Tag: airline safety
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First Civil Trial Over Ethiopian 737 Max Crash Opens as Boeing Faces Payout
Overview of the Trial The first civil trial stemming from the deadly Ethiopian Airlines Flight ET302 crash, which involved a Boeing 737 Max, opened in a federal court on Wednesday. A jury was seated to decide how much Boeing should pay the family of one of the 157 people who died in the disaster. The…
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Malaysia Starts Advance Passenger Screening System (APSS) Ahead of Arrival
Malaysia Launches Advance Passenger Screening System Ahead of Arrival In a bid to strengthen border security and streamline passenger health checks, Malaysia will begin the first phase of its Advance Passenger Screening System (APSS) starting tomorrow. The program targets travelers arriving on international routes and involves a coalition of major airlines, including Malaysia Airlines (MAS),…
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Global pilot shortage: ICAO rejects retirement-age rise, could mean more delays
ICAO blocks plan to raise global pilot retirement age The push by the aviation industry to extend the global mandatory retirement age for pilots beyond 65 has been grounded. At a recent International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) meeting in Canada, delegates rejected a proposal backed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to enable pilots…
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A Rat as a Blind Airline Passenger
The Shocking Encounter: A Rat on Board In the spring of 2017, an unusual incident occurred on a flight from Miami to Berlin when a rat unexpectedly joined the passengers in the cabin. This incident, although surprising and unsettling for those aboard, drew attention to the potential health risks associated with such encounters. Rats, often…