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<keyword id="24240143" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Chennai-International-Airport" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Chennai International Airport" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Chennai International Airport">Chennai International Airport</keyword> has been temporarily shut down till 7 PM on Saturday in view of <keyword id="24172195" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Cyclone-Fengal" source="keywords">cyclone Fengal</keyword> making landfall today evening. As heavy rainfall and strong winds intensified ahead of the cyclone, it is expected to cross between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram coasts, near Puducherry tonight. Multiple airlines companies already issued travel advisories and updates on their flight plans due to the continuing heavy rainfall in Chennai Tamilnadu. Earlier, <keyword id="19900374" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="IndiGo-airlines" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="IndiGo airlines" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="IndiGo airlines">IndiGo airlines</keyword> diverted all flights scheduled to come to Chennai. "Due to the impact of CycloneFengal in Chennai, flights operating to the city are being diverted. Our crew and airport teams are dedicated to providing all possible support &amp; assistance during this time. We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding," the X post by IndiGo said. Meanwhile, security at the Puducherry coast has also increased as Puducherry Senior Superintendent of Police, Kalaivanan visited the beaches and the coastal roads in the region and inspected them for preparedness. The authorities have advised the public to not visit beaches in Puducherry as well as in Tamil Nadu's Chennai, including Marina Beach, Pattinapakkam and Edward Elliot Beach. The tourist spots in Puducherry have been closed as a precautionary measure, owing to the impending cyclone Fengal. <keyword id="24240138" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Puducherry-police" source="keywords">Puducherry Police</keyword> in a post on X advised citizens, "In view of Cyclone Fengal, we urge you to exercise extreme caution and avoid visiting beaches and coastal areas" The SSP said that 300 police personnel have been deployed on various coastal roads and beaches. "For the last four days, we have been deploying police personnel along the beaches and apart from that we are also informing the fishermen and people living in the low-lying areas to be careful. Fishermen are not venturing into the sea. Since last night, we have closed all beaches. We have deployed nearly 300 personnel across all the beaches of Puducherry and we are coordinating with the NDRF also," the SSP said. The coastal areas of Puducherry witnessed rough sea and gusty winds on Saturday morning due to the impact of the cyclone. Puducherry received moderate rain, as per IMD, in the morning today but the rough sea was seen more than usual.

Cyclone Fengal: Chennai airport shut till 7 PM

<ul class="summary-list"><li>The National Transportation Safety Board has more concerns about Boeing's planes.</li><li>It said at least 40 airlines outside the US may be operating aircraft with risky rudder parts.</li></ul>The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has flagged fresh concerns with Boeing's 737 planes, saying that at least 40 airlines outside the US may be operating aircraft with faulty components.The NTSB issued a <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.ntsb.gov/news/press-releases/Pages/NR20240926.aspx">press release</a> on Thursday, saying it had issued urgent safety recommendations to Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).The release said that the NTSB was investigating a February 6 incident with a United Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8 plane, which experienced "stuck" rudder pedals while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey.The Board said that its investigators tested a rollout guidance actuator — one of the rudder control components from the affected airplane — at the component's manufacturer, Collins Aerospace.When tested with another identical unit from a separate airplane, both actuators failed. Moisture was detected in both units.Collins Aerospace later found that the sealed bearings on the units had been incorrectly assembled, "leaving the unsealed side more susceptible to moisture that can freeze and limit rudder system movement," per the release.The NTSB said that Boeing's 737 flight manual instructs pilots facing a jammed rudder to overpower the system by applying "maximum force." But the Board warned that such force on faulty rudders could "unintentionally cause loss of control or departure from a runway."NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy wrote a September 30 <a target="_blank" href="https://www.ntsb.gov/news/Documents/Boeing%20Urgent%20Safety%20Recommendations%20ltr%20to%20FAA%20Administrator.pdf">letter</a> to the FAA's administrator, Michael Whitaker, saying she was concerned that the FAA "did not take this issue more seriously until we issued our urgent safety recommendation report." She added that she had been made aware the "FAA has been downplaying the urgency of this issue, maintaining that the units are no longer in service."Homendy said that Boeing had said that it had received 353 affected actuator units since February 2017.Per Homendy's letter, 271 affected actuators may now be installed on aircraft in service operated by at least 40 foreign air carriers. She added that 16 units "may still be installed on US-registered aircraft." Homendy also slammed Boeing for failing to inform United Airlines that faulty actuators were installed in the 737 planes it had delivered to them."We are concerned of the possibility that other airlines are unaware of the presence of these actuators on their 737 airplanes," Homendy wrote."Not making operators fully aware of the installed systems and equipment on the airplanes delivered to them is unacceptable and cannot continue to be tolerated," she added.<h2 id="83df9e8e-4477-4580-94cb-f7372a1e0d82">A bad look for Boeing</h2>Guy Gratton, an associate professor of aviation and the environment at Cranfield University, told BI that component faults reflect poorly on Boeing."It's another instance of national authorities in the USA (the Federation Aviation Administration, and the National Transportation Safety Board) stepping in to address safety issues that Boeing themselves should have already identified and rectified," Gratton said. "I'd anticipate their customers worldwide being disappointed in that."However, he added that he thought this issue was not as serious as Boeing's past safety issues, like the January 5 incident when the door plug on an <a target="_blank" rel="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/alaska-boeing-737-max-9-door-blowout-company-response-earnings-2024-1">Alaska Airlines passenger plane</a> — a 737 Max 9 model — detached during a flight, forcing pilots to make an emergency landing."This fault could not in itself lead to loss of an aircraft, and even an aeroplane going off the side of a runway, whilst extremely embarrassing and expensive, would be unlikely to lead to loss of life," Gratton said.He added: "I'd still be content to get into a Boeing 737, and I do — but it does continue to show the company as being troubled, and its products less trustworthy than those of the obvious competitors."<h2 id="c23a3048-4c95-4c5b-8c89-bc8188352509">Latest blow to an already beleaguered Boeing</h2>Boeing shares dropped 2.74% on Monday. It's also worth noting that the NTSB probe is the latest setback for the company. Their <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/why-boeing-737-max-planes-have-issues-2024-1">Max family has been plagued by safety concerns</a> since the two crashes of its 737 Max jetliners in 2018 and 2019 that killed a total of 346 people.And following the Alaska Airlines door plug incident, the FAA <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa-halts-boeing-max-production-expansion-improve-quality-control-also-lays-out-extensive">barred</a> Boeing from expanding production on Max plane models until quality and safety issues were addressed.A string of <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/boeing-whistleblower-says-he-saw-holes-drilled-wrongly-on-787s-2024-6">whistleblowers</a> have also alleged this year that the company is lax with safety and quality control. Some bombshell allegations were publicized in a <a target="_blank" rel="" href="https://www.hsgac.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024.06.17-PSI-Majority-Staff-Memorandum.pdf">sprawling 204-page report released on June 17</a> by the Senate subcommittee that investigated Boeing's safety and quality practices.These accounts include testimony from Sam Mohawk, a quality assurance inspector for Boeing, who alleged that the <a target="_blank" rel="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/boeing-whistleblower-faulty-plane-parts-may-be-on-new-aircraft-2024-6">company lost track of hundreds of faulty 737 parts</a> and ordered staff to conceal improperly stored plane parts so FAA inspectors would not see them.Merle Meyers, a former Boeing quality manager, said that Boeing's manufacturing team regularly tried to retrieve bad parts from a "reclamation" area even after they were thrown out.Boeing declined to comment on BI's queries, saying it would defer to the NTSB on the investigation. The FAA didn't immediately respond to a request for comment from BI, sent outside business hours.

Boeing's 737 safety mess just got worse

<ul class="summary-list"><li>A Spirit Airlines flight to Haiti was hit by gunfire on Monday.</li><li>JetBlue also said it found a plane that left Haiti was hit by a bullet.</li></ul>Flights to <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/whats-happening-haiti-gang-violence-prime-minister-resigns-2024-3">Haiti</a> have been suspended after bullets hit planes operated by <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/spirit-airlines-unveils-cost-cutting-measures-amid-bankruptcy-reports-2024-10">Spirit Airlines</a> and JetBlue.Monday's Spirit Flight 951 from Fort Lauderdale was on approach to Port-au-Prince, the Haitian capital, before diverting to the neighboring Dominican Republic, according to data from FlightAware.Images circulating on social media appeared to show bullet holes in the interior and exterior of the Airbus A320neo.The BBC reported that a flight attendant suffered minor injuries, but no passengers were hurt."An inspection revealed evidence of damage to the aircraft consistent with gunfire," Spirit said in a statement shared with The Guardian. It added that the flight landed safely and was taken out of service.Also on Monday, a JetBlue flight leaving Port-au-Prince was shot. In a statement shared with Business Insider, the airline said Flight 935 landed safely in New York, but an inspection "later identified that the plane's exterior had been struck by a bullet."JetBlue said it was investigating the incident in collaboration with authorities and has suspended all flights to and from Haiti through December 2. "Our top priority remains the safety and well-being of our customers and crewmembers," it added.According to a notice issued by the Federal Aviation Administration, all flights to and from Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Port-au-Prince were temporarily suspended for a week.American Airlines said in a statement to BI that its daily service from Miami to Port-au-Prince has been suspended until next Monday due to the airport closure. "We will continue to monitor the situation with safety and security top of mind and will adjust our operation as needed," it added.Spirit did not immediately respond to a request for comment from BI outside US working hours. It has issued a travel alert waiving change fees for flights to and from Haiti through next Monday. The US Embassy in Haiti issued a security alert on Monday warning people not to travel to the country. It said it was "aware of gang-led efforts" to block travel to and from the capital.

Airlines are suspending flights to Haiti after a Spirit plane was hit by gunfire

<ul class="summary-list"><li>I was a <a href="https://www.insider.com/flight-attendant-answers-common-questions-from-flights-2022-1">flight attendant for two years</a>, and I wish passengers would stop doing certain things. </li><li>It's pretty gross to go to the bathroom without shoes on or leave the toilet unflushed. </li></ul>I worked as a <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/flight-attendant-surprising-things-about-job-2021-11">flight attendant</a> on domestic and international routes for two years, and I saw all kinds of behavior on planes. Here are the top things you should never do on a flight.<h2>The life vests under the seats aren't yours to steal </h2>I never thought this would be a problem, but some people think a life vest would be a nice souvenir.Not only is it stealing, but you could also be putting the next passenger sitting in that seat in danger.<h2>Do not leave the toilet unflushed</h2><div type="image" title="occupied lavatory lit up on an airplane" height="3648" width="4864" msid="112746297" hostid="261" sizebytes="202150"></div>If you don't know exactly how to use the airplane bathroom, don't be shy or embarrassed to ask your flight attendants.You don't fly the plane every day, and there are so many buttons. But don't just leave and hope no one will notice.<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/things-flight-attendants-want-you-to-stop-doing-on-flight-2019-1">The airplane</a> is a very small space. We usually have one bathroom in the front and two in the back, so everyone can tell when you didn't flush.<h2>It might not be a good idea to take medication that makes you sleep through the flight</h2>When I started flying in 2019, I noticed a passenger looked unconscious to me. I tried to wake him up by shaking him, but he didn't respond, so I panicked and called my colleagues for help.I was about to ask for a medical professional onboard or perform first aid. But it turned out a passenger was a heavy sleeper, and it looked like he'd used some sleeping medication.You might not want to scare your crew by taking drowsy medication on a flight.<h2>Bringing too much luggage on the plane makes everyone's life harder</h2><div type="image" title="Travelers wait for their luggage at a baggage carousel, Friday, May 28, 2021, at Miami International Airport in Miami." height="2656" width="3541" msid="112746301" hostid="261" sizebytes="1159658"></div><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-make-flight-attendants-like-you-2020-1">Some passengers</a> are completely covered with sweat from carrying too many personal items, backpacks, and carry-ons. It's so much easier to check your luggage and walk on the plane relaxed and stress-free.Finding a space for everyone's bag is also not always possible, so your extra items may need to be checked regardless. If you're worried about paying extra, ask an attendant at the gate. They're usually happy to check it for free if the flight is full.<h2>Never drink any personal alcohol on board</h2>We catch people drinking mini bottles of alcohol all the time.Even if you think there isn't a flight attendant around, you'd be surprised how often other passengers let us know.It's prohibited, and if you're caught, you could be banned from future flights with the airline, so it's not worth the risk. <h2>Crew members can't help you place your carry-on into the overhead bins</h2><div type="image" title="Overhead bins" height="724" width="965" msid="112746304" hostid="261" sizebytes="30184"></div>Sometimes, passengers ask flight attendants for help hoisting their <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/what-flight-attendants-bring-in-their-carry-ons-2018-7">carry-ons</a> into the overhead bins. But that isn't part of a cabin crew's responsibility.If the bag is too heavy, it's better to check it. <h2>Don't go to the restroom when the flight attendants are performing a safety demonstration</h2>It's OK to go to the restroom before takeoff. But when you see flight attendants performing a safety demonstration, you should stay seated and wait until the seatbelt sign is off.When passengers get up during the safety demonstration, we need to stop, wait, and start from the beginning when everyone is back to their seats. If it's an emergency, call a flight attendant over and we'll help you. <h2>Using the seat-back trays without wiping them down isn't a good idea</h2><div type="image" title="feet on airplane seat" height="4476" width="5968" msid="112746298" hostid="261" sizebytes="1132146"></div>You may think that people only place drinks on seat-back trays, but the person before you could've slept on it or used it to change a baby's diaper.My airline hands out little alcohol wipes during boarding for a reason. Just give the tray a quick wipe when you sit down. <h2>Never go to the restroom without shoes</h2>The bathroom is probably the dirtiest place <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/facts-about-flying-flight-attendants-2018-1">on the plane</a>. And all the liquid you see on the floor isn't just water. Plus, if you're just wearing socks, they'll be soaked. Who wants that for a whole flight?<h2>Don't stay silent if you aren't feeling well</h2><div type="image" title="Airplane cabin with a passenger adjusting the cabin air setting above him" height="1080" width="1440" msid="112746299" hostid="261" sizebytes="68910"></div>I've had <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/what-to-stop-doing-when-you-fly-according-to-flight-attendant-2021">passengers</a> feeling lightheaded or having a panic attack, but they were too shy to tell anyone. You don't have to quietly deal with pain or discomfort on your own until landing. Always tell your flight attendant. We might have the training or equipment that can help. This story was originally published in February 2022 and most recently updated on August 23, 2024.

10 things you should never do on a flight, according to a former flight attendant

<ul class="summary-list"><li>British Airways released a new in-flight safety video styled as a British period drama.</li><li>Directed by Sharon Maguire, it features over 40 staff and was filmed in grand country houses.</li></ul>British Airways released its newest in-flight safety video in late July, styled as a classic British period drama, along the lines of "Bridgerton" and "Pride and Prejudice."The production was directed by Sharon Maguire, famous for her film Bridget Jones' Diary. It includes over 40 British Airways staff and was filmed in grand country houses across the UK.While the video is meant to demonstrate the safety procedures for the aircraft, including how to fasten your seatbelt and how to fit an oxygen mask, many airlines have also added comedy to their safety videos in recent years.The video has already received over 950,000 views on YouTube.However, in the wake of <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/boeing-ceo-says-alaska-airlines-blowout-caused-by-quality-escape-2024-1">several high-profile aviation incidents since January</a>, some passengers could be concerned that the Regency-era gags distract from vital security information.British Airways had <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/comment/ba-funny-in-flight-safety-videos/">originally canceled the film's premiere</a> at a cinema in south London in May, according to The Daily Telegraph, after a <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/singapore-airlines-passenger-dies-after-severe-turbulence-2024-5">Singapore Airlines flight was hit by severe turbulence</a> earlier that day, resulting in one death and 104 injuries.With passengers understandably very shaken, airlines may question whether entertaining safety videos cover the necessary information for passengers and strike the right tone.<div type="image" title="A man dressed in a white flowy shirt with wet hair and sideburns wears an airline life vest." height="1080" width="1920" msid="112289616" hostid="261" sizebytes="69502"></div>"A major problem with most cabin briefings is that they are too mundane and tend to be ignored entirely," said Shem Malmquist, a B-777 pilot and one of the primary authors of the seventh edition of "Commercial Aviation Safety.""I like this approach, and it does a good job capturing the important bits," he said.Guy Gratton, Associate Professor of Aviation and Environment specializing in air transport safety at Cranfield University, agreed."I think that it's absolutely excellent," he said. "It's part of an entirely appropriate current tradition of using entertainment principles to get passengers to listen to pre-flight safety briefings."However, the video does have drawbacks. As noted by Business Insider's Taylor Rains, who previously worked in airline safety for Allegiant Air, the video was not filmed on an airplane, meaning it does not necessarily provide a realistic view of what might happen in an emergency.The lack of visual cues could also be difficult for those who do not speak English as a first language.<div type="image" title="Three women in Regency-era costume are sat, looking confused, in airline seats with oxygen masks in front of them." height="1080" width="1920" msid="112289618" hostid="261" sizebytes="76696"></div>The history of comedic instructional videos on airlines began in 2007 with an <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyygn8HFTCo">animated film by Virgin America</a>, which included a matador, his bull, and a nun. Since then, other highlights have included <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOw44VFNk8Y">Air New Zealand's 2014 Lord of the Rings epic</a> and <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCoQwZ9BQ9Q">British Airways' 2017 and 2018 star-studded videos,</a> which included Rowan Atkinson's Mr. Bean and Gordon Ramsay.

British Airways' new Bridgerton-style safety video features actors in period dress. One safety expert says it's 'excellent' — but it has drawbacks.

<ul class="summary-list"><li>A Turkish Airlines captain died in midair during a flight from Seattle to Istanbul.</li><li>59-year-old İlçehin Pehlivan's death led to the flight being diverted to New York.</li></ul>An airline <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/pilot-medical-emergency-mid-flight-what-happens-next-2024-7">pilot died midflight</a> on Wednesday, as other crew members diverted the plane for an emergency landing.The <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/turkish-airlines-economy-review-worth-it-good-perks-2024-3">Turkish Airlines</a> Airbus A350 was flying from Seattle to Istanbul when the captain lost consciousness."After the initial medical intervention on board proved ineffective, the cockpit crew, consisting of one captain and one co-pilot, decided to make an emergency landing," an airline spokesperson, Yahya Üstün, said in a statement.Data from <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.flightradar24.com/data/flights/tk204#3775e0f6">Flightradar24</a> shows the A350 flying over Canada's far north when it changed course and eventually landed at New York's JFK Airport."Unfortunately, our captain passed away before they could land," Üstün said.He named the pilot as 59-year-old İlçehin Pehlivan, who had been employed with Turkish Airlines since 2007.The statement said that a routine health check in March detected "no health issues that would prevent him from performing his duties.""As Turkish Airlines, we deeply feel the loss of our captain and extend our sincerest condolences to his bereaved family, colleagues, and all his loved ones," it added.Turkish Airlines did not provide confirmation of the cause of Pehlivan's death.<h2 id="6114114b-e09c-43df-a5ce-2a453fa2d235">The incident highlights the reason behind having multiple pilots</h2>Wednesday's incident illustrates the continued importance of aircraft operating with more than one pilot.It comes as the prospect of <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/commercial-airlines-two-pilots-rule-medical-emergency-2024-8">single-pilot operations</a> — in which there is only one pilot on the flight deck at certain points during flights — continues to be debated in the industry. Back in 2021, Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury said that the A350 Freighter might be a "candidate" for <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/airbus-cargo-plane-may-be-candidate-for-single-pilot-operations-2021-11">single-pilot operations</a>, noting that the industry faced a labor shortage during COVID.Regulators and pilot unions have frequently criticized the idea. In July, the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.eurocockpit.eu/news/pilots-take-stand-against-single-pilot-flights-one-means-none">European Cockpit Union,</a> a pilots' union, launched a campaign against single-pilot operations using the tagline: "One means none.""One pilot in the cockpit during an extensive period of a flight is a gamble with the safety of our 200 to 400 passengers in the back of the plane and those on the ground," the ECU's president, Otjan de Bruijn, said in a statement at the time.The <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/research-projects/emco-sipo-extended-minimum-crew-operations-single-pilot-operations-safety-risk">European Union Aviation Safety Agency</a> is currently undertaking a nearly three-year-long assessment of the potential viability of single-pilot operations in Europe.

A pilot on a Transatlantic flight died in midair, prompting an emergency landing in New York

An <keyword id="21046082" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Air-Europa" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Air Europa" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Air Europa">Air Europa</keyword> flight flying from Madrid to Montevideo, Uruguay, took a terrifying turn on Monday after encountering severe <keyword id="20544662" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="turbulence" source="keywords">turbulence</keyword>. The incident, which left at least 30 passengers injured, has gone viral thanks to a shocking video circulating on social media. The footage of the Air Europa turbulence shows the chaotic aftermath of the turbulence, with ceiling panels ripped from their moorings, oxygen masks dangling, and a single, very misplaced passenger. The clip opens with a pair of legs dangling from an overhead luggage compartment. It quickly becomes clear that a man is stuck inside, having apparently been thrown upwards by the plane's violent shaking. Thankfully, fellow passengers are quick to react, working together to pull him down to safety. The harrowing scene is punctuated by the cries of a distressed baby, adding to the sense of panic. <div type="twitter" handle="snehamordani" handlename="snehamordani" favoritecount="0" retweetcount="0" id="1807845013650657666"></div>The Air Europa turbulence wasn't just a spectacle — it was a medical emergency. A total of 30 people were injured during the ordeal, forcing the <keyword id="22255008" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="air-europa-boeing" source="keywords">Air Europa Boeing</keyword> 787-9 Dreamliner to make an emergency landing at Natal Airport in northeastern Brazil. Social media, unsurprisingly, has been abuzz with the video. Many users expressed fear and disbelief, with some questioning whether the passenger was wearing their seatbelt. One user commented, "Oh dear. Another fear unlocked," perfectly encapsulating the anxieties flyers everywhere will be feeling after watching this. Fortunately, according to Air Europa's official statement, all injuries appear to be minor and those affected are receiving medical attention. The plane itself landed safely, and the airline assures passengers that the diversion was a necessary precaution. <h2>Incidents like the Air Europa turbulence on the rise due to climate change </h2>While turbulence is a normal part of flying, thanks to things like weather patterns, reports suggest flights are getting rougher. The culprit behind the increased turbulence is rising carbon dioxide emissions, which are disrupting air currents high above our heads, studies have shown. Professor Paul Williams, a turbulence expert at the University of Reading, has been studying this phenomenon for over a decade. He differentiates between turbulence caused by bad weather and "clear <keyword id="1633484" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="air-turbulence" source="Orion">air turbulence</keyword>" – those unexpected bumps you hit at high altitudes on clear days. This is the type of turbulence Williams connects to climate change. His research suggests clear air turbulence could triple by the end of the century! The reason? Climate change is impacting the jet stream, a high-altitude wind current that aeroplanes use for efficient travel. In 2023, Williams told Insider that the jet stream's wind speeds have increased by 15% since the 1970s, creating more turbulence. This means bumpier flights, potentially more passenger and crew injuries, particularly for flight attendants who must move around the cabin. To address this issue, Williams emphasises the need for better turbulence forecasting to minimise the impact. For passengers, his advice is simple: buckle up and stay seated whenever possible.

WATCH: Air Europa passenger ends up in overhead bin amid severe flight turbulence; 30 others injured

New Delhi, <keyword id="17522689" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="aviation-safety-regulator" source="Orion">Aviation safety regulator</keyword> <keyword id="6354787" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="dgca" source="Orion">DGCA</keyword> on Monday came out with revised Flight Duty Time Limitations (<keyword id="20111051" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="fdtl" source="keywords">FDTL</keyword>) norms for flight crew, entailing increased weekly rest periods to 48 hours, extension of night hours, and limiting the number of night landings to only two as against six earlier. These regulations have been instrumental in managing fatigue-related aviation safety risks for more than a decade now, an official statement said. Airlines are required to comply with the revised norms latest by June 1, it said. With a view to address and mitigate concerns on pilot fatigue through a data-driven approach, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) collected and analysed extensive numbers of pilot rosters, along with pilot fatigue reports submitted by airline operators, it said. Based on the study and analysis, some of the key areas inducing fatigue, such as maximum flight duty period, night duty, weekly rest period, flight duty period extension, among others, were identified, it said. The revised FDTL regulations have been formulated after extensive data analysis and feedback from various stakeholders, including airline operators, pilot associations and individuals, as per the statement. It also said the best practices in the world -- FAA in the US, and EASA in the <keyword id="19895384" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="european-union" source="keywords">European Union</keyword> -- have also been taken into consideration in amending the regulations, while keeping in mind the specific operating environment in India. The revised regulations mandate increased weekly rest periods from 36 hours to 48 hours for flight crew, thus ensuring sufficient time for recovery from cumulative fatigue, it said. Moreover, the definition of night has been amended and it now covers the period of 0000-0600 hours in the revised regulations vis-a-vis the period of 0000-0500 hours under the previous regulations. This enhancement of one hour during the early morning will ensure adequate rest and also align the night duty period, which encompasses <keyword id="20111957" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="window-of-circadian-low" source="keywords">Window of Circadian Low</keyword> (WOCL) from 0200-0600 hours, the time during which the circadian body clock cycle is at its lowest in terms of alertness, the statement said. Also, the revised regulations have taken into consideration different types of operations across time zones, the statement said, adding that the maximum flight time and maximum flight duty period for flight operations encroaching night have been restricted to eight hours' flight time and 10 hours flight duty period, respectively. The number of landings has been limited to only two as against the maximum permissible six under previous regulations during night operations, thus enhancing flight safety, it added.

Aviation regulator raises weekly rest periods for flight crew to 48 hours

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Iran launched a massive missile attack on Israel on Tuesday. </li><li>Iran, Israel, and other neighboring nations closed their airspaces, forcing flight diversions.</li></ul><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/iran-attacks-israel-with-missiles-after-hezbollah-leader-killing-2024-10">Iran launched a huge missile attack on Israel</a> on Tuesday as tensions in the Middle East soar. In response, the airspace above Iran, Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and other countries in the region was closed Tuesday by various authorities, and airlines quickly reacted to keep their flights out of harm's way In some cases, planes were diverted en route to their destination to <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/iran-may-upgrade-its-air-defenses-after-israeli-missile-strike-2024-4">avoid restricted airspace.</a>According to <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://twitter.com/flightradar24/status/1841146667778638016">FlightRadar24</a>, at least three flights operated by German carrier Lufthansa bound for India and Dubai turned around before reaching Iranian airspace. The treks back to Europe stretched their flight times up to eight hours. <div type="image" title="Flightradar24 screenshot showing Swiss and Lufthansa flights diverting amid Iran attacks on Israel." height="1721" width="2048" msid="113863113" hostid="261" sizebytes="298438"></div>Another flight operated by Swiss from Zurich to Dubai diverted to Antalya, Turkey, shortly before it would have crossed into Iran, FlightRadar24 shows.The flight-tracking website also showed several Emirates flights bound for Dubai were impacted. The airline told <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://airlinegeeks.com/2024/10/01/airlines-scramble-to-reroute-flights-following-iranian-missile-attack/#">AirlineGeeks</a> that it was diverting some flights and cancelling others."We are closely monitoring the situation and are making all efforts to ensure minimal disruption to customers while assisting those impacted," a spokesperson said.Several other carriers were also being forced to divert as route options remained limited between Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.FlightRadar24 <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.flightradar24.com/data/airports/lca/arrivals">data</a> shows that on Tuesday, a British Airways flight from London to Dubai, a Royal Jordanian Airlines flight from Paris to Amman, and an Israeli airline El Al flight from Rhodes, Greece, to Tel Aviv were all diverted to Larnaca, Cyprus.British Airways told Business Insider: "Safety and security are always our highest priorities, and we continuously assess and adjust our operations accordingly."Throughout the day, some restrictions were lifted, FlightRadar24 said. Jordan and Iraq reopened to flights late Tuesday local time, though few were passing through the region. Ongoing airspace closures could see airlines add hours of flight time to circumvent Iran and Israel to reach places in Europe, the Middle East, India, and beyond — similar to what happened <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/airline-routings-add-hours-flight-time-to-avoid-russian-airspace-2022-3#:~:text=On%20March%204%2C%20a%20Japan,Arctic%20to%20get%20to%20England.">after Russia invaded Ukraine</a> in 2022.Airlines like Japan Airlines, British Airways, and Finnair added up to four hours of flight time to avoid the Kremlin's airspace on flights between Asia and Europe amid Russian airspace closures and sanctions.

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