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Man Creates False Bomb Threat as Wife Runs Late for Akasa Flight Boarding

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A routine evening at Mumbai’s airport took a sudden turn of events on February 24th when a distressing call rattled the operations of Akasa Air.

The caller, later identified as a man from Bengaluru named Bakade, purportedly dialed the airline’s call center, alleging the presence of a bomb aboard one of their aircraft. The reason behind this shocking act? His wife was running late to catch the flight.

The call, received by the airline’s call center in Malad, Mumbai, triggered immediate responses from authorities. With Flight No. QP 1376 scheduled for departure to Bangalore at 6:40 pm with 167 passengers on board, the threat couldn’t be taken lightly. Swift action ensued as airline officials alerted the flight’s captain, air traffic control (ATC), and law enforcement agencies.

In a coordinated effort, the airport police, accompanied by officials from the local crime branch, anti-terrorism squad (ATS), and bomb squad, swiftly descended upon the scene. Passengers were swiftly evacuated from the aircraft, and exhaustive searches were conducted, both within the plane and through passengers‘ belongings. Fortunately, no explosive device was found, and the threat was declared a hoax.

Investigations led authorities to Bakade, who had made the hoax call. His motive? Desperation to delay the flight due to his wife’s tardiness in reaching the airport. Bakade’s actions, though seemingly stemming from personal urgency, carried severe legal ramifications.

The disruption caused not only inconvenienced passengers but also strained resources and endangered lives.

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Airbus Plans Cockpit Toilet to Make Single-Pilot Operations a Reality

In a bold move aimed at cutting costs, Airbus is exploring the possibility of installing a potty-style toilet right behind the Captain’s seat on its A350 long-haul aircraft. According to the reports from paddleyourownkanoo.com

This proposal is part of the ongoing effort to implement Extended Minimum Crew Operations (eMCO), a concept that could revolutionize the aviation industry by reducing the number of pilots required on ultra-long-haul flights.

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Currently, on long flights, two pilots stay in the cockpit while the others rest in a separate compartment. However, under eMCO, one pilot could be alone in the cockpit for up to three hours while the other sleeps. The goal is to reduce crew costs and improve airline efficiency, as fewer pilots would be needed for these flights.

But this proposal has raised concerns from pilot unions, who worry about safety and the challenges of single-pilot operations. To address the issue of bathroom breaks, Airbus suggests installing a radio-equipped toilet in the cockpit, allowing the pilot to use it without leaving their seat.

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If the pilot needs to use the toilet, the second pilot would have to be woken up, terminating the eMCO process temporarily.

If successful, Airbus plans to begin testing this system on its A350 aircraft as soon as 2027, with single-pilot operations possibly being introduced on freighter Airbus A320s within the next five years.