COLLISION OF TWO AIRPLANES
Flying windows, fatal turbulence: Is flying in planes safe right now? Here is how to understand disruptions
Air travel disruptions, from minor mechanical issues to severe incidents, often cause anxiety but are rarely dangerous. Aviation experts stress that these problems are usually manageable due to rigorous safety protocols and backup systems, ensuring that flying remains one of the safest modes of transportation despite occasional alarming events.
Flight stories: Discover these 6 podcasts about the fascinating world of air travel
Discover a curated selection of podcasts that delve into the thrilling yet complex world of air travel. From tales of air disasters and mysteries like MH370 to insightful discussions about Boeing's quality crisis and the ongoing Boeing vs Airbus rivalry, these podcasts offer a unique blend of entertainment and education. Whether you're an aviation enthusiast, a frequent flyer, or simply curious about the intricacies of commercial aviation, these podcasts provide valuable insights, travel tips, and captivating stories.
Boston Airport planes' Collision: Here's what happened
JetBlue Airways has announced it will take the planes for repair after two planes collided on the tarmac of Logan Airport in Boston. Know what happened.
Vande Bharat train viral video: Passengers fight over luggage space, Railway police step in
A circulating video captures a heated dispute between two men on a Vande Bharat train, with a woman intervening and a railway police officer later stepping in. Despite attempts by other passengers to calm the situation, the incident's date and location remain unknown. Since being shared, the 54-second clip has garnered over 96,600 views and a thousand likes
Korean Air plane with 289 people collides with Cathay Pacific aircraft at Japan airport, no injuries reported
A Korean Air plane collided with a parked Cathay Pacific aircraft at New Chitose Airport in Japan. The Korean Air plane slipped due to snow on the ground, causing its left wing to clip the Cathay Pacific plane's right tail wing. The incident comes two weeks after a near-catastrophic collision at Tokyo's Haneda Airport when a Japan Airlines plane collided as it landed with a smaller coast guard plane.
Japan begins twin probes into rare Tokyo runway collision
All 379 people aboard the Japan Airlines (JAL) Airbus A350 had a miraculous escape after it erupted in flame following Tuesday's crash with a De Havilland Dash-8 Coast Guard turboprop shortly after landing at Haneda airport.
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Runway safety concerns in focus as Japan probes Tokyo crash
All 379 people aboard a Japan Airlines Airbus A350 escaped after a collision with a De Havilland Dash-8 Coast Guard turboprop that killed five of six crew on the smaller aircraft.
No injuries after planes collide on ground at Tokyo's Haneda airport -NHK
Some flights were delayed at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Saturday after two planes appeared to have collided on the ground near a taxiway, public broadcaster NHK reported, citing Japan's transport ministry. No injuries occurred, NHK and one of the airlines said, but the incident led to the closure of one of four runways at the airport from about 11 a.m. (0200 GMT).
Mid-air scare: Nepal asks Indian authorities to take action against Air India pilots
On Friday, before landing at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, the Air India plane from New Delhi, flying at an unauthorised height of 19,000 feet, suddenly fell to 15,000 feet. This made it almost collide with a Nepal Airlines plane coming to Kathmandu from Kuala Lumpur and the accident was averted after the Nepal Airlines pilots took down their plane to 7,000 feet.
India's indigenous drones set to take flight but concerns remain: Experts
Drones are mini pilotless aircraft operated by remote control and can be accessed through simple devices like a smartphone app. These unmanned vehicles require far less effort, time and energy, and can reach far and difficult terrains while being controlled by a single person remotely.
Boeing warns pilots of possible worst-case 5G interference scenarios
Air India, the only Indian carrier that flies to the US, operates the route with Boeing wide-body aircraft. Other aircraft manufacturers too have issued similar documents, but the 5G effects vary. For instance: Airbus document states: “On A350 and A380 aircraft, 5G interference on radio altimeters are negligible, hence the absence of cockpit effects.”
Weather forecasting in times of extreme weather events
As extreme weather events become more common, demand for better forecasting is disrupting the entire space.
US authorities probe midair crash that killed Indian trainee pilot
Sejwal had enrolled in Dean International Flight School in September 2017. The flight school has a history of more than two dozen incidents and accidents in the decade between 2007 and 2017.
Bezos sells $1 billion a year in Amazon stock for space project
"My business model right now for Blue Origin is I sell about a billion a year of Amazon stock and I use it to fund Blue Origin," said Bezos, at the Space Symposium.
Mishaps: A grief history of driverless car crashes
In December 2016, Uber's computer-controlled car was caught on video running a red light, four seconds after the light turned red. Uber said that the violation was a human error since a person was required to sit behind the wheel.
Can you click with your eyes?
Jim Marggraff's startup, Eyefluence, has developed technology that knows where people are looking and lets them manipulate objects the way we do now by clicking a mouse.
Eight Google projects that could change the world
Google's wide range of project includes not only technology related researches, it is pinning a lot of hope on health science also.
Qatar Airways planes set to have automatic tracking system
Qatar Airways, the national carrier of the Gulf country, plans to roll out planes equipped with an automatic aircraft tracking system.
New 'smart' lithium battery sends fire alert
Stanford scientists have developed a new 'smart' lithium-ion battery that gives ample warning before it overheats and bursts into flames.
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