15-4-2019
y The IAF has several proposals to be put up before the Defence Acquisition Council when it meets in June after LokSabha Elections. Among them is the long delayed deal for C-295 transport aircraft which are meant to replace the ageing Avro fleet.
y The world’s largest aeroplane – with two fuselages and six Boeing 747 engines – makes its first test flight in California. The mega jet called Stratolaunch, carries out its maiden voyage over the Mojave desert.
16-4-2019
y Over three months between March and May, domestic airlines are to induct nearly 21 planes to help reduce the impact of reduction in capacity due to the grounding of over 95% of Jet Airways fleet, a top official of the Ministry of Civil Aviation says.
y The fire that tore through the Notre-Dame cathedral was probably caused by accident, French prosecutors say. Over 400 fire fighters doused the last flames in the rains overnight and the....
