Tag: landing
NEWS Sep 29, 2026 Delta A330 Makes Emergency Landing in Portugal After Smoke Fills Cabin, Injuring 14 A Delta Air Lines Airbus A330 diverted to the Azores after smoke filled the cabin over the Atlantic. Three were hospitalized and 11 others injured. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Sep 21, 2026 Why Do Pilots Turn Off Cabin Lights During Takeoff and Landing? The Real Safety Reason Explained Why do airlines dim the cabin lights and ask passengers to raise their window shades during takeoff and landing? These routine procedures are designed to help passengers and crew respond more effectively in an emergency. Here’s how eye adaptation, emergency lighting, open window shades, and the 90-second evacuation requirement all connect to aircraft safety. Read More →
NEWS Sep 15, 2026 Congressman Tom Tiffany Survives Emergency Plane Landing in Lake Wausau Wisconsin Rep. Tom Tiffany walked away unharmed after his small plane made an emergency landing in Lake Wausau. The FAA has opened an investigation. Read More →
NEWS Sep 15, 2026 Congressman Tom Tiffany Survives Emergency Plane Landing in Lake Wausau Wisconsin Rep. Tom Tiffany walked away unharmed after his small plane made an emergency landing in Lake Wausau. The FAA has opened an investigation. Read More →
NEWS Sep 15, 2026 Congressman Tom Tiffany Survives Emergency Plane Landing in Lake Wausau Wisconsin Rep. Tom Tiffany walked away unharmed after his small plane made an emergency landing in Lake Wausau. The FAA has opened an investigation. Read More →
NEWS Sep 02, 2026 Coast Guard Plane Carrying Senator Mullin Makes Emergency Landing After Engine Failure A Coast Guard aircraft carrying Sen. Markwayne Mullin and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem landed safely after an engine failed during a border patrol mission. Read More →
NEWS Aug 13, 2026 FAA Eases, But Doesn't Lift, SFO's Parallel Landing Restrictions FAA Eases, But Doesn't Lift, SFO's Parallel Landing Restrictions Read More →
NEWS Jul 06, 2026 Delta A319 Reportedly Struck by Fireworks on Approach to Chicago Midway A Delta Air Lines Airbus A319 was reportedly hit by fireworks while approaching Chicago Midway Airport on July 4, according to initial reports. Read More →
NEWS Jun 23, 2026 SFO Delays Quadruple Following FAA Decision to Halt Simultaneous Parallel Landings Travelers at San Francisco International Airport face delays four times longer than usual after the FAA suspended simultaneous parallel landings. Read More →
NEWS Jun 04, 2026 Cirrus Vision Jet Lands Safely After Engine Failure Over Virginia A Cirrus Vision Jet pilot landed safely after an engine failure, with no injuries reported. Here's what happened and what investigators know so far. Read More →