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Why I Won’t Turn Off My Gadgets on Planes
I have a problem with following rules that don’t make any sense, like the FAA rule that we must turn off all electronic devices on planes.
Will the FAA’s New Fatigue Rules Do Enough for Pilots?
Some experts argue that despite the regulations, the skies are still not as safe as they could be.
Close Calls: Eight Emergency Plane Landings That Ended Safely
The sight of a Boeing 767 landing on its belly in Poland gives us a touch of hope that airborne emergencies can end safely.
Qantas Resumes Flights After Weekend Grounding
This time, they couldn’t blame a Chilean volcano.
Airport Screening: Shoe Removal Policy Could Come to an End
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced Tuesday that in the near future, air travelers should be able to keep their shoes on while being screened by airport security.
‘Automation Addiction’: Is Technology Weakening Pilots’ Skills?
Safety officials say that hundreds of deaths in airline crashes over the past five years are attributable to pilots who have become too dependent on computerized fight controls, forgetting how to react in certain situations.
Reading While Eating for August 26: Art and Science
Friday’s links talk weather, style and painting to get you through the last day of the week.
Pilot Bathroom Breaks: The Latest Air-Safety Issue?
In just three seconds, a hijacker could take over a plane. How? By waiting for the pilot to go to the bathroom.
Turtles Stop Traffic at New York’s JFK Airport, Promptly Get a Twitter Account
Slow and steady wins the race — unless you’re crossing an airport tarmac.
‘Barefoot Bandit’ Suspect Pleads Not Guilty: Could a Future Movie Get Nixed?
Colton Harris-Moore, the suspected “Barefoot Bandit,” pleaded not guilty on Thursday to federal charges stemming from an international crime spree.
Report: Evidence Mounts that Electronic Interference May Affect Airplane Safety
In 75 instances between 2003 and 2009, electronic interference was cited as a possible cause of airplane dysfunction, according to a report by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).