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Couple gets married onboard a PLAY flight between Iceland and France 

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The couple tied the knot mid-route, exactly halfway between the two countries. PLAY added to the romantic atmosphere by assigning a crew to this particular flight which was made up exclusively of staff members that happen to be also couples. While not a common occurrence, inflight weddings are not entirely unheard of.

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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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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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Icing, Systems, and Human Factors: Preliminary Findings on Voepass flight 2283

Fear of Landing

There were two flight crew, two cabin crew, and 58 passengers on board when the aircraft, an ATR 72-212A (ATR 72-500) departed Coronel Adalberto Mendes da Silva Airport in Cascavel. The flight crew adjusted the icing bug to 165 knots. The ATR’s airspeed was 191 knots.

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35 years ago: How a United Airlines crew landed an ‘unflyable’ DC-10

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The subsequent investigation discovered that in the last 20 seconds prior to touchdown, the airspeed averaged 215 knots (247 mph/395 kph) while the sink rate was 1,620ft (493m) per minute – both excessive for the DC-10. Captain Haynes continued his flying career with United Airlines after the incident involving Flight 232.

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Expert Buying Guide: Choosing the Right Private Jet

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You can also choose or customize various models with your preferred amenities such as the following: Refreshment centers Full-service galleys Lavatories Electronics for in-flight entertainment and work Productivity options Offices and conference rooms Cabin crew Convenience Private jets add convenience to your travels.

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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. This lateral movement takes place at a speed of about two or three knots.