Aviation

Qatar Airways bans these new Electronic Devices on plane

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Qatar Airways has implemented a strict ban on passengers flying from Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) from carrying pagers and walkie-talkies on board.

This prohibition applies to both checked and carry-on luggage, as well as cargo, and will remain in effect until further notice. The decision follows a series of deadly explosions in Lebanon, triggered by tampered walkie-talkies and pagers, which killed 32 people and injured over 450.

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The ban, enforced at the directive of Lebanon’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation, was announced via qatar airways ‘ official post on X (formerly Twitter). Lebanese authorities have accused Israel of tampering with the devices, reportedly embedding small quantities of explosives in pagers imported into the country.

The New York Times reported that explosive material, placed near the battery in each device, was remotely triggered, causing the deadly blasts. The fallout from these explosions has been widespread, injuring nearly 3,000 people, including fighters from a militant group and an Iranian envoy to Beirut.

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In response, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched targeted strikes against Hezbollah positions in Lebanon, aiming to restore security in northern Israel.

qatar airlines’ precautionary ban is an immediate response to these escalating tensions and safety concerns. The airline is taking no chances, ensuring the safety of all passengers aboard its flights from Lebanon.

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In 1991, during Operation Solomon, Israel aimed to airlift 14,000 people from Ethiopia within 36 hours. The effort was intense, with a strong focus on evacuating as many individuals as possible from the country.

At the forefront of this operation was the Boeing 747, known as the “Queen of the Skies,” which transported nearly 1,088 passengers.

Due to the urgent circumstances, all passengers were seated on the aircraft floor, despite the Boeing’s typical maximum capacity being around 660 passengers as per manufacturer specifications.

The aircraft was granted special approval to take off under these exceptional conditions.

Amid political tensions and military reforms in Ethiopia, the Ethiopian government requested the Jewish community to leave the country, providing them with a limited window for evacuation. In response, the community organized an airlift to facilitate their safe departure.

A fleet of 35 Israeli aircraft, including C-130s from the Israeli Air Force and El Al Boeing 747s, was deployed for the mission. These aircraft flew non-stop, successfully transporting most of the Ethiopian Jewish community to Israel in one of the largest airlift operations in history.