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Man Sentenced To 4 Months Imprisonment For Laser Attack On Helicopter & Airbus A320

It comes after laser incidents in the US skyrocketed to more than 13,000 strikes last year.

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Independent Air Flight 1851: A Cabin Crew Perspective

A relaxed flight led to terrible tragedy.

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American Airlines Begins Cockpit Display Retrofits On Over 170 Airbus A320 Family Aircraft

The carrier expects the conversions will be performed over “the next few years.”

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Air China Flight 129: A Cabin Crew Perspective

A mistake that turned into a miracle for some survivors of the brutal accident.

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What Are The 5 Safest Private Jets To Operate?

While aviation has been one of the safest ways to travel, what about flying privately?

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Safe Air Boeing 727 Collides With MD-82 At Malakal Airfield in South Sudan

While the MD-82 was already written off, the Boeing 727 was also damaged beyond repair.

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Gulf Air Flight 771 : A Cabin Crew Perspective

Almost 40 years on, flight 771still remains a mystery.

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Even Hold Bags Have Restrictions: These Items Are Not Allowed In Checked Luggage

Some equipment or devices that are considered prohibited may surprise you.

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Philippine Airlines Flight 143: The Boeing 737-300's First Hull Loss

A Philippine Airlines Boeing 737-300 became the first hull loss of the aircraft after an explosion in the fuel tank.

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Is Flying Safer Than Driving? 5 Key Considerations

A deep dive into the modern aviation industry to assess if flying is safer than driving.

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United Airlines Stock Declines After Recent FAA Crackdown

The drop in share price comes after the FAA announced that it would increase its oversight over the carrier.

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Britannia Airways Flight 226a: A Cabin Crew Perspective

A terrifying landing but a true miracle.

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Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 Was Scheduled For Maintenance On The Day Of Door Plug Blowout

The crew had raised issues for at least ten days prior to the incident.

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USAir Flight 5050: A Cabin Crew Perspective

Looking back at a story of inexperience and a silent aftermath.

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The Cirrus Parachute: How Does It Work?

The whole-airframe system has saved 249 lives so far

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Oops: Pilot Finds Delta Air Lines Boeing 737 Safety Cards On A 757

The airline has been accused of similar mix-ups in the past.

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Multiple Fatalities Following Gulfstream 100 Crash In Virginia

The incident remains under investigation.

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Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-900ER Arrives In Portland With Cargo Door Slightly Open

Live animals were allegedly inside the cargo hold during the flight.

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American Eagle Flight 4184 - A Cabin Crew Perspective

A story of deadly droplets on the wings and a flight attendant's first day.

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United Boeing 757 Loses Right Engine Power Over The Pacific Ocean

The aircraft remains out of service for over 36 hours after landing.

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