers Injured
Two passengers were injured during severe turbulence on SkyWest flight 5971 to Houston. The plane dropped 4,350 feet in 44 seconds near Fort Worth.
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Are You A Nervous Flyer? Turbulence In Planes Set To Worsen, Study Warns
Planes are more likely to encounter severe turbulence when they fly through the jet stream, the study warned.
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How Climate Change Is Impacting Air Turbulence
For many flyers, air turbulence can be an unnerving experience -- and in a world warming under the effects of climate change, it is only set to worsen, according to a growing body of scientific evidence.
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Tamil Pilot's Endearing Announcement On IndiGo Flight Wins Hearts: "Mera Hindi Sundar Hai"
The video of his announcement has gone viral, showcasing his charm and effort to connect with Hindi-speaking passengers despite the language barrier.
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"Significant" Turbulence Forces Delta Plane To Make Emergency Landing, 25 Hospitalised: "Saw Everything Fly Through The Air"
The aircraft landed safely in Minneapolis, and medical personnel evaluated the passengers and crew members.
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Dramatic Video Shows Pakistani Plane Battling Sandstorm, Forced To Abort Landing In Lahore
Air Traffic Control reportedly instructed the pilot to abort the landing due to unsafe conditions.
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'Near-Death Experience': Trinamool MPs' Team On IndiGo Plane Caught In Storm
TMC leader Sagarika Ghose, who was on the turbulence-hit Indigo Delhi-Srinagar flight, termed it a "near-death experience."
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Poor Crew Management Among Reasons Behind Death On SpiceJet Flight: Report
Three years after turbulence in a SpiceJet flight resulted in the death of a passenger and injuries to many others, a probe has concluded that poor crew resource management were among the probable causes for the accident.
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Watch: Passengers Fly Off Their Seats As Miami-Bound Flight Faces Severe Turbulence
The flight had taken off from Stockholm around 12:55 pm local time on Thursday and was due to land in Miami at 5:45 pm when the incident took place.
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Feather-Inspired Wing Flaps Could Boost Aircraft Lift and Performance, Claims New Study
Researchers have developed feather-inspired passive flaps for aircraft wings, showing promising results. Wind tunnel tests revealed that these flaps could increase lift by 45%, reduce drag by 31%, and prevent stalls. By mimicking the structure of bird wings, these flaps respond naturally to airflow, enhancing flight performance. The flaps also expa...
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Watch: Viral 12-Hour Timelapse Of US Air Traffic Gridlock During Microsoft Outage
The footage shows a detailed depiction of the air traffic operations of American Airlines, Delta, and United flights across the mainland USA.
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Turbulence In Aviation: 6 Major Failures That Shook Global Travel In 2025
The year 2025 witnessed several large-scale air travel disruptions that affected thousands of passengers worldwide, exposing major gaps in aviation infrastructure, digital systems and regulatory preparedness.
-
As IndiGo Runs Into Turbulence, A Look At Performance Of Indian Airlines
In 2025, flight cancellation trends varied significantly among Indian carriers. Alliance Air reported the highest cancellation rates consistently, peaking at 6.13% in June and remaining above 4% for most months, except August when it dropped to 0.69%
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Why Do Aircraft Wings Bend And Flex Mid-Flight? 5 Interesting Reasons
Here's a detailed look at why airplane wings bend mid-flight and why passengers should actually feel reassured.
-
Why Do You Get That 'Dropping Feeling' During Flight Takeoff? 6 Interesting Reasons Behind It
If you feel anxious during takeoff, you are not alone. Here is why that stomach-lurching sensation happens and how you can stay calm when it does.
-
US Flight Drops Over 4,300 Feet In 44 Seconds, 2 Passengers Injured
Two passengers were injured during severe turbulence on SkyWest flight 5971 to Houston. The plane dropped 4,350 feet in 44 seconds near Fort Worth.
-
Are You A Nervous Flyer? Turbulence In Planes Set To Worsen, Study Warns
Planes are more likely to encounter severe turbulence when they fly through the jet stream, the study warned.
-
How Climate Change Is Impacting Air Turbulence
For many flyers, air turbulence can be an unnerving experience -- and in a world warming under the effects of climate change, it is only set to worsen, according to a growing body of scientific evidence.
-
Tamil Pilot's Endearing Announcement On IndiGo Flight Wins Hearts: "Mera Hindi Sundar Hai"
The video of his announcement has gone viral, showcasing his charm and effort to connect with Hindi-speaking passengers despite the language barrier.
-
"Significant" Turbulence Forces Delta Plane To Make Emergency Landing, 25 Hospitalised: "Saw Everything Fly Through The Air"
The aircraft landed safely in Minneapolis, and medical personnel evaluated the passengers and crew members.
-
Dramatic Video Shows Pakistani Plane Battling Sandstorm, Forced To Abort Landing In Lahore
Air Traffic Control reportedly instructed the pilot to abort the landing due to unsafe conditions.
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'Near-Death Experience': Trinamool MPs' Team On IndiGo Plane Caught In Storm
TMC leader Sagarika Ghose, who was on the turbulence-hit Indigo Delhi-Srinagar flight, termed it a "near-death experience."
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Poor Crew Management Among Reasons Behind Death On SpiceJet Flight: Report
Three years after turbulence in a SpiceJet flight resulted in the death of a passenger and injuries to many others, a probe has concluded that poor crew resource management were among the probable causes for the accident.
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Watch: Passengers Fly Off Their Seats As Miami-Bound Flight Faces Severe Turbulence
The flight had taken off from Stockholm around 12:55 pm local time on Thursday and was due to land in Miami at 5:45 pm when the incident took place.
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Feather-Inspired Wing Flaps Could Boost Aircraft Lift and Performance, Claims New Study
Researchers have developed feather-inspired passive flaps for aircraft wings, showing promising results. Wind tunnel tests revealed that these flaps could increase lift by 45%, reduce drag by 31%, and prevent stalls. By mimicking the structure of bird wings, these flaps respond naturally to airflow, enhancing flight performance. The flaps also expa...
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Watch: Viral 12-Hour Timelapse Of US Air Traffic Gridlock During Microsoft Outage
The footage shows a detailed depiction of the air traffic operations of American Airlines, Delta, and United flights across the mainland USA.
