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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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The approach to Sioux City With the aircraft at a range of about nine miles from touchdown at Sioux City, the crew made visual contact with the airport. Fitch later told investigators that he thought the airplane was “fairly well aligned with the runway during the latter stages of the approach and that they would reach the runway”.

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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. After one aircraft lands, the tailwind pushes the vortices forward into the runways touchdown zone.

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A day trip to Fukuoka Part 1: Solaseed Air Boeing 737-800 Okinawa to Fukuoka

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

My question is isn't the boarding pass enough to verify my seat assignment and any other information the staff or cabin crew needs. The cabin crew came around to give us our complimentary beverage and also offered duty free service if anyone wants to purchase any items. The view of fhe cabin during the flight.

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My Birthday Flight With EVA Air's Boeing 787-10

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

The Captain made his announcement and gave us update on the weather on route and for the announcments by the cabin crew, it was done in 5 languages including the Taiwanese dialect. One of the cabin crew was waiting to assist any passengers that requires assistance. This is the second cabin of the economy class.

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

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

This time, both of the engines were started after pushed back so no PTU (Power Transfer Unit) - 'barking' noise was heard during our taxi to the runway. It took a while before the seatbelt sign was turned off and the crew started preparing for in-flight service. The 2 hours flight in this cabin was certainly comfortable.

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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). Window shot photos After pushed back, we took about 15 minutes to reach the runway. Finally we reached the threshold and we were on our way.