Vijay Varma is set to take audiences on a unique journey in the upcoming Netflix film IC814: The Kandahar Hijack where he portrays the character of a pilot. The actor’s dedication to his craft is evident in the preparation he underwent to step into the shoes of a Captain for this project. Here’s how Vijay … Read more
Like all “Twin Peaks” fans, I celebrate February 24 every single year, because it’s the day that Kyle MacLachlan, as special agent Dale Cooper, crossed into the town of Twin Peaks, Washington, to find out who killed Laura Palmer, setting a wonderful and disturbing story in motion. There’s just one issue. I’ve been, like, really … Read more
A Russian helicopter pilot who defected to Ukraine in August last year has been found dead in Spain, according to Ukrainian intelligence agencies. The pilot, Maksym Kuzminov, was found dead on February 13 in an underground parking lot near Alicante. His body had at least five bullet wounds. Kuzminov had been living in Spain with … Read more
The West Papua Liberation Army has released a video of the New Zealand pilot who was taken hostage by them last year in February. Phillip Mehrtens, an Air Susi pilot, was taken hostage by the group in an attempt to achieve independence from Indonesia. The separatists had earlier demanded that Indonesia recognise Papuan independence in … Read more
Filmmaker Siddharth Anand’s Fighter recently hit the theatres and the film received a decent response. Along with Hrithik Roshan, it also saw Deepika Padukone play an Indian Air Force pilot. Over the years, there haven’t been too many female actors to play air force pilots in Hindi movies. But there are definitely few that deserve … Read more
Chevrolet’s Super Cruise is a Level 2 automated driving system that, through a series of complicated technology, allows hands-free semi-autonomous driving on specific approved roadways. I have a big history with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (or ADAS) technology, since I was a test driver for two years with Mercedes-Benz Research and Development, where I worked … Read more
A fuming passenger slapped a pilot back into the cockpit as his flight was delayed for 13 hours over dense fog. The incident happened Sunday aboard an IndiGo flight from New Delhi to Goa, India. Footage shows fellow passengers watching in horror as the man charges at the front of the plane and attacks the … Read more
A British Airways pilot was reportedly kidnapped while shopping during a stopover in Johannesburg, South Africa. The incident took place in the Melrose Arch complex. The pilot was reportedly tortured for hours for money before he was finally let go, according to local media reports. The man, a first officer with the airline, was approached … Read more
It seems Johannesburg is not a great place for British Airways. Another of the airline’s overnighting crew members has become the victim of crime. Several British Airways crew members staying over between flights have in recent times been subjected to crime in Johannesburg. ALSO READ: Johannesburg: Why are some traffic lights never out? CREW INCIDENT … Read more
Image: Kevork Djansezian (Getty Images) Being pulled over by the cops sucks. Depending on who you are, it can be an easy or harrowing experience. No matter who you are though, one of the most annoying aspects of being pulled over is the police asking you, “Do you know why I pulled you over?” Luckily, … Read more
