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AALTO buoyed by Zephyr’s record 67-day flight, despite vehicle’s loss
02 May 2025 08:29 GMT
… payload over Kenya, the lightweight aircraft was flown to Australia. “During … level of turbulence, and to continue to test our flight-control system … Aubourg says the aircraft had “a lot” of remaining flight-time available …
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British scientists set world record flying plane around Earth for 67 days straight
02 May 2025 01:50 GMT
… , and communications technologies.
Once its flight had concluded, it managed to … this height, the aircraft can stay above storms and turbulence, which is … successful 67-day flight proves that solar-powered, unmanned aircraft can maintain …
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Why are airline seats so small? It all started in 1978.
01 May 2025 17:29 GMT
… are getting bigger
Airplane seats are getting smaller … s flown through extended turbulence knows that’s often … planes during emergencies. FAA regulations require airlines to demonstrate that a full plane … her Emergency Vacating of Aircraft Cabin (EVAC) Act …
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Flight attendant shares why 'you shouldn't be scared of turbulence';
01 May 2025 16:51 GMT
… scary experience as the plane jostles. Turbulence durations can vary, … during the course of a flight.
Nevertheless, an EasyJet … aircraft, which is why you often may feel more turbulence … fastened, which is why airlines frequently remind passengers to wear …
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End of de minimis will bring turbulence for airfreight shippers and forwarders
01 May 2025 16:18 GMT
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Shippers and forwarders with long-term commitments for transpacific aircraft capacity could find themselves in a turbulent situation if airlines don’t make concessions as the US de minimis exemption is …
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'I'm a flight attendant – all passengers who fear turbulence should know this'
01 May 2025 15:11 GMT
… to anyone anxious about turbulence on flights, explaining why there… encountered turbulence at some point. It can make the aircraft … happens during turbulence.
Despite now working on planes most days, … This is why many airlines insist on wearing your …
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Flight attendant shares key advice to anyone who has fear of turbulence
01 May 2025 14:54 GMT
… those who are anxious about turbulence during flights, assuring them there… can result in the plane jostling about and can be … aircraft, which is why you often may feel more turbulence … , she explained, is why airlines frequently advise passengers to wear …
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Flight attendant shares important advice to anyone who worries about turbulence
01 May 2025 14:43 GMT
… to anyone worried about turbulence on flights - and why … experienced turbulence on occasion. It can cause the aircraft to … times during a flight.However, a flight attendant, who works … during turbulence.Kayleigh admits that despite now working on planes …
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Scientists create ‘shark skin’ coating for planes that could save airlines billions
01 May 2025 10:59 GMT
… film coating also helps aeroplanes reduce turbulence, increase flying speed, … over $5,000 per flight from Sydney to LA in … aircraft, including Lockheed Martin’s hulking C-130J transport planes … hopes it can help airlines improve efficiency as much …
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Race Across the World winner Alfie Watts' terrifying experience which felt like plane was 'falling out of the sky’
01 May 2025 08:50 GMT
… shared details of a terrifying flight where passengers were ‘throwing up … talking about ‘the plane falling out the sky turbulence’. That’s what … know about planes and how safe they are. Severe turbulence is the …