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Sri Lankan Airlines pilot grounded after locking co-pilot out of cockpit

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An investigation is underway after a Sri Lankan Airlines pilot locked his co-pilot out of the cockpit mid-flight. According to reports, the female co-pilot left the cockpit to use the restroom towards the end of the 11-hour flight.

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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.” The debate: Safety vs.

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Flight attendant airlifted to hospital as SWISS Airbus A220 cabin fills with smoke

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Local press reports one member of the cabin crew was airlifted to hospital, while at least 16 others have been taken to hospital, including the flight crew and several passengers. Flightradar24 On board were 74 passengers and five crew members. His condition is currently unclear. More information will follow.

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Brussels Airlines launches new publicity campaign to highlight its Belgian DNA

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Looking elsewhere through its Belgian DNA profile, the airline has closely partnered with the Belgian Red Devils and the Belgian Red Flames (the national mens and women’s soccer teams) for many years, and during their important matches, scores of the game are also shared on board through the onboard intercom from the cockpit.

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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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SriLankan Airlines Captain Locks Copilot Out Of Flight Deck

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Under the carrier’s policy, there need to always be two people in the cockpit. Since the lavatory is outside the cockpit, that means a pilot needs to arrange for a flight attendant to enter the flight deck when they go to use the bathroom. It’s not clear why the first officer wasn’t following company procedures. Fair enough.