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From transatlantic glamour to bankruptcy: the turbulent history of TWA

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RELATED From crop dusting to global megacarrier: Marking 100 years of Delta Air Lines The post From transatlantic glamour to bankruptcy: the turbulent history of TWA appeared first on AeroTime.

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Wingtip Vortices and Wake Turbulence

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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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Six injured as Turkish Airlines Boeing 777 hit by turbulence approaching Taiwan

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A Turkish Airlines flight en route from Istanbul to Taipei in Taiwan encountered severe turbulence shortly before it landed at Taipei. The flight, operated by Boeing 777-300ER registered TC-JJE, was carrying 214 passengers and 17 crew at the time of the turbulence event.

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United Airlines flight experiences unexpected movement inflight, injuring 38

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The cause of the incident has not been officially established yet, although videos taken by passengers onboard and later shared online show the likely aftermath of an episode of serious turbulence with items strewn all over the cabin.

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Severe Turbulence Forces SAS Flight From Stockholm To Miami To Make U-Turn After Crossing Atlantic

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A Scandinavian Airlines transatlantic flight had to be diverted to Copenhagen after encountering severe turbulence. While airplanes routinely face turbulence midair, the situation with the SAS flight was clearly significant enough for the pilots to turn the plane back.

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AirAsia said to be close to ordering 100 A220 aircraft: Reuters 

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Finally, such a large order would also represent a vote of confidence in the future of AirAsia, after a period of financial turbulence. The COVID-19 pandemic threw the group’s finances into turmoil and forced Capital A to execute a thorough restructuring program of its airline subsidiaries.

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Ryanair spends $500 million on 30 new spare LEAP-1B engines  

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RELATED Ryanair flight: 2-year-old among 9 injured during severe turbulence The post Ryanair spends $500 million on 30 new spare LEAP-1B engines appeared first on AeroTime.