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Researchers investigated the body composition of 32 shark species to understand their buoyancy control. (Photo: Pixabay)

Sharks evolved aircraft-like attributes to suit habitats

The researchers found that the difference in the evolution of liver size is a result of this process.

28 Nov 2017 11:51 AM

Board members and trustees are also aware that in the case of AirAsia, ethical concerns have been raised with respect to certain transactions as well as overall prevailing culture within the organisation.

AirAsia India adds one A320 aircraft, to launch 3 new routes

AirAsia plans to aggressively grow its Indian joint venture fleet by adding 10 planes a year end.

8 Sept 2017 7:41 AM

A SpiceJet flight slid off the runway during landing at Mumbais international airport on September 19.

SpiceJet plans to fly new overseas destinations with Boeing 737-8 MAX...

Ajay Singh said the airline plans to give complimentary internet onboard the MAX flights and the details are being...

12 Oct 2018 11:28 AM

The drone strike killed a mid-level commander from the Taliban-affiliated Haqqani network, according to local officials.(Photo: AFP )

Experimental plane flies silently, may lead to quiet drones

With neither propellers nor jets, the airplane gets its thrust by applying a strong electric field to the air.

22 Nov 2018 5:30 AM

With 12 seats in first class, 26 in business and 385 in economy class, the Jumbo plane will operate one flight per day each to Kolkata and Mumbai from New Delhi between October 16 and October 21, Air India said in a statement. (Photo: File | AFP)

Air India revives plans to raise Rs 500 cr; to mop up Rs 6,100 cr from...

Air India is to receive a budgetary support of Rs 30,231 crore over a 10-year period ending March 2021.

20 Nov 2018 10:34 AM

The new technology weighs up to 80 per cent lesser than the hydraulic options and offers up to 70 degrees of variation in wing angles.

NASA's new foldable wings to help airplanes fly like birds

The Spanwise Adavtive Wing (SAW) project aims to fold outer portions of wings for gains in aerodynamic benefits.

22 Jan 2018 9:42 AM

Last year, Airbus rival Boeing has started construction of its first overseas facility in Chinese port city of Zhoushan as part of its plans to produce 737 planes.

Airbus delivers 176 aircraft to China in 2017

2017 marks an incredible year for Airbus as we created a new record of global deliveries of 718.

20 Jan 2018 11:28 AM

Asias super-wealthy are increasingly opting for second-hand private jets rather than buying new ones.

Asia's second-hand jet market soars as super-rich eye bargains

Buyers from the region bought 61 pre-owned aircraft and 54 new jets in 2017.

20 April 2018 9:19 AM

US President Donald Trumps Sikorsky S-76. (Photo: AFP)

Sikorsky announces sale of S-76D Helicopter to govt of Maharashtra

This contract marks the first sale of an S-76D helicopter in India.

17 July 2018 7:00 AM

A MiG-29K fighter aircraft crashed in Goa soon after it took off for a training mission, said Indian Navy sources. (Photo: File)

Navy aircraft MiG-29K crashes due to engine fire in Goa, pilots eject...

The aircraft that crashed was a trainer version of the fighter jet.

16 Nov 2019 7:17 AM

The BJP government in Gujarat has bought an aircraft worth Rs 191 crore to be used by Chief Minister Vijay Rupani and other VVIPs like the Governor and deputy chief minister, formally wrapping up the procurement process launched five years ago. (Photo: businessaircraft.bombardler.com)

New 191-crore jet to carry Gujarat CM, VVIPs can fly 7,000 km

The two-engine Bombardier Challenger 650 would be delivered in the next two weeks, officials said on Wednesday.

7 Nov 2019 8:00 AM

The A320neo plane had taken off around 1.20 am with more than 160 passengers. (Photo: Representational)

Aircraft repairs facilities yet to pick up in India

Foreign firms provide 85-90% maintenance, overhaul services.

7 Dec 2019 9:16 PM