A MiG-21 fighter jet of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed on Wednesday during a test flight in Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district, killing its pilot, officials said. Squadron Leader Meet Kumar had last year featured in a promotional video clip in which he shared his love and passion for the[Read More…]
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Rajasthan ambulance scam accused writes to PM Modi seeking justice
Ziqitza Healthcare Ltd (ZHL) director, Sweta Mangal has reached out to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking speedy resolution of what she termed was a “witch hunt” against her and her colleagues. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) attached properties worth Rs 11.58 crore belonging to Mangal and Ravi Krishna, Congress leader Vyalar[Read More…]
Kashmiri pilot Ayesha Aziz could become the first Indian woman to Fly MIG-29
A 21-year-old Ayesha Aziz of Kashmir could become the first Indian woman to Fly MIG-29. Ayesha got her commercial licence last week and now plans to fly a MIG-29 fighter jet at Russia’s Sokul airbase. If succeeded, she will become the youngest Indian to pilot the aircraft beyond the speed[Read More…]
Jet Airways is flying ‘high’!
Earlier in the Monsoon Session of Parliament, the Lok Sabha was told that in the last three years 122 pilots—110 of whom were first-time violators—of domestic airlines have been found inebriated prior to takeoff. Medical examinations are conducted on all pilots to ensure they are fit to fly. Mumbai airport[Read More…]