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Bird-Inspired Wing Design Could Boost Performance of Aeroplanes, Claims Study
Researchers are exploring the potential of bird-inspired wing flaps to improve airplane performance. These featherlike flaps, designed to mimic the covert feathers on bird wings, could significantly enhance lift, reducing drag and improving stability. Tests show that the new design could boost lift by up to 45% and decrease drag by 31%. The flaps a...
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China Shocked, EU Heartbroken: How World Reacted To South Korea Plane Crash
World leaders sent condolences to South Korea on Sunday after the country suffered its deadliest airplane crash, with 179 people killed when their aircraft went up in flames.
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5,500 Drones Light Up Andhra Pradesh's Sky, Set 5 Guinness World Records
Thousands of drones flew into the sky of Andhra Pradesh, creating various formations including the national flag, Lord Buddha, an airplane and a drone.
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Big Lesson From Singapore Airlines Turbulence Terror: Buckle Up
Buckle up. That is the message from flight attendants and pilots following the severe turbulence encountered by a Singapore Airlines flight on Tuesday that resulted in the death of one and injured dozens of others.
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Flight Attendants Reveal 5 "Dirtiest, Rarely Cleaned" Spots On An Airplane
Flight attendants have opened up about the five dirtiest places on airplanes that "rarely" get cleaned so that passengers can avoid touching or at least use hand sanitisers after touching.
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After Food Faux Pas, British Airline Serves KFC Snacks To Passengers On Board
A British airline came up with a creative solution when they realised that the in-flight catering was not available.
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Boeing Plans New Logistics Centre In India Amid Big Aircraft Order
Boeing Co plans to invest about $24 million in India to set up a logistics centre for airplane parts, Salil Gupte, president of the local unit told Reuters on Monday, boosting its footprint in the country amid a large plane order.
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Cargo Plane Nearly Collides With Southwest Airlines Flight At US Airport Runway
To avoid a collision with the Southwest Boeing 737, the FedEx Boeing 767 cargo plane pulled up and cancelled landing at the last minute.
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Elon Musk's SpaceX Rolls Out In-Flight WiFi Services for Private Jets With Starlink Aviation
Elon Musk's SpaceX is expanding its satellite internet unit's foray into in-flight WiFi services with the rollout on Wednesday of Starlink Aviation, offering customers a $150,000 (nearly Rs. 1.2 crore) airplane antenna amid mounting competition for airborne connectivity. Starlink, SpaceX's growing network of thousands of internet satellites, will c...
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Video: Cargo Plane Splits In 2 After Crash Landing At Costa Rica Airport
A cargo airplane broke up during an emergency landing in Costa Rica on Thursday, in an accident that provoked the temporary closure of the international airport in San Jose.
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5G US Rollout: Why Fear of Flights Getting Halted Has Faded
The rollout of new 5G wireless service in the US failed to have the much-dreaded result of crippling air travel, although it began in rocky fashion, with international airlines cancelling some flights to the US and spotty problems showing up on domestic flights.
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Venomous Snakes And Scorpions Are Invading Planes Grounded By Pandemic
Rattlesnakes and scorpions are invading Qantas planes grounded in a California desert amid the pandemic - but the airline staff have a trick up their sleeves to avoid the wrath of the venomous creatures while carrying out weekly maintenance.
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Virgin Galactic, Rolls-Royce Team Up To Build Mach 3 Plane
Space tourism company Virgin Galactic on Monday announced a partnership with engine-maker Rolls-Royce to build a supersonic commercial airplane that flies at three times the speed of sound.
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Airline Passenger Has This Hilarious Way To Heat Pizza Slice While In Flight
An Instagram page shared a picture of a flight passenger who came up with a unique solution to heat up his leftover pizza slice while he was in flight.
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Bribes For $2.2 Billion Airplane Deal? Why India's Stepping Up Probe
Indian officials have intensified a probe into whether a $2.2 billion Airbus SE jetliner sale to a state-owned airline involved bribes, according to a person directly involved in the investigation.
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Bird-Inspired Wing Design Could Boost Performance of Aeroplanes, Claims Study
Researchers are exploring the potential of bird-inspired wing flaps to improve airplane performance. These featherlike flaps, designed to mimic the covert feathers on bird wings, could significantly enhance lift, reducing drag and improving stability. Tests show that the new design could boost lift by up to 45% and decrease drag by 31%. The flaps a...
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China Shocked, EU Heartbroken: How World Reacted To South Korea Plane Crash
World leaders sent condolences to South Korea on Sunday after the country suffered its deadliest airplane crash, with 179 people killed when their aircraft went up in flames.
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5,500 Drones Light Up Andhra Pradesh's Sky, Set 5 Guinness World Records
Thousands of drones flew into the sky of Andhra Pradesh, creating various formations including the national flag, Lord Buddha, an airplane and a drone.
-
Big Lesson From Singapore Airlines Turbulence Terror: Buckle Up
Buckle up. That is the message from flight attendants and pilots following the severe turbulence encountered by a Singapore Airlines flight on Tuesday that resulted in the death of one and injured dozens of others.
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Flight Attendants Reveal 5 "Dirtiest, Rarely Cleaned" Spots On An Airplane
Flight attendants have opened up about the five dirtiest places on airplanes that "rarely" get cleaned so that passengers can avoid touching or at least use hand sanitisers after touching.
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After Food Faux Pas, British Airline Serves KFC Snacks To Passengers On Board
A British airline came up with a creative solution when they realised that the in-flight catering was not available.
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Boeing Plans New Logistics Centre In India Amid Big Aircraft Order
Boeing Co plans to invest about $24 million in India to set up a logistics centre for airplane parts, Salil Gupte, president of the local unit told Reuters on Monday, boosting its footprint in the country amid a large plane order.
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Cargo Plane Nearly Collides With Southwest Airlines Flight At US Airport Runway
To avoid a collision with the Southwest Boeing 737, the FedEx Boeing 767 cargo plane pulled up and cancelled landing at the last minute.
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Elon Musk's SpaceX Rolls Out In-Flight WiFi Services for Private Jets With Starlink Aviation
Elon Musk's SpaceX is expanding its satellite internet unit's foray into in-flight WiFi services with the rollout on Wednesday of Starlink Aviation, offering customers a $150,000 (nearly Rs. 1.2 crore) airplane antenna amid mounting competition for airborne connectivity. Starlink, SpaceX's growing network of thousands of internet satellites, will c...
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Video: Cargo Plane Splits In 2 After Crash Landing At Costa Rica Airport
A cargo airplane broke up during an emergency landing in Costa Rica on Thursday, in an accident that provoked the temporary closure of the international airport in San Jose.
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5G US Rollout: Why Fear of Flights Getting Halted Has Faded
The rollout of new 5G wireless service in the US failed to have the much-dreaded result of crippling air travel, although it began in rocky fashion, with international airlines cancelling some flights to the US and spotty problems showing up on domestic flights.
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Venomous Snakes And Scorpions Are Invading Planes Grounded By Pandemic
Rattlesnakes and scorpions are invading Qantas planes grounded in a California desert amid the pandemic - but the airline staff have a trick up their sleeves to avoid the wrath of the venomous creatures while carrying out weekly maintenance.
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Virgin Galactic, Rolls-Royce Team Up To Build Mach 3 Plane
Space tourism company Virgin Galactic on Monday announced a partnership with engine-maker Rolls-Royce to build a supersonic commercial airplane that flies at three times the speed of sound.
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Airline Passenger Has This Hilarious Way To Heat Pizza Slice While In Flight
An Instagram page shared a picture of a flight passenger who came up with a unique solution to heat up his leftover pizza slice while he was in flight.
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Bribes For $2.2 Billion Airplane Deal? Why India's Stepping Up Probe
Indian officials have intensified a probe into whether a $2.2 billion Airbus SE jetliner sale to a state-owned airline involved bribes, according to a person directly involved in the investigation.
