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Ryanair Boeing 737 emergency evacuation in Italy following engine fire: video 

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Everyone onboard a recent Ryanair flight was forced to evacuate when the cabin crew noticed fire emanating from one of the aircraft’s two engines as it began its take-off roll at an airport in Italy. All passengers and crew made it off the aircraft safely with no apparent injuries, having exited using the emergency slides.

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

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285 passengers and 11 crew members were on board the flight that day. The take-off and the en-route climb to the planned cruising altitude of 37,000ft (11,280m) was uneventful, with the first officer as the flying pilot. Touchdown At 16:00 the airplane touched down on the runway threshold to the left of the centerline.

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Comment: Is Brexit baggage burdening our airlines?

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Adam Hickling, Senior Associate, Fragomen Airlines are taking proactive steps to address these challenges, including efforts to recruit pilots and engineers globally to meet demand. For cabin crew, even though the job code generally now has a minimum salary requirement of £30,960 based on a 37.5 hour week (up from £50,800).

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Tribute to Vistara Part 1: Flying Vistara's A320neo from Chennai to New Delhi

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

The view of the cabin after meal service was completed. The cabin crew's seats during take-off and landing. Photos of the rear cabin including the lavatory The cabin crew's workspace. There are 2 lavatories located at the rear of the aircraft and 1 lavatory located at the front of the cabin.

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Flying on New Year's Day With A New Airline from Frankfurt to Athens!

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

Once on board, I noticed a cabin crew was serving champagne on a plastic cup and was pleasantly surprised I was given one, I suppose because of the occasion (New Year's Day). Finally we reached the threshold and we were on our way. Thanks to the pilots for the great landing. That's a good idea! Goodbye Frankfurt!

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Eyes on the skies: CAE trains Canada’s air traffic controllers of tomorrow  

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With air traffic continuing to soar in the post-pandemic era, airlines worldwide have embarked on recruiting the thousands of pilots needed to operate the multitude of new aircraft set to enter service during the coming years. The forecast initially focused on pilots, maintenance technicians, and cabin crew.

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Trying Out Air India's Airbus A350-900 Business Class from Bombai to New Delhi!

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

Since these aircraft were already installed with Aeroflot's cabin interior and configuration, the Indian airline decided to make some minor changes and that also means the airline didn't have to wait long to take delivery of the 6 aircraft. With a light load in this cabin, I went to explore some of the seats.