F.A.A. Spends $100 Million to Help Prevent Runway Accidents
The money is intended to reduce “incursions,” in which planes, vehicles and people mistakenly obstruct runways, and it will be used on infrastructure improvements.
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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.
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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.
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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.