Sonali Tiwary, Author at Karmactive

Sonali Tiwary

Sonali Tiwary is an aviation technology writer and aeronautical engineer who brings her technical expertise to Karmactive.com's coverage of the aerospace industry. With engineering studies completed through The Aeronautical Society of India, she specializes in breaking down complex aviation innovations, emerging mobility technologies, and the latest developments in sustainable aviation. Sonali's passion for flight technology drives her to explore and explain how cutting-edge aerospace solutions are shaping the future of air transportation, making the fascinating world of aviation accessible to all readers.

CISF Rescue Operations Underway at AI 171 Crash Site, Ahmedabad. Photo Source: X

Aviation·India·News

Air India Crash Kills 241: Boeing 787 Plummets 33 Seconds After Takeoff With Landing Gear Still Down

India witnessed one of its worst aviation disasters on June 12, 2025, when Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner bound for London Gatwick, crashed just 33 seconds after takeoff from

Sonali Tiwary

June 13, 2025

Air India Plane Crash Parts in Ahmedabad.

Aviation·India·News

Air India Boeing 787 Crashes in Ahmedabad: Flight AI171 to London Down With 242 Onboard After Mayday Call

1:40 AM IST – 13/6/2025 1:37 AM IST – 13/6/2025 8:15 PM IST – 12/6/2025 7:50 PM IST – 12/06/2025 7:30 PM IST – 12/6/2025 6:50 PM IST – 12/6/2025 5:40 PM

Sonali Tiwary

June 12, 2025

Aviation·News

Archer’s Electric Air Taxi Hits 125 MPH with Human Pilot, Advancing Toward 2025 Commercial Launch

Archer Aviation just hit a big milestone. Their electric flying taxi called Midnight completed its first flight with a real pilot at the controls. Chief Test Pilot Jeff Greenwood flew the aircraft

Sonali Tiwary

June 11, 2025

Jetstar Asia Airways Airbus A320-232 (CC BY 2.0)

Aviation·Business·News

Qantas Shuts Jetstar Asia: A$35M Loss, 200% Cost Surge Forces 500 Job Cuts by July 31

Qantas announced today that its Singapore-based budget airline Jetstar Asia will shut down on July 31, 2025, ending more than 20 years of operation. The airline has been losing money for years,

Sonali Tiwary

June 11, 2025

Qantas A380 Airplane Photo Source: Joits (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

Aviation·News

400 Passengers Stranded in Azerbaijan After Qantas Emergency Landing Triggers Crew Time Limits

A Qantas flight from London to Singapore made a diversion in Azerbaijan, leaving about 400 passengers stranded overnight. The Airbus A380 (Flight QF2) diverted to Baku on June 9, 2025, when a

Sonali Tiwary

June 10, 2025

Aviation·Europe·News·Travel

EU Air Travel Overhaul: 4-Hour Delay Compensation Threshold and New Cabin Baggage Fees Approved

The European Union has agreed on major changes to air passenger rights, extending the time travelers must wait before claiming compensation for delays and allowing airlines to charge for cabin baggage. These

Sonali Tiwary

June 9, 2025

American Airlines Airbus A330-243 taking off.

Aviation·News·Travel

American Airlines 787-9 Diverts to Rome: 20 Feet Too Long for Naples Airport Safety Requirements

A simple mix-up at American Airlines turned into a major headache for travelers heading to Naples, Italy earlier this month. On June 2, American Airlines Flight AA780 from Philadelphia couldn’t land at

Sonali Tiwary

June 8, 2025

An elevated section of the LA Metro E Line (formerly Expo Line) with a train approaching a station

News·Public Transportation

LAX Metro Transit Center Opens: 10-Minute Free Shuttles Now, 42 Million Fewer Vehicle-Miles After 2026 APM Launch

After decades of planning, Los Angeles finally has its airport rail connection. The LAX/Metro Transit Center opens today (June 6, 2025) at 5 p.m., offering travelers a new way to reach the

Sonali Tiwary

June 8, 2025

White American Airlines aircraft parked on the runway at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport during daylight.

Aviation·News·USA

American Airlines Engine Fire Caused by Backwards Parts, NTSB Finds 12 Injured in Denver Emergency

A series of maintenance errors led to the engine fire that forced the evacuation of an American Airlines plane in Denver this March, according to preliminary findings from federal investigators. The National

Sonali Tiwary

June 7, 2025

A large passenger jet taking off from an airport runway. Airplane aircraft commercial.

Aviation·News·UK

Ryanair Flight Turbulence Hurls Passengers Into Ceiling: 9 Injured Including Toddler in Emergency Landing

A Ryanair flight traveling from Berlin to Milan made an emergency landing in southern Germany after hitting severe turbulence, leaving nine people injured. The incident happened on June 4, 2025, when flight

Sonali Tiwary

June 5, 2025