Jaipur gets a flying eye hospitalSeptember 23rd, 2009 JAIPUR - Jaipur hosted the world's only eye hospital functioning in an aircraft at the Sanganer airport. The plane is a DC 10 aircraft well equipped with latest machines to run a mini eye clinic.
Delhi's kite lovers have a gala time despite rains on I DayAugust 15th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Despite rains spoiling the mood of kite lovers in the morning, colourful kites dotted the skyline of the national capital rest of the day, as residents took to the sport to celebrate country's 63rd Independence Day on Saturday. Kite flying has traditionally been an entertainment in the country and people of all ages see it as the best medium to celebrate the national day.
IAF copter hit by bullet in Doda, alert soundedJuly 26th, 2009 DRASS - A bullet was fired at an Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter flying over the Doda sector in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, following which a high alert was sounded in the region. All security forces have been put on alert and a massive security drill has been launched after the incident.
Indian wins Finnair prize for best vision of future flyingJune 10th, 2009 NEW DELHI - An Indian has won Nordic carrier Finnair's award for best envisaging how flying would look and feel like in the future, besting 1,000 competitors from around the world. The prize, Finnair tickets between Europe and Asia, was won by Dattatray Kuvalekar from India, the airline said in a statement here Wednesday.
Texas authorities say flying object near Continental Express plane may have been model rocketJune 7th, 2009 Object flying by plane may have been model rocketLIBERTY, Texas — Investigators in Texas say a flying object that narrowly missed a Continental Express plane last month may have been a large model rocket. The jet's pilot and co-pilot spotted the object and a long white vapor trail shortly after they took off from Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport on May 29.
3 passengers slightly hurt by flying glass after Greyhound bus is hit by bullet in ClevelandJune 1st, 2009 Cleveland police: Bus shot, flying glass hurts 3CLEVELAND — Police in Cleveland say a gunshot shattered a window on a Greyhound bus, slightly injuring three passengers who were hit by flying glass. The Greyhound bus was hit at about 3 a.m.
2 passengers slightly hurt by flying glass after Greyhound bus is hit by bullet in ClevelandJune 1st, 2009 Cleveland police say bus shot, flying glass hits 2CLEVELAND — Police in Cleveland say a gunshot shattered a window on a Greyhound bus, slightly injuring two passengers who were hit by flying glass. The bus bound for New York was hit about 3 a.m.
Colo. flight instructor demonstrates lesson No. 1: Check gas BEFORE you take offMay 29th, 2009 Pilot lesson No. 1: Check gas before taking offCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.
Jet offers special benefits for students flying abroadMay 19th, 2009 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - Leading private carrier Jet Airways Tuesday announced a slew of benefits to students flying abroad, effective from May 26. The airline said in a statement that it assured benefits of more than Rs.11,000, including excess baggage allowance between 40-60 kg for students flying with Jet to the US, Canada, Australia, Europe, Britain, Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong.
Brad Pitt takes flying lessonsApril 25th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actor Brad Pitt is taking flying lessons while girlfriend Angelina Jolie shoots her new movie in New York. The couple and their six children have set up home in the outskirts of the city while Jolie shoots for 'Salt', reports contactmusic.com.
Pane-fitted election symbols in NagpurApril 12th, 2009 NAGPUR - A man in Nagpur has crafted a plane-fitted and remote-controlled election symbols for the political parties to campaign during the impending general elections. Rajesh Joshi, the inventor of flying symbol said: "For years, we have been flying these remote controlled planes.
Indian army pilot creates record in Para motor flyingMarch 25th, 2009 LAKSHADWEEP - An Indian army pilot created a unique record in flying by covering two main islands of Lakshadweep on the Indian coast by a Para motor at a height of over 2000 feet. Ramvir Singh, an expert Para pilot, undertook the entire expedition which started from Agatti Island covering 12 kilometers in 24 minutes time period.
J-K Police introduces new vehicles for its flying squadsMarch 12th, 2009 SRINAGAR - Police here have provided new vehicles for flying squads as part of a police-public improvement exercise. "Basically, it has been introduced to improve police-public relations.
Freeman misses flying aircraftJanuary 24th, 2009 LONDON - Oscar winning actor Morgan Freeman's hand is still paralysed and he will not be able to fly his aircraft until he recovers. He is taking a long time to heal, reports contactmusic.com.
Sri Lankan navy fires at suspicious aircraftJanuary 20th, 2009 COLOMBO - The Sri Lankan Navy has detected and fired at a suspicious aircraft flying at a very high altitude off Mullaitivu area, a military official said here Wednesday. The official told IANS that navy vessels detected the aircraft with its lights on at around 8.25 p.m.
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