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.

Copenhagen Photo Source: Barnyz (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

Europe·News·Travel

Copenhagen Expands CopenPay to 90 Free Attractions After 75K Tourists Triggered 29% Bike Rental Spike

Copenhagen is taking a fresh approach to encourage environmentally conscious tourism. The city’s CopenPay program, which gives visitors free activities for making green choices, is coming back bigger this summer after its

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Tejal Somvanshi

May 14, 2025

Investigation of the crash site of MH-17.

Aviation·News

ICAO Historic Ruling: Russia Responsible for MH17 Deaths – First Aviation State Dispute Verdict in 80 Years

The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) made history Monday with its first-ever merits determination in a state dispute, finding Russia violated Article 3 bis of the Chicago Convention by

Sonali Tiwary

May 13, 2025

Aviation·Business·News·UK

Ryanair Launches £79 Prime With £420 Perks But Free Seats, Insurance, and Sales Come With Fine Print

Ryanair has entered the subscription game with its Prime membership service, launching in March 2025 for £79 per year. The Irish budget carrier is targeting frequent flyers with promises of free reserved

Sonali Tiwary

May 12, 2025

Aviation·News

32 Airports Reopen After India-Pakistan Ceasefire Ends Airspace Restrictions, Impacting Hundreds of Flights

Monday, May 12, 2025 – The Airports Authority of India (AAI) revoked NOTAMs (Notices to Airmen) at 05:29 IST, reopening 32 airports across northern and northwestern India for civilian operations. The move

Sonali Tiwary

May 12, 2025

Aviation·USA

Newark ATC Blackouts: 90 Seconds of Flying Blind Exposes FAA’s 3,500 Controller Shortage and Aging Systems

Air traffic controllers at Philadelphia TRACON Area C faced a pilot’s worst fear on April 28. For 90 crucial seconds, radar screens went completely black, radios fell silent, and around 15-20 aircraft

Sonali Tiwary

May 11, 2025

Aviation·India·News

India Closes 32 Airports Until May 15 Amid Military Tensions with Pakistan Following Operation Sindoor

India has shut down 32 airports in its northern and western regions until May 15, 2025, as military tensions with Pakistan continue to rise. The shutdown, which affects major cities including Amritsar,

Sonali Tiwary

May 10, 2025

Aviation·Business·News

British Airways Parents’ $21B Aircraft Deal: 32 Boeing 787s, 21 Airbus Jets After US-UK Agreement

IAG finalized a massive fleet expansion on May 9, 2025, ordering 32 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners worth $13 billion and 21 Airbus A330-900neos valued at $8 billion at list prices. The deal includes

Sonali Tiwary

May 10, 2025

Image. Jetstar. Photo Source: Bidgee (CC BY-SA 3.0 AU)

Australia·Aviation·Business

Jetstar’s 21st Birthday Sale: 95,000 Free Return Flights from $38 in 48-Hour Flash Deal

Jetstar’s pulling out all stops for its 21st birthday bash with a massive 48‑hour flash sale offering free return flights. The public sale begins at midnight AEST on May 7 and runs until

Sonali Tiwary

May 7, 2025

Aviation·News·USA

FAA Ground Stops at Austin Airport as 2-Inch Hail and 70 MPH Winds Threaten Central Texas

An omega block weather pattern has anchored itself over the Central U.S., forcing repeated waves of thunderstorms to pass through Austin until Thursday, May 8, 2025. This large-scale pattern, where two low-pressure troughs flank

Sonali Tiwary

May 6, 2025

Representative Image. Melbourne Airport. Photo Source: Dicklyon (CC BY 4.0)

Australia·Disaster·News

Melbourne Airport Grass Fire: 1,070 Hectares Burned, 23 CFA Brigades Responding, Flights Operating Normally

A grass fire broke out near Melbourne Airport on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 2:53 pm AEST. The blaze started on Loemans Road in Bulla and has spread southeast toward Deep Creek

Sonali Tiwary

May 6, 2025