TEKNOFEST, the world’s largest aviation and technology festival, kicked off for the first time in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), featuring thrilling aerial displays by SOLOTÜRK and the Akıncı UAV. Held at the Old Ercan Airport, the festival drew applause with its opening air shows and will continue through May 4 with exhibitions, concerts, and student flight experiences.
An Air India plane crashed into a university hostel in Ahmedabad seconds after takeoff, killing 204 people and injuring 41. One passenger, Ramesh Vishwaskumar Bucharvada, survived and is being treated.
The Boeing 787 crashed after climbing just 190 meters. The plane had issued a Mayday call but lost contact soon after. It was carrying 242 people, including 169 Indian, 53 British, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian nationals.
Indian PM Modi called the incident “heartbreaking.” UK PM Starmer and Portugal’s PM Montenegro expressed condolences, while King Charles was briefed. The victims include 169 Indians, 53 British, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian.
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