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 ferry approaching the port of Lombok, Indonesia.

August 13, 2026

News·Transportation·World

KM Putri Yasmin ferry fire kills one passenger; second maritime disaster in ten days

TITLE: Ferry Fire in Lombok Strait Kills One, Second Deadly Incident in Ten Days James Scooth was floating in the Lombok Strait when the KM Putri Yasmin caught fire around dawn on

Total solar eclipse totality over Valladolid, Spain on August 12, 2026

Science·World

Spain Eclipse Darkness After 121 Years Stuns Europe

FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 121 YEARS, TOTAL ECLIPSE DARKENS SPAIN’S MIDDAY SKY *August 12 solar event traces path from Siberia to Portugal, revealing sun’s corona as NASA streams observations* For the first time since 1905, mainland Spain vanished into

August 13, 2026

Colombia Earthquake Kills 181 in President’s First Week

Environment·World

Colombia’s new president faced his first test three days into office as a magnitude 7.4 earthquake killed at least 181 people, with citizen databases

FAA grounds flights at major hubs: 2,036 delayed, 263 canceled during August 9-11 storm system

Aviation·Space

FAA issues ground stops at major hubs, delaying 2,036 flights and canceling 263 during an August coast-to-coast storm system, officials say.

Asia·Aviation·News

Japan Airlines Boeing 737 Plunges 26,000 Feet in 10 Minutes: Passengers Write Wills as Oxygen Masks Drop

A routine flight turned into a nightmare for 191 passengers and crew aboard Japan Airlines Flight JL8696 on June 30, 2025. The Boeing 737-800 aircraft, operating under a codeshare agreement with Spring

Sonali Tiwary

July 3, 2025

Ferry Flight of 1st A321XLR to Qantas Photo Source: AIRBUS

Australia·Aviation·Business·News

Qantas Breaks Aviation Record with 9,600km A321XLR Flight on First Asia-Pacific Delivery

Qantas made aviation history on June 30, 2025, when it received its first Airbus A321XLR, becoming the first airline in Asia-Pacific to operate this new type of aircraft. The plane, named ‘Great

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Sunita Somvanshi

July 1, 2025

Joby aircraft in flight in Northern California. Photo Source: Joby Aviation

Aviation·News

Dubai Air Taxis to Slash 45-Minute Airport Commutes to Just 12 Minutes by 2026

Dubai is set to become one of the first cities in the world with a flying taxi service. Joby Aviation, a California-based company, has already delivered its first electric aircraft to Dubai

Sonali Tiwary

July 1, 2025

The Air India Boeing 787-8 VT-ANB NRT. Photo Source: Masakatsu Ukon CC BY 2.0 Generic

Aviation·India·News

Air India Crash: Sabotage Angle Officially Probed in ‘One in a Billion’ Dual Engine Failure

The investigation into the deadly Air India flight AI-171 crash that killed 260 people continues to explore “all angles,” including potential sabotage, according to India’s aviation officials. This development marks the first

Sonali Tiwary

June 30, 2025

Representative Image. Person slept at Camp Stansted Airport (near London, England) Photo Source: Josefine S. (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

Australia·News·Travel

Middle East Conflict Strands 25,000+ Travelers: 15-Hour Qantas “Flight to Nowhere” Returns to Perth

The escalating conflict between Israel and Iran has thrown global air travel into disarray, with thousands of passengers stranded at major Middle Eastern hubs. Iran’s missile strikes targeting the US Al Udeid

Sonali Tiwary

June 25, 2025

Doha airport-2 Photo Source: Michael Renner ( CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)

Aviation·News

Middle East Airspace Crisis Forces Global Aviation Chaos as Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates

The skies over the Middle East have turned into no-fly zones as fighting between Israel and Iran forces airlines worldwide to cancel flights, change routes, and deal with angry passengers stuck in

Sonali Tiwary

June 24, 2025

On the picturesque North Norfolk Coast Photo Source: John Mason (CC BY 2.0)

Aviation·News·UK

Norfolk Aircraft Emergency Signal Triggers 4-Hour Search Finding Only Footballs And Toy Boat

Emergency teams called off a four-hour search on Sunday after finding no trace of an aircraft that supposedly crashed near Hemsby Beach. The operation involved multiple rescue workers, but they discovered nothing

Sonali Tiwary

June 23, 2025

Aviation·News

Ryanair Boeing 737 MAX Damages Wing After Hitting Fence at Greek Airport, Adding to 200+ Annual Runway Incidents

A Ryanair Boeing 737 hit a fence while taxiing after landing at a Greek airport on June 18, 2025, tearing part of its wing. The plane had just landed at Kalamata International

Sonali Tiwary

June 22, 2025

Aviation·News

Qantas 737 Windscreen Shattered in Second Brisbane Airport Aerobridge Collision This Month

A Qantas Boeing 737-800 had its windscreen shattered when it collided with an aerobridge at Brisbane International Airport on Wednesday evening. The incident happened around 6:30 PM on June 18, 2025, shortly

Sonali Tiwary

June 20, 2025

Singapore Airlines Boeing 747-412 Photo Source: wikimedia

Aviation·News

Doctor Sues Singapore Airlines After Shellfish Allergy Emergency Forces Paris Landing

A New York doctor is taking Singapore Airlines to court after being served shrimp on a flight despite warning the crew about her severe shellfish allergy. The mistake led to an emergency

Sonali Tiwary

June 20, 2025

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