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15 Jan

Nepal plane crash toll reaches 68

Kathmandu, Jan 15 (IANS) The death toll in the plane crash tragedy in Pokhara of Nepal's Kosaki district mounted to 68. "The bodies of 64 victims have been taken to the Pokhara Academy of Health Sciences in the city," Kaski Police Chief Superintendent Ajay K.C. was quoted as saying by The Kathmandu Post. Academy director Bahadur Khatri said that the procedure to identify the bodies is on." A total of 68 passengers and four crew members were on board the aircraft that crashed between the old airport and the Pokhara International Airport, Sudarshan Bartaula, spokesperson of Yeti Airlines. According to the…

21 Sep

GIRLS IN AVIATION DAY CELEBRATED IN GOA BY WOMEN IN AVIATION AND LOCKHEED MARTIN

Goa: Women in Aviation International, India Chapter and Lockheed Martin Indiain association with Airport Authority of India (AAI) today celebrated Girls in Aviation Day at Goa Airport. With the vision to encourage girls to take up STEM subjects and explore career opportunities in related industries, the initiative is aimed at showcasing opportunities in the aviation and aerospace sectors. This initiative also aligns with the Government of India’s Skills India initiative. As part of the program, Women in AviationInternational (India Chapter) invited 60 students from various schools for a tour of Goa Airport. Visiting students were given an opportunity to explore, learn,…

21 Aug

Selection Trials for HAL’s Football Team; Opportunity for Talented Players

Bengaluru: HAL Sports Club, Bengaluru will hold the selection trials for HAL’s Football Team (HASC) from August 28 to 30, 2018 at HAL Sports Club, HAL Airport Road, Bengaluru.The interested players in the age group - born between September1, 1993 to August 31, 2001 - may report for the selections. The players should have represented their States in the junior nationals, senior nationals, national games, universities, first league and the second division league tournaments. The players who have represented their respective State teams or have been called for national or state coaching camps may also attend the selection trials. They need…

14 Aug

Hyderabad becoming aerospace and defence industry hub

Hyderabad: The establishment of India's first private sector missile manufacturing facility here is seen as another feather in the cap of the Telangana capital, which has emerged as a key hub of the aerospace and defence industry. Industry leaders say the city has become the ground for implementing the Make in India initiative as several global giants have joined hands with the Indian players to set up manufacturing units. Kalyani Rafael Advanced Systems (KRAS), a joint venture between Israel's Rafael and Kalyani Strategic Systems, will produce the third generation Spike anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) for the Indian Army. The state-of-the-art facility has come…