Ryanair jet with 172 aboard nearly hits helicopter at Stansted; captain missed autopilot was off, dropped 550ft, now manual requires clear handover.
Tag: flight safety
An unexpected incident on a Heraklion to Athens flight left passengers in panic when the plane, during its landing, suddenly took off again due to another aircraft on the runway. Despite the shock, the professionalism of the crew facilitated a safe resolution.
Azerbaijan has accused Russia of firing a surface-to-air missile that caused the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane in Kazakhstan, killing 38 people. The incident, which coincided with the temporary closure of multiple Russian airports, is under investigation. Survivors report GPS disruptions and denied emergency landings, raising questions about regional airspace security.
Iconic Australian airline Qantas has warned its pilots of communication interference from people claiming to…
Today Greece and Greeks worldwide commemorate the death of Captain Konstantinos Iliakis who lost his…
Today Greece and Greeks worldwide commemorate the death of Captain Konstantinos Iliakis who lost his…