Aircraft Operations

travel-and-aviation

An empty plane seat is exactly what it sounds like: an assigned seat on an aircraft that remains unoccupied for a scheduled flight. This can happen for many reasons, including l...

aviation-safety

When a person dies on a plane, cabin crew coordinate with the flight deck and air traffic control to prioritize safety and communication. Airlines follow detailed in-flight medi...

aviation-safety

Plane burning refers to any unintended combustion event involving an aircraft in any phase of operation, whether on the ground or in flight. It is a high-consequence safety even...