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World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month agoDivert, turn back or fly around: what it's like to be a pilot when missiles start crossing your flight path
Commercial pilots navigating Middle East conflicts face unprecedented airspace congestion and routing chaos, requiring rapid decision-making with limited maneuvering options and heightened safety risks.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month agoSafety advocates say GOP effort won't mandate needed cockpit alarm
A bipartisan bill requiring real-time aircraft position monitoring in cockpits failed in the House by one vote despite Senate passage and broad support from safety advocates, pilot unions, and crash victim families.
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 weeks agoNTSB: Flight instructor in fatal Mass. plane crash had 'do not fly' meds in system
A flight instructor involved in a fatal 2024 Western Massachusetts plane crash had FAA-prohibited medications in his system that likely impaired his ability to control the aircraft during a stall.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks agoFAA tightens safety rules for helicopters and planes around major airports
The FAA suspended visual separation procedures between helicopters and planes in congested airspace around major airports, requiring radar-based separation instead following a deadly collision and recent close calls.
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks agoAn Airline Ticket Agent Reveals the Bag Check Mistakes Even Frequent Fliers Make-Plus, 9 Tips to Do It Right
One of the biggest mistakes passengers make is arriving at the bag drop or ticket counter with luggage that exceeds the airline limit, resulting in a mad dash to repack and shift items between bags.
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fromTravel + Leisure
4 weeks agoThese Are the Most Obvious Signs That You Are a Frequent Flier, According to Flight Attendants
Flight attendants identify frequent fliers through behavioral cues and loyalty markers rather than appearance or luggage quality, with confidence, demeanor, and status indicators being the primary tells.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months agoWhy some fear Burbank airport is an accident waiting to happen. 'Everybody has had concerns'
The airspace over Los Angeles is among the most congested in the world, but the Hollywood Burbank Airport is uniquely situated, creating extremely tight parameters around the midsize airport.
Los Angeles
#pilot-training
US news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month agoThe survival training that kicks in after a US pilot is shot down
Pilot survival training through ejection preparation is critical because improper body positioning during emergency ejection can cause severe injury or death, as demonstrated by a recent friendly-fire incident involving three F-15E Strike Eagles.
US news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month agoThe survival training that kicks in after a US pilot is shot down
Pilot survival training through ejection preparation is critical because improper body positioning during emergency ejection can cause severe injury or death, as demonstrated by a recent friendly-fire incident involving three F-15E Strike Eagles.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months agoMilitary Aircraft That Only Succeeded Because of Their Skilled Crews
Some aircraft succeeded even though they made life harder for the people flying them. They demanded constant attention, punished mistakes, and left little margin for error. Instead of relying on forgiving design, these platforms forced crews to compensate through skill, planning, and coordination. Over time, combat proved that the human element was the decisive factor behind their success. Here, 24/7 Wall St. is taking a closer look at these aircraft that embodied the human factor.
History
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months agoAirports embrace AI to manage growing global passenger traffic
Airports deploy AI across passenger flow, baggage, maintenance, biometrics and cybersecurity to improve efficiency, predict congestion, and enhance customer experience amid rising passenger volumes.
Gadgets
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month agoAfter 30+ Years of Travel, My Mom Swears by These 15 Ways to Fly More Comfortably-and Now I Do, Too
Choosing a few smart, comfortable travel essentials—like a Kindle, soft cardigan, Spanx pants, and supportive sneakers—turns stressful flights into smooth arrivals.
US news
fromFortune
1 month agoAfter United flights roll off tarmac, lose tires, audit finds FAA isn't staffed enough to do regular inspections | Fortune
FAA oversight of United maintenance is weakened by insufficient staffing, high turnover, misuse of virtual inspections, and limited access to United safety data.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month agoThe One Place You Should Never Store Your Carry-on Bag on a Plane
"Storing your bag behind you often means you'll be forced to wait for nearly every other passenger to deplane before you can reach it. That can turn what should be a swift exit into a slow, frustrating slog,"
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