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Severe turbulence rocks Korean Air A330, injuring 10 passengers, four cabin crew

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Wingtip Vortices and Wake Turbulence

Pilot Institute

By far the strongest component of wake turbulence is the swirling air generated at the tips of the aircrafts wings. Key Takeaways Wingtip vortices, not engine exhaust, create the strongest wake turbulence. Wake turbulence can cause severe roll and structural damage to smaller aircraft. How Are Wingtip Vortices Formed?

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United Airlines flight attendant sues Airbus for $30M over alleged cabin fumes  

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She alleges that she has sustained damage to her throat lining, consistent with chemical burns, impairing her voice, and that she is currently receiving speech therapy to restore vocal function, crucial for carrying out her duties as a cabin crew member.

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New Safety Rule Requires Southwest Flight Attendants To Prepare For Landing At 18,000 Not 10,000 Feet

Simple Flying

A Southwest Airlines memo has surfaced on aviation blogs and confirmed by Southwest Airlines that Southwest Airlines' flight attendants (aka cabin crew ), starting December 4, is to secure the cabin at 18,000 feet and not 10,000 feet before landing.

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4 American Airlines Flight Attendants Injured After Airbus A321 Hit Turbulence

Simple Flying

Unexpected turbulence injured four cabin crew members, but no other injuries were reported. American Airlines Flight 2905 on June 8th was eventful but for the wrong reasons.

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Korean Air Removes Instant Noodles From Inflight Menu As Turbulence Safety Measure

Simple Flying

The increasing cases of severe turbulence lately have had airlines err on the side of caution. Korean Air has introduced some changes to in-flight services in recent months, with the latest one being the removal of instant noodles from the economy cabin of flights, keeping in mind the safety of passengers and cabin crew.

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Crew Injured Following Turbulence On American Airlines Boeing 787 Near Tokyo

Simple Flying

An American Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner was struck by moderate to severe turbulence on November 15, 2024. As a result of this, two members of the cabin crew were reportedly injured. The severity of the injuries is currently unknown. Simple Flying has asked American Airlines for a comment.