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Economic Times
13-06-2025
- General
- Economic Times
Air India plane crash raises questions: Is 11A the miracle seat? Here's what experts say
Synopsis Air India flight AI171 crash in Ahmedabad, tragically killed all but one, sparked debate over seat safety. Survivor Viswashkumar Ramesh's escape from seat 11A fueled speculation, but experts caution against drawing conclusions. Proximity to exits matters, yet preparedness, like knowing evacuation routes and brace positions, proves more crucial for survival. When the Air India flight AI171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, crashed in Ahmedabad, India, on Thursday, killing everyone on board but one, survivor Viswashkumar Ramesh, who stepped out of the wreckage through an emergency exit, which led to speculation about whether his seat 11A was the secret to his survival, as per Reuters. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Ramesh, who was seated beside an exit door on the London-bound flight, managed to walk out of the shattered plane moments after it crashed, according to the report. The entire opposite side of the aircraft was crushed against a building, he told investigators, as per Reuters. Want a Loan? Get cash against your Mutual Funds in 4 hours His miraculous escape has stirred intense public interest if his seat, 11A, is the safest, but aviation experts have highlighted that it is not so easy to jump to conclusions because aircraft vary widely in seat configurations, crashes are unique and survival often hinges on a complex interplay of factors, reported Reuters.A director at the US-based Flight Safety Foundation, Mitchell Fox said, "Each accident is different, and it is impossible to predict survivability based on seat location," quoted Reuters. While the chairman of AvLaw Aviation Consulting, Ron Bartsch, pointed out that, "In this particular instance, because the passenger was sitting adjacent to the emergency exit, this was obviously the safest seat on the day," adding, "But it's not always 11A, it's just 11A on this configuration of the Boeing 787," as quoted in the report. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Being close to an exit door can increase your odds of escaping after a crash, but it's no guarantee, according to the report. Some exit doors are blocked or damaged after a crash, and depending on the crash dynamics, the safe side of the plane can vary. In Ramesh's case, his seat location gave him immediate access to the only exit that wasn't obstructed, but aviation history is full of unpredictable outcomes, as a 2007 Popular Mechanics study found that passengers seated toward the rear of planes had slightly better survival odds, as per Reuters. Some experts suggest the wing section offers more stability, reported many passengers might try to secure a seat near an exit or on the aisle, but experts caution that the most effective ways to survive a crash are less about seat number and more about preparedness, according to the say, "Safety briefings typically cover critical instructions such as how to fasten your seatbelt securely, adopt the correct brace position and plan your evacuation route," as per tip the experts shared with Reuters is to count the number of rows between your seat and the nearest exit, which is important knowledge if the cabin fills with smoke and visibility is low, according to the seat 11A always the safest spot on a plane? Not at all. In this specific crash, it helped. But in another situation, it might not. Safety depends on the plane model and the nature of the accident. Are rear seats safer than front ones?Some studies suggest higher survival rates toward the back, but it's not a hard rule.
Economic Times
18-05-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
US stock market outlook: Will S&P 500, Dow Jones, Nasdaq open in green on Monday?
US stock market prediction is out and S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq investors will eye positive trading. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads FAQs US stock market and the Wall Street's key indexes -- S&P 500 Dow Jones , and Nasdaq -- will look to continue its positive momentum throughout the week starting on April have staged a massive recovery since President Donald Trump's April 2 announcement set off extreme volatility and sent stocks plunging. The benchmark S&P 500 index is up over 18 per cent from its April closing low and has erased its losses for the stock market just continues to bounce back, experts told Reuters.A batch of U.S. retail earnings reports in the coming week is set to shed more light on the economic fallout from the shifting tariff backdrop and test the stock market's sharp in the coming week also include apparel maker Ralph Lauren and off-price retailer TJX Cos, with the various reports offering insight into a number of consumer segments, investors topic of interest is whether shoppers will "trade down" to less expensive items "because people are nervous about rising prices," said JJ Kinahan, CEO of IG North America and president of online broker Tastytrade.A1. US stock market indexes are S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq.A2. The benchmark S&P 500 index is up over 18 per cent from its April closing low and has erased its losses for the year.
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Late rally propels Dow, S&P 500 to slight gains
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our ETMarkets WhatsApp channel The Dow and S&P 500 closed higher after a late rally on Wednesday, erasing declines from most of the session after data showed the economy contracted in the first quarter for the first time in three years. In a session filled with economic data, the Commerce Department said its advance gross domestic product report showed a 0.3% contraction for the first quarter, falling short of expectations for 0.3% growth, according to economists polled by Reuters.A separate report on monthly consumer spending, which accounts for more than two-thirds of economic activity, showed a jump of 0.7% in March, topping expectations for a 0.5% rise. Both the GDP and consumer spending data appeared to be affected by the trade war , as businesses and consumers pulled forward spending to avoid reports join a series of data releases this month that have pointed to an increasingly uncertain outlook for the U.S. economy, as the fallout from the Trump administration's steep tariffs and unpredictable trade policy takes effect. A gauge of the labor market indicated U.S. private payrolls growth slowed more than expected in April, as the ADP National Employment Report revealed an increase of only 62,000 jobs, well short of the 115,000 estimate, after a downwardly revised 147,000 gain in March. On the plus side, a gauge of inflation showed price pressures cooled in March, stemming some fears for a possible stagflation environment, when growth slows and prices rise. Jamie Cox, managing partner at Harris Financial Group in Richmond, Virginia, said he was surprised GDP numbers were not worse, given the import surge."Underneath, however, real final demand remains super strong. Those who underestimate the U.S. consumer, do so at their own peril."The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 141.74 points, or 0.35%, to 40,669.36, the S&P 500 gained 8.23 points, or 0.15%, to 5,569.06 and the Nasdaq Composite lost 14.98 points, or 0.09%, to 17, Dow had fallen as much as 1.9%, the S&P lost as much as 2.3% and the Nasdaq shed as much as 2.9% during the are now pricing in a full percentage point interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve by the end of the year, although recent comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell and other officials have indicated the central bank is likely to be cautious before adjusting policy. Consumer staples were among the best performing sectors, up 0.7% in part due to a 3.8% climb in chocolate and snack company Mondelez after its quarterly results topped expectations. After the closing bell, Meta Platforms rose more than 4% after its quarterly earnings beat estimates, and Microsoft shot up nearly 6% after its results topped revenue estimates as businesses ramped up spending on AI about a deceleration in AI investment had been spurred earlier in the session by Super Micro Computer, which cut its third-quarter forecasts due to delays in customer spending, while Snapchat parent Snap said it would not provide a second-quarter financial forecast, the latest in a string of companies in various sectors that have withdrawn their outlooks. Super Micro tumbled 11.5% and Snap plummeted 12.4%. Dow component Caterpillar shares were choppy after its disappointing quarterly results, ending with a 0.6% gain. After a sharp slump following the April 2 tariff announcements by U.S. President Donald Trump, stocks have rebounded, but the Dow and S&P 500 still registered monthly declines, while the late-day rally lifted the Nasdaq to a slight monthly the month, the S&P 500 fell 0.76%, the Nasdaq rose 0.85%, and the Dow fell 3.17%. Wednesday marks 100 days since Trump took office. Changes in trade policies and tariffs have heightened uncertainty and fueled volatility, negating initial enthusiasm after his November election over the possibility of business-friendly policies such as deregulation and tax issues outnumbered advancers by a 1.19-to-1 ratio on the NYSE and by a 1.28-to-1 ratio on the S&P 500 posted 10 new 52-week highs and three new lows while the Nasdaq Composite recorded 39 new highs and 85 new on U.S. exchanges was 16.97 billion shares, compared with the 19.57 billion average for the full session over the last 20 trading days.
