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Pilots of Boeing 737 fall asleep, miss landing.

An Ethiopian Airlines passenger plane’s two pilots both slept off during the approach to an Ethiopian airport. Read more

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An Ethiopian Airlines passenger plane’s two pilots both slept off during the approach to an Ethiopian airport, leading the plane to overfly the runway until the autopilot’s warning awoke them. According to a story from The Aviation Herald, the event occurred earlier this week while Ethiopian Airlines Flight 343, a Boeing 737-800, was traveling from Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, to Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia.

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The aircraft remained on the ground for about 2.5 hours before departing for its next flight. When the pilots of the Boeing 737 fell asleep in the cockpit, the aircraft was traveling at a height of 37,000 feet (11,277 meters), which caused it to approach Addis Ababa Boke International Airport without lowering.

INCIDENT: Ethiopian Airlines 737 pilots fall asleep on a flight between Khartoum and Addis Ababa, only to be woken up by the autopilot disconnecting as the aircraft overflew the runway. https://t.co/06AU4FYKk4 pic.twitter.com/twLoGfalIC

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The crew was repeatedly unsuccessfully attempting to be contacted by air traffic control. The autopilot detached after passing over the runway at a height of 37,000 feet, activating an alarm that woke up the pilots. About 25 minutes later, the aircraft made a safe return trip to the airport.

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Air India Unveils New Changes to HALAL Meat in Inflight Meals

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Air India has introduced significant changes to its inflight meal policy, particularly regarding halal-certified non-vegetarian meals, in response to the diverse dietary preferences of its passengers.

Effective from Sunday, November 10, the airline announced that it will no longer provide halal-certified non-vegetarian meals for Hindu and Sikh passengers. Instead, passengers can pre-book a Muslim Meal (MOML), which will still be halal-certified, ensuring that those who specifically request halal options can continue to receive them.

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The decision to adjust the meal offerings reflects Air India’s commitment to accommodating the various dietary needs of its diverse passenger base.

Under the new policy, the air india food menu will introduce non-halal non-vegetarian meal options, alongside its existing “Hindu Meal” that excludes beef and pork. This move is designed to cater to the dietary requirements of different faith groups while maintaining respect for their religious practices.

The announcement has been widely appreciated by many Hindu and Sikh passengers, who view the decision as a respectful gesture towards their cultural and religious traditions.

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By discontinuing halal-certified meals for Hindus and Sikhs, Air India is seen as addressing the growing demand for more inclusive meal options.

This shift is also seen as a stand against the so-called “halal mafia,” which some believe has influenced meal policies on airlines in India.

In a press release, air india plane further clarified the details of the new meal offerings. “MOML (Muslim Meal): Pre-booked meals labeled with a ‘MOML’ sticker are considered special meals (SPML),” the airline explained.

“A Halal Certificate will be provided only for the pre-booked MOML meal. All meals on flights to Saudi Arabia will remain halal-certified, with a Halal Certificate available for sectors to Jeddah, Dammam, Riyadh, and Medina, including Haj flights.”