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Space Junk Poses Growing Threat to Air Travel
A new study reveals that an average of 100 large pieces of space debris fall to Earth annually, posing a 25% yearly risk of impacting busy commercial airspace, particularly in the northern US, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region, potentially leading to flight disruptions.
Space Junk Poses Growing Threat to Air Travel
A new study reveals that an average of 100 large pieces of space debris fall to Earth annually, posing a 25% yearly risk of impacting busy commercial airspace, particularly in the northern US, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region, potentially leading to flight disruptions.
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44% Bias Score
TSA Detects Record Number of Firearms at Airport Checkpoints
In 2024, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) detected 6,678 firearms at airport security checkpoints—a substantial increase from 2,653 in 2016—with approximately 94% loaded, posing significant safety and operational challenges.
TSA Detects Record Number of Firearms at Airport Checkpoints
In 2024, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) detected 6,678 firearms at airport security checkpoints—a substantial increase from 2,653 in 2016—with approximately 94% loaded, posing significant safety and operational challenges.
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48% Bias Score
FAA Warns of Rising Lithium Battery Fires on Airplanes
The FAA is warning air travelers about the increasing danger of lithium-ion battery fires on airplanes, with incidents rising 388% since 2015; one in four passengers admits to improperly packing these batteries in checked luggage, adding to the risk of difficult-to-extinguish cargo hold fires.
FAA Warns of Rising Lithium Battery Fires on Airplanes
The FAA is warning air travelers about the increasing danger of lithium-ion battery fires on airplanes, with incidents rising 388% since 2015; one in four passengers admits to improperly packing these batteries in checked luggage, adding to the risk of difficult-to-extinguish cargo hold fires.
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24% Bias Score
NTSB: Pilot Error Caused Severe Turbulence on Hawaiian Airlines Flight 35
On February 27, 2022, Hawaiian Airlines flight 35 from Phoenix to Honolulu encountered severe turbulence near Kahului, Hawaii, injuring 36 passengers due to the flight crew's decision to fly through a known storm cell despite weather warnings; the NTSB cited this decision as the probable cause.
NTSB: Pilot Error Caused Severe Turbulence on Hawaiian Airlines Flight 35
On February 27, 2022, Hawaiian Airlines flight 35 from Phoenix to Honolulu encountered severe turbulence near Kahului, Hawaii, injuring 36 passengers due to the flight crew's decision to fly through a known storm cell despite weather warnings; the NTSB cited this decision as the probable cause.
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56% Bias Score
Pilot's Reassuring Message Follows Deadly Plane Crash
American Airlines Captain Jeffrey Collins's pre-flight announcement on flight 1044 from Jacksonville to Miami reassured passengers following a fatal plane crash near Washington, D.C., highlighting the impact of the tragedy on air travel and the airline industry.
Pilot's Reassuring Message Follows Deadly Plane Crash
American Airlines Captain Jeffrey Collins's pre-flight announcement on flight 1044 from Jacksonville to Miami reassured passengers following a fatal plane crash near Washington, D.C., highlighting the impact of the tragedy on air travel and the airline industry.
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44% Bias Score
KLM 737 Makes Emergency Landing in Norway
A KLM Boeing 737 flying from Oslo to Amsterdam made an emergency landing at Torp Sandefjord Airport in southern Norway at 7:14 PM local time on [Date] due to a mechanical failure shortly after takeoff, with all 182 passengers and crew safely evacuating; the airport remains closed.
KLM 737 Makes Emergency Landing in Norway
A KLM Boeing 737 flying from Oslo to Amsterdam made an emergency landing at Torp Sandefjord Airport in southern Norway at 7:14 PM local time on [Date] due to a mechanical failure shortly after takeoff, with all 182 passengers and crew safely evacuating; the airport remains closed.
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24% Bias Score
Bird Strike Forces American Airlines Flight to Make Emergency Landing at JFK
A bird strike caused a brief engine fire on American Airlines flight 190 from LaGuardia Airport to Charlotte on Thursday evening, forcing an emergency landing at JFK Airport; all passengers and crew were safe.
Bird Strike Forces American Airlines Flight to Make Emergency Landing at JFK
A bird strike caused a brief engine fire on American Airlines flight 190 from LaGuardia Airport to Charlotte on Thursday evening, forcing an emergency landing at JFK Airport; all passengers and crew were safe.
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24% Bias Score
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