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Southwest alters landing procedure to reduce cabin crew turbulence injuries 

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Southwest Airlines will alter landing procedures from December 2024, in an effort to reduce injuries sustained by cabin crew members during turbulence, according to an internal memo. This chime serves as your cue to secure the cabin for landing and to be seated and secured in your jump seats,” the internal memo said.

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Ex-cabin crew to push drink trolley 200 miles in honor of 9/11 fallen colleagues

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A retired flight attendant is pushing an airline drink cart more than 200 miles from Boston to New York to honor colleagues who died during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. I wanted their families to understand: they died as heroes,” Veneto told Travel + Leisure.

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The controversial push for AI single-pilot ops: Airbus vs. Pilot associations

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In his columns, he explores modern challenges and innovative technologies that shape the future of flight. As airlines struggle with pilot shortages and rising operational costs, the concept of single-pilot operations has emerged as a contentious talking point. It also raises significant concerns among the general public.

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SriLankan Airlines Captain Locks Copilot Out Of Flight Deck

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A SriLankan Airlines captain has been grounded, after he reportedly locked the first officer out of the flight deck, in a move intended to teach her a lesson… SriLankan pilot suspended over flight deck behavior A SriLankan Airlines captain has been suspended, following his actions on a recent flight.

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Emirates prepares its crews for the arrival of the carrier’s first Airbus A350s

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In advance of the long-awaited arrival of its first Airbus A350-900, Emirates has been revealing the efforts it has gone to over recent months to prepare its pilots and cabin crews for the arrival of the new widebody fleet. These suites include three full-motion flight simulators integrated with innovative pilot support systems (PSS).

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Emirates entices pilots with improved benefits, higher salaries and better perks

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The Dubai-based airline announced the launch of a global drive to recruit pilots across its First Officers, Direct Entry Captains, and Accelerated Command Programmes: We've unveiled exciting updates to our pilot recruitment process. The airline continues to welcome DECs for its fleet of A380s.

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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.