Aeroplane

MH370 was brought down by a 'rogue' pilot, says air crash expert

A leading air crash expert on Monday said the missing Malaysia Airlines fight MH370 was likely to have been in controlled flight as it hit the water, giving life to the theory that it was brought down by a rogue pilot or hijacker.

Frequent flyers rejoice: Scientists design way to treat jet lag and other sleeping disorders

Scientists have designed new molecules which can modify the sleep/wake cycle, Paving the way for improved treatments for jet lag and sleep disorders.

DGCA is right: An upgraded safety record doesn't mean India can afford to get complacent now

The DGCA also hinted that some pilots found wanting in proficiency checks have been issued notices and that she has begun re-certifying flying training schools and non-scheduled airlines as well.

Vyamanika Shastra is a big fat hoax: Claims of aviation in ancient India debunked 40 years ago

According to the report, one of the scientist, H S Mukunda found that the Vyamanika Shastra was based on a figment of imagination of a man who lived in the 20th century and not an ancient sage as was claimed in the session.

US murder suspect tries to steal plane, crashes it

A SkyWest Airlines pilot suspected of killing his ex-girlfriend stole an empty 50-passenger jet from a small Utah airport, crashed it as he drove near a terminal.