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.

Aviation·News

Angara An-24 Crash Claims 49 Lives: 50-Year-Old Aircraft Vanishes During Second Landing Attempt

A Rosaviatsiya Mi-8 helicopter spotted smoke rising from dense taiga forest this afternoon, confirming fears for Angara Airlines flight 2G-2311 (AGU2311). The An-24 aircraft vanished during its second landing attempt at Tynda

Sonali Tiwary

July 24, 2025

Aviation·Business·News

Jetstar Asia Sale from $130 Sparks 28.4% Q1 Japan Arrival Surge

In a move set to boost connectivity between Australia and Asia’s most vibrant destinations, Jetstar has unveiled a major fare sale offering one-way tickets to Japan and South Korea starting from just

Karmactive Staffand

Sonali Tiwary

July 21, 2025

New nonstop service between San Diego International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) Photo Source: Alaska Airlines

Aviation·News

Alaska Airlines IT Outage Grounds 200+ Aircraft for 3 Hours, Crew Time Limits Create Monday Delays

Alaska Airlines halted all flights Sunday night when an IT system failure forced a nationwide ground stop. The outage grounded more than 200 aircraft across Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air networks for

Sonali Tiwary

July 21, 2025

Aviation·News

Fuel Switch Mystery: Air India 787 Crashed 32 Seconds After Takeoff When Engines Cut Off, Killing 260

The aviation world remains fixated on the June 12, 2025 crash of Air India Flight 171, as investigators piece together the final moments of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The catastrophic accident claimed

Sonali Tiwary

July 20, 2025

News·Travel

New $250 U.S. Visa Fee to Generate $28.9 Billion While Tourism Marketing Budget Slashed by 80%

Uncle Sam wants more money from foreign travelers. The United States has imposed a hefty new $250 “visa integrity fee” on international visitors through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed July

Sunita Somvanshiand

Sonali Tiwary

July 19, 2025

John F. Kennedy International Airport in 2021

Aviation·News·USA

Delta Flight 183 Hydraulic Issue Causes 1-Hour JFK Ground Stop: 266 Passengers Safe and Port Authority Reports Minimal Impact

A hydraulic issue on Delta Flight 183 from Rome triggered a temporary ground stop at New York’s JFK Airport on July 18, 2025, halting operations for about an hour. The Airbus A330-300

Karmactive Staffand

Sonali Tiwary

July 19, 2025

Representative Image. Wreckage of plane.

Aviation·News·UK

Medical Transport Plane Crashes Seconds After London Takeoff

A small medical transport aircraft crashed in a dramatic fireball seconds after taking off from London Southend Airport on Sunday afternoon, forcing the indefinite closure of the airport and triggering a massive

Sonali Tiwary

July 14, 2025

Aviation·India·News

Air India 787 Crash: Fuel Switches Cut Off 3 Seconds After Takeoff Killing 260 People

India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) released a preliminary report Friday revealing that fuel to both engines was cut off moments after takeoff in last month’s Air India crash that killed 260

Sonali Tiwary

July 12, 2025

Representative Image. QANTAS A380 at Melbourne Airport.

Australia·Aviation·News·Travel

Qantas A380 Engine Hit by Aerobridge Creates 21-Hour Delay for Johannesburg-Bound Passengers

Passengers bound for Johannesburg faced a 21-hour wait after an aerobridge struck an engine of a Qantas Airbus A380 at Sydney Airport on Saturday morning. Flight QF63 was scheduled to depart at

Tejal Somvanshiand

Sonali Tiwary

July 12, 2025

Airplane on Runway. Photo Source- Jeffry S.S.

Aviation·Europe·News

17-Million Passenger Airport Shutdown: Man Breaches Security, Dies in Plane Engine at Milan Bergamo

A 35-year-old man died Tuesday morning after being sucked into a plane engine at Milan Bergamo Airport, causing a two-hour shutdown of all flight operations. The incident happened around 10:20 a.m. local

Sonali Tiwary

July 9, 2025