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

Aerotime

The flight had 162 passengers and 15 crew onboard. The aircraft departed Los Angeles at 21:04, taking off from runway 25R at the airport and heading out over the Pacific Ocean en route to Australia. 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 anatomy of a commercial flight – all you ever wanted to know:   Part two   

Aerotime

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

Aerotime

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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United 767 diverts to Ireland after laptop becomes stuck under business class seat 

Aerotime

The aircraft, registered as N663UA, departed from Zurich Airport’s runway 16 at 10:08 local time. EQRoy / Shutterstock According to local media reports, the cabin crew had earlier reported the issue to the pilots flying UA12, but despite further efforts, they had been unable to release the laptop from beneath the seat.

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Wingtip Vortices and Wake Turbulence

Pilot Institute

There have been numerous incidents of passengers and cabin crew suffering injuries ranging from mild to severe after their aircraft bounced around after getting caught in someone elses wake. Pilots need to keep this behavior in mind as theyre likely to encounter these vortices while theyre on approach or during departure.

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Riyadh Air's 1st Uniforms By Ashi Will Launch On The Runway At Paris Couture Week

Simple Flying

Saudi Arabias new startup airline, Riyadh Air , has selected Ashi, founder and creative director of ASHI STUDIO to design the airline's first-ever cabin crew fashion line.

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Jeju Air flight 2216

Fear of Landing

On the 29th of December 2024, a Boeing 737-800 operated by a low-cost South Korean airline crashed after an emergency landing and overshooting the runway at Muan International Airport in South Korea. There were 175 passengers, four cabin crew and two flight crew on board.

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