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Pilot explains what happens if you forget airplane mode

A pilot explains the real consequences of forgetting airplane mode on flights. It's not a safety disaster, but it can cause a major nuisance for the cockpit crew. Find out why you should always switch it on.

Pilot who tried to cut engines faces sentencing

Former Alaska Airlines pilot Joseph Emerson to be sentenced for attempting to cut engines mid-flight. Read the full story on the courtroom decision and its implications for aviation safety.

Child, 9, targets plane with laser in shocking footage

Disturbing footage emerges of a nine-year-old boy deliberately aiming a powerful green laser at a commercial airliner's cockpit, creating serious aviation safety concerns and potential criminal investigation.

United flight makes emergency U-turn over Atlantic

A United Airlines flight from Venice to Newark was forced to make a dramatic mid-air turnaround after the pilot delivered an unexpected announcement that left passengers stunned and concerned about their safety.

Daredevil pilot Eric Nixon dies in helicopter crash

Aviation community mourns as experienced pilot Eric Nixon dies in helicopter crash near Huntington Beach, California. Investigation underway into the tragic incident that shocked local residents.

Pilot's emergency transatlantic landing in Newfoundland

A lone pilot flying from Portugal to North America faced a harrowing mid-air emergency, forcing a dramatic landing on a remote Newfoundland airstrip in fading light. The incredible story of survival against the odds.

Qld police helicopter pilot's £183k salary revealed

A senior Queensland police helicopter pilot's staggering £183,000 annual salary has ignited controversy, raising questions about public sector spending and transparency in aviation operations.

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