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How Solar Flares Could Have Corrupted an Airbus Plane
As the world becomes increasingly reliant on technology, the risks associated with space weather events are becoming more pressing. A recent study published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics has shed light on the potential consequences of solar flares on commercial aviation. The ...
Airlines Rush to Fix Software Glitch on Most-flown Airbus
The latest software glitch to hit the aviation industry has sent shockwaves around the world, with the most-flown Airbus model being grounded temporarily. The A320neo, which accounts for over 70% of all Airbus deliveries, has been affected by a critical software issue that could potentially cause ca...
Flight Disruption Warning as Airbus Requests Modifications to 6,000 Planes
Airbus has informed regulatory bodies that it will be requesting modifications to around 6,000 commercial aircraft, citing concerns over a component that may pose a safety risk. The European aerospace giant has been working to address the issue, but the scale of the problem has led to a significant ...
Winter Storm Watch Issued in Michigan Ahead of Thanksgiving
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for parts of Michigan, effective from November 22 to November 24, ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. The watch area includes the western and central regions of the state, where heavy snowfall, high winds, and potential power outages are po...
Ups Cargo Plane Involved in Deadly Crash Had Cracks in Engine Mount, Investigators Say
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its preliminary findings on the deadly crash of a UPS cargo plane in 2020. According to the report, significant cracks were discovered in the engine mount, which may have contributed to the engine failure. The investigation is ongoing, but...
Ntsb Releases Frame-by-frame Images of Engine Separation in Deadly Ups Crash
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released a series of frame-by-frame images and video footage of the engine separation that led to a deadly UPS plane crash in Louisville, Kentucky, on August 14, 2022. The dramatic footage, taken from a nearby aircraft, shows the precise moment whe...
Cargo Ship Initially Lost Power Due to Loose Wire Before Crashing into Key Bridge: Ntsb
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released a preliminary report on a recent incident involving a cargo ship that lost power and crashed into the Key Bridge in Virginia. The incident occurred on October 29, 2023, when the ship, which was traveling from the Port of Virginia to the Po...
Ups Plane Crash Victims Named by Kentucky Officials
The incident occurred on August 14, when a UPS Flight 1354 cargo plane crashed into a hillside near Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport in Alabama, killing everyone on board. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is still investigating the cause of the crash, but officials have ...
Flight Delays and Cancellations Won’t Immediately Stop When Government Shutdown Ends
The ongoing US government shutdown has caused significant disruptions in the airline industry, with thousands of flights delayed or canceled. However, even if the shutdown ends soon, passengers can expect flight delays and cancellations to continue for some time. This is because the shutdown has led...