Aerospace
Lighter than air, yet very, very powerful
By Kiron Kasbekar | 03 Jan 2024
In March 2013 Chinese scientists pulled off a remarkable feat. They created the world’s lightest aerogel. Tipping the scales at a mere 0.16 milligrams per cubic centimeter – that’s a sixth of the weight of air!
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Starlink, led by Elon Musk, achieves milestone in 'Direct-to-Cell' satellite connectivity
03 Jan 2024
SpaceX, under the leadership of Elon Musk, has embarked on a groundbreaking project in 2024, initiating the launch of the first set of Starlink internet satellites via the Falcon 9 spacecraft.
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Reliance Jio on the verge of approvals for satellite-based internet services in India
03 Jan 2024
Reliance Jio, led by Mukesh Ambani, is on the verge of securing crucial landing rights and market access authorizations from the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe).
Isro launches its first space research platform XPoSat
01 Jan 2024
The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) started the New Year with the successful launch of the XPoSat and 10 other satellites into the space aboard its workhorse PSLV rocket.
HAL sets up new design and test facility for aero engines
30 Dec 2023
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) has set up a new design and test facility for aero engines at its Aero Engine Research and Development Centre (AERDC) in Bengaluru.
Pratt & Whitney engines ground Go First airline, Wadia alleges Rs 10,000 crore damages
28 Dec 2023
Blaming Pratt & Whitney (P&W) engines for the grounding of Go First airline, Wadia Group Chairman Nusli Wadia asserted that the U.S. company has inflicted damages exceeding Rs 10,000 crore on the airline.
ISRO: Triumphs and milestones of 2023
22 Dec 2023
In 2023, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) will have achieved remarkable milestones, solidifying its position in the field of space exploration. Notably, the successful launch of Chandrayaan-3 marked a pivotal moment, showcasing India’s prowess in lunar missions.
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SpiceJet, 2 other entities show interest in bankrupt Go First
20 Dec 2023
Three companies, including budget carrier SpiceJet, Africa-focused Safrik Investments and Sharjah-based aviation company Sky One, have reportedly expressed interest in acquiring beleaguered carrier Go First.
ISRO Chief S. Somnath unveils future plans: Chandrayaan-4 mission and innovative robotic arm in the pipeline
15 Dec 2023
The Indian Space and Research Organization (ISRO) is embarking on an ambitious trajectory in space exploration, solidifying its position as a key player in the cosmos.
Saudis set to take control of London’s Heathrow Airport
12 Dec 2023
Investors from the Middle East, more specifically, Saudi Arabia, are all set to take majority control of London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR), the main international airport serving London
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IndiGo to increase air fares by introducing fuel charges up to Rs. 1000
06 Oct 2023
Air travel costs within the country are expected to increase as IndiGo announced on Thursday, 5 October, 2023, the implementation of a fuel surcharge.
Boeing 737 MAX deliveries face delay due to new supplier defect
24 Aug 2023
Boeing announced on 23 August 2023 that it has discovered a new quality issue with its 737 MAX aircraft, specifically concerning a supplier, Spirit AeroSystems.
IndiGo places order for 500 Airbus aircraft
01 Jul 2023
This 500 aircraft order is not only IndiGo’s largest acquisition, but also the largest-ever order placed by any single airline with Airbus
HAL set to get Rs6,800-cr order for 70 HTT- 40 basic trainer aircraft for Indian Air Force
06 Mar 2023
Aero India 2023 scheduled from 13 to 17 Feb 2023
13 Feb 2023
Isro’s SSLV-D2 mission successfully places EOS-07 and 2 other satellites into orbit
11 Feb 2023
SSLV, which is capable of launching mini, micro, or nanosatellites (10 to 500 kg mass) to a 500 km orbit, provides low-cost access to space, offers low turn-around time, facilitates flexibility in accommodates multiple satellites and demands minimal launch infrastructure
Govt removes fare caps for domestic airlines
05 Sep 2022
New budget carrier Akasa Air takes to air
08 Aug 2022
Akasa Air, which started operations with a fleet induction plan of two 737 MAX aircraft each month, hopes to raise the fleet size to 18 aircraft by the end of March 2023 and to 72 over the next four years
China launches a second module to its space station
25 Jul 2022
China will launch a third module, named Mengtian, in October this year, completing the T-shaped space station
HAL, Safran to create new joint venture for helicopter engines
11 Jul 2022
The joint venture will meet the requirements of HAL and the defence ministry in the development of future helicopters, including the future 13-ton Indian Multi Role Helicopter
Featured articles
Lighter than air, yet very, very powerful
By Kiron Kasbekar | 03 Jan 2024
In March 2013 Chinese scientists pulled off a remarkable feat. They created the world’s lightest aerogel. Tipping the scales at a mere 0.16 milligrams per cubic centimeter – that’s a sixth of the weight of air!
COP28 explained: A closer look at COP28's climate change solutions
By Aniket Gupta | 27 Dec 2023
The 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP28, took place from 30th November 2023, to 13th December 2023, at Expo City in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
What is a Ponzi scheme?
By Aniket Gupta | 06 Dec 2023
Ponzi schemes have long captivated the public imagination, drawing unsuspecting investors into a web of illusion and deception.
The Rise and Rise of HDFC Bank
03 Jul 2023
HDFC, which surged ahead of global majors like HSBC Holdings Plc and Citigroup Inc and left Indian peers like State Bank of India and ICICI Bank in market capitalisation, now ranks fourth largest among the world’s most valuable banks, after JPMorgan Chase & Co, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd and Bank of America Corp
India’s Millet Revolution To Enrich Global Food Basket
02 Apr 2023
Millets, a healthier and cheaper substitute to wheat and rice, are indigenous to many parts of the world, especially in the semiarid tropics of Asia and Africa, and offers a big scope for expanding production and consumption in the foodgrain deficient African continent
Market predator Hindenburg preys on Adani stock
06 Mar 2023
Almost a month after the damning report of short-seller Hindenburg Research on the Adani Group that claimed that the seven stocks within the group were about 85 per cent overvalued, one of the group's stocks, Adani Total Gas, closed at Rs835 on the BSE, down nearly 79 per cent from its 24 January level, almost close to reaching that valuation
