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Could a software upgrade have prevented Ethiopia Airlines crash and saved 157 lives?

Boeing started working on software changes due for release in April after the Indonesian Lion Air crash probe indicated anomalies in the onboard system's reading of the angle of climb, reports say.

Mar 12, 2019

Youngest airline 'CEO' reaches out to Qantas CEO for tips: Here's what happened next

Qantas CEO turned mentor for this 10-year-old Australian kid, who'd also be meeting Alan Joyce in a Project Sunrise meeting.

Mar 12, 2019

Rescue and recovery personnel use an earth mover to recover debris from the area where Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crashed in a wheat field just outside the town of Bishoftu, 62 kilometers southeast of Addis Ababa on March 10, 2019 in Addis Ababa, Ethio

DGCA orders additional safety checks on Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft

Ethiopian Airline's plane crash within five months of Indonesian Lion Air accident forces Indian aviation authorities to increase scrutiny of all Boeing 737 MAX 8 planes while more airlines around the world ground them.

Mar 12, 2019

GoAir grounds 14 Airbus A320neo aircraft amid worries of operational efficiency

Passengers bear the brunt of cancellations as fares soar sky-high and pressure on remaining fleet raises performance concerns.

Mar 6, 2019

Two GoAir crew members hurt by turbulence; passengers safe

The Airbus A320 aircraft suffered no damage and was declared airworthy after thorough examination at Kolkata airport.

Feb 27, 2019

Directions to Baga Beach? Google Maps misguides tourists, locals go old-school

After Google Maps failed to help tourists get to Baga Beach, locals found a unique way to help that has everyone in splits.

Feb 18, 2019

Hampi is 2nd most coveted global destination in 2019: Check NYT list

Hampi has become more accessible now, with TruJet beginning daily trips from Hyderabad and Bengaluru to Ballari, which is just 40 km away.

Jan 11, 2019

India is the most vacation-deprived country in the world, reveals study

The research study reveals 41 percent of Indians have not taken a vacation in the past six months due to work. Indian workers are also not keen on making use of all vacation days, the study adds.

Nov 24, 2018

This Japanese Island is the most trending travel destination in the world

The Island is expected to surpass Hawaii in terms of number of visitors

Nov 8, 2018

Statue of Unity in Gujarat: Here's how to visit the tallest statue in the world

The Statue of Unity is the tallest in the world!

Nov 7, 2018

India's first engine-less train; all you need to know about Train-18

Train 18 is India's first engine-less train, which is said to be the successor of 30-year-old Shatabdi express.

Oct 30, 2018

Naturism: Meet the Belgian couple travelling the world with a mission

With an Instagram account and a website named 'Naked Wanderings', this couple wants to "normalize nudity one country at a time."

Oct 27, 2018

Here are the reasons to visit Great Rann of Kutch in December

The Great Rann of Kutch is a salt marsh located in the Thar Desert in Gujarat's Kutch district. It is one of the largest salt deserts in the world.

Oct 25, 2018

Angriya, first Indian luxury cruise liner, starts voyage from Mumbai to Goa

India's first luxury cruise liner has bars, restaurants, swimming pool, spa and discotheque that can serve about 400 passengers. The journey will take 14-hours starting at 4 pm in the evening and reaching the destination at 9 am the next day.

Oct 24, 2018

Sandhan Valley: Visit the beautiful reverse waterfall near Mumbai

Just three hours from Mumbai, there's a reverse waterfall accessible to all

Oct 24, 2018

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