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3 weeks, 5 days ago

'Clown': MAGA fans outraged as ex-GOP lawmaker poses theory about mystery drones

Former Republican Representative Adam Kinzinger of Illinois said on Sunday that he knows what the mystery drones actually are, prompting MAGA outrage. Kinzinger, who recently hit Donald Trump with a challenge of his own after the president-elect said Kinzinger should be jailed, told CNN on Sunday that the "drones" people are seeing are just airplanes. Right-wing broadcaster Nick Sortor said …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

I'm a pilot... here's why the windows on airplanes are round

Daily Mail

People on the web flooded to praise him for the lesson He most recently explained why airplanes have round windows A pilot has lifted the lid on the real reason why airplane windows are round instead of square. Captain Steve often shares safety tips on all things flying to his TikTok channel, where he boasts over 53,000 followers. In a …

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2 months ago

With the strike over, Boeing tries to refocus on what made the company iconic

NPR

With the strike over, Boeing tries to refocus on what made the company iconic toggle caption Jason Redmond/AFP via Getty Images WASHINGTON — Back in its heyday, Boeing seemed to defy gravity. “Clearly, our core of commercial airplanes and defense systems are going to stay with the Boeing Company for the long run,” Ortberg said. But financial analyst Ron Epstein …

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BluJ Aero's Reach: A Game-Changer for Logistics Efficiency

Deccan Chronicle

BluJ Aero showcases its prototype Reach, an unmanned logistics aircraft at its facility in Hyderabad. The aircraft has a payload capacity of 100 kg and a range of 300 km on a single charge using hydrogen-electric propulsion. It will be fully autonomous with real-time monitoring and control. Reach's vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capabilities make it ideal for connecting underserved …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

So THAT'S Why Airplanes Get So Cold

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING Air travel is a luxury many of us enjoy ― but one common gripe is how cold it can get while you’re on the plane. “There is … a science behind the cold cabin, and it’s for your benefit,” said Jay Robert, a senior international cabin crew member and creator of A Fly Guy’s Cabin Crew Lounge. …

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6 months ago

Israel’s ‘GPS spoofing’ tricks missiles, but also commercial airplanes, dating apps in Mideast

LA Times

“GPS spoofing” sends counterfeit GPS signals to receivers, which can trick airline pilots into thinking they are flying toward dangerous obstacles. Ramadan and other pilots flying over Lebanon that October day were victims of an attack known as “GPS spoofing,” which sends counterfeit GPS signals to receivers, overwhelming the legitimate but weaker signal from navigation satellites and making receivers think …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Experts: Boeing's safety culture is broken and defective airplanes are being put out

NPR

Experts: Boeing's safety culture is broken and defective airplanes are being put out Boeing was on the congressional hot seat as senators opened several hearings into a whistleblower's allegations and the aircraft maker's safety and production protocols. DAVID SCHAPER, BYLINE: Investigations into Boeing's airplane design flaws, production problems and safety lapses have been numerous over the last several years. SCHAPER: …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Flight attendant reveals the true reason behind the missing 13th row on airplanes

Daily Mail

The reason why row 13 is often missing from flight cabins has been revealed A flight attendant has revealed the reason why some airlines exclude the 13th row in the cabin. Henny Lim, an air hostess with the Philippines-based airline Cebu Pacific, shared the secret behind missing row 13 on airplanes Ms Lim said this is a practice many global …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Model airplanes keep protests flying high in Bundesliga. Bayern slumps to 3rd straight loss

Associated Press

BERLIN — Bayern Munich slumped to its third consecutive defeat on Sunday as Bochum came from behind to defeat the 11-time defending champion 3-2 in the Bundesliga. It left Thomas Tuchel’s team eight points behind league leader Bayer Leverkusen with 12 rounds remaining and will increase doubts over the Bayern coach’s future after a midweek loss to Lazio in the …

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55 years ago

They fell in love three decades ago. Now they pilot airplanes together

CNN

CNN — On their first flight together, Joel Atkinson and Shelley Atkinson couldn’t contain their excitement. @luvpilots/Instagram Since the excitement of their first flight, Joel and Shelley tend not to “make a big deal” about being a husband and wife pilot duo – unless it’s preempted by their colleagues. “It is a great job, because you go see different places …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Akasa Air Boosts Fleet with 150 Additional Boeing 737 MAX Jets

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Boeing and Akasa Air have jointly announced a substantial expansion of the Indian carrier's fleet with an order for 150 more Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The confirmation was made at the Wings India 2024 airshow, where Akasa Air revealed plans to leverage the fuel-efficient 737 MAX family for both domestic and international growth. Akasa Air, an all-737 operator since …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Dealing With Unruly Passengers on Airplanes in India

News 18

Disturbing trends by passengers in Air Travel In a shocking incident in Delhi, a passenger aboard a commercial flight assaulted the pilot while he was announcing the delay, causing concern among the passengers and the aviation community in general. Understanding Nuances of What Airlines/Pilots/Air Traffic Control Centres Do Low Visibility Takeoff Low Visibility Takeoff operations, often referred to as LVTO, …

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11 months, 4 weeks ago

Air Travel in 2023 Was a Nightmare, and Isn’t Likely to Get Much Better in 2024.

Live Mint

Complaints about airlines were so numerous in 2023 that the Transportation Department couldn’t even count all the grievances it received for several months. “FAA continues to face staffing challenges and lacks a plan to address them, which in turn poses a risk to the continuity of air traffic operations,’’ the inspector general’s sobering report said. At the Senate hearing in …

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1 year ago

US orders some Boeing 737 MAX 9 airplanes grounded after mid-flight emergency

The Independent

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Federal Aviation Administration …

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1 year ago

Boeing recommends airlines inspect 737 MAX airplanes for possible loose hardware

The Hindu

Boeing has recommended airlines to conduct an inspection of their B737 Max fleet, after an international operator discovered a bolt with a missing nut while performing routine maintenance. Earlier on December 28, the U.S. aviation regulator, Federal Aviation Administration issued a statement, saying it was closely monitoring "targetted inspection," of Boeing 737 Max planes for a possible loose bolt in …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Flight attendant 'traumatises' travelers after revealing why you should NEVER drink the coffee served on airplanes

Daily Mail

A flight attendant has revealed the real reason you should never order coffee while traveling - leaving passengers 'traumatized'. In a viral clip, which has so far amassed over 163,000 views, Kevin lifted the lid on why ordering coffee while flying is something you should never do because it's 'disgusting.' Kevin is a US-based flight attendant who has revealed the …

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1 year, 4 months ago

US allows airplanes to fly over Afghan airspace to reach India but none of airlines dare to fly I WHY?

India TV News

Exactly two years after the Taliban ousted a democratically elected government and took charge of the already debt-ridden Afghanistan, the United States has begun easing rules that could allow commercial airlines to fly over the country. Though US Federal Aviation Administration categorically said it allowed airlines in order to save fuel and fly hours, it raises multiple questions about whether …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Bumps in the air: What’s climate change got to do with it?

Salon

Cups bouncing off trays, flight crews strapping on to their seats midflight, bumps in the sky: Into this zig-zagging volatility we fly. Turbulence starts with a domino effect: Higher atmospheric temperatures fueled by CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions are dramatically altering wind patterns. Those vertical wind shears, deeply destabilizing to the cruising altitudes most often used by commercial airplanes, …

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1 year, 5 months ago

So THAT'S Why Your Ears Pop On Airplanes

Huff Post

Thomas Barwick via Getty Images What many call "airplane ear" is also known as ear barotrauma, barotitis media or aerotitis media. “Airplane ear is a condition that is caused by a difference in air pressure between the inner ear and the surrounding environment during air travel,” said Dr. John Whyte, chief medical officer at WebMD. “Over-the-counter decongestants or nasal sprays …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Ukraine's defence minister asks Spain for extra ammunition, F-16 airplanes

Firstpost

While Western allies, headed by the United States, have provided Ukraine with military equipment and training, Oleksiy Reznikov, Ukraine’s defence minister, warned that more must be done to put an end to the bloodiest conflict in Europe since World War II Madrid, Spain: In order to thwart Russia’s invasion, the Ukrainian defence minister announced Wednesday that he has requested extra …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Toxic fumes on board airplanes? Airlines may finally have to do something about it

LA Times

New legislation would require airplanes to be equipped with sensors to detect air contamination from heated engine oil or other mechanical failures. “Our legislation takes action where the FAA and airline industry haven’t — requiring air detector and monitoring equipment, incident reporting, and investigations of these events to ensure a safer travel experience for all Americans,” Sen. Richard Blumenthal, the …

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1 year, 10 months ago

How dangerous is turbulence on airplanes? Here's what you need to know

NPR

How dangerous is turbulence on airplanes? Here's what you need to know Enlarge this image toggle caption Roslan Rahman/AFP via Getty Images Roslan Rahman/AFP via Getty Images One man died and 30 people were injured on a Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore that hit severe turbulence on Tuesday. Earlier this year, at least 50 people were injured by …

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1 year, 10 months ago

India requires 2,210 new airplanes by 2041: Boeing

The Hindu

India will require approximately 2,210 new airplanes over the next two decades of which 1,983 units will be for single-aisle jets, while 227 units or 10% of new airplane deliveries will be for widebody airplanes, says a commercial market outlook for India released by Boeing here on Tuesday. Due to the rapid growth of its domestic traffic, Boeing forecasts that …

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1 year, 11 months ago

The people who live inside airplanes

CNN

CNN — After losing her house to a fire, Jo Ann Ussery had a peculiar idea: to live in an airplane. A 727 in the woods Campbell has now been living in his own plane – also a Boeing 727 – for over 20 years, in the woods of Hillsboro, Oregon: “I still stand on Jo Ann’s shoulder and I’m …

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'Clown': MAGA fans outraged as ex-GOP lawmaker poses theory about mystery drones

I'm a pilot... here's why the windows on airplanes are round

With the strike over, Boeing tries to refocus on what made the company iconic

BluJ Aero's Reach: A Game-Changer for Logistics Efficiency

So THAT'S Why Airplanes Get So Cold

Israel’s ‘GPS spoofing’ tricks missiles, but also commercial airplanes, dating apps in Mideast

Experts: Boeing's safety culture is broken and defective airplanes are being put out

Flight attendant reveals the true reason behind the missing 13th row on airplanes

Model airplanes keep protests flying high in Bundesliga. Bayern slumps to 3rd straight loss

They fell in love three decades ago. Now they pilot airplanes together

Akasa Air Boosts Fleet with 150 Additional Boeing 737 MAX Jets

Dealing With Unruly Passengers on Airplanes in India

Air Travel in 2023 Was a Nightmare, and Isn’t Likely to Get Much Better in 2024.

US orders some Boeing 737 MAX 9 airplanes grounded after mid-flight emergency

Boeing recommends airlines inspect 737 MAX airplanes for possible loose hardware

Flight attendant 'traumatises' travelers after revealing why you should NEVER drink the coffee served on airplanes

US allows airplanes to fly over Afghan airspace to reach India but none of airlines dare to fly I WHY?

Bumps in the air: What’s climate change got to do with it?

So THAT'S Why Your Ears Pop On Airplanes

Ukraine's defence minister asks Spain for extra ammunition, F-16 airplanes

Toxic fumes on board airplanes? Airlines may finally have to do something about it

How dangerous is turbulence on airplanes? Here's what you need to know

India requires 2,210 new airplanes by 2041: Boeing

The people who live inside airplanes