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This Country Fines Impatient Airplane Passengers For Standing Up Too Early
Turkey has introduced fines for impatient airplane passengers who stand up or unbuckle their seatbelts before the aircraft has come to a complete stop, aiming to enhance in-flight safety and order during the deplaning process.
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Aerial Footage Shows Wreckage From Washington Plane Crash
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released footage showing investigators surveying the wreckage of two aircraft that collided in Washington, DC, over a week ago.
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Increasing Space Debris Risks Aircraft Collisions, Experts Warn
Uncontrolled space debris entering Earth's atmosphere is becoming a growing concern, with rising risks to aircraft safety. A study from the University of British Columbia reveals a 26% chance of debris collisions in high-traffic regions like the Northeastern US and Northern Europe. Recent incidents, such as falling debris from SpaceX’s Starship 7...
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Man Opens Emergency Exit On IndiGo Flight Minutes Before Takeoff, Arrested
An IndiGo flight from Rajasthan's Jodhpur was ready to leave for Bengaluru this morning. All passengers boarded the aircraft and the cabin crew began the flight safety demonstration, and the take-off was scheduled at 10:10 am.
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State Police Has No Role Lodging Complaints For Airport Violations: Top Court
The Supreme Court has held the Aircraft Act was "a complete code" to deal with the safety and security of civil aviation and aerodrome whereas the state police could only forward probe material to the authorised officer to decide on lodging a complai
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FAA Investigates SpaceX Starship Flight 7 Explosion, Debris Impacts Public Safety
The FAA is investigating SpaceX's Starship Flight 7, which exploded mid-flight, scattering debris over the Atlantic near Turks and Caicos. While no injuries were reported, potential public property damage is being reviewed. A propellant leak has been identified as a possible cause of the mishap. Aircraft diversions and delays were also noted due to...
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Regulator Warns Of Jammed Rudder On Boeing 737, Puts Operators On Alert
The Indian aviation watchdog has introduced new safety measures for Boeing 737 aircraft after concerns over the potential risks with its rudder control systems. An aircraft rudder is a primary tool that controls the movement of the jet.
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Co-Pilot Faints On Lisbon-Bound Flight, Rare "Red Alert" Issued
The Airbus A320 aircraft issued a rare "red alert," which is an obligatory stop of operations as a safety precaution, as the medical situation developed.
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Boeing Slams Report Claiming Flaw In Planes Could Cause Explosion: "Incorrect"
The FAA too said that there was not an immediate safety risk to flights. Major American operators that use Boeing 777 in their fleet are American and United Airlines.
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Boeing Probed In US Over Possible Falsified Records On 787
US air safety authorities are investigating whether embattled aviation giant Boeing completed required inspections on its 787 aircraft and whether employees falsified records, officials said Monday.
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"Confident In Durability Of 787 And 777 Planes": Boeing On Its Safety Practices
Boeing defended its safety practices Monday, touting aircraft testing protocols as it girds for a tough congressional hearing featuring critics of the embattled aviation giant.
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"Extremely Pleased": Akasa Air On Boeing 737 Max In Fleet
Akasa Air, one of India's newest airlines, has said it is "extremely pleased" with the performance of the Boeing 737 Max aircraft but added that "no amount of focus on safety is enough".
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On Camera, Pilot Ejects From Crashing Tejas, Parachutes To Safety
The Tejas fighter jet, India's indigenous fighter jet, crashed today in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer near a hostel complex. The pilot ejected safely from the aircraft but the jet was up in flames. The Indian Air Force has ordered a court of inquiry.
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Boeing Whistleblower Who Questioned Production Standards Found Dead In US
Former Boeing employee John Barnett, who questioned the aircraft company's production standards, has been found dead in the US, the BBC reported on Tuesday.
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Boeing Focused On Safety, Won't Discuss Financial Targets, Says CEO
Boeing will refrain from commenting on its financial outlook while it focuses on quality control after a near-catastrophic 737 MAX flight earlier this month, the company said Wednesday.
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This Country Fines Impatient Airplane Passengers For Standing Up Too Early
Turkey has introduced fines for impatient airplane passengers who stand up or unbuckle their seatbelts before the aircraft has come to a complete stop, aiming to enhance in-flight safety and order during the deplaning process.
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Aerial Footage Shows Wreckage From Washington Plane Crash
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released footage showing investigators surveying the wreckage of two aircraft that collided in Washington, DC, over a week ago.
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Increasing Space Debris Risks Aircraft Collisions, Experts Warn
Uncontrolled space debris entering Earth's atmosphere is becoming a growing concern, with rising risks to aircraft safety. A study from the University of British Columbia reveals a 26% chance of debris collisions in high-traffic regions like the Northeastern US and Northern Europe. Recent incidents, such as falling debris from SpaceX’s Starship 7...
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Man Opens Emergency Exit On IndiGo Flight Minutes Before Takeoff, Arrested
An IndiGo flight from Rajasthan's Jodhpur was ready to leave for Bengaluru this morning. All passengers boarded the aircraft and the cabin crew began the flight safety demonstration, and the take-off was scheduled at 10:10 am.
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State Police Has No Role Lodging Complaints For Airport Violations: Top Court
The Supreme Court has held the Aircraft Act was "a complete code" to deal with the safety and security of civil aviation and aerodrome whereas the state police could only forward probe material to the authorised officer to decide on lodging a complai
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FAA Investigates SpaceX Starship Flight 7 Explosion, Debris Impacts Public Safety
The FAA is investigating SpaceX's Starship Flight 7, which exploded mid-flight, scattering debris over the Atlantic near Turks and Caicos. While no injuries were reported, potential public property damage is being reviewed. A propellant leak has been identified as a possible cause of the mishap. Aircraft diversions and delays were also noted due to...
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Regulator Warns Of Jammed Rudder On Boeing 737, Puts Operators On Alert
The Indian aviation watchdog has introduced new safety measures for Boeing 737 aircraft after concerns over the potential risks with its rudder control systems. An aircraft rudder is a primary tool that controls the movement of the jet.
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Co-Pilot Faints On Lisbon-Bound Flight, Rare "Red Alert" Issued
The Airbus A320 aircraft issued a rare "red alert," which is an obligatory stop of operations as a safety precaution, as the medical situation developed.
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Boeing Slams Report Claiming Flaw In Planes Could Cause Explosion: "Incorrect"
The FAA too said that there was not an immediate safety risk to flights. Major American operators that use Boeing 777 in their fleet are American and United Airlines.
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Boeing Probed In US Over Possible Falsified Records On 787
US air safety authorities are investigating whether embattled aviation giant Boeing completed required inspections on its 787 aircraft and whether employees falsified records, officials said Monday.
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"Confident In Durability Of 787 And 777 Planes": Boeing On Its Safety Practices
Boeing defended its safety practices Monday, touting aircraft testing protocols as it girds for a tough congressional hearing featuring critics of the embattled aviation giant.
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"Extremely Pleased": Akasa Air On Boeing 737 Max In Fleet
Akasa Air, one of India's newest airlines, has said it is "extremely pleased" with the performance of the Boeing 737 Max aircraft but added that "no amount of focus on safety is enough".
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On Camera, Pilot Ejects From Crashing Tejas, Parachutes To Safety
The Tejas fighter jet, India's indigenous fighter jet, crashed today in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer near a hostel complex. The pilot ejected safely from the aircraft but the jet was up in flames. The Indian Air Force has ordered a court of inquiry.
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Boeing Whistleblower Who Questioned Production Standards Found Dead In US
Former Boeing employee John Barnett, who questioned the aircraft company's production standards, has been found dead in the US, the BBC reported on Tuesday.
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Boeing Focused On Safety, Won't Discuss Financial Targets, Says CEO
Boeing will refrain from commenting on its financial outlook while it focuses on quality control after a near-catastrophic 737 MAX flight earlier this month, the company said Wednesday.
