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Ryanair Boeing 737 emergency evacuation in Italy following engine fire: video 

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Everyone onboard a recent Ryanair flight was forced to evacuate when the cabin crew noticed fire emanating from one of the aircraft’s two engines as it began its take-off roll at an airport in Italy. All passengers and crew made it off the aircraft safely with no apparent injuries, having exited using the emergency slides.

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35 years ago: How a United Airlines crew landed an ‘unflyable’ DC-10

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35 years ago this week, the crew operating a routine transcontinental US passenger service faced a dramatic, unprecedented situation. And yet, with professional calmness and supreme skill, working as a team in the most desperate of situations, the crew pulled off the impossible and landed the aircraft.

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The anatomy of a commercial flight – all you ever wanted to know: Part one  

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For others, flying on a commercial airliner may be a once-a-year event when heading off on vacation. We will now begin our tour through a commercial airline flight, so sit back, relax, and enjoy the journey! One of the first items on before taxi checklists is to set the take-off flaps well before the aircraft approaches the runway.

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The anatomy of a commercial flight – all you ever wanted to know:   Part two   

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In the previous installment of this two-part article , AeroTime took you through the initial stages of a routine commercial flight, from the pre-departure checks carried out by the pilots and cabin crew, to what is happening outside the aircraft, and from engine startup to taxi and take-off.

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Aer Lingus Regional ATR72 suffers nose gear collapse after heaving landing

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An Emerald Airlines ATR72 operating on behalf of Aer Lingus Regional suffered a nose gear collapse following a heavy landing at Belfast City Airport (BHD) on the evening of Sunday, December 22, 2024. The flight had two pilots onboard accompanied by two cabin crew. Passengers are asked to contact their airline.”

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EasyJet A320 flight diverts to Athens after captain becomes incapacitated

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According to passengers, the situation unfolded rapidly when cabin crew members rushed to the front of the aircraft, urgently seeking medical assistance from anyone on board with the necessary training. The aircraft safely touched down on runway 03L approximately one hour later.

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KLM operates sustainable Amsterdam to Singapore flight for SkyTeam challenge

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This is a program initiated by the SkyTeam Alliance (of which KLM is a member) and challenges member airlines to conduct their operations as efficiently and with as little environmental impact as possible. SkyTeam challenges the participating airlines to conduct regular, commercial flights with as little environmental impact as possible.”

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