#aviation-safety

#aviation-safety

Virgin Australia is considering rule changes regarding lithium batteries after a fire on a flight was allegedly caused by a passenger's power bank.

Every day, birds and airplanes collide, accounting for approximately 19,000 incidents across nearly 800 US airports in 2023, costing airlines an estimated $461 million.

A passenger jet landing in North Dakota performed a "go-around" to avoid colliding with an Air Force B-52, according to the commercial pilot's comments posted to social media.

A police helicopter was targeted by a green laser while flying over Liverpool, resulting in the arrest of two teenagers aged 16 and 13.

The lifting of the ban on Pakistani flights by the UK is a source of relief for Pakistanis residing in Britain, according to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

The five-year flight ban on Pakistani airlines was lifted by Britain after significant improvements in aviation safety standards were recognized.

Dimming cabin lights during takeoff and landing prepares passengers' eyes for darkness, ensuring safety and quick adjustment in case of an emergency.

Based on their findings, the scientists are calling for air safety authorities and airlines to be 'more vigilant during takeoff and landing in a warming world.'

Over years of flying, it had been drilled into the crew to pull back on the controls when such an alarm sounded, but on this occasion the pilot took no action. The crew were prepared for their system to make spurious warnings and knew from experience they were still flying at a safe altitude.

This tragedy didn't just rattle the aviation industry. It quietly reached into the lives of those who fly—for love, work, or home.

The alert system warns pilots if they're too fast, too high, or on the wrong runway.

The helicopter crash that killed seven pilgrims in Uttarakhand highlights ongoing issues with aviation safety in India, particularly for private helicopter services in challenging weather.

Within the comment section, fellow travelers commended the traveler for their relative patience despite the troubling circumstances. "Handled it better than I would have, Kudos," one person wrote in the comments.

Thanks to the brave work of a, let's say, carefully practiced pilot, the world is now coming to terms with how poor communication in cockpits plays a factor in aviation safety.

The emergency doors on commercial aircraft are designed to remain sealed and unopenable mid-flight due to pressurization and safety locking mechanisms.

"Plaintiffs claim that these injuries and losses are Delta's and Endeavor's fault, and not the fault of any other party," the companies' attorney Michael G. McQuillen wrote.

‘Today's charges are the outcome of a focused and fast-paced investigation,’ said Nick Ephgrave, director of the SFO, highlighting the urgency and importance of the matter.

Turkish aviation authorities are implementing fines for early aisle crowding during deplaning, enhancing passenger safety and order with penalties reaching nearly $70.

“The crash of Dave Shapiro’s private jet highlights ongoing concerns over aviation safety this year, with numerous accidents raising alarms about air travel precautions.”},{