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Air India flight AI 2910 aborts first landing at Delhi airport due to technical glitch, touches down safely on second attempt
An Air India flight faced a hurdle at Delhi airport. The flight from Mumbai, AI 2910, had to abort its first landing attempt. This was due to an unstabilised approach. The pilot initiated a go-around. The aircraft then landed safely on its second try. All passengers and crew disembarked without incident.
Karnataka approves 6-acre Quantum City near Bengaluru
This comes a month after the state hosted the "Quantum India Bengaluru" conference, attended by Nobel laureates and leading scientists, as the state seeks to establish a lead in quantum technology.
US FDA to fast-track nicotine pouch reviews amid pressure from Trump administration
The US Food and Drug Administration will expedite reviews for nicotine pouches from four tobacco firms. This pilot program starts on Monday. Philip Morris International, Altria, Reynolds American, and Turning Point Brands are participating. The FDA aims to complete reviews by December. This move follows pressure to accelerate approvals.
Debby Ryan and Josh Dun announce pregnancy 5 years after marriage; couple shares photos
Debby Ryan and Josh Dun shared news of their pregnancy. The couple posted a picture on Instagram. Ryan showed her baby bump in the photo. They got married on December 31, 2019. Ryan and Dun have been together for over a decade. They started dating in 2013. The couple confirmed their marriage five months after the ceremony.
Hollywood stuff! 20-year-old American pilot is released after being stranded at Antarctica island for 2 months
American pilot was detained June 28 and effectively stranded after authorities accused him of landing his cherry-red and white single-engine Cessna on King George Island without authorization.
Helicopter crashes near Twin Cities suburb airport, killing all on board; FAA and NTSB investigating
A Robinson R66 helicopter crashed near Airlake Airport in Lakeville, Minnesota, on Saturday afternoon, killing all occupants. The helicopter, en route from Sky Park Airport, went down in a rural area, prompting investigations by the FAA and NTSB. Authorities are working to identify the victims and determine the cause of this aviation tragedy.
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Upskirting: From shoe-cams to spy devices, the threat facing India’s public spaces
The arrest of a south Delhi pilot accused of secretly filming women with a shoe-mounted camera has spotlighted upskirting, an invasive form of voyeurism once seen as a Western concern but now a growing threat in India. The practice, which involves covertly recording under women’s skirts, has thrived globally with the rise of hidden cameras and online markets.
Minnesota: Helicopter crashes near Minneapolis airport, killing all on board
A Robinson R66 helicopter crashed and caught fire near Airlake Airport in Minnesota’s Twin Cities on Saturday, with police confirming no survivors. Discovered around 2:45 pm, the helicopter was engulfed in flames when emergency crews arrived. Authorities have not confirmed the number of occupants. The crash occurred in a non-residential area, and no ground injuries were reported.
How the US once acquired Soviet MiG-29s in a top-secret mission to prevent Iran from acquiring them
In 1997, the U.S. acquired 21 MiG-29 fighters from Moldova for $40 million, preventing their potential sale to Iran. The aircraft were studied by American and Israeli pilots to gain insights into Soviet aviation technology. This deal provided the U.S. with valuable knowledge and prevented a potential destabilizing arms transfer to Iran.
When Trump sent US Navy SEAL team that killed Bin Laden into North Korea. Here's all about the secret mission
In 2019, under President Trump's authorization, a top-secret Navy SEAL mission aimed to plant a device in North Korea to intercept Kim Jong Un's communications. The operation, executed by SEAL Team 6, faced unexpected challenges when a North Korean boat appeared, leading to a deadly encounter and mission failure.
2 people die in small plane crash near suburban Denver airport
A small Beech BE35 airplane crashed and caught fire near Centennial Airport in suburban Denver on Friday, resulting in the deaths of two people. The plane went down in the parking lot of an industrial office park shortly after being cleared for takeoff.
India’s first port-based green hydrogen pilot project begins production
Sarbananda Sonowal launched India's first Green Hydrogen Pilot Project at V.O. Chidambaranar Port. The project will power streetlights and an EV charging station. VOC Port is now the first in India to produce green hydrogen. India aims to be a top shipbuilding nation by 2030 and among the top five by 2047.
No reduction in overall cargo shipments from India: Sonowal
Despite a 50% US tariff on Indian goods, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal asserts that overall cargo shipments from India remain unaffected. Exports to the US increased by 21.64% during April-July. VOC Port is pioneering green initiatives, including a green hydrogen project and a green methanol bunkering facility, contributing to India's economic goals.
Air India Express flight enroute to Indore suffers engine fault mid-air, pilot makes PAN-PAN call
An Air India Express flight, IX 1028, en route from Delhi to Indore, experienced an engine malfunction mid-air, prompting the pilot to issue a 'PAN-PAN' call to Air Traffic Control. The flight, carrying 161 passengers, landed safely at Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport with a slight delay after emergency protocols were activated. All passengers and crew were unharmed in the incident.
Empowering the Next Generation: Why AI Needs to Enter Classrooms Today
As artificial intelligence transforms industries and workplaces, the education system cannot lag behind. In order to ensure India's dominance as a global innovation leader, we need to bring AI on board school and university curricula immediately. Empowering teachers and students alike with AI capabilities is no longer a choice, it's a must for the creation of a workforce ready for the future.
Cleantech startup QuantE Energy raises $500,000 seed funding from TDV Partners, angel investors
The startup will use the funds to expand digital onboarding, launch community solar pilots, and strengthen financing partnerships with banks, NBFCs, and CSR programmes.
GST 2.0: Tax on drones cut; premium airfares will gain altitude
GST on unmanned aircraft has been cut to 5% from 28%/18%, a sharp reduction that lowers entry costs for operators deploying drones in logistics, agriculture and mapping. Flight and target motion simulators - critical for pilot training - have been exempted from IGST, slashing the outgo on new training equipment for airlines and academies.
Uber offers driver partners a side hustle: AI data labelling
Uber is leveraging its Indian driver network for AI data labeling, offering them extra income through micro-tasks within the Uber app. This initiative, already underway in twelve Indian cities, supports Uber AI Solutions, which provides data-labeling services to companies in AI, autonomous vehicles, and tech. The program aims to utilize driver downtime and potentially expand to other global markets.
DGCA comes out with draft guidelines for fatigue risk management system implementation in airlines
The DGCA has released draft guidelines for a Fatigue Risk Management System (FRMS) for airlines, aiming to complement existing flight duty time limitations. This framework allows airlines to adopt FRMS, prescriptive FDTL regulations, or a hybrid approach, with phased implementation and a grace period for compliance.
Rifles, shotguns, World War I tactics and 1970s training aircraft Yak-52: How Ukraine is destroying Russian drones
Ukrainian forces are creatively repurposing Yakovlev Yak-52 trainer aircraft, originally designed in 1976, to combat Russian drones. These modified planes, equipped with rifles, engage in aerial hunts, employing tactics reminiscent of World War I. Ukrainian pilots have successfully downed 120 drones using this unconventional method, supplementing advanced air defense systems.
Battery tech startup Offgrid Energy Labs raises $15 million in round led by Archean Chemical Industries
Existing investor Ankur Capital participated in the round. The Noida-based startup will use the fresh funds to set up a pilot manufacturing facility in the UK, expand its R&D capabilities, and commercialise its zincgel batteries. The company, which is working to help reduce dependence on lithium-ion storage solutions through zinc-bromine gel batteries for the stationary storage market, has raised a total of $12 million to date.
EU's Von der Leyen’s flight hit by suspected Russian GPS jamming in Bulgaria
Ursula von der Leyen's aircraft experienced GPS jamming while approaching Plovdiv airport in Bulgaria, leading to a manual landing using paper maps. Officials suspect Russian interference, citing widespread GPS disruptions in the area. This incident raises concerns about increasing Russian-linked GPS jamming posing aviation risks, particularly in Eastern Europe.
Pakistan government helicopter crash kills five: Police
A Pakistan government helicopter crashed in a mountainous tourist area in the north of the country on Monday, resulting in the deaths of all five people on board. The helicopter was conducting a test landing on a newly proposed helipad in Diamer district when the tragic incident occurred. Among the deceased were two pilots and three technicians.
United Airlines flight plunges 25,000 feet in just 6 minutes; passengers left bleeding
A United Express flight from Aspen to Houston experienced extreme turbulence, plummeting thousands of feet and forcing an emergency landing in Austin. Passengers sustained injuries as the cabin descended into chaos. Aviation experts suggest climate change is increasing severe air turbulence, making skies more unstable and posing risks to air travel.
Polish Air Force F-16 crashes killing pilot Major Maciej ‘Slab’ Krakowian; Radom Air Show cancelled
A Polish Air Force pilot, Major Maciej Krakowian, died in a F-16 crash. The accident happened during a training flight. Krakowian was rehearsing for the Radom International Air Show. The air show has been canceled. Prime Minister Donald Tusk expressed condolences. Krakowian was an experienced pilot and instructor. He had received an award at the Royal International Air Tattoo.
F-16 fighter jet crashes during airshow rehearsal in Poland, pilot killed
A Polish Air Force F-16 fighter jet crashed during a rehearsal for an airshow in Radom, central Poland, resulting in the tragic death of the pilot. The incident occurred on the runway, with authorities confirming no bystanders were harmed. The crash is under investigation, prompting condolences from top Polish officials, including the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister.
Millions of American families to receive $725 stimulus payment in September: Check if you qualify
Residents of California are entitled for the Family First Economic Support Pilot program and they will receive a monthly payment of $725 in the month of September. To qualify for Sacramento County’s income program, families must live in certain ZIP code areas. Applicants must be the parent or legal guardian of a Black/African American, American Indian, or Alaska Native child aged newborn to 5 years old, with an annual household income below 200% of the federal poverty line.
How frozen hydraulic fluid fooled world's most advanced F-35 fighter jet and led to its crash in Alaska
A US Air Force F-35 pilot spent nearly an hour on a mid-air conference call with Lockheed Martin engineers in a bid to fix a malfunction before ejecting from the jet, which later crashed in Alaska. Investigators found frozen hydraulic fluid caused the landing gear to fail, leaving the aircraft uncontrollable. The pilot survived with minor injuries, but the $200 million loss adds to growing concerns about the F-35 programme, its cost, safety record, and reliance on global supply chains.
IATA proposes higher age limit of 67 years for pilots operating commercial flights
Global airlines body IATA wants to increase pilot age limit to 67. This applies to multi-pilot commercial flights. The move addresses pilot shortage amid aviation growth. IATA has requested ICAO to consider this proposal. Currently, some countries have no upper age limits. India has raised concerns about foreign airlines poaching pilots. The ICAO Assembly will discuss these issues soon.
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