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Alaska Airlines Debuts First Safety Video For Long-Haul 787 Flights
Alaska Airlines has unveiled its first-ever onboard safety video, designed for its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights. The move marks a shift from live demonstrations as the airline expands long-haul service from Seattle. The video highlights destinations like Tokyo, Seoul, Rome and London while reinforcing safety messaging.
ANA Releases World’s First Pokémon In-Flight Safety Video
ANA and Pokémon Company teamed up to make the world’s first Pokémon In-flight Safety and Disembarkation videos. They just launched on ANA’s “Pikachu Jet NH” and “Eevee Jet NH” today. The videos deliver ANA’s in-flight safety messages. They aim to make the experience enjoyable, exciting, and educational for everyone. This…
SQ321 Sudden, Extreme Turbulence: Singapore Airlines CEO Explains
Singapore Airlines CEO Mr. Goh Choon Phong has published a video addressing the sudden and extreme turbulence event on SQ321 from London to Singapore, during which one passenger died, and multiple passengers and crew sustained serious injuries. Singapore Airlines flight SQ321, from London Heathrow to Singapore, encountered severe turbulence over…
Finnair Suspends Flights To Tartu Due To GPS Interference
Finnair suspends flights to Tartu for a month. Finnair will temporarily suspend its daily flights to Tartu, Estonia, from April 29 through May 31 to allow Tartu Airport to develop and implement non-GPS-based approach methods. This decision follows recent incidents where GPS interference forced flights to return to Helsinki. During…
Hawaiian Airlines Shares Behind-The-Scenes Look At New Safety Video
Hawaiian Airlines has updated its iconic safety video. For nearly a decade, the video transported guests to destinations across the islands while employees relayed important safety information. The new video carries on the successful elements of the 2015 original and adds a refreshing spin. In the new, seven-minute video that launched last week, 57…
2023 Was A Record Year For Aviation Safety, IATA Shares Stats
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its 2023 Annual Safety Report for global aviation. Aviation continues to progress on safety, with several 2023 parameters showing “best-ever” results. There were no hull losses or fatal accidents involving passenger jet aircraft in 2023. However, there was a single fatal accident involving…
Air India Uses Folk Dance Storytelling In New Safety Video
Air India has released its new safety video, which aligns with the airline’s new brand and features Indian traditional dance forms. Air India’s ‘Safety Mudras’ Air India has reinvented inflight safety with a captivating new video. This innovative guide infuses crucial safety details with the charm of India’s cultural tapestry.…
Malaysia Airlines Picks Thales Flight Safety Systems For A330neo
Malaysia Airlines Enhances A330neo Fleet with Thales Avionics for Improved Safety and Navigation Malaysia Airlines, the nation’s flagship carrier, is taking a significant step in aviation safety and navigation. They are updating 20 Airbus A330neo planes with Thales’s latest Thales Flight Management System (FMS) and ACSS’ Traffic Collision Avoidance System…
Here’s Why Finnair is Weighing Passengers at Helsinki Airport
Passengers at Helsinki Airport may soon find themselves weighing in as part of Finnair‘s latest data collection project. The airline is taking a proactive approach to aviation safety by determining travelers’ average weight and the weight of their carry-on bags. This vital information helps ensure a perfectly balanced flight every…