CURRENT AFFAIRS

2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which Indian airlines is going to be the first to have a flight over the North Pole?
A
Air India
B
Vistara
C
Indigo
D
Kingfisher
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Marking a brand new milestone, Air India operated its first flight over the North Pole on August 15, 2019, becoming the first Indian airline to fly a commercial aircraft over the polar region. By Kumar Shree.

Detailed explanation-2: -The updated North Pole route Finnair has a fleet of A350s well suited for the polar route due to their range and advanced fuel systems that efficiently accommodate colder routes. The planned flight time for the first HEL-NRT route was 12 hours 52 minutes, while the actual flight time was 12 hours 54 minutes.

Detailed explanation-3: -Air India will soon become the first Indian airline to fly over the North Pole while connecting New Delhi and North America.

Detailed explanation-4: -Finnair was the first airline to fly non-stop via the polar route without a technical stop.

Detailed explanation-5: -Flight no AI-176, steered by all-women cockpit crew achieved this historic feat.

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