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Austrian Airlines A320 heavily damaged by hailstorm, manages to land safely: pictures 

Aerotime

An Austrian Airlines Airbus A320-200 aircraft sustained severe damage during a hailstorm on its approach to Vienna Airport (VIE). The aircraft, operating flight OS434 from Palma de Mallorca (PMI), was about to land in Vienna on June 9, 2024, when it traversed a supercell, an area of extremely active thunderstorms and turbulence.

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What Are The Most Turbulent Flight Routes In The US?

Simple Flying

Turbulence is a given in aviation, but it may catch some people by surprise, especially if they are new to flying or have not flown in a while. Over the last few years, it has been speculated that turbulence is becoming more dangerous due to climate change.

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Extreme Turbulence in Singapore Airlines flight 321

Fear of Landing

A few days ago (21st of May 2024), Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 encountered heavy turbulence on a passenger flight from London-Heathrow to Singapore. Airline photograph of cabin after the passengers had been disembarked. Clear air turbulence is a rare but increasing weather phenomenon which is linked to climate change.

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ForeFlight introduces crowdsourced turbulence reports

iPad Pilot News

ForeFlight introduces crowdsourced turbulence reports iPad Pilot News Sentry and Sentry Plus models include an AHRS that can be used to record turbulence. Electronic flight bag apps like ForeFlight, when paired with portable weather receivers like Sentry , make it much easier for pilots to avoid in-flight weather hazards.

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How High Do Planes Fly?

WayMan

Commercial airliners, private jets, and military aircraft each operate at different altitudes to optimize safety, fuel efficiency, and performance. Weather Avoidance : Cruising at these heights keeps planes above turbulent weather patterns and clouds, ensuring smoother flights.

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Flying Singapore Airlines’ Business Class 787 Flight From Bangkok to Singapore!

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

What makes decided to fly on this route with the airline is mainly to check out the lounges at Bangkok and also to experience the Boeing 787 aircraft in the front cabin. I have flown on this aircraft twice on SIN-SGN-SIN route in the Economy Class and the experience is what you expect when flying on one of the best airlines in the world.

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What Is the Average Flying Altitude of a Commercial Plane?

Pilot's Life Blog

These altitudes minimize fuel use, avoid turbulence, and provide smoother rides for passengers. However, flying a small plane often means operating at much lower altitudes, usually between 5,000 and 10,000 feet, depending on weather conditions, terrain, and air traffic. Flying at high altitudes is a cornerstone of commercial aviation.