“Mayday, Mayday, Mayday” – AeroTime’s guide to aviation emergency communications
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Stay informed about emergency situations in aviation. Explore articles and news related to emergency procedures, incidents, and safety measures.
El Al Boeing 737 faces refueling refusal after medical diversion in Turkey
An El Al Israel Airlines Boeing 737-800 aircraft was forced to perform an emergency landing at Antalya Airport…
Bombardier Defense confirms sale of new modified Challenger 650 to medevac firm
A Bombardier Challenger 650 aircraft is to be modified for use during emergency evacuations after the planemaker sealed…
A320 pilot leaves cockpit to help with emergency delivery of a baby midflight
An A320 pilot with 18 years of experience can now add another feather to his cap – delivering…
LATAM Airbus A319 lands with missing wheel later found 200 miles away: video
A LATAM Airlines Airbus A319-132 was forced to land with a missing main wheel after it somehow detached…
Singapore Airlines A350 squawks 7700 after missed approaches at MAN airport
A Singapore Airlines Airbus A350-900 squawked a 7700 emergency code after two missed attempts to land at Manchester…
Airlines cancel flights to Ecuador amid armed conflict and state of emergency
US airlines have decided to cancel flights to and from Ecuador after the country’s president declared a state…
Mayday: the meaning behind the distress call in aviation
The aviation industry operates under strict safety protocols to ensure the well-being of passengers and crew members. In…
Ryanair flight forced to make emergency U-turn after aircraft door is left open
A Ryanair flight bound for Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI) from Belfast International Airport (BFS) had to perform an…
Two doctors aboard IndiGo flight save life of baby gasping for air
Two doctors on a Ranchi-Delhi IndiGo flight have intervened to save the life of a baby who was…
Flying at night: how skilled pilots navigate the dark skies
The appeal of flying at night is hard to resist – the peaceful beauty of a sky full…
Jump Aero unveils its rapid medical crisis eVTOL aircraft with first order
Jump Aero has unveiled the first medical crisis-focused electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, while also confirming…
Brace! Video shows what happens inside an aircraft during an emergency landing
While it is quite common to see footage of aircraft emergency landings taking place on runways, we rarely…
Dublin Airport declared emergency after Ryanair aircraft suffers landing issue
Ireland’s Dublin Airport (DUB) declared a state of ‘Full Emergency’ after a Ryanair flight arrived with landing issues…
Emirates organizes emergency humanitarian air bridge to Turkey and Syria
Emirates has started emergency relief flights to earthquake stricken sites in southern Turkey and hard-hit cities in Syria.In…
British Airways A380 squawks 7700 due to medical emergency
British Airways Airbus A380, flying on route from San Francisco (SFO) to London (LHR) declared an emergency while…
Gulf Air A321 jet diverted to Iraq after crew member suffers heart attack
A Gulf Air Airbus A321 passenger aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing in Erbil, Iraq after…
Emergency: Video captures Beech E55 performing belly landing in Australia
A Beech E55 Baron light twin-engine aircraft performed an emergency belly landing in Adelaide, South Australia, after a…