[ The back, though liable to separate from the plane in a catastrophic crash, is more likely to stay intact than the front and middle portions that are still connected to the engines. “The rear section often will break off,” Adjekum says, meaning the latter section of the plane from behind the wings. “Lots of … Read more
[ If fulfilled, this would have taken the total number of functional airports to 202, but the data from the Airports Authority of India (AAI) pegs the number of operational airports at 135. According to the AAI data, in January, there were 135 operational airports in the country, which together handled over 2.25 lakh aircraft … Read more
[ Travel isn’t always as luxurious as the brochures make it seem. Sure, the destination may be intoxicatingly gorgeous, but the journey to get there is often one of cramped seats and uninterrupted noise. Traveling can be a gauntlet to be endured or, if you equip yourself properly beforehand, a mere speed bump to glide … Read more
[ What the hell is going on up there in the sky? The incidents feel like they started in January, when a door plug blew out of a midair Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft operated by Alaska Airlines. Ensuing investigations have led to a series of revelations about a faltering safety culture at Boeing and … Read more
[ This month brings industrial action that will disrupt air travel in Italy and Spain and journeys for passengers on the London Underground. Here’s where and when the strikes are happening. UK, London Underground, 7 – 12 January Transport for London has warned of “severe disruption is expected, with little to no service expected to … Read more
[ MUMBAI: Generative AI has stolen the limelight from Metaverse at least in the aviation industry, with 97% airlines planning a program to develop it, according to a megatrends report released by a company that offers IT solutions to the air transport industry. “While some megatrends identified in 2022 have witnessed rapid growth in the … Read more
