UK air traffic control outage to cause chaos for days

The United Kingdom government on Tuesday said that though the air traffic control 'technical issue' that led to the severe disruption of hundreds of flights and left thousands of passengers......

Modi's Dilemma: China and Pakistan

Mr Modi might have questions to ask himself on the most formidable strategic challenge before India that he inherited from the UPA: The triangulation between China and Pakistan.The failure to break......

Nepal crash: Bodies to be handed over today; search for missing persons on

Nepalese rescuers resumed their search on Monday for the four persons still missing after a passenger plane with 72 people, including five Indians, crashed into a river gorge while landing at the......

'Huge desire among people to fly... leading to congestion'

'Airports must look at their maximum capacity to handle passengers.' IMAGE: Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia makes a surprise visit to Terminal 3 at the Indira Gandhi international......

A P&W story: From giving wings to aviation in India to Go First grounding

Its association with India is over 70 years old and spans both civil and military aviation. Photograph: Arnd Wiegmann/Reuters The Douglas DC-3 transport aircraft used by the air force beginning......

Jhunjhunwala the biggest draw as investors line up to board Akasa

Veterans in the travel industry, a well-known corporate lawyer, and a marquee US-based hedge fund have backed the upcoming low-cost airline Akasa Air. Founded by former Jet Airways chief executive......

Ex-SBI chief's book is frank, but is it fearless?

Barring stray references such as the 'dual control' of banks and shifting the goalposts during demonetisation, he is not in a fault-finding mode with the government, notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.......

Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa Air orders 72 Boeing 737 Max aircraft

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed new airline Akasa Air has ordered 72 '737 Max' aircraft from United States-based aerospace company Boeing to launch service in India, a statement said on Tuesday. IMAGE:......

FIFA World Cup, a catalyst to thaw Israel-Qatar ties

A delegation from Israel's foreign ministry will be allowed to provide consular assistance from Doha for its citizens coming for the World Cup matches. IMAGE: The Israeli delegation's......

Formula One furloughs staff as bosses take pay cuts

McLaren boss Zak Brown warned at the weekend that Formula One is in "a very fragile state" and risks losing some of its 10 teams unless some big changes are made. IMAGE: The Formula One season has......

How F1 teams are helping Britain battle coronavirus

'By working flat out... we have accomplished something in five days that would normally take two years.' IMAGE: Engine maker Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains has worked with a team of......

2022 World Cup: Can Qatar keep World Cup fans entertained?

 Qatar has tried to make itself more attractive to tourists and launched a "Summer in Qatar" initiative this year to try to attract visitors during the brutally hot months of June, July and......

Football Extras: Ramsey leaves Arsenal after 11 years

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Aaron Ramsey gestures. Photograph: Eddie Keogh/Reuters Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey is leaving the club after 11 seasons......