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How much has Boeing lost in Starliner program as two NASA astronauts are stuck in space?

NASA astronauts are stranded in space due to technical issues with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft. The mission, originally set for eight days, has been indefinitely extended.

Ex-ISRO Scientist on NASA astronauts stuck in space: 'Part and parcel of the game…'

No planned date to return to Earth for two NASA astronauts due to issues with Boeing Starliner spacecraft

Two NASA astronauts, Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams, are still waiting aboard the International Space Station (ISS) due to mechanical issues with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft. Initially scheduled to return on June 14, their return has been delayed multiple times, leaving them without a planned date to come back to Earth.

Will SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft rescue stranded astronauts if Boeing’s Starliner stays broken? What went wrong?

Astronauts Wilmore and Sunita Williams are stuck in the International Space Station (ISS) because of concerns about helium leaks. NASA and Boeing officials have not yet sought SpaceX's help, but Crew Dragon is still prepared in case it is needed.

How crews suffer when shipping costs are halved

Stories about ship food tend to focus on the luxuries of cruise liners, which boast of serving whatever diners want, or close.

Eight crew members of Baltimore ship crash to return to India

After a three-month wait, eight crew members of the MV Daki Cargo ship involved in the Baltimore bridge crash are returning to India, while others remain for litigation. A judge allowed their departure despite city motions to keep them in the US. The ship is set to leave for Norfolk, Virginia, with four crew members staying on board. Investigations continue with no charges made yet.

Boeing's Starliner return to Earth postponed, NASA says no new date set

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, scheduled to return from the ISS with its first crew, faces a postponed return without a new date, raising uncertainty. The crew, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, launched on June 5 for a final demonstration. Technical issues, including thruster failures and helium leaks, have caused delays. Boeing's Starliner program has faced challenges, including software glitches and design problems. NASA and Boeing are working to understand these issues before the spacecraft's return, which requires at least 12 of its 28 thrusters to be operational for a safe flight.

Kanchanjunga Express accident: Initial probe blames lapses by goods train crew, Jalpaiguri division's operating dept

The Kanchanjunga Express accident in West Bengal, India, resulted in the death of at least 10 people, including the passenger train's guard and the goods train's pilot. The collision occurred near Rangapani station, 30 km from New Jalpaiguri station, causing four rear compartments of the Kanchanjunga Express to derail. The Railway Board chairperson Jaya Varma Sinha claimed the collision occurred because the goods train disregarded the signal.

Severe turbulence on Air New Zealand flight: Crew member hits ceiling, passenger scalded by coffee

Two individuals were injured during an Air New Zealand flight when the aircraft encountered severe turbulence. A passenger suffered burns from a hot coffee spill, while a crew member hit the cabin's ceiling. The incident occurred on a flight from Wellington to Queenstown, with turbulence striking approximately 15 minutes into the flight. Air New Zealand is reviewing its procedures to ensure passenger and crew safety.

Everybody Still Hates Chris Animated Series: Will Chris Rock return? Here’s everything we know about cast, production and where to watch

Chris Rock returns to narrate the animated series "Everybody Still Hates Chris," a spin-off of the popular comedy "Everybody Hates Chris." The show, set to premiere on Comedy Central, features Rock reflecting on his childhood, with Terry Crews and Tichina Arnold reprising their roles as Chris' parents.

Charge-sheets to cabin crew can be detrimental for Co, passengers: Air India Express Union

The Air India Express Employees Union criticizes the airline's management for issuing charge-sheets to cabin crew members who reported sick during a recent strike. The Union warns of detrimental effects on the company and passengers, urging cooperation over punitive action to strengthen industrial relations.

Dhanush's 50th movie 'Raayan' to hit theaters in July; new poster revealed

Tamil film 'Raayan,' starring and directed by Dhanush, is set to release on July 26. This action thriller, which marks Dhanush's second directorial venture and his 50th feature film, is also written by him. The film, produced by Sun Pictures and featuring music by A R Rahman, includes an ensemble cast with S J Suryah, Prakash Raj, Selvaraghavan, Sundeep Kishan, and others.

AI Express union flags concerns over charge sheet to cabin crew; says move unfortunate

Air India Express has charged 200 cabin crew members for reporting sick amid significant operational disruptions last month, which the Air India Express Employees Union (AIXEU) calls an unfair labor practice. The union, claiming prior issues were settled through conciliation, warns that such actions could harm the airline and passenger interests.

Boeing Starliner's first astronaut crew welcomed aboard space station

Boeing's Starliner capsule, carrying NASA crew, safely docked with the ISS, proving its flight-worthiness and competing with SpaceX. Despite technical issues, the mission was successful.

Man held for assaulting cabin crew, trying to open door of Bahrain-bound Air India Express flight

Nadukandee, who hails from Kerala, woke up when the flight took off from Kozhikode and immediately went to the back of the aircraft, where he allegedly assaulted the cabin crew and tried to open the door of the aircraft, he said. When the crew members managed to bring the man back to his seat, he started verbally abusing and assaulting other passengers and threatened to open the emergency door, the official said.

Boeing Starliner capsule's first crewed test flight postponed at last minute

Boeing's Starliner space capsule's inaugural crewed test flight faced another delay due to a technical issue, halting the countdown for at least 24 hours. The mission, carrying two astronauts to the ISS, is crucial for Boeing to compete with SpaceX in NASA's spaceflight contracts. The delay, caused by a ground system computer triggering an automatic abort command, marks another setback in Starliner's history of delays and glitches. Boeing is striving to catch up with SpaceX, NASA's primary transport to the ISS, and hopes for a successful mission to secure future contracts.

SpiceJet launches sign language programme for cabin crew

No-frills carrier SpiceJet on Friday announced launching a customised sign language programme for its cabin crew to help passengers with hearing impairments. The training will enable the airline's crew to communicate with passengers with hearing loss during their travels, the airline said.

IndiGo derosters 6 crew members in connection with Delhi-Varanasi flight bomb scare incident

IndiGo has derostered two pilots and four cabin crew members of the Delhi-Varanasi flight that saw 176 passengers being evacuated after a bomb threat earlier this week, according to sources. On May 28, following the bomb threat, which later turned out to be hoax, all the passengers were evacuated through emergency slides from the aircraft at the Delhi airport.

Air India's Mumbai-San Francisco flight delayed by over 5 hours

After deboarding the passenger who started feeling unwell at around 1917 hours, it was noticed that by the time the flight AI 179 would have reached San Francisco, there would be night-landing restrictions and also, the crew would have crossed the flight-duty limitations.

Boeing targets June 1 for Starliner's debut crew launch amid helium leak probe

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, developed to ferry NASA astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS), has been delayed years and is more than $1.5 billion over budget. Persistent Starliner development challenges have illustrated Boeing's struggle to compete with Elon Musk's SpaceX on tighter budgets.

Transition to new crew scheduling app hits Air India Express flights

Air India Express faced a 15-hour delay when a pilot discovered he was trained on a different aircraft than the one assigned for his flight from Riyadh to Kochi. This incident adds to the challenges the airline is facing, including disruptions due to cabin crew sick leave and issues with a new scheduling software. About 50 out of 300 daily flights have been affected, prompting manual rostering efforts and assistance from Tata Group carriers.

AI Express union says reduced flights impacting cabin crew salaries

Air India Express Employees Union (AIXEU) flags concerns over flight delays and cancellations, impacting cabin crew salaries. Over 100 crew members have been idle for two months due to entry pass issues. Strike called off on May 9 after meeting with Chief Labour Commissioner. Union seeks intervention for salary impact. Next conciliation meeting on May 28.

Working hard to address needs of crew of ship involved in Baltimore incident: Synergy Marine

Synergy Marine Group addressing crew needs of container ship Dali in Francis Scott Key Bridge incident. Crew in good health, assisting with investigation. Indian crew facing phone confiscation by probe agencies, replaced by FBI. Monitoring crew's welfare, providing counselling 24/7. Crew awaiting permission to disembark and arrangements for return home.