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Passenger Puts Razor Blade To Woman’s Neck On JetBlue Flight

A Drunk Passenger was arrested for holding a razor blade to a woman’s neck

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An drunken passenger on a JetBlue aircraft from New York JFK to Salt Lake City allegedly brought a two-inch cut-throat razor close to a woman’s neck, seemingly just because she decided to stop talking to him and instead she start watching a movie on the plane’s in-flight entertainment system.

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Following the horrifying event on Tuesday morning, Merrill Darrell Fackrell of Utah has been charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and carrying a concealed dangerous weapon inside an aircraft.

On JetBlue flight B6-871, Fackrell was seated in a window seat in row six next to a woman who was occupying the middle seat, and her husband, who was occupying the aisle seat. Despite being aware that Fackrell appeared to be talking to himself, the woman put on some headphones and attempted to watch a movie on her seatback TV.

But suddenly Fackrell put his hand over her screen and commanded her to stop the video. She realised at this point that Fackrell was holding a blade just inches from her throat before he jumped and yelled, “She’s going to be ok,” and “no one needs to worry.” The woman’s husband stood up to tell a flight attendant what was going on. Fackrell attempted to grip her shoulder as the woman pushed toward the aisle.

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Investigators say the woman “lunged” to safety into the aisle, managing to pull away from Frackell as he grabbed her shoulder to stop her from escaping. She then ran towards the front of the plane, while another passenger sitting on the opposite side of the aisle confronted Frackell and managed to disarm him without any further incident.

A fellow passenger on the plane recorded a video of Fackrell being escorted out by police after landing.

A Drunk Passenger was arrested for holding a razor blade to a woman’s neck on a JetBlue flight from New York to Salt Lake City on Nov. 21.Co-passenger managed to calm him down.

He’s been charged with carrying a weapon on an aircraft & assault with a dangerous weapon on a plane. pic.twitter.com/DUDND0ROFJ

— FL360aero (@fl360aero) November 26, 2022

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Air India to Launch aircraft maintenance training institute in Bengaluru

Air India, one of India’s leading global airlines, is set to establish a Basic Maintenance Training Organization (BMTO) in Bengaluru.

This institute will offer a comprehensive Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) program certified by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The program will follow an integrated 2+2 year structure, combining classroom learning with practical, hands-on training.

This initiative is part of Air India’s broader goal of creating a robust aviation ecosystem in India. With plans to expand its fleet and strengthen its operations, the airline aims to build a skilled workforce of maintenance engineers, making the organization self-reliant while supporting its ambitious transformation journey.

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To bring this vision to life, air india has partnered with Bengaluru Airport City Limited (BACL), a subsidiary of Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL). Together, they will develop a state-of-the-art facility spanning 86,000 square feet at Bengaluru Airport City.

This purpose-built campus will feature modern classrooms, well-equipped laboratories, and qualified trainers to deliver world-class education and training. The institute is expected to become operational by mid-2026.

The BMTO will be located close to Air India’s new 12-bay Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility, also set to open in Bengaluru by early 2026. The AME program will begin with two years of academic coursework, followed by two years of practical training at the MRO, ensuring students receive hands-on experience adhering to industry standards.

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In the meantime, Air India has introduced a Cadet AME program in collaboration with reputable institutions in Bengaluru and Hyderabad.

This ensures continuity in its commitment to developing skilled aircraft maintenance engineers while the BMTO facility is under construction. The program also allows students to pursue a bachelor’s degree through university partnerships, enhancing their career and academic opportunities.

With this initiative, air india plane aims to address the growing demand for skilled professionals in aircraft maintenance and engineering, air india new planes contributing to the development of India’s aviation sector and creating specialized career paths for aspiring engineers.