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This is the important reason why planes dim the cabin lights during takeoff and landing

According to Agnes Chantre, chief pilot at Air Tahiti Nui, dimming the cabin lights is important because it allows passengers ...

With a boom and sparks, this $60 million Navy jet's aircraft carrier landing unraveled in seconds

A critical system failed as a Super Hornet fighter jet was landing on USS Harry S. Truman. The jet slid off the deck into the ...
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The Real Reason Why Plane Passengers Have to Keep Window Shades Up During Takeoff and Landing

It’s an airplane command that feels slightly mysterious: keep window shades up during takeoff and landing. While it might seem like an annoying chore for travelers trying to get some rest on an ...

Plane Passenger Throws Temper Allegedly Demanding to Sit with His Girlfriend. Then Flight Makes a U-Turn

A disruptive traveler forced a Spring Airlines Japan flight to Shanghai to make a U-turn after allegedly demanding a seat ...

Seattle-bound Delta flight makes emergency landing after bird strike during takeoff

A bird strike damaged the engine of a Delta flight during takeoff with 99 passengers on board. The pilot immediately declared ...

Horizon Aircraft taps F1 supplier Motion Applied for flying taxi motor system

Canada's Horizon Aircraft , which is developing a hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, said on Thursday it has partnered with UK-based Motion Applied to design a key component for ...

Plane makes emergency landing after passenger ‘demands to swap seats to sit with girlfriend’

A plane was forced to make an emergency landing after a passenger reportedly demanded to swap seats to be sat next to his ...
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Michigan, Ohio, North Carolina Could Host Electric Aircraft Trials

Beta Technologies plans to work with at least three states for the upcoming eVTOL integration pilot program (eIPP).
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Horizon Aircraft to Certify VTOL for Operations in Icing Conditions

“The Cavorite X7 is one of the only modern VTOL aircraft designed to fly in clouds,” said Brandon Robinson, co-founder and CEO of Horizon, in a statement. “This significant differentiator will provide ...