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Why Do Flights Sometimes Go In Circles Before Landing
When a flight circles before landing, it's not a sign of trouble - it's a sign that safety, timing and coordination are being perfectly balanced in the sky.
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Why Do Aircraft Wings Bend And Flex Mid-Flight? 5 Interesting Reasons
Here's a detailed look at why airplane wings bend mid-flight and why passengers should actually feel reassured.
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Why Do Airplane Windows Have Tiny Holes? 5 Key Reasons
Let's take a closer look at the fascinating story behind these tiny holes and explore their importance in aviation.
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Ever Wondered Why Airplanes Are Always White? Here Are 5 Reasons
From science and safety to savings, let's discover five key reasons behind this colour choice.
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Massive Asteroid As Big As An Airplane To Zoom Past Earth On July 4, Says NASA
Measuring approximately 120 feet in width, the asteroid will fly by at a velocity of 31,204 km/h, maintaining a safe distance of 1,960,000 kilometres from our planet.
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How Old Is The Plane You Are Flying On? You Can Check It In Under A Minute
Curious how old your plane is? All it takes is your flight number and less than a minute to find out-no apps to download, no insider access needed
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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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Why You Must Keep Your Tray Tables Up During Take-Off And Landing
Airplane Safety Rules: Seat belts and phones on aeroplane mode are understandable, but how do tray tables factor into airline safety? Let us find out.
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Pilot Reveals The Truth Behind The Mysterious 'Ding' Sounds On Flights
These sounds are used to communicate with flight attendants during key moments, such as takeoff, reaching 10,000 feet, and preparing for landing.
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Why You Can't Board A Plane With Coconut In Your Baggage
Food Banned in Aeroplane: Ever thought a simple coconut could be dangerous? Surprisingly, it's not considered safe for flights. Read on to discover why.
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Big Lesson From Singapore Airlines Turbulence Terror: Buckle Up
Buckle up. That is the message from flight attendants and pilots following the severe turbulence encountered by a Singapore Airlines flight on Tuesday that resulted in the death of one and injured dozens of others.
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Refrain From Holding Babies During Flights: Alaska Airlines Incident Prompts Warning
Federal officials caution against holding infants on laps during flights due to safety concerns after Alaska incident.
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Door Which Blew Out Mid-Air From Alaska Airlines Flight Found
A school teacher in Oregon has found part of an Alaska Airlines MAX 9 airplane door that blew out mid-flight, the US transport safety authority said Sunday, in a development that could help with the investigation.
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US Grounds Over 170 Boeing 737 MAX 9 Planes After Mid-Air Scare
The US air safety regulator announced Saturday it was grounding and ordering inspections on some Boeing 737 MAX 9 airplanes a day after a window panel blew out of one of the aircraft over the state of Oregon.
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Runway Safety In Focus As Japan Probes Tokyo Crash That Killed Five
Japanese investigators are preparing to probe the collision of two airplanes at Tokyo's Haneda airport, weeks after the global airline industry heard fresh warnings about runway safety.
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Why Do Flights Sometimes Go In Circles Before Landing
When a flight circles before landing, it's not a sign of trouble - it's a sign that safety, timing and coordination are being perfectly balanced in the sky.
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Why Do Aircraft Wings Bend And Flex Mid-Flight? 5 Interesting Reasons
Here's a detailed look at why airplane wings bend mid-flight and why passengers should actually feel reassured.
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Why Do Airplane Windows Have Tiny Holes? 5 Key Reasons
Let's take a closer look at the fascinating story behind these tiny holes and explore their importance in aviation.
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Ever Wondered Why Airplanes Are Always White? Here Are 5 Reasons
From science and safety to savings, let's discover five key reasons behind this colour choice.
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Massive Asteroid As Big As An Airplane To Zoom Past Earth On July 4, Says NASA
Measuring approximately 120 feet in width, the asteroid will fly by at a velocity of 31,204 km/h, maintaining a safe distance of 1,960,000 kilometres from our planet.
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How Old Is The Plane You Are Flying On? You Can Check It In Under A Minute
Curious how old your plane is? All it takes is your flight number and less than a minute to find out-no apps to download, no insider access needed
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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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Why You Must Keep Your Tray Tables Up During Take-Off And Landing
Airplane Safety Rules: Seat belts and phones on aeroplane mode are understandable, but how do tray tables factor into airline safety? Let us find out.
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Pilot Reveals The Truth Behind The Mysterious 'Ding' Sounds On Flights
These sounds are used to communicate with flight attendants during key moments, such as takeoff, reaching 10,000 feet, and preparing for landing.
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Why You Can't Board A Plane With Coconut In Your Baggage
Food Banned in Aeroplane: Ever thought a simple coconut could be dangerous? Surprisingly, it's not considered safe for flights. Read on to discover why.
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Big Lesson From Singapore Airlines Turbulence Terror: Buckle Up
Buckle up. That is the message from flight attendants and pilots following the severe turbulence encountered by a Singapore Airlines flight on Tuesday that resulted in the death of one and injured dozens of others.
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Refrain From Holding Babies During Flights: Alaska Airlines Incident Prompts Warning
Federal officials caution against holding infants on laps during flights due to safety concerns after Alaska incident.
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Door Which Blew Out Mid-Air From Alaska Airlines Flight Found
A school teacher in Oregon has found part of an Alaska Airlines MAX 9 airplane door that blew out mid-flight, the US transport safety authority said Sunday, in a development that could help with the investigation.
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US Grounds Over 170 Boeing 737 MAX 9 Planes After Mid-Air Scare
The US air safety regulator announced Saturday it was grounding and ordering inspections on some Boeing 737 MAX 9 airplanes a day after a window panel blew out of one of the aircraft over the state of Oregon.
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Runway Safety In Focus As Japan Probes Tokyo Crash That Killed Five
Japanese investigators are preparing to probe the collision of two airplanes at Tokyo's Haneda airport, weeks after the global airline industry heard fresh warnings about runway safety.
