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Explained: The problem behind the mass A320 recall by Airbus, its fix, impact on airline operations

A320 family aircraft are the most-flown commercial jets in the world. They also form the bulk of India’s aircraft fleet. As many as 338 of these aircraft have been identified as those affected by the vulnerability pertaining to the aircraft’s elevator aileron computer (ELAC)

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Nvidia’s quarterly results stem speculation of an AI bubble, for now. Here is what to know

Nvidia’s quarterly results stem speculation of an AI bubble, for now. Here is what to know

Nvidia's Q3 earnings may have provided some respite from speculation about an AI bubble. However, talk of the AI boom and its unsustainability has been high, and events in recent weeks have forced investors to press pause. We explain

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