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Malaysia Airlines stopped using flight code MH370 after the plane disappeared with 239 people aboard - why airlines retire flight numbers after aviation tragedies
Malaysia Airlines MH370: Malaysia Airlines changed flight numbers MH370 and MH371 following the aircraft's disappearance in March 2014. The aircraft, carrying 239 people, vanished during its journey from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. Extensive search operations were conducted in the Indian Ocean, but the main wreckage remains undiscovered.
American Airlines passenger strips, behaves indecently on flight to Miami International Airport: What happened on AA1779 and why police were waiting at the gate
An American Airlines passenger reportedly stripped during Flight AA1779 from Baltimore to Miami, prompting the crew to alert airline operations and request law enforcement at Miami International Airport. The flight was not diverted, and officers took the passenger into custody after the plane reached the gate.
Mummy 4 movie in making with original cast: Check who's returning, plot, release date, and other details
Numan Acar joins The Mummy 4 cast, which is a legacy sequel. Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz will reprise their iconic roles from the original film. Oded Fehr and Kevin J. O'Connor are also returning for the adventure. The film is scheduled for an October 2027 cinema release. Production is expected to begin later this year in London and Morocco.
Pilots' body FIP seeks B787 simulator tests to verify certain aspects in Air India plane crash probe
Pilots' group FIP urged the AAIB to conduct simulator tests for the AI171 plane crash. They want to verify the connection between RAT deployment and fuel control switch movement. This follows the AAIB's interim report on the 2025 Air India Dreamliner crash. FIP seeks to independently check acceleration data and system relationships.
MH370 mystery deepens: Pilot’s final 5 words revealed as new search kicks off
Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 new search update: Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 vanished in 2014 with 239 people aboard. Pilot Zaharie Ahmad Shah’s final words, 'Goodnight Malaysia three seven zero,' remain haunting. Over a decade later, Malaysia partners with Ocean Infinity for a 55-day Southern Indian Ocean search using advanced robotics.
Activists say Gaza aid flotilla attacked by 'multiple drones'
"Multiple drones, unidentified objects dropped, communications jammed and explosions heard from a number of boats," the Global Sumud Flotilla said in a statement, without confirming casualties. "We are witnessing these psychological operations firsthand, but we will not be intimidated," it added.
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Jos Buttler guides Gujarat Titans to 7-wicket win over Delhi Capitals
Jos Buttler's explosive unbeaten 97, complemented by Sherfane Rutherford's 43, powered Gujarat Titans to a seven-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals in their IPL encounter. Chasing a target of 204, GT reached the mark in 19.2 overs. Earlier, Delhi Capitals posted 203 for eight, with Axar Patel's 39 being the top score, while Prasidh Krishna claimed four wickets for Gujarat.
Accor to launch new Raffles and Sofitel Legend hotels in Ranthambore and Jaipur
Accor, in partnership with Sukhani Ventures, is set to introduce two luxury hotels in Rajasthan. Raffles Ranthambore, an ultra-luxury villa resort, is slated to open by mid-2027. Sofitel Legend Sukh Bagh Jaipur, a large property in Jaipur, is expected to launch in late 2028. These ventures aim to blend luxury with the region's rich heritage, offering unique hospitality experiences.
Third Eye: Showing what 'hands-on leadership' is, minister’s helicopter hack & an attempt to return to political relevance
At a statue unveiling in Malegaon, Deputy CM Ajit Pawar took a literal "hands-on" approach by physically pushing people aside to clear the photo frame—drawing laughter from the crowd. Meanwhile, CM Devendra Fadnavis and his wife missed an event due to a helicopter glitch, prompting BJP minister Girish Mahajan to joke about pushing it like a car. In Ahmedabad, sidelined Congress leader Bharatsinh Solanki made a bold visual bid for political comeback by dominating AICC session banners with his image.
A unique opportunity to expand luxe hotels in India: Omer Acar, CEO, Raffles & Fairmont
Luxury hotel brands Fairmont and Raffles are expanding in India. Fairmont will open four new properties in Mumbai, Udaipur, Agra, and Shimla Fagu within two years. Raffles will open a new hotel in Goa by 2030. These openings reflect the growing demand for luxury travel in India. Accor, the parent company, recently partnered with Dangayach Group for the Goa developments.
Raffles Hotels & Resorts opens Raffles Jaipur to guests
Raffles Hotels & Resorts has opened Raffles Jaipur, its second property in India, situated near the city's main attractions and surrounded by the Aravalli Hills. The hotel, crafted from white marble, features 50 guestrooms and suites, each with a balcony and an outdoor soaking tub or plunge pool. It offers Raffles' signature butler service, a 620 square-metre spa, a fitness studio, and a rooftop pool. Later this year, it will introduce an Artisan Trail to connect guests with local artisans.
Trai issues supplementary paper on data communication services involving airlines
On December 12 last year, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) had issued a consultation paper on the matter, asking for suggestions regarding the mechanism of providing spectrum to IT and communication vendors to the Indian aviation industry – Société Internationale de Telecommunications Aeronautiques, (SITA) and Bird Consultancy Services (BCS).
Trai releases consultation paper on data communication services between aircraft, ground stations
Considering that VHF data link services to provide Aircraft Communication Addressing and Reporting (ACAR) service can be beneficial to track aircraft on a real-time basis and help investigations/ search and rescue operations in the unfortunate event of aviation disaster, DoT has requested Trai under the terms of TRAI Act, 1997, (as amended) to provide recommendations, according to the statement.
Abbott jumps on to digital health service bandwagon
Abbott will also look at partnering with e-pharmacies, diagnostic chains and physicians to provide patients with discounts.
DGCA: Track planes throughout journey
Among Indian carriers, Air India has the longest distance flights that operate over vast oceans like the Atlantic and Pacific and the Indian Ocean.
Airlines’ on-time performance data on DGCA radar
IndiGo had questioned OTP monitoring at Mumbai airport in December last year and filed a complaint with DGCA after a decline in ranking from the top spots that it traditionally occupied.
Jet mid-air scare: 1 pilot slept, the other on wrong frequency
Sources say that one of the pilots of 9W 118 was reportedly taking "controlled rest" - sleeping, something allowed by regulatory agencies.
Smoke detected inside EgyptAir jet before crash: investigators
France's aviation safety agency said the plane had transmitted automated messages indicating smoke in the cabin before it crashed on Thursday en route from Paris to Cairo.
'Smoke detected' inside cabin before EgyptAir crash: Reports
Smoke was detected in the toilet and the aircraft's electrics, minutes before the signal was lost, according to data published by Aviation Herald.
Food prices rise in January as WPI inflation dips
Persistent rise in prices of primary articles for five consecutive months has been the main component building inflationary pressure.
Bike taxis for Bengaluru by One on One
Bengaluru will soon have bike taxis too. One on One, a city-based startup is planning the initiative with 50 bikes in its first phase, starting September.
EXFAQ Systems develops portable plane tracker Falcon; claims device can boost black box data
India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) mandated that even helicopters, private planes and chartered flights need to have real-time tracking systems.
AirAsia jet hunt widens, no emergency signal detected
The Indonesia team suspects the plane is under water, search and rescue agency chief F.H. Bambang Sulistyo said on Monday in Jakarta.
Share button may be sharing your browsing history, investigators discover
Once a website has determined a device's fingerprint, it can easily recognize the user on subsequent site visits, much in the same way cookies do.
IATA task force preparing draft options for tracking planes
"We will come out with draft options in September and present it to the ICAO (UN agency International Civil Aviation Organisation).
Track planes' flight on real-time basis: DGCA to airlines
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has ordered airlines to track planes on a real-time basis from takeoff to landing.
Lack of response from Jet Airways London-Mumbai flight caused panic German air traffic control
The incident led the German air traffic control DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH to panic and later shoot off a complaint to the Indian regulator DGCA.
Digital communication system training made must for airline crew
India's aviation regulator has mandated airline crew to be trained on the Aircraft Communication Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS).
Experts wake up to blind spot at 35,000 feet
Even a cockpit voice recorder that is part of the black box may not provide clues if the 777-200 operated for hours after controllers lost contact.
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