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Scientists Test Mobile Tower-Based GPS Signals That Could Help Pilots in Emergency Situations
Scientists are developing a navigation system that uses mobile signals as an emergency backup for pilots when GPS systems fail. Tested with high-altitude weather balloons, the system detects signals from cell towers and satellites, providing crucial data for navigation. Although challenges remain, early results indicate its potential to revolutioni...
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'Severe' Air Quality In Delhi Today An "Episodic Event": Pollution Body
Residents in Delhi and its adjoining areas saw a thick layer of smog covering the region, significantly dropping the air quality to the 'Severe' category after the Air Quality Index crossed the 400 mark and disrupted flight operations .
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NASA's X-59 Supersonic Jet Completes Initial Engine Tests, First Flight Approaching
NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic jet has passed initial engine testing, bringing it closer to its anticipated first flight. Developed at Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works, the X-59 aims to break the sound barrier without creating disruptive sonic booms, featuring a unique elongated nose and an external vision system. This research will gather public re...
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United Airlines Passenger Charged After Violently Attacking Nonverbal, Deaf Man Mid-Flight
A man in the United States violently attacked a deaf and nonverbal passenger while he was sleeping until the cabin was spattered with blood on a United Airlines flight last week.
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CrowdStrike, Delta Sue Each Other Over Flight Disruptions Due To July Crash
Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike said on Monday it sued Delta Air Lines in US District Court in Georgia after a faulty software update prompted a global outage in July.
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How American Airlines Is Tackling 'Gate Lice' At Airports
"Gate lice" have long been a concern among flight attendants, who view the premature boarding behaviour as disruptive and inconsiderate.
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Analysis: How Hoax Bomb Threats Are Damaging India's Aviation Industry
India's aviation industry is going through a nightmare of flight disruptions after a series of bomb threats that turned out to be fake. The government has launched crisis management efforts after more than 130 hoax calls in nine days.
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3 Fake Security Threats On 3 Flights From Mumbai Impact Hundreds Of Fliers
Three international flights, two operated by IndiGo and one by Air India, received security threats, leading to disruption in outbound international flight operations, as checks were initiated for all three planes involved.
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EasyJet Flight Makes Emergency Landing In Athens After Passengers Brawl Mid-Air
Despite cabin crew and passengers' efforts to calm the situation, the disruptive man refused to comply.
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Tropical Storm Maria Hits Japan, Disrupts Travel, Forces Evacuations
Tropical Storm Maria made landfall on Monday in Japan's northern region of Iwate, bringing torrential rain that disrupted flights and rail services while forcing people in some areas to evacuate homes.
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CrowdStrike Sued By Fliers After Massive Outage Disrupts Air Travel
CrowdStrike's legal troubles from last month's massive global computer outage deepened on Monday, as the cybersecurity company was sued by air travellers whose flights were delayed or cancelled.
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US Man Asks Flight Attendant For Sex, Opens Plane Door Mid-Air
A New Jersey man has been arrested for his alleged disruptive and life-threatening behaviour on an American Airlines flight.
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Flights Resume After Massive Microsoft Outage Disrupts Operations
Planes were gradually taking off again Saturday after global airlines, banks and media were thrown into turmoil by one of the biggest IT crashes in recent years, caused by an update to an antivirus program.
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Airports Clearing Backlog After Global IT Chaos, Centre Shares An Update
Airports across India are still grappling with issues from yesterday's massive Microsoft outage. Although the situation has improved significantly since Friday's chaotic scenes, passengers continue to face challenges, particularly at Delhi's airport.
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1,100 Flights Cancelled In US As Microsoft Outage Disrupts Operations
Air passengers around the United States faced delays, while some airlines halted flight operations as Microsoft-based computers ceased to work after a global outage on Friday.
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Scientists Test Mobile Tower-Based GPS Signals That Could Help Pilots in Emergency Situations
Scientists are developing a navigation system that uses mobile signals as an emergency backup for pilots when GPS systems fail. Tested with high-altitude weather balloons, the system detects signals from cell towers and satellites, providing crucial data for navigation. Although challenges remain, early results indicate its potential to revolutioni...
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'Severe' Air Quality In Delhi Today An "Episodic Event": Pollution Body
Residents in Delhi and its adjoining areas saw a thick layer of smog covering the region, significantly dropping the air quality to the 'Severe' category after the Air Quality Index crossed the 400 mark and disrupted flight operations .
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NASA's X-59 Supersonic Jet Completes Initial Engine Tests, First Flight Approaching
NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic jet has passed initial engine testing, bringing it closer to its anticipated first flight. Developed at Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works, the X-59 aims to break the sound barrier without creating disruptive sonic booms, featuring a unique elongated nose and an external vision system. This research will gather public re...
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United Airlines Passenger Charged After Violently Attacking Nonverbal, Deaf Man Mid-Flight
A man in the United States violently attacked a deaf and nonverbal passenger while he was sleeping until the cabin was spattered with blood on a United Airlines flight last week.
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CrowdStrike, Delta Sue Each Other Over Flight Disruptions Due To July Crash
Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike said on Monday it sued Delta Air Lines in US District Court in Georgia after a faulty software update prompted a global outage in July.
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How American Airlines Is Tackling 'Gate Lice' At Airports
"Gate lice" have long been a concern among flight attendants, who view the premature boarding behaviour as disruptive and inconsiderate.
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Analysis: How Hoax Bomb Threats Are Damaging India's Aviation Industry
India's aviation industry is going through a nightmare of flight disruptions after a series of bomb threats that turned out to be fake. The government has launched crisis management efforts after more than 130 hoax calls in nine days.
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3 Fake Security Threats On 3 Flights From Mumbai Impact Hundreds Of Fliers
Three international flights, two operated by IndiGo and one by Air India, received security threats, leading to disruption in outbound international flight operations, as checks were initiated for all three planes involved.
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EasyJet Flight Makes Emergency Landing In Athens After Passengers Brawl Mid-Air
Despite cabin crew and passengers' efforts to calm the situation, the disruptive man refused to comply.
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Tropical Storm Maria Hits Japan, Disrupts Travel, Forces Evacuations
Tropical Storm Maria made landfall on Monday in Japan's northern region of Iwate, bringing torrential rain that disrupted flights and rail services while forcing people in some areas to evacuate homes.
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CrowdStrike Sued By Fliers After Massive Outage Disrupts Air Travel
CrowdStrike's legal troubles from last month's massive global computer outage deepened on Monday, as the cybersecurity company was sued by air travellers whose flights were delayed or cancelled.
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US Man Asks Flight Attendant For Sex, Opens Plane Door Mid-Air
A New Jersey man has been arrested for his alleged disruptive and life-threatening behaviour on an American Airlines flight.
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Flights Resume After Massive Microsoft Outage Disrupts Operations
Planes were gradually taking off again Saturday after global airlines, banks and media were thrown into turmoil by one of the biggest IT crashes in recent years, caused by an update to an antivirus program.
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Airports Clearing Backlog After Global IT Chaos, Centre Shares An Update
Airports across India are still grappling with issues from yesterday's massive Microsoft outage. Although the situation has improved significantly since Friday's chaotic scenes, passengers continue to face challenges, particularly at Delhi's airport.
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1,100 Flights Cancelled In US As Microsoft Outage Disrupts Operations
Air passengers around the United States faced delays, while some airlines halted flight operations as Microsoft-based computers ceased to work after a global outage on Friday.
