News for '-aerospace'

Nobody will be spared in Adarsh scam, says Antony

Nobody will be spared in Adarsh scam, says Antony

Rediff.com15 Dec 2010

Defence Minister A K Antony on Wednesday said the government and the armed forces will not spare any person found guilty of wrongdoing in the Adarsh Housing Society scam in Mumbai.

Trump signs 'hard-hitting sanctions' against Iran

Trump signs 'hard-hitting sanctions' against Iran

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Trump said the sanction will deny the Iranian Supreme leader access to financial instruments.

For AirAsia's Tony Fernandes, Indian sky is out of bounds

For AirAsia's Tony Fernandes, Indian sky is out of bounds

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

With cash shortage and plans going awry, the AirAsia owner is looking to cash out of the venture he built with Ratan Tata in 2013.

China's air crash after 69 months

China's air crash after 69 months

Rediff.com25 Aug 2010

The captain of the turbine jet was alive and recuperating in a local hospital, Xinhua reported. But Capt Qi Quanjun, lying on a hospital bed with tubes tucked around his body appeared traumatised and was unable to talk to the media

'Poor' Trump 'all alone' in White House as partial govt shutdown enters 3rd day

'Poor' Trump 'all alone' in White House as partial govt shutdown enters 3rd day

Rediff.com25 Dec 2018

Through a series of tweets and pictures, Trump showed he was working hard while the opposition Democratic lawmakers were in their homes celebrating Christmas.

World's smallest drone unveiled

World's smallest drone unveiled

Rediff.com23 May 2011

A Northern California-based aerospace company has unveiled the smallest drone yet that can carry weapons behind enemy lines.

'We have the capability to protect our space assets'

'We have the capability to protect our space assets'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

'You don't want to harm the satellites of other countries, but you also don't want your own satellite to be harmed.'

Has India paid more for the Rafales?

Has India paid more for the Rafales?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

Is the price of one fighter Rs 681 crore? Rs 686 crore? Rs 703 crore? Rs 1,063 crore? Rs 1,225 crore?

North Korea test-fires ballistic missile over Japan

North Korea test-fires ballistic missile over Japan

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

The Japanese government warned the people in northern Japan to prepare for a potential incoming missile from Pyongyang.

Websites of DU, IITs, AMU hacked, pro-Pak message displayed

Websites of DU, IITs, AMU hacked, pro-Pak message displayed

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

The hacker group, which identified itself as 'Pakistan Haxors Crew (PHC)', said, 'nothing deleted or stolen. Just here to deliver my message to Indians'.

SC verdict on probe into Rafale deal today

SC verdict on probe into Rafale deal today

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

While reserving the verdict, the apex court had said that the pricing details of Rafale jets could only be discussed after it decides on whether to make it public.

M&M plans to make aircraft, components in India

M&M plans to make aircraft, components in India

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

Mahindra & Mahindra is planning to invest Rs 250 crore (Rs 2.50 billion) in the aerospace business. It plans to set up component and aircraft manufacturing facilities in India, Mahindra Group vice chairman & managing director Anand Mahindra said in Bengaluru.

Dubai Airshow to welcome record 1,000 exhibitors

Dubai Airshow to welcome record 1,000 exhibitors

Rediff.com26 Sep 2011

Running from November 13 to 17, 2011, at the city's Airport Expo, the 12th Dubai Airshow will be the biggest yet, with up to 1,000 exhibitors from 50 countries, an increase of 12 per cent in comparison to the 2009 event, and more than 55,000 trade visitors expected, a 6 per cent increase from 2009.

European fighters become 25% cheaper

European fighters become 25% cheaper

Rediff.com10 Jun 2010

Plummeting European currencies, battered by the euro zone financial crisis, are providing European aerospace corporations an opportunity to undercut their American rivals, Boeing and Lockheed Martin, in the contest to sell India 126 medium multi-role combat aircraft (MMRCA) for a price that has been estimated at $11 billion, or about Rs 44,000 crore.

Ever-prepared to meet any contingency: IAF chief

Ever-prepared to meet any contingency: IAF chief

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

He said it is the duty of the Air Force personnel to remain combat worthy and maintain combat systems operational for any contingency at a short notice.

India to deploy BrahMos missile in fighter planes

India to deploy BrahMos missile in fighter planes

Rediff.com12 Mar 2011

India is planning to deploy its 290km range supersonic BrahMos cruise missile on the Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft being developed with Russia. "If we are able to reduce the weight of the missile below two tonnes, we can deploy it on the FGFA and we are looking to do that in future," BrahMos Aerospace chief A Sivathanu Pillai said.

Russia conducts joint air drill with NORAD

Russia conducts joint air drill with NORAD

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

The exercise under the codename Vigilant Eagle, was carried out between August 6-11 under a cooperative military agreement between Russia and the US, which tasks NORAD, the bi-national US and Canadian command, and the Russian Air Force to conduct a live-flying exercise for up to five days, RIA Novosti reported.

India, BRICS focus at global aviation meet

India, BRICS focus at global aviation meet

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

The Indian government's decision in 2012 to allow foreign direct investment in civil-aviation sector up to 49 per cent has enthused new airlines to launch their operations and capitalise on country's 1.2 billion population, a pre-statement to the Global Aerospace Summit said.

Ratan Tata takes to the skies in F-18 Super Hornet

Ratan Tata takes to the skies in F-18 Super Hornet

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

Boeing is one of the six competitors bidding for the 126 Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft deal touted to be valued at $10 billion from the Indian Air Force.

Supersonic car unveiled at Farnborough air show

Supersonic car unveiled at Farnborough air show

Rediff.com21 Jul 2010

The 1:1 replica of the 12.8m-long Bloodhound SuperSonic Car is the result of three years of aerodynamic study.

Why the world's top airshow disappointed me

Why the world's top airshow disappointed me

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

'For a show that has been going on since 1948 one expected a certain standard of showcasing and showmanship, besides variety and a show of skill.' 'At the same time one felt pretty good about the standards of our own efforts -- Aero India -- at Bangalore once every four years and in business only since 1996,' says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd) after a visit to the Farnborough Airshow.

Drug racket probe: SIT grills Telugu actor Ravi Teja

Drug racket probe: SIT grills Telugu actor Ravi Teja

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

Teja is among the 12 personalities from the Telugu film industry summoned by the SIT.

Sunita Williams to head to space again in 2012

Sunita Williams to head to space again in 2012

Rediff.com9 Jul 2010

Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams has been selected to be on the crew for one of the four new International Space Station teams.NASA and its international partners, the Russia Federal Space Agency and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, have assigned these crews.Other NASA astronauts include Joe Acaba, Sunita Williams and Kevin Ford.Williams will fill in as flight engineer for Expedition 32 in May 2012, and station commander for Expedition 33.

Boeing to cut 1,100 jobs

Boeing to cut 1,100 jobs

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

"Boeing will reduce the production program's work force by approximately 1,100 jobs through the end of 2012," the company said in a statement.

Embraer eyes aircraft mart in small Indian cities

Embraer eyes aircraft mart in small Indian cities

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

Brazilian aircraft maker Embraer is betting big on the growing aviation markets in the smaller cities of India.

F-21 won't be sold to anyone if IAF buys it: Lockheed Martin

F-21 won't be sold to anyone if IAF buys it: Lockheed Martin

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Lockheed, which has a longstanding relationship of 25 years with India, unveiled the F-21 during the Aero India show in Bengaluru in February, saying it will address the Indian Air Force's unique requirements.

First batch of 5 Rafale jets land at Ambala air base

First batch of 5 Rafale jets land at Ambala air base

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

The fleet landed at Al Dhafra airbase on Monday in the United Arab Emirates after flying for over seven hours from the Merignac airbase. It was the only stopover by the jets while flying from France to India.

India to develop 25 pc of fifth generation fighter

India to develop 25 pc of fifth generation fighter

Rediff.com6 Jan 2010

Scrutinising the Sukhoi Corporation's work on the Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft -- a project that India will soon sign up to co-develop -- gives one an idea of Russia's size, and its aerospace expertise.

Bombardier plans to sell 250 biz jets in India

Bombardier plans to sell 250 biz jets in India

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

Global transport solutions provider, Bombardier Aerospace, expects to sell around 250 business jets to India over the next 10-years, a top company official said.

Singapore hungry for more Indian investments

Singapore hungry for more Indian investments

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

Singapore wants more Indians to put their money in the city state and for starters, has picked out areas like chemicals, aerospace, electronics, energy and education.

India begins hunt for over 100 fighter jets in world's biggest procurement

India begins hunt for over 100 fighter jets in world's biggest procurement

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

The Indian Air Force has 31 fighter squadrons as against authorised strength of 42 squadrons.

Aus college dupe Indian students pursuing aviation

Aus college dupe Indian students pursuing aviation

Rediff.com28 Jul 2009

Fate of several Indian students enrolled in a Sydney-based aviation college have been left in limbo after their dreams of acquiring commercial pilot license remained unfulfilled even after paying thousands of dollars.

Infosys Consulting eyes US buy

Infosys Consulting eyes US buy

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

Infosys Consulting Inc, the strategic consulting arm of IT services giant Infosys Technologies, is planning to acquire a small consulting company with revenues in the $100-140 million range (Rs 450-650 crore) as part of its inorganic growth initiatives in the US.Market sources said Infosys had been looking at a suitable acquisition target in the US with consulting expertise in verticals like aerospace, retail, healthcare and financial services.

Why India plans to build a space station

Why India plans to build a space station

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

Once ISRO masters the technology to send humans into space, the next step will be experimenting with technologies allowing humans to live in space.

Mainak a good boy, busy with his studies: Friends, teachers on UCLA shooter

Mainak a good boy, busy with his studies: Friends, teachers on UCLA shooter

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

School teachers and friends of Mainak Sarkar, the Indian-American gunman, who shot dead his wife and his former professor at the University of California, Los Angeles before turning the gun on himself, described him as a reserved but friendly person.

Desperate Russia opens doors for foreign militaries

Desperate Russia opens doors for foreign militaries

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

So keen is Moscow that India buy its helicopter -- Kamov-226T -- that President Vladimir Putin personally took up the issue with PM Narendra Modi during their summit meeting last year

Why he wants to track humankind's journey around the world

Why he wants to track humankind's journey around the world

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Paul Salopek is on an intercontinental journey of 24,000 miles, tracing humankind's movement out of Africa right down to South America.

IIT-Kgp admissions open for MTech, MCP

IIT-Kgp admissions open for MTech, MCP

Rediff.com19 Mar 2008

IIT K opens admissions for it Masters programmes.

Jet awards $750 mn deal to Singapore firm

Jet awards $750 mn deal to Singapore firm

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

Jet Airways on Monday awarded $750-million contract to a leading Singaporean firm for maintenance support to engines of its 67-strong Boeing-737 fleet over the next 10 years.

Pakistan to launch satellite in 2011

Pakistan to launch satellite in 2011

Rediff.com18 Aug 2009

Pakistan's first satellite will be launched into space by April 2011, a top nuclear scientist of the country said on Tuesday. Leading nuclear scientist Samar Mobarakmand who is also a member of the Planning Commission, made the announcement.