Poor pilot emergency training behind AirAsia QZ8501 crash
A new probe into what sent an AirAsia flight plunging into the Java Sea last year points the finger at poor pilot training on how to cope with emergencies.
Wed Dec 02 2015
QZ8501: Search and recovery operations likely extended - BASARNAS chief
Head of the National SAR Agency, F.Henry Bambang Soelistyo said rescue operations of victims who died in the AirAsia QZ8501 crash will likely be extended to one or two weeks.
Mon Mar 02 2015
AirAsia QZ8501: Bodies get entangled in aircraft cable, hampering the recovery of bodies
Diving squad assigned to search for bodies of AirAsia QZ8501 at the bottom of the ocean are faced with difficulties to bring out bodies considering the aircraft body has shattered into pieces.
Mon Feb 02 2015
AirAsia QZ8501: Indonesian military calls off efforts to recover plane wreckage
The Indonesian military on Tuesday called off efforts to recover the wreckage of an AirAsia plane that crashed into the Java Sea last month after failing for several days to lift the fuselage.
Tue Jan 27 2015
AirAsia QZ8501: Another body identified
Indonesia's Disaster Victim Identification Police Department (DVI POLRI) team has identified the remains of one more victim of crashed Indonesia AirAsia Flight QZ8501 as Cindy Clarissa Soetjipto.
Fri Jan 16 2015
Singapore, US leave AirAsia QZ8501 search operations
Singaporean and US ships that have joined Indonesia in the search for AirAsia flight QZ8501, will end the mission on Thursday, Indonesia's Antara news agency reported here today.
Thu Jan 15 2015
QZ8501: Data investigations will take two weeks - Head investigator
The analysis of the AirAsia QZ8501 flight data recorder (FDR) and cockpit voice recorder (CVR) will take up to two weeks before the contents of it can be revealed to the public.
Wed Jan 14 2015
Black box signal identified near plane's tail section recovery area
After the tail of AirAsia QZ8501 was successfully lifted Saturday, the search and rescue team has identified the position of the black box based on the signal received by three search vessels.
Sun Jan 11 2015
Part of QZ8501's tail floats on water surface, search for black box resumes
Indonesian military divers have successfully lifted the tail from the crashed AirAsia QZ8501 plane that crashed in stormy weather, killing 162 passengers including crew on board.
Sat Jan 10 2015
QZ8501: Three more bodies identified as search enters Day 10
As search operations for the ill-fated AirAsia QZ8501 enters its tenth day, personnel from the Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) have identified three more bodies after endless hours of scouring th
Tue Jan 06 2015
No mass funeral for AirAsia QZ8501 victims - Chief Police
Indonesia Republic Police has given its assurance that it will not conduct a mass funeral for the victims of the ill-fated AirAsia flight QZ8501 which crashed on Sunday.
Mon Jan 05 2015
One airline figured out how to make sure its airplanes never disappear
First Air's six-pound tracking system, about the size of a hotel room safe, installed in the planes' electronics bays, makes it nearly disappearance-proof.
Thu Jan 01 2015
King Charles and Queen Camilla visit Canberra on Australia tour
This is King Charles' first major foreign trip since being diagnosed with cancer in February.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Indonesia's Prabowo plans military academy retreat for new cabinet
The retreat is aimed at forming a bond between around 100 cabinet ministers and their deputies, according to migrant protection minister.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Four loan sharks held for alleged involvement in paint splashing, arson in six states
The syndicate is believed to have conducted illegal money-lending activities, involving loan sharks and online money-lending, police said.
Mon Oct 21 2024
China's PCT international patent applications top world for 5 consecutive years: WIPO chief
China has become the country with the most international patent applications, according to AIPPI President Shoichi Okuyama.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Charles Leclerc wins US Grand Prix; Max Verstappen 3rd after Norris penalty
Charles Leclerc also won the Monaco Grand Prix and Italian Grand Prix this year and sits third in the driver standings.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Australia's Qantas told to pay $114,000 to 3 sacked workers in landmark outsourcing case
Qantas claims the sackings were warranted as a cost-cutting measure during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mon Oct 21 2024
After Sinwar's death, Israel aims to lock in strategic gains before US election
Israeli leaders are seeking to reshape regional landscape in Israel's favour and shield its borders from any future attacks, sources said.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Netanyahu told Trump Israel will make decisions based on its interests, PM's office says
Israel is pondering its military reaction to recent Iranian missile strikes.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Ringgit extends positive momentum to open higher against US dollar
The ringgit traded higher against the US Dollar in today's early session, driven by continued buying interest towards the local currency.
Mon Oct 21 2024
BHP faces $47 billion UK lawsuit over Brazilian dam collapse
More than 600,000 Brazilians, 46 local governments, and around 2,000 businesses are suing BHP over the collapse of the dam.
Mon Oct 21 2024