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AVIATION Happening Now: Trump Gives Remarks After DCA Crash

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Jan 30, 2025

AVIATION SAFETY Audio reveals American Airlines crash in Washington

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Jan 30 2025

AVIATION ACCIDENT Blackhawk helicopter, American Eagle plane crash into Potomac River afte...

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Jan 30, 2025 Our hearts go out to all families of this terrible accident- hope they can reveal the cause soon. @FAA

Airports T1 CSMIA to Serve Additional 20 MPPA, Post Modernisation

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    Mumbai set for expansion Release: The new Terminal 1 at CSMIA will have the capability to process 20 MPPA, up 42% from its current capacity; scheduled for completion in 2028-29 Phase 1 of T1’s modernisation will begin in November 2025 CSMIA T2 and Navi Mumbai International Airport will manage the capacity gap created by the demolition of T1 T1 envisaged to be a hub of art, innovation, digitisation and sustainable infrastructure Design inspired by waves and wave-inspired forms, will set a benchmark for eco-conscious airports of tomorrow.   Mumbai, 28 January 2025:  Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL), operator of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), is set to embark on a landmark transformation with the redevelopment of Terminal 1 (T1).  This ambitious project will redefine passenger experience and set an unprecedented standard in sustainability and innovation. Once complete, the new terminal will be able to manage 20 million pas...

DRDO SHOWCASES NEW SHORT RANGE MISSILE

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Jan 26, 2025 Happy Republic Day Readers and Viewers Cheers Neelam Credit HT

Indian – Portuguese War for Goa, December 1961

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Jan 24, 2025 Thought I'd post this video as a memory recall. Credit- History Class

India’s Zorawar light tank nears combat readiness following high-altitude trials

By Neelam Mathews Pix- Larsen & Toubro  India’s Zorawar light tank, crafted for high-altitude agility and amphibious operations, has entered its next development phase following trials. The first prototype of India’s light tank is “heading to Chennai for modifications” after completing high-altitude trials in the country’s northern borders, according to Chief of the Army Staff Gen Upendra Dwivedi The development of the Zorawar light tank has been driven by a requirement for lightweight, easily deployable tanks, that could be transported by air. The necessity became evident during the 2020 conflict with China in eastern Ladakh when 42-ton T-72 tanks were taken to high altitudes where they faced challenges including -40°C temperatures which impacted performance, transportation and maintenance of the vehicles. China has positioned many of its 500....... https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/indias-zorawar-light-tank-nears-combat-readiness-following-high-altitude-trial...

Fun Fact Aviation An old video I took during IATA in Tokyo - V sporty Tony Tyler

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                                     Tony Tyler then DG IATA

FUN FACT

On January 21, 2025, during his first informal exchange with reporters as president in his second term, Donald Trump mistakenly labeled Spain as a member of the BRICS group, which stands for Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. This error was highlighted in various media reports and on social media platforms.

We are back after a sabbatical!

 Hello Folks! Events in the past led us to temporarily stop our posts. Thank you for your patience and hope you will continue to support us by reading our posts as in the past. Wishing all a happy New Year! Do check out this story- https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/indias-zorawar-light-tank-nears-combat-readiness-following-high-altitude-trials/ Cheers! Neelam Mathews Twitter- @neelammathews BlueSky- @neelammathews@bsky.social