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US tariff hikes no longer make economic sense: China
Beijing, April 17: A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Thursday that the United States' 245 per cent tariff on certain products from China no longer makes economic sense.
Astronauts confident in Boeing's Starliner despite setbacks, eager to fly again
Washington, DC, April 1: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) astronauts, Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, held their first news conference since returning to Earth, addressing concerns about Boeing's Starliner spacecraft. Despite experiencing problems that left them stranded on the International Space Station (ISS), both astronauts expressed a willingness to fly on the Starliner again.
NASA astronauts Williams, Wilmore thank Musk and Trump, share reactions to delayed return from space
Washington, DC, March 31: Days after returning to Earth following their nine-month-long stay on the International Space Station (ISS), NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams shared their reactions to the unexpected extension of their mission, Fox News reported.
Trump announces Pentagon's decision to move forward with Sixth-Generation Fighter jet F-47
Washington DC, March 22: US President Donald Trump announced the Pentagon's decision to proceed with the development of a next-generation fighter jet, designated the F-47, during joint remarks with Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth from the Oval Office on Friday (local time), CNN reported.
Korean Air to sign $32.7 bn in aircraft deals with Boeing, GE Aerospace
Seoul, March 22: Korean Air Lines, South Korea's national carrier, will acquire some 20 aircraft from US Boeing and procure spare engines from GE Aerospace, in a combined deal worth US$32.7 billion, Seoul's industry ministry said.
Trump unveils F 47, America's sixth-generation fighter jets
Washington, March 21: President Donald Trump on Friday announced plans for the US military to induct a sixth generation of fighter jets called F 47s, a toned-down version of it will be available to allies. The aircraft is being built by Boeing.
Safe return of Sunita Williams from space is celebration of science, tech: Experts
New Delhi, March 19: As Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams along with colleague Butch Wilmore landed safely from space after nine long months, experts on Wednesday hailed their journey as a celebration of science and technology.
'1.4 bn Indians praying for Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore's safe return to Earth'
New Delhi, March 18: About 1.4 billion Indians are praying for the safe return of Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams and her colleague Butch Wilmore -- who spent about 285 days in the International Space Station (ISS) -- to Earth, said experts on Tuesday.
Passengers evacuated as American Airlines plane catches fire in Denver
Colorado, March 14: An American Airlines flight carrying 178 people caught fire on the tarmac at Denver International Airport on Thursday evening, forcing passengers to evacuate in a chaotic scene. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-800, had made an emergency landing after experiencing engine trouble mid-flight, CBS News reported.
US: FedEx plane makes emergency landing in Newark Airport after bird strike and engine fire
New Jersey, March 2: A FedEx plane made an emergency landing shortly after taking off from Newark Airport on Saturday as its right engine caught fire, New York Post reported. According to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and FedEx, the bird strike caused the sudden ignition.
Union Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu inaugurates Kolkata-Hindon-Goa flight
New Delhi, March 2: In a landmark move to strengthen regional connectivity, the Civilian Aviation Ministry launched its aircraft BOEING-737 flight from Kolkata to Goa via Hindon on Saturday.
Delhi-bound American Airlines flight lands in Rome after 'bomb scare'
Rome, February 24: A Delhi-bound American Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner flight from New York was forced to divert to Rome and make a dramatic landing on Sunday under fighter escort due to a 'bomb threat on board', as reported by the New York Post.
Boeing supply chain in India exporting Rs 10,000 cr worth plane parts every year
Bengaluru, Feb 13: Boeing’s supply chain in India is exporting an impressive Rs 10,000 crore worth of aerospace components every year, making the US plane maker the largest foreign manufacturer in the country, Boeing India President Salil Gupte has said.
Boeing thrives when US-India relationship is strong, says Boeing India President
Bengaluru, February 12: Boeing India and South Asia President Salil Gupte on Wednesday said the relationship between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, both at a government-to-government level and at a personal level holds much importance for the global aerospace manufacturer.
AAI completes airspace design for Navi Mumbai, Noida airports
New Delhi, February 7: The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has announced the successful completion of airspace design and flight procedures for the Navi Mumbai International Airport and Noida International Airport (Jewar).
Dubai to host MRO Middle East, AIME 2025
Dubai, February 6: The Middle East's aviation sector continues to surge as Dubai is set to host the largest edition of MRO Middle East and Aircraft Interiors Middle East (AIME) to date, a unique opportunity to meet the entire aviation industry under one roof.
IndiGo signs damp lease agreement with Norse Atlantic Airways for Boeing 787-9 aircraft
New Delhi, February 6: IndiGo airline has announced that it has entered into an agreement with Norse Atlantic Airways for a damp lease of one Boeing 787-9 aircraft.
Number of aircraft at South Korean carriers reaches new high
Seoul, Feb 2: The number of planes owned and operated by South Korean airlines reached over 400 last year, data showed on Sunday, marking the highest figure since record-keeping began.
Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams undertakes another spacewalk
New York, Jan 30: US space agency NASA on Thursday announced that Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams, along with colleague Butch Wilmore, have begun their second spacewalk for maintenance and scientific experiments.
Air India to restart flights to Tel Aviv from March 2025
New Delhi, January 29: Air India on Wednesday announced that it will resume its non-stop services between Delhi and Tel Aviv from March 2 onwards, the airline said in a statement.
Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore home
Washington, DC, January 29: Elon Musk posted on X (formerly Twitter): "The President has asked SpaceX to bring home the 2 astronauts stranded on the ISS as soon as possible. We will do so. Terrible that the Biden administration left them there so long."
Air India to resume Delhi-Tel Aviv direct flights from March 2
New Delhi, Jan 29: Air India on Wednesday announced that it will restart its non-stop flights between Delhi and Tel Aviv, with the first flight scheduled to take off on March 2.
After 237 days in space, Sunita Williams trying to 'remember what it is like to walk'
New Delhi, Jan 29: After being stuck for 237 days in space, Indian-Origin astronaut Sunita Williams said she is trying to ‘remember what it is like to walk'.
'Sex Education' star Connor Swindells joins cast of 'The Entertainment System Is Down'
Washington DC, January 28: The 'Barbie' and 'Sex Education' actor Connor Swindells has joined the cast of 'The Entertainment System Is Down' which includes an ensemble cast of A-listers Keanu Reeves, Nicholas Braun, Samantha Morton, Kirsten Dunst and Tobias Menzies, reported The Hollywood Reporter.
SpiceJet to re-induct its first grounded Boeing 737 MAX fleet into service
New Delhi, January 28: SpiceJet set to re-induct its first grounded Boeing 737 MAX fleet into serviceSpiceJet is set to re-induct its first grounded Boeing 737 MAX aircraft into operations from Wednesday, January 29.
South Korea: Preliminary report of Jeju Air crash shows Black Box stopped recording 2 km before runway
Seoul, Jan 27: South Korean authorities investigating the tragic Jeju Air crash last month released a preliminary accident report on Monday, revealing that the aircraft's Black Box stopped recording approximately 2 kms before the plane approached the runway.
Six people injured in mid-air jolt in US-bound plane, makes emergency landing back in Lagos
Lagos, January 25: Four passengers and two crewmembers were injured on Friday when a United Airlines flight heading from Nigeria's Lagos to Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia made a sudden in-flight movement, CNN reported, citing United Airlines.
Indian-origin Sunita Williams undertakes spacewalk after 12 years
New Delhi, Jan 16: Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams on Thursday stepped out of the International Space Station (ISS) for a spacewalk along with colleague Nick Hague, the US space agency said.
South Korea: Black boxes of crashed Jeju Air plane missing final four minutes of data
Seoul, Jan 11: The black boxes of the Jeju Air Co. passenger plane involved in last month's fatal crash has been found to lack data from the final four minutes before the explosion, according to investigative authorities on Saturday.
SpiceJet to unground 10 aircraft by mid-April 2025
New Delhi, January 10: SpiceJet will unground 10 aircraft by mid-April 2025, in a move aimed at strengthening its network and operational capabilities.
Akasa Air appoints Belson Coutinho as COO amid rising competition
Mumbai, Jan 7: Low-cost carrier Akasa Air on Tuesday said it has appointed Belson Coutinho as its Chief Operating Officer (COO).
Jeju Air to cut 188 international flights from Busan after deadly crash
Seoul, Jan 7: Jeju Air, the embattled low-cost carrier facing intense scrutiny over a recent aircraft crash that claimed 179 lives, said on Tuesday it plans to cut 188 international flights departing from Busan in the first quarter, with a total operational reduction plan to be finalised this week.
Air crash deaths soar to 334 globally in 2024: German aviation association
Berlin, Jan 6: Global air crash fatalities rose sharply in 2024, with 334 lives lost in civil aviation accidents, German media reported on Monday, citing the preliminary data released by the German Aviation Association (BDL).
South Korean government soon to compile full cockpit transcript from crashed Jeju Air jet
Seoul, Jan 4: South Korean investigators were set to finalise compiling the transcript of the cockpit voice recorder recovered from the wreckage of the crashed Jeju Air plane, the transport ministry said on Saturday.