Airlines

Florida man uses ChatGPT to land an airplane, saves family

After both pilots lost consciousness, a Florida man reportedly utilized a well-known chatbot programme to safely land an aircraft.

The incident allegedly occurred on a Florida Skyways Boeing 737 during a flight on April 1, 2023, from San Juan Airport (SJU) to Tampa International Airport (TPA).

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The pilot reported to flight control that he felt lightheaded as he approached TPA and that the first officer had collapsed. Shortly after, the crew stopped responding to flight control and screamed emergency code 7700. The aircraft had a severe loss of altitude, which was followed by a swift recovery and stabilisation at a height of only 300 feet (91 metres) above the Gulf of Mexico, according to tracking data.

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Florida man uses ChatGPT to land an airplane, saves family – AeroTime https://t.co/cOm8qeN5jP

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The ChatGPT program on his phone allowed John Williams, 45, who was returning from a holiday in Puerto Rico with his wife and two children, to enter the cockpit and take control of the plummeting aircraft.

Williams is reported in the story as stating, “I snatched out the iPad and roared, “Tell me how to fly a plane.” The software begins by outlining which switches to pull and knobs to turn, and before you know it, I’m flying the damn thing. Williams continued.

Artificial intelligence, which is being hailed by some as a potential remedy for pilot shortages and safety issues in the aviation sector. Doors that are usually locked during flights to prevent illegal entry to the cockpit.

The story, however, is a hoax for April 1st Fools’ Day joke. The GVN Florida article claimed that John Williams used the ChatGPT software to take control of the falling plane, however, Floridian Skyways later revealed that the claim was false.

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PIA Reinstates Manchester and Paris Routes After EU Ban Lift

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced plans to resume flights to Europe starting in January, beginning with Paris as its first destination.

The decision follows the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) removal of a long-standing ban on the airline. PIA’s inaugural flight to Paris is scheduled for January 10, with bookings opening on December 9.

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In an official statement, PIA spokesperson Abdullah Hafeez Khan confirmed that the first flight schedule has been approved, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s recovery efforts. The EU ban had previously cost PIA approximately Rs40 billion ($144 million) annually in lost revenue, compounding its financial struggles.

With European operations restarting, PIA is now setting its sights on the United Kingdom. The airline plans to seek approval from the UK Department for Transport (DfT) to resume flights to major British cities such as London, Manchester, and Birmingham.

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These routes are anticipated to see high demand once necessary clearances are obtained. The lifting of the EU ban represents a key achievement for PIA as it works to rebuild its international network and regain its standing in the global aviation market.

By restoring flights to Europe and aiming for UK destinations, PIA is taking critical steps toward recovering lost ground and improving its financial outlook.