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Two separate Delta widebody flights disrupted in one day by fumes onboard  

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However, the crew stopped the climb at 10,000ft (3,000m) after the cabin crew reported the detection of smoke in the aircrafts rear galley. After a short delay to assess the situation, the flight crew elected to make an immediate return to Los Angeles.

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

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At the forefront of this technological push is European aerospace conglomerate Airbus, whose efforts to develop AI-driven cockpit technology have sparked intense opposition from pilot associations worldwide. And bear in mind, if you go to a one-man cockpit, you might as well go to a zero-man cockpit.”

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Brussels Airlines launches new publicity campaign to highlight its Belgian DNA

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The new campaign, launched on January 13, 2025, intends to showcase various aspects of the airlines Belgitude by adopting a cross-media campaign approach. Shutterstock Speaking your language is more than just words, commented Michel Moriaux, Head of Marketing at Brussels Airlines.

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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 ”.

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Is It Hard To Be A Pilot? – The Surprising Truth

Pilot Institute

One cross-country flight of 250 nautical miles, including three different instrument approaches at different airports. One cross-country flight of 250 nautical miles, including three different instrument approaches at different airports. Youll interact with passengers, air traffic controllers, cabin crew, and other pilots.

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10 Must-Read Books for Aviation History Fans

Plane and Pilot

Why its important: This biography rightfully frames the Wrights as systematic inventors who used a disciplined approach to engineering challenges. Langewiesches approach favors straightforward diagrams and plain language, and was long a staple flight training resource that remains relevant.

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Jeju Air flight 2216

Fear of Landing

There were 175 passengers, four cabin crew and two flight crew on board. On approach, the captain made a mayday alert, declaring bird strike, bird strike. The flight crew announced that they were going around. The collision killed all 175 passengers and four of the six crew members.

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