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.

a Virgin Australia airplane gracefully flying over a vibrant cityscape during sunset. Photo Source - Virgin Australia

Australia·Aviation·News

Virgin Australia’s 25% Off Flash Sale Features $45 Flights and Qatar Airways Partnership Benefits

Virgin Australia has unveiled a major flash sale slashing fares by up to 25% across 35 domestic and international destinations. The time-limited promotion features one-way fares starting from just $45 between Sydney

Sonali Tiwary

March 22, 2025

Joby’s all-electric air taxi in flight above the company’s flight test facility in Marina, California.

Aviation·Business·Electric·News

UK’s 8-Minute Air Taxi: Joby and Virgin Atlantic Partner for Electric Airport Transfers

Joby Aviation and Virgin Atlantic have announced a partnership to launch electric air taxi service in the United Kingdom, offering zero-emission flights that could dramatically reduce travel times between airports and city

Sonali Tiwary

March 22, 2025

Representative Image.Photo Source:Timothy Powaleny (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Aviation·News·USA

Avelo Airlines Adds Two Nonstop Routes from Grand Rapids, Connecting to Raleigh-Durham and Lakeland

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) has announced the addition of Avelo Airlines to its carrier roster, expanding service with two new nonstop routes to previously unserved markets. This development comes after

Sonali Tiwary

March 17, 2025

Representative Image: Embraer 190 da Breeze Airways. Photo Source: CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia)

Aviation·News·USA

Breeze Airways Expands Florida Network with New Key West Routes

Breeze Airways, the low-cost carrier founded by aviation entrepreneur David Neeleman, is expanding its Florida presence with two new nonstop routes to Key West starting June 12, 2025. Flights will connect Key

Sonali Tiwary

March 13, 2025

Representative image. Singapore Airlines A380 taking off. Photo Source: Windmemories (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Aviation·News

Singapore Airlines and Scoot Ban In-Flight Power Bank Use Starting April 1

Singapore Airlines (SIA) and its budget carrier Scoot will prohibit passengers from using or charging power banks on flights beginning April 1, 2025. The airlines announced this safety measure on March 12

Sonali Tiwary

March 12, 2025

An incident involving a security breach at Avalon Airport. Photo Source : 7NEWS Australia (Youtube)

Australia·Aviation·News

Armed Teen Breaches Avalon Airport Security: Passengers and Pilot Tackle 17-Year-Old with Loaded Shotgun

Incident Breakdown: What Happened at Melbourne’s Secondary Airport A severe security breach occurred at Avalon Airport on Thursday afternoon when a 17-year-old male allegedly attempted to board Jetstar flight JQ610 bound for

Sonali Tiwary

March 6, 2025

JLR CLOSES THE LOOP WITH INDUSTRY FIRST BREAKTHROUGH USING RECYCLED SEAT FOAM

Mobility·Recycle

JLR’s Circular Seat Foam Recycling Saves CO2 Equal to Charging 3,000 Smartphones—A Game-Changer for Automotive Sustainability

In a technical advancement for automotive sustainability, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has successfully recycled polyurethane seat foam from end-of-life vehicles into new seat production. The initiative, developed at JLR’s Circularity Lab in

Sonali Tiwary

December 3, 2024

A model of the X-66 aircraft with a wingspan of almost 6 feet was placed in the 12-Foot Low-Speed Wind Tunnel at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia on October 30, 2024. During the tests, the team captured measurements of forces such as lift and drag over many aerodynamic configurations and flight conditions. NASA/Ryan Hill

Aviation

NASA Tests X-66 Aircraft Model at Langley to Validate 30% Fuel Savings Through Revolutionary Wing Design

Wind tunnel tests of NASA’s X-66 aircraft model at Langley Research Center on October 30, 2024, mark a technical milestone for commercial aviation’s push toward sustainability. The 6-foot wingspan scale model underwent

Sonali Tiwary

November 30, 2024

Aviation·Technology

EHang’s Solid-State Battery eVTOL Surpasses Endurance Estimates with a 48-Minute Autonomous Flight Test

Chinese eVTOL manufacturer EHang (NASDAQ: EH) has completed the first autonomous flight test of a solid-state battery-powered passenger aircraft, marking a technical milestone in electric aviation. The EH216-S aircraft flew continuously for

Sonali Tiwary

November 29, 2024

Electric·Technology

Amazon Expands Prime Air Drone Delivery to Phoenix With FAA-Approved MK30 Tech, 400-Foot Flights, and 60-Minute Speeds

Amazon’s Prime Air drone delivery service has expanded to Phoenix’s West Valley area, operating from the Tolleson Same-Day Delivery site. The move adds Arizona to Amazon’s drone delivery map, which began in

Sonali Tiwary

November 21, 2024