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Canopy collapse: Delhi Airport plans flight adjustments to ease congestion at T2 and T3
Delhi Airport is taking steps to reduce congestion at Terminals 2 and 3 following the temporary closure of T1 due to a canopy collapse. Ninety-three domestic IndiGo and SpiceJet flights have been relocated to T2 and T3. To further ease congestion, six flights will move from T2 to T3, and flight schedules will be adjusted to limit T2 departures to ten per hour. These measures will be implemented by July 8 after consultations with airlines.
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Watch Video: Team India's joyous flight home after T20 World Cup victory
The ICC T20 World Cup-winning Indian team touched down in Delhi on Thursday to a warm welcome from the fans awaiting the sight of their favourite heroes and sight of the silverware.
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IndiGo cancels nearly 90 flights as disruptions continue in Delhi
IndiGo, the largest airline from Delhi airport's Terminal 1, has cancelled around 90 flights due to a roof collapse. SpiceJet's flights have been diverted to Terminals 2 and 3, but the number of SpiceJet flights shifted to these terminals is unknown. The airport's roof collapsed during heavy rains, causing at least one death and six injuries. The Indian Institute of Technology and the GMR group have set up committees to investigate the incident.
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Delhi Airport Terminal roof collapse: All operations from T1 suspended till further notice
Delhi International Airport Limited suspended operations from Terminal 1 due to a roof collapse, resulting in one death and eight injuries. Heavy rainfall caused the incident. Support beams and cars were damaged. The airport has announced compensation for the deceased and injured families.
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Chaos at Delhi Airport: Terminal 1 roof collapse leaves cars buried, 1 dead and flights suspended
IndiGo has canceled all flights to/from Terminal 1 due to the partial closure of Delhi Airport caused by heavy rains. Delhi and NCR (National Capital Region) received incessant rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning beginning in the early hours of Friday.
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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.
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Finding MH370: A six-second signal could be key as researchers claim breakthrough in Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 search
Cardiff University research suggests hydrophones can help locate crashed airplanes like MH370. The study analyzed data from historical accidents and a submarine disappearance, proposing further investigation into the aircraft's last known location.
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DGCA de-rosters Mumbai ATC officer after near-miss incident
In the early hours of Saturday, IndiGo flight 5053, arriving from Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport (IDR), landed on runway 27 while Air India flight 657 was still in the process of taking off for Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV). Both flights involved Airbus A320neo aircraft. The close timing of the landing and takeoff created a hazardous situation that could have resulted in a significant accident.
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IAF's Sukhoi fighter crashes in Nashik; pilot, co-pilot eject safely
An Indian Air Force Sukhoi fighter plane crashed in Maharashtra. The pilot and co-pilot ejected safely in Nashik district, according to police.
Air Turbulence! IndiGo and Air India Express tackle rising threats amid climate change concerns
The rise in clear air turbulence, likely due to climate change, has led to increased incidents impacting airline passengers worldwide. Recent events, including a fatal case on a Singapore Airlines flight, have prompted airlines like Air India Express and IndiGo to enhance safety measures and pilot training to address this growing concern.
What happened on board the London-Singapore flight that caused turbulence? Here are details
An investigation has been carried out about the flight of the Singapore International Airlines that ran into air turbulence. It was hit by gravitational force.
Amsterdam Airport Accident: Witness accounts of 'hellish noise' as person dies after being sucked into plane engine
A tragic incident at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport saw a person being sucked into the jet turbine of a KLM plane, leading to their death. The horrifying event occurred during the preparation for departure to Denmark, with witnesses describing a "hellish noise." Emergency services responded to the scene, and the plane was surrounded by fire trucks and ambulances. Passengers and employees were evacuated, and investigations into the incident are ongoing.
Twelve injured as Qatar Airways Dublin flight hits turbulence, airport says
According to reports, the turbulence occurred over Turkey and lasted less than 20 seconds, coinciding with the food and drinks service on board. This incident comes shortly after a Singapore Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing in Bangkok due to severe turbulence, resulting in a fatality and multiple passengers in intensive care.
RAF pilot killed as WWII Spitfire crashes near British airbase
A Royal Air Force pilot died in a tragic accident when his World War II-era Spitfire fighter plane crashed near the RAF Coningsby airbase in eastern England. The cause of the crash is currently unknown. The incident occurred just days before wartime aircraft are scheduled to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the June 6, 1944 Allied invasion of Normandy.
Aviation experts to begin probe of Singapore Airlines turbulence incident that left British man dead
Aviation investigators arrived in Bangkok on Wednesday to learn how and why severe turbulence sent a Singapore Airlines plane into a sudden dive that tossed passengers and crew around the cabin, leaving a British man dead and dozens others injured. Twenty people remained in intensive care in hospital after Flight SQ321, which was flying from London's Heathrow airport to Singapore, hit the turbulence Tuesday over the Andaman Sea.
What is in-flight turbulence, and when does it become dangerous for passengers and crew?
A British man's death and numerous injuries on a Singapore Airlines flight due to severe turbulence highlight the dangers of unstable air. While turbulence-related fatalities are rare, injuries are more common, especially among flight attendants. Clear-air turbulence, often near jet streams, is particularly dangerous as it occurs with no visible warning. Climate change may increase turbulence, but airlines have safety measures in place. Experts advise passengers to wear seat belts, the best defense against turbulence-related injuries.
'People got launched into plane's ceiling': Passengers share harrowing details from Singapore Airlines turbulence accident
A Singapore Airlines flight en route from London to Singapore faced severe turbulence, causing injuries to dozens and the death of one passenger. After an emergency landing in Bangkok, a relief flight transported passengers and crew to Singapore. Investigations are ongoing into the incident, with weather experts suggesting that thunderstorms in the area contributed to the turbulence. The incident serves as a reminder of the unpredictability of turbulence and the importance of wearing seatbelts during flights.
Singapore Airlines Boeing 777 flight from London to Singapore faces severe turbulence, drops 7000 feet; watch video
A Singapore International Airlines flight experienced extreme turbulence. This killed one passenger on board and injured many others.
After Singapore Airlines turbulence accident, flight crews urge buckling up
Flight attendants and pilots are emphasizing the importance of wearing seatbelts following a Singapore Airlines flight's severe turbulence that resulted in one passenger's death and numerous injuries. The flight, traveling from London to Singapore, encountered heavy turbulence over the Indian Ocean, descending rapidly before making an emergency landing in Bangkok. Weather experts noted the development of "explosive thunderstorms" near the flight path, highlighting the unpredictable nature of turbulence.
Singapore Airlines flight hits severe turbulence, one passenger dead, dozens injured
A Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore diverted to Bangkok due to severe turbulence, resulting in one passenger dead and multiple injuries reported. The Boeing 777-300ER carried 211 passengers and 18 crew. The airline is coordinating with Thai authorities to provide medical assistance to those affected, news reports said
New hope to resolve mystery of Malaysia Airlines MH370 that disappeared in 2014. Here are detail
The researchers at Cardiff University in the UK have said that audio signals captured at a hydroacoustic station off the coast of Australia could help in finding the debris of flight MH370 of Malaysia Airlines.
What we know about the crashed helicopter carrying Iran's president
A Bell 212 model helicopter, developed by Bell Helicopter for Canadian military, crashed in Iran, killing top officials. The aircraft, known for its versatility, is used globally for various purposes. Non-military organizations like Japan's Coast Guard operate it. Iran, a major buyer of Bell and Agusta helicopters, has a history of aviation competence.
America's first Black astronaut candidate finally goes to space 60 years later on Bezos rocket
Ed Dwight was an Air Force pilot when President John F. Kennedy championed him as a candidate for NASA's early astronaut corps. But he wasn't picked for the 1963 class. Dwight, now 90, went through a few minutes of weightlessness with five other passengers aboard the Blue Origin capsule as it skimmed space on a roughly 10-minute flight. He called it "a life changing experience."
Boeing 737 catches fire and skids off the runway at a Senegal airport, injuring 10 people
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