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Aviation - Page 9

October 18, 2026
Sri Lanka Guardian Essays

Air Transport as Seen Through the Veil of Ignorance

Introduction I have just finished reading John Rawls’s book A Theory of Justice, and my curiosity got the better of me in wondering how Rawls’s  “Veil of Ignorance” would serve the upcoming

Sri Lanka Guardian Essays

The Airport That Thinks for Itself

Intelligent airports promise greater efficiency and safer operations, but growing dependence on artificial intelligence raises a fundamental question: can airport authorities retain meaningful control over systems they may neither fully understand nor independently govern? The challenge is to ensure that

October 14, 2026

Riyadh Airport Attacks: Time to Take Stock

Sri Lanka Guardian Essays

The Riyadh airport attacks expose a fundamental asymmetry in the international legal order. The international community has developed an elaborate body of law governing

Flydubai Co-Pilot Suspected of Plotting Suicide Attack on Tel Aviv Airport

Israel/World

Investigators in the United Arab Emirates believe the co-pilot of a Flydubai passenger aircraft travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv intended to crash the

Aviation and The Conundrum of Climate Change —Time To Take Note?

January 15, 2025
Aviation/Columns

The Conundrum The aviation industry faces a monumental challenge in balancing its ambitious growth projections with the urgent need to mitigate environmental impacts. A recent report from the non-governmental organization (NGO) Transport

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Airbus Nears 2024 Delivery Goal Despite Supply Chain Struggles

January 10, 2025
Aviation/Business

Airbus, the European aerospace giant, came close to achieving its 2024 delivery target after a strong year-end push, delivering 766 jets to airlines and lessors. This figure, while falling slightly short of

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New Jets and Direct Flights Redraw Airline Networks, Bypassing Hub Airports

January 8, 2025
Aviation/Business

A growing trend in the airline industry is reshaping the traditional model of connecting passengers through large hub airports. The use of smaller, more fuel-efficient jets is enabling airlines to offer more

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Aviation In 2025 — The International Year of Quantum Science and Technology

January 3, 2025
Aviation/Columns

The Significance On 7 June 2024, the General Assembly of the United Nations, acknowledging the transformative potential of quantum science and technology, declared 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and

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Special: China Poised to Break Boeing and Airbus Duopoly

January 1, 2025
Aviation/Business/News

China is ramping up its efforts to challenge Boeing and Airbus’s dominance in the global aviation market, using its state-developed C919 passenger jet as a flagship project. The C919, a centerpiece of

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Emirates introduces additional flights to Colombo

December 31, 2024
Aviation/Business

Emirates airline will operate an additional scheduled service between Colombo and Dubai, starting from 2nd January 2025. According to the Emirates News Agency, the newly-introduced flight, to operate as EK654/655, increases the

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The Deadly Air Crash in South Korea: Unraveling and Investigating the Mystery

December 31, 2024
Aviation/Columns/Human Rights

What Happened Jeju Air flight 7C 2216, operating from Bangkok, encountered a grave mishap upon arrival at Muan County Airport, situated on the southwestern edge of South Korea. The incident occurred at

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Boeing 737-800: A Troubling History of Safety Failures

December 31, 2024
Aviation/Business

Boeing’s 737-800, part of the company’s widely used 737 Next Generation (737NG) series, has once again come under scrutiny following a series of alarming incidents involving the aircraft. In just 24 hours

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[VIDEO] Muan Plane Crash — All Except Two on Board Killed in Tragic Landing Attempt

December 29, 2024
Aviation/South Korea

UPDATED: A Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 crashed while attempting an emergency landing at Muan International Airport on Sunday morning, killing 179 of the 181 onboard, including all passengers, in South Korea’s worst

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The Kazakhstan Air Crash — A Global Microtrend In The Making?

December 28, 2024
Aviation/Columns

The air up there in the clouds is very pure and fine, bracing and delicious. And why shouldn’t it be?–it is the same the angels breathe. ~ Mark Twain The Crash An

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[Video] Passenger Airliner Crashes in Kazakhstan: Survivors Reported

December 25, 2024
Aviation/Geopolitics

Updated details of the Incident: An Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 flight bound for Grozny, Russia, crashed during an emergency landing in Aktau, Kazakhstan, resulting in 29 survivors out of 67 passengers and

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India: IndiGo Ranks Among Worst in Global Airline Rankings

December 6, 2024
Business/News

India’s largest airline, IndiGo, has faced significant criticism after being ranked 103rd out of 109 airlines in AirHelp’s annual global rankings of airlines and airports. The low ranking reflects underwhelming customer satisfaction,

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Tragedy Strikes Turkish Airlines as Pilot Dies Mid-Flight

October 9, 2024
Business/News

A Turkish Airlines pilot tragically died after collapsing mid-flight, prompting the airline to make an emergency landing in New York. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening during Flight TK204, which was en

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The Martinair Crash 50 Years Ago: Some Legal Perspectives

August 19, 2024
Aviation/History

“The investigation into the Martinair crash has revealed serious deficiencies in both operational procedures and navigational aids. We are committed to addressing these issues to enhance aviation safety.” ~ Attributed to the

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Boeing’s 737 Max Fraud: The Ongoing Saga

July 13, 2024
Aviation/Corruption

Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to a criminal fraud charge regarding the two crashes of 737 Max airplanes that caused the death of 346 passengers on two flights: a Lion Air

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