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Singapore Airlines to adopt a “more cautious” approach to managing turbulence

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In statements sent to several media outlets, the airline has announced that it will take on a “more cautious” approach to managing rough air currents on flights, after SQ321 resulted in the death of a passenger when it encountered severe turbulence. “Pilots and cabin crew are aware of the hazards associated with turbulence.

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First of two Qantas 787 Lebanon repatriation flights approaches Cyprus

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Qantas advised via a statement that in addition to the flight and cabin crew (four pilots and ten cabin crew), a dedicated team will be onboard to support each special assistance flight.

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USAir Flight 1493: A Cabin Crew Perspective

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USAir flight 1493 was on its final approach to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The Boeing 737-300 had 83 passengers and 6 crew onboard. There was a crew change in Washington DC, then they flew on to Columbus, Ohio. It was February 1st, 1991. The flight had been smooth and uneventful and now the sun was setting.

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Qantas 787-9 returns with Australians fleeing Lebanon after marathon rescue

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According to Qantas, 220 passengers were safely brough to Australia on the Dreamliner, registered VH-ZNC, along with four pilots and 10 cabin crew and a special dedicated team of ground personnel, medical personnel and engineers.

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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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Jeju Air B737-800 carrying 181 people onboard crashes in South Korea

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#Jeju #JejuAirline #PlaneCrash pic.twitter.com/RoWzXKaDdx — Vani Mehrotra (@vani_mehrotra) December 29, 2024 According to flight tracker site Flightradar24, the last ADS-B message it received from the flight was when the aircraft was at 500 feet on approach.

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

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Before departure Once you are onboard and safely seated, there will already be a rush of activity going on in the cabin around you. With all ground personnel off the aircraft, you will hear the familiar call over the aircraft’s public address (PA) system: “ Crew, arm the doors and cross-check ”.