Jets

Astronomers find signs for black holes merging over time forming larger black holes

Supermassive black holes emit powerful jets which were studied in different conditions for a long time.

IndiGo's technical snags: A clueless aviation watchdog, DGCA must seek aircraft-specific glitch data from carriers

Instead of asking for the number of technical snags, aviation regulator DGCA must seek data on the percentage of snags per aircraft per cycle (one takeoff and landing).

India initiates process to procure around 110 fighter jets to meet IAF shortfall under 'Make in India'

India on Friday kick started the process to acquire a fleet of around 110 fighter jets which could be one of the world's biggest military procurement

US International Trade Commission gives green light to prepare anti-dumping duties against Bombardier

The ITC, as expected, voted to continue an investigation on Boeing Co's complaint that Bombardier dumped its CSeries jet below cost in the US market.

Rafale deal signed: An overview of its history and what this means for India

As news broke that India and France had agreed upon the terms and conditions for the Rafale deal, it was probably greeted with relief rather than joy.

India in talks to boost Rafale warplanes deal ahead of Hollande visit

France and India are negotiating whether to widen a proposed $9 billion deal for the sale of 36 French-built Rafale warplanes to include an option for further purchases, but have yet to decide the scope of the deal, a person close to the talks said.

China scrambles jets to new defence zone, eyes US, Japan flights

China scrambled jets on Friday in response to two U.S. spy planes and 10 Japanese aircraft, including F-15 fighters, entering its new air defence zone over the East China Sea, state news agency Xinhua said, raising the stakes in a standoff with the United States, Japan and South Korea.

Reeling under rupee fall, civil aviation ministry wants lower taxes on jet fuel

The Civil Aviation Ministry today said it would continue to press state governments to reduce taxes on jet fuel to provide some relief to the cash-strapped airlines which were reeling under the impact of the rupee slide and hike in crude prices.

Yoga for jets: why planemakers prefer bent wingtips

Boeing and Airbus are trying to improve the wings of their most popular jets to make them more aerodynamic, and more fuel-efficient.