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Felt like ‘massive turbulence’: Passengers recount chaos on flydubai flight

Felt like ‘massive turbulence’: Passengers recount chaos on flydubai flight

Published by Sam Flores

JERUSALEM: When flydubai flight FZ1073 suddenly plunged from over 30,000 feet (9,100m) on Wednesday (Sep 30), passenger Almog Italie said it felt like the plane was passing through “massive turbulence” before he realised a life-or-death struggle had unfolded in the cockpit. Italie described passengers running to the front of the cabin and commotion in front of the cockpit, where Israeli officials said the co-pilot had stabbed the captain to try to crash the plane flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv with more than 170 Israelis on board. “It was dropping like for 20, 30 seconds, and then balanced, and then started dropping again, and balanced again, and then we saw that (there) are people in the front, directly (in front of ) the cockpit,” he told Reuters.  “Crew members and passengers from the front of the airplane took over and got control of the two pilots.” Doron Spielman, a spokesperson for the Israeli prime minister’s office, said the wounded captain, bloodied and lying on the floor, had drawn on “the last moments of his energy” …

With turbulence all around, Armani plays it safe and easy in Milan | Armani

With turbulence all around, Armani plays it safe and easy in Milan | Armani

Published by Sam Flores

A year after the death of Giorgio Armani, the Italian fashion house he founded in 1975 is facing increasing uncertainty about its future ownership. In his will, Armani, who ruled over the business for 50 years, instructed his heirs to sell an initial 15% stake of the company within 18 months of his death. If a private sale does not materialise, an IPO is mandated to take place. Now there are reports the group is readying itself for formal talks with the French conglomerate LVMH, the beauty giant L’Oréal and the eyewear group EssilorLuxottica – three of Armani’s preferred acquirers – over the possible sale of a minority stake. Against this backdrop, pressure is mounting for the company to prove to potential buyers the continued allure of Armani. In 2025, its revenue fell for a second consecutive year, dropping 2.8% to €2.19bn. In a turbulent luxury market, the question now is if Armani can remain a powerhouse without its founder – who turned it into an empire – at the helm. So far during this …

Grandfather died on Singapore Airlines flight as a result of ‘physiological effect’ from turbulence

Grandfather died on Singapore Airlines flight as a result of ‘physiological effect’ from turbulence

Published by Sam Flores

A grandfather died from heart failure caused by the “physiological effect” of severe turbulence on a Singapore Airlines flight, a coroner has concluded. Geoff Kitchen was on the Boeing 777-300ER aircraft bound for Singapore when it plunged 178ft in under five seconds after likely being impacted by a “rapidly growing cloud”, said an investigation report published this year. The retired insurance professional suffered heart failure in the traumatic event, which also injured 72 passengers, 51 seriously including the 73-year-old’s wife, Linda, who suffered spinal fractures. The couple from Thornbury near Bristol were embarking on a six-week holiday around Singapore, Indonesia and Australia. At an inquest at Avon Coroners’ Court on Wednesday afternoon, Dr Peter Harrowing read out evidence from Mr Kitchen’s GP that said he had undergone surgery for a critical coronary artery lesion in 2019. But after review in 2023 for ischemic heart disease, he was found to not be experiencing any problems. Linda and Geoff Kitchen, who died after suffering heart failure on board a Singapore Airlines flight (Kitchen family) The hearing then …

‘We started to plummet’: Turbulence rocks Turkish Airlines flight | Aviation News

‘We started to plummet’: Turbulence rocks Turkish Airlines flight | Aviation News

Published by Sam Flores

Video shows passengers screaming as turbulence rocked a Tunisia-bound Turkish Airlines flight. The plane was diverted to another airport after three landing attempts at Tunis-Carthage International Airport. ‘On the third attempt, we started to plummet’, a passenger wrote on Instagram. Published On 13 Sep 202613 Sep 2026 Share ‘We started to plummet’: Turbulence rocks Turkish Airlines flight on social media share-nodes Share googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Source link

India’s aviation boom faces turbulence amid safety concerns

India’s aviation boom faces turbulence amid safety concerns

Published by Sam Flores

“The problem has not been a lack of growth,” said Harsh Vardhan, chairman of Starair Consulting. “It is that every other part of the ecosystem has not been able to keep up with this growth and manage it well.” RELAXING RULES Those concerns came to the fore last year when IndiGo cancelled large numbers of flights after failing to prepare for new pilot fatigue regulations. Industry experts said the temporary suspension of parts of the new rest rules reflected a wider regulatory failure. “The DGCA acts more like a facilitator than a regulator,” said Lumba, the former operations chief, referring to the aviation regulatory body. The dominance of Air India and IndiGo has further complicated the regulator’s task. Seven major airlines have either collapsed or been sold in the past two decades, making it harder to penalise the two big remaining players. “A duopoly works only if operators are mature, responsible and grown adults,” Martin said, adding that in India it more closely resembles a “bunch of territorial gangs”. Last year, the government said the …

Widow of British passenger who died after SQ321 turbulence sues Singapore Airlines

Widow of British passenger who died after SQ321 turbulence sues Singapore Airlines

Published by Sam Flores

SINGAPORE: The wife of a British passenger who died after severe turbulence struck Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight SQ321 in May 2024 has begun legal proceedings against the carrier in Britain, seeking damages after she suffered serious spinal injuries in the incident. Linda Kitchen, 74, broke her back during the flight and has begun High Court proceedings seeking damages to help her access specialist support for her recovery, the BBC reported. Her husband Geoff Kitchen, 73, had also died on the flight. Citing High Court papers, two claims were filed by the Kitchen family, The Independent reported – one by Mrs Kitchen and another brought by her on behalf of her husband’s estate. Court records also showed several other passengers taking legal action against SIA, including Bradley Richards, Jack Jenkins, Hannah Fullerton, Andrew Dawood, Bryan Matthews, and Pauline and Michael Rainey, according to The Independent. Responding to queries from CNA, SIA on Saturday (Aug 29) said it was unable to comment on matters which are before the courts. Mrs Kitchen and her husband were beginning a …

The moment I knew: Days after September 11, we flew through turbulence – all I could say was ‘I love you’ | Australian lifestyle

The moment I knew: Days after September 11, we flew through turbulence – all I could say was ‘I love you’ | Australian lifestyle

Published by Sam Flores

I noticed Justine before she noticed me. We were at a literary award ceremony, and she was wearing a dress upcycled from a black Velvet Elvis painting, talking to a man three times her age. I asked my friend, Carol, who knew everyone, why I’d never seen her before. Carol explained that she was an Australian academic, researching the history of publishing, and led me across the room. “Justine,” Carol said. “You’re researching science fiction in New York. This is Scott, he’s a science fiction writer in New York.” Justine turned from the older man, glanced at me, then shook her head. “Not my period.” I was too young. She was studying science fiction’s golden age, a time before either of us was born. No one under 80 was relevant, or worth remembering. A week later, we ran into each other at a reading. This time we talked. We discovered we’re both fans of Samuel R Delany, Octavia Butler, Ursula K Le Guin, eggs with hot sauce, bushwalking, and exploring new cities. We were seeing other …

Pilots reminded to take more cautious approach near weather after turbulence injures crew on SIA, Scoot flights

Pilots reminded to take more cautious approach near weather after turbulence injures crew on SIA, Scoot flights

Published by Sam Flores

SCOOT INCIDENT In the other incident, a Scoot flight bound for Guangzhou on Jun 9, 2025, encountered turbulence while cruising over international waters in the Ho Chi Minh flight information region. The plane had been cruising for about 50 minutes when its speed began to creep upwards. Concerned that this signalled turbulence ahead, the flight crew intended to request permission from Ho Chi Minh air traffic control to deviate to the right of their flight path, but were unable to do so due to heavy radio traffic. The pilot believed the plane could fly through a green patch of weather returns that radar indicated contained light precipitation, which is generally considered safe to pass through. As a precaution, the fasten seat belt sign was turned on to get passengers seated. Before the pilot could ask the cabin crew to suspend services and get seated, the plane was hit by about 32 seconds of turbulence. “During the onset of the turbulence, some of the cabin crew members were lifted off momentarily and fell back onto the …

Tiny Australian falcons may help aircraft withstand worsening turbulence

Tiny Australian falcons may help aircraft withstand worsening turbulence

Published by Jenni Sidey

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time. The nankeen kestrel (Falco cenchroides) pulls off aerial maneuvers that put many advanced aircraft to shame. These diminutive falcons rank as some of the most stable fliers in the world, and are evolved to handle Australia’s extremely gusty, often violent winds. These birds can finely adjust movements in real-time, even hovering amid adverse conditions—something that’s difficult to mimic in rigid plane designs. While already frustrating enough for aeronautic engineers, the issue is projected to worsen as climate change makes atmospheric turbulence worse. This will almost certainly grow into an even bigger headache for a society increasingly reliant on small unpiloted aerial vehicles (sUAVs) for mapping, agricultural assessment, rescue efforts, and even rapid package deliveries. Current sUAVs typically only employ a couple wind mitigation …

Trump’s Iran framework hits immediate turbulence after announced deal

Trump’s Iran framework hits immediate turbulence after announced deal

Published by Sam Flores

High-stakes U.S.–Iran negotiations aimed at advancing a broader regional agreement were abruptly postponed Friday after renewed fighting in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah disrupted the diplomatic process. Iranian officials declined to proceed with scheduled talks in Switzerland, saying the escalation in Lebanon made continued negotiations untenable unless hostilities stopped. Vice President JD Vance, who had been expected to lead the U.S. delegation, also postponed his trip amid the deteriorating security situation. The talks were intended to advance a 60-day diplomatic framework announced earlier this month by President Donald Trump, which administration officials have described as a major breakthrough aimed at limiting Iran’s nuclear program and stabilizing regional energy and shipping routes. But the agreement has been quickly tested by ongoing violence in Lebanon, where Israeli strikes and Hezbollah attacks have continued despite parallel ceasefire efforts. Reports indicate that while a ceasefire arrangement has been announced or is taking effect in stages, enforcement remains uncertain, with both sides continuing to accuse the other of violations. The disruption highlights a central challenge facing the administration’s approach: the …