Aviation

Russia suspected of planting device on plane which caused UK warehouse fire – POLITICO

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Russia suspected of planting device on plane which caused UK warehouse fire – POLITICO

A Metropolitan Police counter-terrorism spokesperson said: “We can confirm that officers from counter-terrorism policing are investigating an incident at a commercial premises in Midpoint Way, Minworth. “The investigation remains ongoing and there have been no arrests in our investigation at this time. As part of our enquiries, officers are liaising with other European law enforcement … Read more

Five Southeast Asian nations agree to share aviation safety data

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Five Southeast Asian nations agree to share aviation safety data

SINGAPORE: Five Southeast Asian nations said on Thursday (Oct 17) they had agreed to share aviation data and information among themselves, including reports of severe turbulence, to help make air travel safer. Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand signed a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday, aiming to launch the plan by the end of the … Read more

Captain Dies During Turkish Airlines Flight, Forcing Diversion To New York

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Captain Dies During Turkish Airlines Flight, Forcing Diversion To New York

Photo: Urbanandsport/NurPhoto (Getty Images) A Turkish Airlines flight diverted to New York on Wednesday morning after the captain collapsed and died onboard. The carrier’s Airbus A350 was scheduled to fly from Seattle to Istanbul over and 11-hour flight, however the crew declared an emergency over the Canadian Arctic four hours into the flight and began … Read more

14 Flights Diverted as Rains Lash Mumbai, Check Details

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14 Flights Diverted as Rains Lash Mumbai, Check Details

Published By: Shahrukh Shah Last Updated: September 26, 2024, 02:41 IST Representational image. (File photo) Of the remaining flights which were instructed by the ATC to divert to other airports, two were of Vistara and one each was of Air India, Akasa and Gulf Air. As many as 14 incoming flights at the Mumbai Airport … Read more

Singapore Polytechnic students get hands-on learning opportunities with Super Puma helicopter

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Singapore Polytechnic students get hands-on learning opportunities with Super Puma helicopter

HELPING STUDENTS TO SECURE JOBS SP is not the only school using such learning aids. At Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP), the institution also offers a wide range of training equipment, including an Airbus A320 flight simulator and a Dassault Falcon 10 business jet for its aerospace engineering course.  Hands-on training complements conventional classroom learning, said Mr Ng … Read more

Russia may get Wi-Fi on its planes … in 2028 – POLITICO

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Russia may get Wi-Fi on its planes … in 2028 – POLITICO

Russian state-owned airline Aeroflot hopes to bring Wi-Fi access to its planes — but it’s still years away. Russian Minister of Digital Development Maksut Shadayev told Russian state-owned news agency TASS that Wi-Fi on board Russian planes will be ubiquitous by 2028. “We have signed a corresponding agreement, and I think the passengers want it. … Read more

No more pagers, walkie-talkies on flights from Beirut – POLITICO

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No more pagers, walkie-talkies on flights from Beirut – POLITICO

While Israel has not commented directly on the blasts, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said its war in the region is entering a “new phase,” hours after announcing Israeli troops would be moved to the north of the country. Israel has been battling Hamas in the Gaza Strip since October last year, killing at least … Read more

Pokémon is a Western intelligence tool, Belarus claims – POLITICO

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Pokémon is a Western intelligence tool, Belarus claims – POLITICO

Ivanov brought up Pokémon Go during a discussion about objects most likely to be targeted by spies. Pokémon Go is an augmented reality game, released in 2016, allowing its millions of players to use their smartphones to capture digital Pokémon (think: make-believe animals with superpowers) in the physical world. It promised new users that “Pokémon … Read more

Malaysia Airlines says ‘potential issue’ found on one A350-900 engine

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Malaysia Airlines says ‘potential issue’ found on one A350-900 engine

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airlines said on Friday (Sep 6) it had found a “potential issue” with the engine of an Airbus A350-900 aircraft in its fleet but added that it had been resolved. “Malaysia Airlines Berhad confirms that its A350-900, Trent XWB-84 fleet recently underwent a precautionary inspection, during which a potential issue with high-pressure fuel … Read more