AirSafety

1month ago

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PSA from a gate agent: please stay off your phone on the tarmac

Gate agent here. I’m the guy in the hi vis vest who has to yell at people while they’re walking across the tarmac to board. I promise I’m not doing it to be a jerk. When I say tarmac, I mean the situations where you walk outside and up stairs to the plane, not jet bridges. The...

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2month ago

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Lufthansa to retrofit 130 Airbus A320s with real-time trajectory technology aerospaceglobalnews.com

Lufthansa is equipping its A320-family aircraft with advanced FANS-C technology, enhancing communication between pilots and air traffic control. This upgrade enables more precise routing, improved situational awareness, and better use of airspace, especially on busy European...

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3month ago

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Lufthansa Cargo Imposes Arms Embargo on Israel Citing UK Export Controls palestinechronicle.com

Lufthansa Cargo has placed an arms embargo on shipments to Israel, citing new UK export-control regulations. The airline says it must comply with updated legal requirements that restrict the transport of military-related goods. While the move doesn’t affect regular commercial...

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7month ago

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Alaska Airlines 737 MAX Declares Emergency After Mid-Air Electrical Smell simpleflying.com

Another emergency return for Alaska Airlines this time, a 737 MAX 9 (AS1156) had to circle back to Seattle just minutes after takeoff due to an electrical smell in the rear cabin. The aircraft was climbing out on its way to San Diego when the crew declared an emergency....

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7month ago

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Army Chopper in Fatal D.C. Midair Crash Was Flying Too High, NTSB Finds masslive.com

As someone who travels through Reagan National frequently, this story gave me chills. It’s terrifying to hear how many near misses happened before this tragic crash and that flawed altimeters and poor communication protocols played a role. It’s especially heartbreaking that...

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