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Business Upturn
27-06-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
RateGain partners with TezJet to strengthen pricing agility in Central Asia
By Aman Shukla Published on June 27, 2025, 10:18 IST RateGain Travel Technologies Limited, a leading global provider of AI-powered SaaS solutions for the travel and hospitality industry, has announced a strategic partnership with TezJet, Kyrgyzstan's regional airline. TezJet will deploy RateGain's AirGain platform, an advanced airfare pricing intelligence tool, to gain real-time competitive insights and optimize pricing strategies. Founded in 2013 and based in Bishkek, TezJet is rapidly growing as a key regional player. The airline operates scheduled domestic services and launched its first international route to Tashkent, Uzbekistan, in September 2024. With a mixed fleet including the MD-83 and Avro RJ85, TezJet is committed to modernizing air connectivity in Central Asia. The partnership with RateGain marks a major step in TezJet's digital transformation journey. By adopting AirGain, the airline aims to improve fare competitiveness, boost profitability, and enhance its ability to react quickly to market shifts. AirGain delivers real-time airfare data from OTAs, websites, and GDS channels, empowering TezJet's commercial team with dynamic market intelligence. In addition, TezJet will gain access to AirGain's AI-powered Route Performance Digest — a tool that offers automated daily insights to detect pricing anomalies and monitor route-level performance, supporting strategic decision-making. As regional and cross-border travel continues to rise in Central Asia, this partnership positions TezJet to stay ahead with data-driven pricing and agile operations, reinforcing its commitment to delivering greater value to travelers across the region. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
Hindustan Times
19-05-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
‘We've lost control': Chilling cockpit audio resurfaces from Alaska Airlines Flight 261 before deadly 2000 crash
A haunting cockpit voice recording from the final moments of Alaska Airlines Flight 261 resurfaced on social media platform X, clocking more than 5 million views. The recording, capturing the last exchanges between the flight crew and air traffic control, offers a chilling insight into the mechanical failure that caused the aircraft to plummet into the Pacific Ocean on January 31, 2000, killing all 88 people on board. Also read: Video: Air ambulance makes emergency landing near Kedarnath, tail rotor damaged The McDonnell Douglas MD-83 aircraft was en route from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, with scheduled stops at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and its final destination, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Everything appeared normal at takeoff, but mid-flight, the crew reported serious control issues. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the root cause of the accident was a mechanical failure in the tail of the plane. The horizontal stabiliser, crucial for pitch control, stopped responding due to the failure of a component called the jackscrew. Investigations revealed that the threads of the jackscrew had worn down excessively due to insufficient lubrication, ultimately rendering the aircraft uncontrollable. As the situation unfolded, the cockpit recording captured the flight crew's increasingly urgent communications: 'This is a test flight of the LF-261, which is in a dive here. LF-261, say again? LF-261, say again, sir? We're at 26,000 feet. We're in a vertical dive. Not a dive yet. But we've lost vertical control of our airplane…' The crew momentarily regained some control, reporting, 'We got it back under control, ma'am.' But the relief was short-lived as the situation deteriorated again: 'We're at 21,000 feet. Kind of stabilized… There's a little trouble shooting up. Can you give me a block between 20 and 25?' Controllers can be heard giving calm instructions, attempting to maintain communication and gather positional information. A key voice says, 'Okay. Sir, just do what you need to do there, Skywrath 5154. Keep us advised. Any intent in the water?' A voice responds, 'Yeah, I have the water in front of me,' indicating a chilling proximity to the ocean. The exchange reveals a desperate effort to both regain control and provide real-time updates as the situation rapidly deteriorated. Shortly after, controllers and other pilots tried to pinpoint the crash location. One voice reports, 'He's about two and a half miles off the east end of Anacapa,' confirming the aircraft's impact point. Another adds, 'Actually, he's on the northeast end, probably at 030 heading on Anacapa.' The reference to 'a boat in the area out right of Anacapa' and 'do you still see the spot?' suggests that the crash site had been visually confirmed on the water's surface, marking the tragic moment the aircraft hit the Pacific Ocean. All 83 passengers, two pilots, and three cabin crew members lost their lives in the tragedy. In remembrance of the victims, a memorial was established at Port Hueneme, California. The site features a 20-foot-long sundial, which casts a shadow on a plaque every January 31 to mark the day of the tragedy. Also read: Simi Valley plane crash: Small aircraft accident in Wood Ranch, first photo emerges
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Remembering Alaska Airlines Flight 261: 25 years since tragic crash
The Brief On January 31, 2000, Alaska Airlines Flight 261 crashed into the Pacific Ocean, killing all 88 people onboard due to a jackscrew failure caused by insufficient lubrication. The McDonnell Douglas MD-83 aircraft was en route from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, to Seattle, with a scheduled stop in San Francisco, when it experienced an uncontrollable dive. A memorial sundial in Port Hueneme, California, honors the victims, casting a shadow on a plaque each January 31. Jan. 31 marks 25 years since Alaska Airlines Flight 261 crashed into the Pacific Ocean while on its way to Seattle, killing all 88 people onboard. What happened to the plane? Everything seemed normal when the flight departed Puerto Vallarta, Mexico until the horizontal stabilizer in the tail of the McDonnell Douglas MD-83 plane stopped responding. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, a jackscrew in the tail of the plane failed mid-flight, leading to an uncontrollable dive. The FAA said the thread failure was caused by excessive wear from insufficient lubrication of the jackscrew assembly. The plane was destroyed on impact when it crashed into the Pacific Ocean a few miles north of Anacapa Island, California. All 83 passengers, three cabin crew and two pilots were killed. The flight was scheduled to stop at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) before reaching Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. A memorial for the victims is located at Port Hueneme. It's a 20-foot-long sundial that casts a shadow on the memorial plaque each January 31. The Source Information in this story came from the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board. Seattle weather: Snow possible in areas this weekend WA woman charged in Border Patrol agent's death ordered held without bail Renton police, families slam King Co. judge for release of 2 violent suspects Sue Rahr steps down as Seattle Police Chief after 8 months of leadership Will it snow in Seattle this weekend? Here's what we know Another movie theater in Seattle is closing after 10 years To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national coverage, plus 24/7 streaming coverage from across the nation.
