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Topic: Flights

Tech titans flying into Lisbon have a parking problem – for their private jets

Organisers of next week’s Web Summit in Lisbon have advised speakers there will be a shortage of slots at the nearby airport, which is struggling to manage the volume of incoming aircraft.

Wego is India’s #1 App & Website for Cheap Flight Bookings — Here’s Why

Wego, a travel metasearch platform founded in Singapore and now rapidly expanding its footprint across India, has become a favorite among price-conscious Indian travelers.

Spaceplanes will fly at 5 times the speed of sound by 2031. What is the technology & the firms behind it

European Space Agency-Frazer Nash to develop hypersonic technologies that could apply to future horizontally launched, reusable spaceplanes.

Humans depended on whales even 20,000 yrs ago. Discovery of tools in Spanish cave is proof

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.

Flights at Heathrow Airport resume after closure causes global flight turmoil

The world’s fifth-busiest airport was forced to close entirely after a huge fire engulfed a nearby substation Thursday night, with travellers told to stay away.

Diversions, disruptions: aviation grapples with Middle East escalation

With little sign of broader normalisation, several flights also changed their routes to avoid certain airspace.

Chinese embassy takes to social media to press India to resume direct passenger flights

While direct India-China flights were originally closed due to the Covid pandemic in 2020, New Delhi has maintained the restrictions given the border situation.

After Delhi airport roof collapse, govt tells airlines to curb any abnormal surge in flight fare

Govt has also asked DGCA to conduct a high-level inquiry into incident and plans a detailed structural inspection at all other airports in India.

‘Will review to ensure accountability’, says Air India after cabin crew rejoins work

Air India Express cancelled at least 175 flights in past two days and delayed several others after more than 100 cabin crew members sought sudden sick leave Tuesday night.

Airlines can’t function like fly-by-night tour operators. Communicate, don’t fool passengers

If only IndiGo had relayed the information correctly and timely, the man who punched the pilot would be on his honeymoon in Goa—not in jeopardy of finding his name on a no-fly list.

On Camera

Will Vishal Mishra replace Arijit Singh? Timing & consistency on his side

Vishal Mishra’s work includes songs like “Naacho Naacho” from RRR, “Kaise Hua” from Kabir Singh, & “Pehle Bhi Main” from Animal, among other hits.

Most EU firms eye India expansion post-trade deal, 90% say profitability to go up—FEBI survey

FEBI survey reveals Europe’s big bet on manufacturing, innovation hub amid ‘mother of all trade deals’, but flags regulatory concerns.

India, EU sign security & defence pact. How it links Indian firms to ‘ReArm Europe’ network 

The agreement comes despite differences between India and the EU on issues such as Russia-Ukraine war, showcasing the intent to deepen strategic ties. 

Non-alignment is coming back in a new avatar: Trump-peedit alliance

No nation other than China can negotiate one-on-one with Trump on an equal footing. That’s why the middle powers who so far formed the core of multilateral bodies now feel orphaned.