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A Cobra Appeared Mid-Flight. The Pilot’s Quick Thinking Saved Lives.

The pilot made an emergency landing after feeling a Cape Cobra slither under his shirt while flying across South Africa. “I had a moment of stunned silence,” he said.

By Derrick Bryson Taylor

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What You Need to Know About Turbulence on Airplanes

Recent incidents with turbulence during air travel raise questions about this challenging weather phenomenon. Here’s what we know about it and how to stay safe.

By Christine Chung

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Jet Shook, Killing Dana Hyde, After Pilots Shut Off Key System, Report Says

Dana Hyde sustained fatal injuries during the flight in New England after pilots turned off a switch that controls a stabilizer function in the aircraft, a preliminary report said.

By Emily Schmall and Eduardo Medina

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Delta Pilots Approve Contract Raising Pay by 34%

The agreement could affect ongoing negotiations between pilots’ unions and other large airlines.

By Niraj Chokshi