AIRPLANE FIRE
Ukrainian air base under frequent fire as Russia aims at F-16 arrivals
In the early hours, explosions shattered the calm over Starokostiantyniv as Ukrainian air defenses repelled a Russian attack on this strategic city in western Ukraine. Despite the assault, life quickly returned to normal on the orderly streets. The recent attack underscores Ukraine's challenges in rebuilding its air force and preparing for the arrival of U.S.-supplied F-16s, which Russia aims to neutralize. Residents, accustomed to the constant threat, maintain resilience in this historic military outpost, dubbed Starkon, echoing its legacy as a longstanding bastion of resistance.
Ukrainian air base under fire as Russia aims at F-16 arrivals
In Starokostiantyniv, Ukraine, the resilience of its 30,000 residents is tested daily as Russian attacks target its strategic air base. Recent strikes, including from drones and hypersonic missiles, underscore the city's strategic importance. Despite the danger, locals like Vasyl Muliar and Iryna Sapchuk remain steadfast. They endure constant threats, power outages, and the occasional missile debris in cherry trees. The arrival of U.S.-designed F-16s offers hope against Russian aggression, symbolizing Ukraine's historical spirit of resistance from centuries past to the present day.
Malaysian Airlines Boeing engine catches fire minutes after take-off, makes emergency landing. Details here
When a Boeing 737 Max 9 jet of Aalska Airlines was flying at an altitude of 16,000 feet in January, its door plug came off and the door got opened.
Kuwait fire tragedy: Emir orders probe; authorities launch crackdown
The Kuwait government has ordered a crackdown against the guilty, particularly the real estate owner. On Wednesday, Kuwaiti deputy premier, defence and interior minister Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Al-Sabah, rushed to the accident site and visited the hospitals where the injured workers were taken for treatment. He has ordered the arrest of the Kuwaiti landlord of the building where fire broke out.
Boeing plane carrying 85 people catches fire and skids off the runway in Senegal, injuring 10
A Boeing 737 carrying 85 people caught fire and skidded off a runway at Senegal's main airport, injuring 10 people including the pilot. Passengers were evacuated from the burning aircraft, describing scenes of panic as they escaped. The Air Senegal flight, operated by TransAir, was headed to Bamako, Mali, when the crash occurred. The cause of the incident is unclear, and the injured are receiving treatment at a hospital. Boeing referred all requests for comment to the airlines involved. This incident adds to recent scrutiny of Boeing's safety standards following other incidents involving Boeing aircraft.
South Korea says North Korea has fired cruise missiles, adding to provocative run in weapons tests
North Korea has fired multiple cruise missiles into the sea, marking its fifth test of such weapons since January. The South Korean and US militaries are analyzing the launches detected in waters northeast of Wonsan. Experts believe North Korea is increasing pressure on its rivals in an election year, with a long-term focus on forcing Washington to accept the North as a nuclear power and extract security and economic concessions.
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Aviation accident in Oregon; Plane crashes through roof into a home
Emily Hurd, the injured survivor, has undergone surgery.
California turns to AI to help spot wildfires
Developed by engineers at the University of California San Diego using AI from DigitalPath, a company based in Chico, California, the platform relies on 1,038 cameras put up by various public agencies and power utilities throughout the state, each one capable of rotating 360 degrees at the command of remote operators.
What is the safest seat on an airplane. Does the type of plane make a difference?
Frequent flyers (including myself) sometimes reserve their seat as close as possible to the front of the plane to be able to disembark more quickly. We rarely book a flight expecting to get one of the middle seats in the last row. Well, guess what? These seats are statistically the safest on an airplane.
In the middle or the back, which seat in an airplane will protect you in case of emergency?
Sitting next to a row where the exit is will always give you the quickest exit in an emergency.
Initial rescue efforts hampered because airplane crashed onto treacherous terrain: Eyewitness
Tamu said he and the rest of the villagers initially tried to douse the fire from the wreckage by bringing buckets of water. "We also took out 10-12 people, two of them seemed to be short of breath," the report quoted him as saying. The rescue efforts were hampered because the airplane had crashed on treacherous terrain on the banks of Seti River, making it difficult for the villagers to go near the site of the crash, Tamu recounted.
Airplane collides with fire truck during take off at Lima airport. Check out here what happened
An accident occurred at Peru's main airport when a firefighter truck and an airplane collided. Two firefighters have died in the incident.
South California wildfire: Route fire in Castaic area now 87% contained
The wildfire that began on Wednesday due to heat waves has been contained by Saturday evening. Total of 467 servicemen were working on the site, out of which seven were left injured due to triple-digit heat.
Ukraine's capital under fire; NATO nation leaders to visit
Shortly before dawn, large explosions thundered across Kyiv from what Ukrainian authorities said was artillery strikes. The shelling ignited a huge fire and a frantic rescue effort in a 15-story apartment building. At least one person was killed and others remain trapped inside.
Ukraine civilians race to evacuate under 11-hour cease-fire
Evacuations from the port city of Mariupol were scheduled to begin at noon local time (10 a.m. GMT) during a 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. local ceasefire, Ukrainian military authorities said. A similar cease-fire planned there and in the nearby city of Volnovakha collapsed Saturday, trapping women, children and older under more shelling and aerial bombardment by Russian forces.
Limited Russian cease-fire revived in Ukraine; talks planned
Ukraine - Russian forces will observe a temporary cease-fire Sunday in two Ukrainian cities, an official in one of the country's pro-Russia separatist regions said after an agreement to allow civilians to evacuate collapsed a day earlier amid continued shelling and the flight of refugees to neighboring nations.
Vladimir Putin says Ukraine's future in doubt as cease-fires collapse
Ten days after Russian forces invaded, the struggle to enforce the temporary cease-fires in Mariupol and the eastern city of Volnovakha showed the fragility of efforts to stop the fighting across Ukraine. Ukrainian officials said Russian artillery fire and airstrikes had prevented residents from leaving before the agreed-to evacuations got underway. Putin accused Ukraine of sabotaging the effort.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard says passenger airplane hijacking disrupted
The purported hijacking targeted an Iran Air Fokker 100 regional commercial jet heading from the southwestern city of Ahvaz to the northwestern city of Mashhad, the Guard said on its website.
Airplane-like food, welcome: Railways takes number of steps to improve services
To provide world-class facilities, the Railways is providing training to its officials to welcome guests nicely.
Trade war is on! Donald Trump fires $34 bn tariff gun at China
The riskiest economic gamble of Trump’s presidency could spread as it enters a new and dangerous phase by imposing direct costs on consumers globally.
Forget Supersonic. Hypersonic is the US military’s new speed
Flying fast and quickly getting into space will determine future military dominance. That's the guiding principle behind US' highly advanced new project.
Five unique messenger apps for your Android, iOS or Windows smartphone
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Jet Airways flight aborted after fire alarm
A fire alarm in a Jet Airways flight from here to Bhopal caused a scare as it was about to take off early today.
Mukesh Ambani eyes next-generation security business with 4G telecom services
RIL also plans to partner a global major for this new business and is roping in Vivek Lall, formerly a top Indian executive of Boeing.
Boeing says 'immature' technology behind 787 Dreamliner delay
Boeing said on Sunday that the use of "immature" technology caused delays in the delivery of its 787 Dreamliner passenjer jet, a project almost three years behind schedule.
Boeing plane orders soar as airlines rebound
US aerospace giant Boeing on Thursday said orders for commercial aircraft soared amid a "spectacular" 2010 recovery for the airline industry, but deliveries fell.
Boeing Dreamliner delivery delay to July: Report
The first deliveries of Boeing's new 787 high-tech Dreamliner airplane may be delayed until July, company officials have told Air France according to a report in Thursday's Les Echos.
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