5 Flight Disappearances That Shook Aviation World
The modern day aviation industry is one of the most technology oriented and advanced transportation network, connected with radars and other satellites, tracking a plane throughout its flight path. Yet, disappearance of Malaysia Airline Flight MH370 reminds us that in such a day and age, vanishing of plane as big as Boeing 777 is still a possibility. Here we have a look at 5 such aviation mysteries involving flight disappearances. While few were found, a couple of them were never found, including MH370, vanished 9 years ago.
Mar 10, 2023, 21:49 PM IST
Netflix Announces Documentary on Disappearance of Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370
Titled "MH370: The Plane That Disappeared", the docu-series will be released on March 8, 2023, on the ninth anniversary of the plane's disappearance.
Feb 17, 2023, 12:24 PM IST
End of an Era: Final Boeing 747 Delivered
The final unit of the Boeing 747 jumbo jet is delivered to the cargo carrier - Atlas Air, in a grand farewell, which includes current and former employees of the company and actor John Travolta.
Feb 01, 2023, 11:27 AM IST
DGCA goes strict on airlines, airports; takes 305 enforcement actions in 2022
Actions were also taken by DGCA against erring pilots, cabin crew, air traffic controllers (ATCOs), aircraft maintenance engineers for non-compliance to laid down regulations and SOPs.
Jan 02, 2023, 08:45 AM IST
Whale-shaped 'World's largest cargo plane' Airbus Beluga lands at Hyderabad Airport: WATCH Video
Air travellers were taken by surprise as they witnessed one of the world's largest plane - the whale-shaped Airbus Beluga at the Hyderabad International Airport on December 5.
Dec 06, 2022, 08:50 AM IST
'Walk in the Garden' PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate Bengaluru International Airport's new Terminal 2 on November 11: IN PICS
PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate Terminal 2 of the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru on November 11 during his visit to Andhra Pradesh. The new terminal is built at a cost of around Rs 5000 crores and is designed as a tribute to the Garden city of Bengaluru; with “walk in the garden” theme.
Nov 09, 2022, 10:57 AM IST
'Ginger not cockroach' Vistara clarifies meal content after testing food in laboratory
A Vistara airline passenger shared a post on Twitter with a picture of a in-flight meal showing a small cockroach in it, which was later defended by Jet Airways CEO who believes the post to be bogus.
Oct 27, 2022, 08:37 AM IST
Aviation Trivia: Vistara launched its 'Retro Livery' 4 years ago, here's how it was made?
Sanjiv Kapoor, an aviation veteran who was the ex-CEO of Vistara Airlines and is currently the CEO of Jet Airways revealed how Vistara turned the 'Retro Livery' into a reality.
Sep 05, 2022, 16:55 PM IST
Air India pilot Zoya Agarwal becomes first female to find a place in iconic SFO Aviation Museum for flight over North Pole
The US-based aviation museum was impressed by the achievement of all Air India's women pilots, and thus they offered a place to Captain Zoya Agarwal in their museum, reports ANI.
Aug 20, 2022, 08:28 AM IST
IAF IL 78 MKI aerial refuelling aircraft helping fighter jets get additional flying range: IN PICS
Based on a modified IL 76 airframe, the IL 78 MKI is an Indian Air Force aerial refuelling platform capable of refuelling multiple aircraft simultaneously and increasing their flying ranges, playing an important role in improving the strategic reach of IAF.
Jul 28, 2022, 07:44 AM IST
Meet Boeing 737 MAX 10, world's most efficient single-aisle aircraft: IN PICS
Like Boeing's other 737 MAX models, the MAX 10 incorporates the latest technology CFM International LEAP-1B engines, Advanced Technology winglets, Boeing Sky Interior, large flight deck displays, and other improvements to deliver the highest efficiency.
Jul 24, 2022, 14:20 PM IST
Meet Air Force One: 'World's Safest Plane' used by the US Presidents Donald Trump, Joe Biden: IN PICS
The Air Force One is one of the largest commercial plane manufactured by the United States based Boeing Co and is also one of the most recognizable symbols of the US President's office, serving as the Oval Office in the Sky for Presidents including Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
Jul 14, 2022, 13:20 PM IST
Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa Air's 1st Boeing 737 MAX lands at Delhi International Airport: IN PICS
Akasa Air's first of 72 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft arrived at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, which brings the airline closer to getting it license, making it the India's newest low-cost airline.
Jun 21, 2022, 13:50 PM IST
