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IndiGo Likely to Expand Capacity, Plans IPO of $400 Million

While other airline brands are cautious keeping in view the losses they faced last year, IndiGo, a low-cost carrier is expected to increase its capacity in this fiscal year.

Jun 28, 2014

Mismanagement by Pilots Caused the 2013 Asiana Airlines Flight 214 Crash, Says Safety Panel

Asiana Airlines Flight 214 Crash: The San Francisco crash of Asiana Airlines Flight 214 last year, was due to pilots' mismanagement.

Jun 25, 2014

Navy Chief lays emphasis on teamwork to strengthen the force

Kochi, June 12 (ANI): Navy Chief, Admiral Robin K. Dhowan, stressed on the importance of teamwork and coordination with an aim to strengthen the force during the investiture ceremony. Dhowan was in Kochi city of Kerala to present gallantry and distinguished service awards to Navy personnel at an investiture ceremony at the Naval Base on Thursday. He also awarded unit citations for best performing shore establishments and operational units -ships, submarines and air squadrons.

Jun 12, 2014

Not focused on market shares, priority to keep fares low: AirAsia India as 1st flight set to take of

Bangalore, June 12 (ANI): As the first flight of the AirAsia India, the first airline with foreign investment in India, is set to start flights on Thursday, CEO Mittu Chandilya said that they are not focused on market shares but the priority is to keep the fares low. Chandilya said that the AirAsia chose only certain cities for operation going by their belief on the cities. Further, he also said that unlike other low-cost airlines, AirAsia is not using old aircrafts and have given good attention to the food on-board.

Jun 12, 2014

Chandrababu Naidu Keen on Developing AP like Singapore, Visits Tirumala Balaji

Andhra Pradesh chief minister-designate and president of Telugu Desam Party (TDP) N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday, 4 June, stated that he will develop the residual Andhra Pradesh into "Swarnandhra Pradesh."

Jun 5, 2014

Obama Goes on 3-Nation Tour, Announces $1 Billion Fund to Up US Military's Presence in Europe

US President Barack Obama on Tuesday, 3 June, announced a $1 billion fund to boost America's military presence in European countries, which are under tension over Russia's aggressive actions in Ukraine. Obama said this in Warsaw of Poland.

Jun 4, 2014

India, France hold joint air exercise in Rajasthan

Jodhpur, June 03 (ANI): India, France held joint air exercises in Rajasthan to strengthen ties and understand operational methods. Both the nations commenced the ten-day air exercise, Garuda V, at Jodhpur's air base. The exercise aims to expose Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots to French fighter and combat tactics and vice-versa. During this fortnight long exercise, both the Air Forces would engage in operations based on their Operational Philosophy and methodology of operations practicing various challenging air situation scenarios. India's defense spokesperson, Colonel SD Goswami, said this exercise would help in strengthening combat relations between the two countries. A team of four KC-135 aircrafts, Rafale fighter jets and mid-air refuellers are to be involved in the joint exercise with the Indian Air Force.

Jun 3, 2014

MH370: Malaysian PM Razak Expresses 'Astonishment 'on How Airliner Simply Vanished without Trace

Missing Malaysian Airlines flight MH370: PM Najib Razak has now expressed his shock and astonishment on the plane's disappearance, in an opinion piece.

May 14, 2014

It happens: Aero Show

Tamil Nadu, May 2 (ANI): Enthusiasts thronged Coimbatore city in Tamil Nadu on April 26 for 'Aeroplus 2014', which exhibited more than 20 varieties of aircrafts, choppers and their manoeuvre. The exhibition is being organised by Nehru College of Aeronautical Science and will continue for three days. Most of the aircrafts that were on display have been brought from Indian Air Force and other foreign countries.The visitors were mostly attracted to miniature helicopter, which was designed by an aeronautical student. One of the distinct characteristics of this miniature chopper was it cannot be detected by radar which can be greatly useful for the armed forces.Some of the aircrafts that were on display included Hawker 1A, Beech aircraft, King Air C-90 aircraft, Cessna 150D, a rare Enstrom F-28 helicopter, etc. Inside the exhibition halls, visitors also got the chance to witness an international airport which was prepared in the form of a big model. There were runways, terminals, security points, radar, repair yard, flying club, parking area arranged along with the aircrafts. Engine models were also put on display including MIG-21 fighter plane engine. Aircraft accessories, aviation photo gallery and cockpit instruments were also set up in this novel exhibition.

May 2, 2014

Aero show in Coimbatore attracts visitors

Coimbatore, April 27 (ANI): Enthusiasts thronged Coimbatore for ‘Aeroplus 2014’, which exhibited more than 20 varieties of aircrafts, choppers and their manoeuvre. The exhibition is being organised by Nehru College of Aeronautical Science and will continue for three days. Most of the aircrafts that were on display have been brought from Indian Air Force and other foreign countries. Some of the aircrafts that were on display included Hawker 1A, Beech aircraft, King Air C-90 aircraft, Cessna 150D, a rare Enstrom F-28 helicopter, etc.

Apr 27, 2014

Malaysia Flight MH370: What Happens When a Plane Climbs Above 45,000 Feet?

The Malaysia Airlines flight MH370's disappearance, coupled with the news that aircraft climbed above 45,000 feet and rapidly dropped to about 23,000 feet, has aroused several queries as to whether the passengers can survive at such high altitude.

Mar 29, 2014

Time Running Out: MH370 Black Box Will Fall Silent on 7 April as Aircrafts, Ships Search Area Bigger than Entire United Kingdom

Missing Malaysia Flight MH370: Searchers have only as little as five or six days to find out the black box before it falls silent.

Mar 28, 2014

Malaysia Plane MH370 Search: Fresh Hunt Begins 1,100km Away from Previous Zone; Aircraft Spots Unverified Objects Immediately

The Search and rescue teams appear to have been looking for possible clues of the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 in the wrong place until now, as the search area has been moved Friday to a new part of the Indian Ocean due to what has been called a "credible lead".

Mar 28, 2014

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MH370 Debris Sank? Task of Finding Malaysian Plane Becomes Daunting; India Denies China Ships Entry into Territorial Waters

The possible Debris from MH370 may have sank, Australia says. Meanwhile, India rejects China's request to let their ships enter into Indian waters.

Mar 21, 2014

Future Vertical-Flight Aircraft Advancing to Reality

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) that works on developing new technologies for the militants of the US Department of Defense is looking forward to make future helicopter-type aircrafts.