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Singapore Airlines to adopt a “more cautious” approach to managing turbulence

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Singapore Airlines is adding new measures to its in-flight service in order to manage turbulence more effectively. The new service policy states that all meal services in the cabin will be stopped whenever the seatbelt sign is switched on. “Pilots and cabin crew are aware of the hazards associated with turbulence.

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62 Seconds of Deadly Severe Turbulence

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Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-300ER Photo credit: N509FZ( [link] ) 62 Seconds of Deadly Severe Turbulence Last week, one passenger died and about 30 passengers were injured when a Singapore Airlines Boeing 777 encountered severe turbulence over the Irrawaddy Delta, Myanmar. Have you ever heard of a pilot being hurt in turbulence?

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The Boeing 777 severe encounter with turbulence

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A SIA Boeing 777-300ER taking off at Zurich Photo Credit: Aero Icarus ( [link] ) The Boeing 777 severe encounter with turbulence On May 21, a Singapore Airlines Boeing 777 diverted to Bangkok and made an emergency landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport after encountering severe turbulence, leaving one dead and about 30 injured.

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Extreme Turbulence in Singapore Airlines flight 321

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A few days ago (21st of May 2024), Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 encountered heavy turbulence on a passenger flight from London-Heathrow to Singapore. There were 229 on board, including eighteen crew members. The report shows that the real risk is for the cabin crew. Anyway, the seat belt light appeared.

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Singapore Airlines Suspends Service When Seatbelt Sign Is On

One Mile at a Time

A few days ago, a Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-300ER encountered severe turbulence between London and Singapore, leading to one fatality, as well as dozens of serious injuries. At that point, crew members will return to their jump seats and buckle in. Pilots and cabin crew are aware of the hazards associated with turbulence.

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KlasJet Head of HR on attracting top aviation specialists amidst talent shortage

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For instance, projections show that the global pilot shortage could reach 50,000 pilots by 2025. I started out as a Training Manager, and was responsible for organising trainings for pilots and cabin crew. For this reason, demand for aircraft, flying personnel, cabin crews, and pilots is still very high.

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Whitecaps On Their Martinis

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My flying partner last week was Jim, a longtime pilot, friend and Piper Aztec owner. He was giggling because we hit a bit of turbulence that was harsh enough to make me almost jam a plastic fork in my head as I tried to fly the plane and eat my chicken salad simultaneously. ” With apologies to Robert Burns. Surf’s Up!