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The Safest Place to Sit on a Plane, According to Experts
It’s the age-old question of passengers—where is the safest place one can sit on a plane? While people often prioritize leg-room or proximity to the bathroom when it comes to air travel, others may think a little more deeply when it comes to their...
Where is the safest place to sit on a plane? Experts answer
An airplane aisle providing a view of passengers in their seats. Credit - Constantine Johnny—Getty Images It’s the age-old question of passengers—where is the safest place one can sit on a plane? While people often prioritize leg-room or proximity...

A plane crash in India killed more than 240 people
AHMEDABAD, India — The Air India plane crash this week was one of India’s worst aviation disasters, killing 241 people on board and several people on the ground. Indian authorities said Friday the investigation into the crash was underway and is...

Night work on Highway 210 through Baxter begins June 16
BAXTER — Motorists traveling through Baxter on Highway 210 can expect crews working 24-7 as overnight paving operations begin Monday, June 16, the Minnesota Department of Transportation reported. Work will occur from 7 a.m. Monday to noon Friday...

Multiple lane restrictions on Highway 60 next week
SUPERIOR — Arizona Department of Transportation announced lane restrictions will take place on U.S. Highway 60, between Miami and Superior, next week. Highway 60 will be narrowed to one lane, with alternating east- and westbound travel, between...

Town of Ponoka's Highway 53 rehabilitation project to begin next month
Ponoka town council received an update on the Highway 53 rehabilitation and improvement project during their regular council meeting on June 10. The Town of Ponoka has partnered with Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors to complete a...

Chakwera administration itches to replace Illala for water transport improvement
MANGOCHI-(MaraviPost)-President Lazarus Chakwera has expressed delight at the prospect of a revitalized Marine transport network, following investment plans that will see the country’s legacy vessel “The Illala”, being replaced with a more modern...

AFC’s infrastructure plan includes railway, bus systems
AFC leader Nigel Hughes on Friday pointed to a new transport system spanning from Mahaica to Durban Park and Diamond as part of the party’s infrastructure proposals ahead of the 2025 elections. Mr. Hughes outlined the party’s infrastructure plans...

Wildlife tracking project aims to make Highway 3 safer
A research initiative underway in southwest Alberta is working to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions and improve public safety along Highway 3, a major transportation route that connects directly to communities in southeastern British Columbia,...
Air India survivor recalls plane ‘struggling’ and details his miracle escape from fiery crash
The only survivor of the Air India crash has described how the plane felt "stuck" seconds after takeoff before it struck a medical college hostel and exploded in a fireball. Speaking from his hospital bed hours after one of worst aviation...

Boeing chief cancels Paris trip after plane crash
PARIS: Boeing chief executive Kelly Ortberg has cancelled his trip to next week’s Paris Air Show, a major aviation industry event, to focus on the investigation into the Air India Dreamliner crash. The crash has put the spotlight back on Boeing,...

NORTH CAROLINA CRAVEN COUNTY GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 25 CV001958-240 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION
NORTH CAROLINA CRAVEN COUNTY GENERAL COURT OF JUSTICE SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION 25 CV001958-240 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, NOTICE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS BY PUBLICATION Plaintiff, v. SHEILA B. RICHARD and UNKNOWN HEIRS OF SHEILA B. RICHARD,...

Air India crash: Plane engine, flaps focus of probe
The investigation into the Air India plane crash that killed more than 240 people is focusing on the engine, flaps and landing gear, a source said on Friday, as the aviation regulator ordered safety checks on the airline's entire Boeing-787 fleet....

Investigation into Air India plane crash to focus on engine issues
The investigation into the Air India plane crash that killed more than 240 people is focusing on the engine, flaps and landing gear, a source said yesterday, as the aviation regulator ordered safety checks on the airline’s entire Boeing-787 fleet....

US-24 highway ramp to close in Topeka next week
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A US-24 highway exit ramp is set to close in Topeka next week. According to the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), starting on Monday, June 16, the westbound US-24 exit ramp to northbound US-75 will close until early...

News that 1 man survived the Air India plane crash weighs on some other sole survivors
News of the sole survivor of an Air India plane crash that killed the other 241 people aboard has led to endless online fascination, but it has also stirred up painful feelings for a handful of others who have had similar fates. Tens of thousands...
News that one man survived the Air India plane crash weighs on some other sole survivors
News of the sole survivor of an Air India plane crash that killed the other 241 people aboard has led to endless online fascination, but it has also stirred up painful feelings for a handful of others who have had similar fates. Tens of thousands...

Air India Plane Crash: DGCA orders enhanced safety inspection for Air India’s Boeing 787-8/9 fleet
Following the fatal aircrash near Ahmedabad airport, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation ordered an enhanced safety inspection on Air India’s Boeing 787-8/9 fleet on Friday, June 13, 2025. As a preventive measure, DGCA hereby directs M/s Air...

Responders to the Hay Lake Marine Casualty prepare the M/V Hon. James L. Oberstar for safe transit
MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES 06.13.2025 Courtesy Story SAULT SAINTE MARIE, Mich. – Responders to the Hay Lake Marine Casualty prepare the M/V Hon. James L. Oberstar for safe transit from Hay Lake Anchorage to Fraser Shipyards in Superior, Wisc....

TSA scolds passenger for attempting to bring bizarre item on board plane: ‘Learning moment’
Ahead of Father’s Day weekend, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has taken to social media to issue light-hearted warnings and guidance about all manner of airplane-averse goods — improperly packed jerky, meat marinades in excess of...