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Introduction to Service Worker: How to use Service Worker

Service Worker will revolutionize the way we build for the web. Learn about what it is, why it is important and how to use it.




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Rolling out Public Key Pinning with HPKP Reporting




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Updates to the service worker cache API




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How long do commercial aircraft last?

What airlines can do to extend the longevity of their fleet




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Wanted: A booster dose for airlines

As vaccination numbers increase, airlines and the government look for the middle path to revive the beleagured travel sector




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A time when hijackings were dime-a-dozen in the US

Unthinkable in today’s hyper-security post-9/11 environment, forced diversions were commonplace in the ’60s




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Why Mount Everest is a no-fly zone

Hurricane-force winds and frequent snowstorms are obstacles




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How bad is truly bad

Turns out no weather condition is better or worse for flying




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Regional airlines fly into rough weather

From poor applicability of policy to lack of quality manpower and capital, problems plaguing them are manifold




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‘The challenge was in getting the aircraft’s custom clearance’

Private jet operator JetSetGo’s CEO Kanika Tekriwal describes the intricacies of directly importing and leasing an aircraft




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Walking through a new airport experience

Automation and biometrics will be the norm rather than the exception at leading airports in the pandemic world




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Gearing up to fly twice as fast as sound

The US-based start-up Boom Supersonic is putting together an aircraft that can fly at a maximum speed of Mach 2.2




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Where an aircraft goes to rest




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Air India sale: Who will bag the Maharaja's crown?

Financial bid winner for sale of the State-owned airlines to be declared in three weeks; sources say it may take longer




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Reskilling of airline workforce needed

Industry grapples with skilling/reskilling employees right from pilots to ground handling staff whose skills may be redundant




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Tech adoption will not lead to loss of jobs

Every half per cent increase in GDP requires 10 per cent growth in travel




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Greenfield airports on a slippery runway

The success of these new airports is contingent on the ability to attract international traffic




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Omicron: Airlines on a wing and prayer

Over 3,000 flights were cancelled on the eve of Christmas and cancellations are expected to double as New Year approaches




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A380: How Airbus forecast misfired

Sinks $25 billion in the process




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As India builds its newest airports, it needs robust, fail-proof SOPs

A near air mishap on Bengaluru skies that put the lives of 430 people in danger shows safety risk norms require constant refresh




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Breaking down airline engineering and maintenance

An aircraft has three critical phases; induction, in-service and redelivery




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Air crew at higher risk




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From geopolitics strife to a war of words between two aviation giants

Qatar Airways and Airbus lock horns over safety concerns




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Women who fly

The Indian aviation industry must present equal opportunities to both genders




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First-ever gravity-defying plane swap set for April 24

Two pilots will swap planes mid-air




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How cabin pressure plays a key role

Ensures adequate levels of oxygen in the air




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Airlines test willingness to pay higher airfares

Key reasons behind the move include rising fuel prices, rupee’s weakness and losses incurred due to the pandemic 




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Travel now, pay later

Revenge travel has led to an increase in ‘buy now, pay later’ aggregators




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Redressing flaws: IndiGo needs to tweak its way

How the human element can help the airline appease passengers and employees




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Yoke vs. sidestick: Jury still out on what works best for pilots

Why do Airbus commercial aircraft have sidesticks and Boeing have yokes as control units?




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Cabin crew with an invisible cape 

Being a cabin crew member is not a mere job, but an ineffable life experience




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Will Akasa Air’s contra bet on Boeing 737 Max instead of Airbus pay off?

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala’s Akasa airline has gone against the tide, placing its bets on Boeing aircrafts; it now needs to carve out a niche for itself 




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5 things Indian airlines must do to break their way out of pandemic blues

Post pandemic, the airlines must revamp strategies and resort to long-term measures to recover from the crisis 




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Hope you never get into a ‘coffin corner’ while flying

This situation occurs when the aircraft’s low-speed stall and high-speed buffet meet




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Why do planes leave a white trail behind them?




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Why do plane crashes happen?




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How do commercial aircraft navigate?




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Navigating newer disruptions with maximum agility

Focusing on hyper-personalisation, using the right communication tools and platforms, engaging with the customers at the right time and place will give a much-needed fillip to the industry




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Why opening the emergency door mid-flight is not possible




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Global shipping lines look skywards

Container carriers launch freighters to offer integrated services and expand their transport offerings




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Reviving businesses will benefit from air cargo’s growth

India’s air cargo industry is well positioned to scale up further, thanks to a strong airport cargo infrastructure




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Why do planes dump excess fuel in the sky?




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Compliance with regulation: Staying ahead is key




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Why has private capital not been taken to Indian aviation 

With banks becoming increasingly cautious and credit flows tightening, private capital must be explored and enticed




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Boeing bids farewell to ‘Queen of the skies’

The first Boeing 747 took off from New York on Jan 22, 1970 and now the final 747 freighter was delivered to Atlas Air on February 1, 2022.




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Zomato users can now schedule order 2 days in advance

Zomato’s order scheduling is available at more than 35,000 restaurants across 30 cities




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Hong Kong unveils responsible AI framework for financial sector

Hong Kong’s responsible AI framework comes amid increasing international competition and tensions affecting access to AI technology




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Apple AirPods Pro’s new hearing aid feature could help people face a problem they’d rather ignore

Millions who could benefit from hearing aids have never tried them, but the Apple AirPods could change this




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 Instagram downgrades quality of less popular videos

Last year, Meta had admitted in a blog to having separate encoding configurations for different videos based on how popular they were




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Jio’s Diwali Dhamaka plan offers year-long prepaid plan for ₹3,599

Jio is offering a prepaid plan of 2.5 GB of data per day for an entire year, priced at₹3,599, as part of a Diwali offer