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Topic: Air safety

Authorities investigating cause of fire on Abu Dhabi-bound flight

Dec 22, 2012

Officials have not yet determined the cause of a fire that broke out on an Air Berlin flight between Phuket and the capital on Thursday night. Read Article Authorities investigating cause of fire on Abu Dhabi-bound flight

Air Arabia and flydubai jets in near miss off Dubai

Air Control

Jul 16, 2012

An Air Arabia flight and a flydubai flight nearly collided in midair during an April incident currently under investigation by civil aviation authorities. Read Article Air Arabia and flydubai jets in near miss off Dubai

Air India relief plane carries passengers to New Delhi after emergency landing

Jul 09, 2012

Flight from Abu Dhabi carrying 122 passengers and six crew that made an emergency landing in Pakistan after a hydraulic failure has returned to New Delhi. Read Article Air India relief plane carries passengers to New Delhi after emergency landing

Video: The hunt for Amelia Earhart's plane

Video: The hunt for Amelia Earhart's plane(Video)

Jul 04, 2012

Seeking to chronicle Amelia Earhart's fate 75 years after she disappeared over the Pacific, the hunt is on to find the wreckage of her plane. Watch Video Video: The hunt for Amelia Earhart's plane

 

Air India crash survivor cannot forget the horror

epa02168616 Rescue work being undertaken as charred bodies are seen trapped at the site of the Air India plane crash in Mangalore around 360 Km form southern Indian city of Bangalore on, 22 May 2010. About 150 people were killed when an Air India Express flying from Dubai overshot the runway after landing at the Mangalore airport in south India. The plane was carrying 163passengers included four infants and six crewmembers. According to the reports, the plane overshot the runway while landing. EPA/JAGADEESH

May 23, 2012

Two years after an Air India Express flight from Dubai crashed in Mangalore, the scars remain for one survivor who has never returned to the southern Indian airport. Read Article Air India crash survivor cannot forget the horror

 

Video: Fifteen dead in Nepal plane crash

Video: Fifteen dead in Nepal plane crash(Video)

May 15, 2012

Passengers and crew were killed when the plane crashed trying to land at a mountain airstrip in the Mt. Annapurna region. Jessica Gray reports  Watch Video Video: Fifteen dead in Nepal plane crash

 

Video: Russian plane crash in Indonesia

Video: Russian plane crash in Indonesia(Video)

May 10, 2012

Rescuers continue their search for passengers onboard a Russian jet that crashed south of Jakarta. Julie Noce reports. Watch Video Video: Russian plane crash in Indonesia

 

Widower tells of grief over losing wife in recent air crash

Provided photo of Izhar Ahmed (right) and his wife Rakhshanda . Rakhshanda was killed in the Bhoja Air crash in Pakistan on April 20, 2012Courtesy Ahmed family

Apr 26, 2012

A Pakistani man from Abu Dhabi describes the devastation of the day he lost his wife in the Bhoja Air crash. Read Article Widower tells of grief over losing wife in recent air crash

 

Video: Recovery efforts continue at deadly crash site

Video: Recovery efforts continue at deadly crash site(Video)

Apr 21, 2012

Recovery continues on the site of a deadly plane crash in Pakistan. Julie Noce reports. Watch Video Video: Recovery efforts continue at deadly crash site

 

Video: No sign of survivors in Pakistan plane crash

Video: No sign of survivors in Pakistan plane crash(Video)

Apr 21, 2012

THIS VIDEO CONTAINS GRAPHIC MATERIAL. A Pakistani airliner crashes in bad weather as it prepares to land in Islamabad Friday, leaving no sign of survivors. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.  Watch Video Video: No sign of survivors in Pakistan plane crash

 

Al Ain plane crash 'not caused by engine fault'

Apr 13, 2012

A preliminary report issued by aviation authorities has ruled out engine malfunction in the crash that killed four Americans last year. Read Article Al Ain plane crash 'not caused by engine fault'

 

Air India crash families to file compensation suits

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - May 22, 2011: Santosh Rai who lost two kids and his wife in the Air India plane crash last year at his home in Karama in Dubai. (Pawan Singh / The National) For News. Story by Preeti Kannan

Apr 09, 2012

Families expected to file compensation claims in Indian courts, ahead of the two-year anniversary of the Dubai-Mangalore crash that killed 158 people. Read Article Air India crash families to file compensation suits

 

Video: US military air craft crashes in Virginia

Video: US military air craft crashes in Virginia(Video)

Apr 07, 2012

A US F-18 naval jet crashed in Virginia Beach on Friday just before 16:08 GMT. Virginia Beach resident says blood covered pilot told her, "I'm sorry I destroyed your home" as he was loaded into an ambulance. Deborah Gembara reports. Watch Video Video: US military air craft crashes in Virginia

 

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Life of Pelé to be immortalised on film

Brazilian forward Pele dribbles past a defender during a friendly soccer match between Malmoe and Brazil, 08 May 1960 in Malmoe. Pele scored two goals as Brazil won 7-1. AFP PHOTO

Brian Grazer is producing a film on the football star Pele.  Life of Pelé to be immortalised on film

Robben finally finds redemption

Bayern Munich's Arjen Robben (C) celebrates his goal against Borussia Dortmund during their Champions League Final soccer match at Wembley Stadium in London May 25, 2013. REUTERS/Darren Staples (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT SOCCER) *** Local Caption *** CLH117_SOCCER-CHAMP_0525_11.JPG

After previous heartbreak, Bayern Munich's Arjen Robben scores game-winning goal in the 89th minute to lift his team to a 2-1 win over Borussia Dortmund and the Uefa Champions League title, writes Jonathan Wilson.  Robben finally finds redemption

Louvre Abu Dhabi is a modern marvel in the making

The stunning dome designed by Jean Nouvel will be the first thing visitors to the Louvre Abu Dhabi will see when they arrive at the museum in 2015. Courtesy Tourism Development & Investment Company

The Louvre Abu Dhabi will open its doors to visitors in 2015, but one of the most crucial phases of construction is well under way.   Louvre Abu Dhabi is a modern marvel in the making

Secretly shot Iranian film and second heist mark last days of Cannes

The Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof, who has been banned from making films and leaving Iran, made a surprise appearance at the Cannes film festival to screen his political thriller Manuscripts Don't Burn. Valery Hache / AP Photo

More of our look at the behind-the-scenes ups and downs at the Cannes Film Festival.  Secretly shot Iranian film and second heist mark last days of Cannes

Design like a pro with our expert tips

Pull together as many interior design magazines as possible and collate images that reflect what you would like your home to look like. Pawan Singh / The National

Your budget may not allow for the services of an interior designer but these tips will help you create a home that looks like its been put together by a pro.   Design like a pro with our expert tips

The Orient, expressed in Abu Dhabi

Dome of the Rock Mosque in Jerusalem, 1844, by Joseph-Philibert Girault de Prangey. Courtesy of Louvre Abu Dhabi Agence photo F

A discussion at Manarat Al Saadiyat will examine the art and photography of European artists travelling 'through the lights and images' of this region, writes Nick Leech   The Orient, expressed in Abu Dhabi

In pictures: Business picks up for UAE property model makers

Companies tasked with making scale models to announce developments in Dubai report business is picking up. Words by Martin Croucher. Photos by Christopher Pike / The National

Companies tasked with making scale models to announce developments in Dubai report business is picking up.  In pictures: Business picks up for UAE property model makers

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In pictures: Sir Bu Nair Island

Sir Bu Nair Island in charge of Sharjah government. One of the UAE’s untouched, natural islands is to be partially developed under new plans by Sharjah to promote eco-tourism.(Photos)

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