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fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Airlines are inspecting Boeing 787 fuel switches after the first Air India crash report put them in the spotlight

Investigations revealed that both engines of Air India Flight 171 had their fuel cut off, leading to the crash shortly after takeoff.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

No basis': Pilot groups reject claims of human error in Air India crash

The Indian Commercial Pilots Association (ICPA) and the Airline Pilots' Association of India (ALPA India) deemed initial findings suggesting human error as reckless and unfounded. They asserted that speculation about deliberate or inadvertent pilot actions in the crash was misguided.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Death toll from plane crash in India climbs to 270 as search teams find more bodies

Search and recovery efforts continue after one of India's worst aviation disasters, where an Air India flight crash in Ahmedabad led to 270 fatalities, with only one survivor.
US news
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

US-Boeing deal over 737 Max crashes morally repugnant', says lawyer for victims' families

Boeing has agreed to pay $1.1 billion to avoid prosecution related to two fatal crashes, which many critics see as evading true accountability.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I went on a test flight showcasing Honeywell's new technology that could prevent airliners from colliding

The new SURF-A and Smart-X systems are designed to enhance aircraft safety during critical takeoff and landing phases, offering pilots timely warnings of potential dangers.
Marketing tech
UK news
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Wheel of Aer Lingus flight arriving in Belfast risked falling on 'urban area' investigation finds

An Aer Lingus flight experienced a wheel detachment during takeoff, leading to a stable landing without injuries.
Canada news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Teen charged in Australia after allegedly boarding plane with shotgun

A 17-year-old boy was arrested for threats involving a loaded shotgun on a Jetstar flight, endangering safety and facing multiple charges.
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