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Duct-taped passenger blames memory lapse for midair meltdown on Newark-bound flight
us-news23 days ago

Duct-taped passenger blames memory lapse for midair meltdown on Newark-bound flight

A 67-year-old American Airlines passenger, Layne Lundeen, was duct-taped and restrained after allegedly hurling racist and homophobic slurs on a Newark-bound flight, which forced an emergency landing in Baltimore. In a Maryland court the next day, Lundeen said he did not remember what happened and disputed the charges, but he faces two counts of second-degree assault and disorderly conduct and was released on his own recognizance with orders to abstain from drugs and alcohol; his next court date is Oct. 19 in Anne Arundel County.

via New York Post|
#airplane-meltdowns#airplanes#airports
Thailand’s Idle A380 Fleet: Why These Giants Sit on the Tarmac While One Finds a New Life
transportation27 days ago

Thailand’s Idle A380 Fleet: Why These Giants Sit on the Tarmac While One Finds a New Life

A Thai Airways Airbus A380 fleet has sat idle for years due to pandemic-driven grounding, the high costs of maintenance, and bankruptcy-related fleet write-downs; most aircraft deteriorate on Bangkok-area tarmacs as the airline works through disposal, while only HS-TUE was dismantled and repurposed as a roadside night market in Rayong.

via supercarblondie.com|
#airbus#airbus-a380#aircraft
Arizona realtor duct-taped during flight, arrested minutes after landing
us-news29 days ago

Arizona realtor duct-taped during flight, arrested minutes after landing

A 67-year-old Arizona realtor, Arthur Layne Lundeen, was duct-taped to his seat by fellow passengers after a midflight meltdown on a Texas-to-New Jersey flight, during which he allegedly shouted homophobic slurs and the N‑word at a Black flight attendant. The plane diverted to Baltimore, and Lundeen was arrested within minutes of landing as police removed the duct tape; he was fired from his job and charged with misdemeanor assault and disorderly conduct. TMZ released footage showing officers surrounding him as the bound passenger was escorted off the plane.

via New York Post|
#airplanes#arrests#flights
Qatar‑Gifted Boeing 747 Becomes the Next Air Force One in Nine Months
technology2 months ago

Qatar‑Gifted Boeing 747 Becomes the Next Air Force One in Nine Months

The US Air Force rapidly overhauled a Qatar‑gifted Boeing 747 into the new Air Force One (VC‑25B) in about nine months, featuring a new white‑red‑blue‑gold livery and upgraded systems while keeping interiors largely unchanged to save time; exterior changes include English exit signs, and official cost details are classified with media noting a large, unexplained transfer tied to the retrofit.

via supercarblondie.com|
#air-force-one#aircraft#airplanes
Near-miss at Newark: Alaska Airlines and FedEx planes come within feet during aborted landing
us-news6 months ago

Near-miss at Newark: Alaska Airlines and FedEx planes come within feet during aborted landing

An Alaska Airlines Flight 294 and a FedEx Flight 721 narrowly avoided a collision during an aborted landing at Newark Liberty International Airport, with air traffic control ordering a go-around as the two aircraft approached intersecting runways; the FAA and NTSB are investigating amid broader air-traffic staffing strains tied to the partial federal government shutdown.

via New York Post|
#airplanes#alaska-airlines#fedex
"Uncovering the Mystery of Circular Cloud Holes Over Florida"
science2 years ago

"Uncovering the Mystery of Circular Cloud Holes Over Florida"

NASA's Terra satellite captured rare, circular holes in the clouds above Florida, known as fallstreak holes or hole-punch clouds, caused by airplanes flying through altocumulus clouds. These holes, previously linked to UFOs, were created by planes taking off from Miami International Airport, and can last around one hour before closing up. They pose no threat to people on the ground but can slightly increase precipitation in surrounding areas.

via Livescience.com|
#airplanes#clouds#fallstreak-holes
"Unveiling the Germiest Spots on a Plane: Our Test Results"
travel3 years ago

"Unveiling the Germiest Spots on a Plane: Our Test Results"

A recent experiment conducted on an airplane found that high-touch points in the main cabin and lavatories were teeming with germs, with a germ-detection device indicating a "fail" for nine out of ten tested areas. While airlines have their own sanitation procedures, there are no federal regulations or standardized cleaning protocols in place. Experts recommend practicing good hand hygiene, using hand sanitizer and antibacterial wipes, and wearing masks to reduce the risk of infection while traveling. The dirtiest spots on the plane were found to be the lavatory sink handle and tray table, emphasizing the importance of maintaining cleanliness and taking precautions during air travel.

via The Washington Post|
#airplanes#cleaning#germs