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EVA Air Passenger Uses Drinking Glass to Scratch Scalp, Horrifying Fellow Travelers
travel8 days ago

EVA Air Passenger Uses Drinking Glass to Scratch Scalp, Horrifying Fellow Travelers

A business-class passenger on an EVA Air flight departing from Taiwan on September 24 used the rim of an upside-down drinking glass to vigorously scratch his scalp, according to video footage shared by Viral Press. The incident occurred mid-flight on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner and was recorded by a fellow traveler seated behind him. The witness described the behavior as disgusting and stated that the sight of the passenger dragging the glass through his hair ruined his appetite for the upcoming meal service. The flight landed safely, and no further disciplinary action or airline response was reported in the available sources.

German Investigators Link Vietnam Airlines Munich Runway Overrun to Captain's Brake Inputs
aviation-safety10 days ago

German Investigators Link Vietnam Airlines Munich Runway Overrun to Captain's Brake Inputs

German investigators found that repeated brake pedal inputs from the captain's seat caused a Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 to overrun the runway in Munich on August 15, 2026. The aircraft struggled to accelerate on a 13,000-foot runway, lifted off from the grass at a speed 12 knots below the required rotation speed, and suffered tail and tire damage. No injuries were reported, but the cause of the braking inputs remains under investigation.

Lufthansa Clears Certification, Expands Allegris 787 Business Class
business7 months ago

Lufthansa Clears Certification, Expands Allegris 787 Business Class

After a lengthy certification delay due to the Allegris 787 business-class seating configurations, Lufthansa will start selling 25 of the 28 seats on the 787 by April 15 (three second-row seats remain blocked), with bookings open for Classic seats and other premium options as the airline rolls out Allegris across its fleet and aims for 29 787s by 2027.

Air India Grounds Boeing 787 After Pilot Flags Fuel-Control Switch Issue
world8 months ago

Air India Grounds Boeing 787 After Pilot Flags Fuel-Control Switch Issue

Air India has grounded one Boeing 787 after a pilot reported a fuel-control switch issue as regulators continue probing last year’s Dreamliner crash that killed 260 people. The airline said it will involve the OEM to review the pilot’s concerns and has checked fuel switches across its 787 fleet with no issues found, while cockpit communications from the June 12 flight feature in early assessments.

Air India Crash Investigation Highlights Pilot Mental Health and Crew Decisions
world1 year ago

Air India Crash Investigation Highlights Pilot Mental Health and Crew Decisions

A cockpit voice recording from Air India Flight 171 suggests the junior co-pilot questioned the captain about the fuel switches being off before the plane crashed, with investigations focusing on whether this was due to human error or system failure, amid ongoing inquiries into the cause of the June 12 disaster that killed 260 people.