Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has said he dreamt of reaching the top post since his early days at the company. (Image credit: LinkedIn) Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has had a three-decades-long stint with the cutting-edge technology company. Over the course of his career, he has gathered some crucial insights, which he is now sharing with other professionals. During a university speech in Ohio last week, Gelsinger elaborated on his three-point guide for success, Inc. magazine reported. The first tip he had was having a mentor. "We're diamonds in the rough and we need people to knock off those rough edges," he said. Pat Gelsinger cited his own relationship with Intel's former CEO Andy Grove as an example. Second, he advised that professionals write down a mission statement for themselves and think big. Close Gelsinger added that he had his sights set on the Intel CEO position since his early days at the company. He said his dream became a reality only because he … [Read more...] about Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger’s 3 tips for success
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IndiGo CEO Ronojoy Dutta to retire in September, Pieter Elbers named successor
Ronojoy Dutta (left) will step down by Sept 30; Pieter Elbers (right) will succeed him Ronojoy Dutta, the chief executive officer of IndiGo, will retire in September, the private carrier announced on May 18, further stating that Pieter Elbers has been finalised as his successor. Dutta, 71, was appointed at the helm of IndiGo in January 2019. He has "decided to retire on September 30, 2022", after guiding IndiGo "through the turbulent Covid period", said a statement issued by the airline. The board of directors of InterGlobe Aviation Limited, the carrier's parent firm, have "appointed Pieter Elbers as the next chief executive officer, subject to regulatory approvals", it added. Elbers, who has served as the chief executive of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, will join IndiGo "on or before October 1, 2022", the statement noted. Dutta, while commenting on his decision to step down, said IndiGo is in the "good custody of Mr Elbers" and that the future for IndiGo employees is … [Read more...] about IndiGo CEO Ronojoy Dutta to retire in September, Pieter Elbers named successor
Boeing (BA) Takes Heat From Top European Customer Ryanair
A management reset may be in order at The Boeing Company (BA) , contends the CEO of Irish budget carrier Ryanair Holdings PLC ( RYAOF ), after a string of delivery delays and disputes over pricing negotiations have clouded the business relationship of the two companies. Key Takeaways Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary said that Boeing's management needs a shakeup after a number of delivery delays and stalled pricing negotiations with the company. Ryanair ended negotiations to purchase up to 250 MAX 10 planes in September 2021 after pricing negotiations with Boeing broke down. Boeing's 737 MAX 10 and 787 Dreamliner have suffered major delivery delays due to certification and manufacturing issues. Faster-than-expected deliveries of Boeing's MAX 10 and Dreamliner could bring on a sharp rally in the company's share price. Ryanair Chief Executive Michael O'Leary lambasted the aerospace company's management at the airline's quarterly earnings conference call on Monday, … [Read more...] about Boeing (BA) Takes Heat From Top European Customer Ryanair
Skye Air Mobility, Aster DM Healthcare conduct trials for delivery of medicines with drones in Bengaluru
Representative image. New Delhi-based drone startup Skye Air Mobility along with Aster DM Healthcare is currently undertaking a seven-day trial for carrying out deliveries of medicines and diagnostic samples from Aster RV Hospital to Aster Clinics in Bengaluru. The beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operation began on May 14, and is expected to continue till May 20, a release by Skye Air said. According to an agreement signed by the drone startup and the healthcare provider, Skye Air, with its ‘Skye Ship One’ drone, is aiming to undertake 80 flights, each carrying blood samples and medicines for Aster clinics. BVLOS drone flights are those that go beyond 500–700 metres from the eye’s vision or beyond the visual line of sight. A Skye Air release said that firstly, a Skye Air cold chain professional will load the medicine and diagnostic sample in a temperature-controlled payload box. Then, the payload box will be loaded on the drone, which would be then manoeuvered by drone … [Read more...] about Skye Air Mobility, Aster DM Healthcare conduct trials for delivery of medicines with drones in Bengaluru
For four from trans community, drone pilot jobs give the wind beneath their wings
Maya Sree operating a drone Maya Sree, who goes by only one name, left her hometown in 2018, when she decided to live her life as a transwoman. Her parents did not accept her the way she was, or the jobs that she had taken up earlier to support herself. “But when my parents came to know that I was working for Dhaksha in Anna University campus, I received a call from my family, and they spoke to me, and told me that they were very proud of me. Personally, it’s not just a job for me but a new life,” Maya Sree, a Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)-certified drone pilot of the Chennai-based Dhaksha Unmanned Systems (DUMS) told Moneycontrol. Maya Sree, along with course mates Pragya, Sai and Rahmatullah, are the first from the transgender community in India to be appointed as drone pilots. They underwent intensive training before being absorbed by the company which operates drones with applications in surveillance, agriculture and defence. For them, this job at DUMS gives … [Read more...] about For four from trans community, drone pilot jobs give the wind beneath their wings
Jet Airways says proving flights done, awaiting AOC from DGCA
Jet Airways has successfully completed all its "proving flights" and is now looking forward to the grant of the air operator certificate (AOC) by the Directorate General Civil Aviation (DGCA), the owner Jalan-Kalrock Consortium said on May 17. Jet Airways on May 17 concluded its second set of two so-called proving flights with around 31 people, which also included DGCA officials. The airline had on May 15 conducted its first set of three proving flights with 18 people. The two proving flights on May 17 were on Delhi-Hyderabad and Hyderabad-Delhi routes using the airline’s Boeing 737. The same plane was used for the three proving flights—Delhi-Mumbai, Mumbai-Ahmedabad, Ahmedabad-Delhi—on May 15, they said. A proving flight is part of DGCA’s process for the induction of a new aircraft type in an airline’s fleet. The flight allows the operator to demonstrate to the DGCA the airline’s ability to conduct the flight safely and in accordance with all rules and regulations. … [Read more...] about Jet Airways says proving flights done, awaiting AOC from DGCA
As Delhi temperature reaches brutal 49 degrees, Twitter users long for Bengaluru weather
Indians are struggling with a harsher-than-ever summer. The temperature in parts of Delhi touched a brutal 49 degrees Celsius on May 15, leaving residents worried about what June would have in store. North India is reeling under an unprecedented heat wave , with many other cities nearing a blistering 50 degrees Celsius. Social media feeds are full of exasperated posts from Delhi residents. "Finally no more LPG required for cooking as D elhi temperature reaches 49°c," tweeted a user named Akib Parray. Finally no more LPG required for cooking as delhi temperature reaches 49 #DelhiWeather — Akib_parray (@aqibparray5) May 15, 2022 "Craving for Bangalore w eather in Delhi," said another user . A Twitter user named Archit Shirpurkar said he was shocked to see a weather board in Delhi showing that last week, 43 degrees Celsius was the lowest temperature. "Delhi is toasty and not in a good way," said a user named … [Read more...] about As Delhi temperature reaches brutal 49 degrees, Twitter users long for Bengaluru weather
As Parag Agrawal stands by Twitter spam estimates, Elon Musk’s emoji response
Elon Musk, who is in talks to acquire Twitter, has said he will conduct his own research to ascertain the actual number of spam accounts on the platform. Twitter Chief Executive Officer Parag Agrawal stood by the company’s estimate that less than five percent of its daily active users were “fake or spam”, as Elon Musk expressed doubts about it. Elon Musk , whose deal to buy Twitter is presently on hold, has said he will conduct his own research to ascertain the actual number of spam accounts on the social network. Let’s talk about spam. And let’s do so with the benefit of data, facts, and context… — Parag Agrawal (@paraga) May 16, 2022 In a Twitter thread on May 16, Parag Agrawal opposed the idea of an external estimate of fake accounts. Elon Musk disagreed with the comment, responding to it with a poo emoticon. Close “We don’t believe that this specific estimation can be performed externally, given the critical need to use both public and … [Read more...] about As Parag Agrawal stands by Twitter spam estimates, Elon Musk’s emoji response