Aviation

The horrifying accidents which changed aviation flying

Since the Invention of Aviation’s Birth, Incidents and Accidents had driven a plunging role into the Industry from the early era till the modern aviation. It was a nightmare to fly on those days, but even after achieving to fly successfully of all tough times Aviation accidents still exists.

What is Aviation Accident: As per the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), any fatal injury or death caused to a passenger between his or her air journey after boarding or before deplaning will be considered as an aviation accident.

AIR FLORIDA FLIGHT 090 FELL INTO THE 14TH STREET BRIDGE KILLING 78 INCLUDING 04 MOTORISTS

Reasons and Possibilities: The possible reasons of why flight falls from the sky are many. A very few major reasons could be Pilot error, lack of adequate training, Mechanical failure, Human error, Technical snag, safety or security breach, poor weather conditions, miscommunication or terrorism.

LINATE AIRPORT DISASTER DUE TO MISCOMMUNICATION ON OCT 08, 2001

Bunches of air crashes such as Air France flight 447 in June 2009 killed 228 passengers due to a combination of technical failure and pilot error, A Boeing 737 of Cameroon airlines on 30 August 1984 killed 116 on board including crew members due to mechanical failure, On 21 February 1973 Israeli Fighters shot down a Libyan Arab airlines flight killing 108 people on board, On Sep 26, 1997 an airbus A330 belonging to Garuda Indonesia flight 152 slammed into a hillside killing all on board due to poor weather conditions, On October 08, 2001 Scandinavian airlines flight 686 owing MD-87 family airliner came into contact with Cessna Citation CJ2 killing 118 in the mishap are a few vital evidence for air crashes where innocent peoples life is flamed on jeopardy.

No of Incidents and causalities: A survey and analysis report discloses the fact that there are about 11,150 incidents which has occurred killing 82,696 passengers from 1970 till 2017. The maximum number of death in a single year was in 1972 killing 3,346 passengers and the least is in 2017 killing 363 passengers and the maximum number of incidents covered was 356 which took place in 1978 where 2,042 passengers died.

Inventions Tragic Scenarios:

On the first thirst and tempt of flying many inventors tried themselves to fly and later when all the endeavour pounded away they started attempting with baloons, kites and slowly and steadily the stucture of an aircraft initiated forming which involved vast physics but still becoming succesuful to fly was enough complicated. Media and news was also too desperate enough to publish the innovation of flying.

PEOPLE TRYING TO FLY WITH DIFFERENT AERO STRUCTURED WINGS ON THEMSELVES

ATTEMPTS MADE IN EARLY ERA ENDED IN A HOUSE NEAR THE FIELD

ANTICIPATING BANNERS BY THE INVENTORS

Mid Era of Modern Aviation:

During the phase of mid invention, air crashes was a common expectation, though they didn’t carry passengers, but now air crash creates a heavy impact for the passengers in flight as well as the public on ground.

Present Scenario : Now we have different bodies in different countries such as in Australia, Australian Transport Safety Board, In Brazil Aeronautics Accidents Investigation and Prevention Center, In Canada the Transportation Safety Board of Canada, In France Bureau D’Enquetes et D’Analyses Pour La Securite De L”Aviation Civile (BEA), In Germany Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Investigation, In Hongkong The Civil Aviation Departments Flight Standards and Airworthiness Division and Accident Investigation Division, In India Directorate General of Civil Aviation, In Italy the Agenzia Nazionale Per La Sicurezza Del Volo (ANSV), In Netherlands The Dutch Safety Board, In New Zealand The Transport Accident Investigation Commission, In Russia Interstate Aviation Committee, In Taiwan The aviation Safety Council, In United kingdom Air Accident Investigation of Civilian Air Crash, In Unites States the National Transportation Safety Board governs and regulates Air Worthiness, Increased Efficiency in Cockpit Crew Training, Crew Resource Management, Increased Communication Skill between Pilot and Air Traffic Control, Licensing & Auditing of Aircrafts and Pilots, Crews, Aircraft Maintenance Engineers’, Approval for new airliners with strong Safety and Financial background (AOP), Certification and Re-certification with renewal time line, Investigating, Learning, Changing and Improving technology and methods of flying, Rectifying errors, Maintaining safety record has reduced the risk of flying fear but still with Sophisticated and advanced systems in modern aviation, we come across in hearing accidents or incidents on any part of the sky or land on a frequent basis.

TRANSASIA FLIGHT 235 FALLING OFF THE SKY INTO THE KEELUNG RIVER DUE TO PILOT ERROR KILLING 43 PEOPLE

Future Aviation: As traffic and the flyers increase on an instant basis Aviation industry is also planning and establishing high end advancement aircrafts and other flying instruments which lets the passengers to transport swifter & compactly, adding on to a surprising fact to be put on limelight is that with high frequency to travel between a sector, such as Supersonic passenger carrier, air taxi operations, seaplanes and much more and we will also believe that it would be safe too to fly.

UBERS FUTURE PLAN SEAPLANE ALL ACROSS GLOBE IN FUTURE

SUPERSONIC BOOM PLANNING TO LAUNCH BY 2023 WHICH WILL CARRY 55 PASSENGERS WITH A SPEED RANGE OF MAC 2.1

Accidents prevailed even in early era and in modern aviation with sophisticated and advanced computer instruments as well, but we will continue to believe that modern aviation would be more promising enough for safer flying

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Airlines

US DOT says Airlines must now pay automatic refunds for cancelled flights

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has released a final regulation requiring airlines to quickly reimburse passengers with automatic cash refunds when owed, according to a statement made by the Biden-Harris Administration.

Under the new regulation, passengers will find it easier to get refunds when airlines dramatically alter or cancel flights, cause severe delays for checked baggage, or don’t supply the additional services they paid for.

According to a statement from the Biden-Harris Administration, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has published a final rule mandating airlines to promptly compensate customers with automatic cash refunds when they are eligible. The new rule would make it simpler for customers to receive refunds from airlines in cases when they drastically change or cancel flights, cause significant delays for checked luggage, or fail to provide the extra services they charged for.

Under the latest rule from the USDOT, passengers are guaranteed refunds in several scenarios:

Canceled or Significantly Changed Flights: Passengers are entitled to refunds if their flight is canceled or significantly altered, including changes in departure or arrival times exceeding 3 hours domestically or 6 hours internationally, departures or arrivals from different airports, increased connections, downgrades in service class, or changes less accommodating to passengers with disabilities.
Delayed Baggage Return: Passengers filing mishandled baggage reports can claim a refund for checked bag fees if their luggage is not returned within specific timeframes after flight arrival.
Unprovided Extra Services: If airlines fail to deliver paid extra services like Wi-Fi, seat selection, or inflight entertainment, passengers can request refunds for those fees.

The final rule streamlines the refund process, ensuring it is:

Automatic: Refunds are issued automatically without requiring passengers to request them.
Prompt: Airlines must refund credit card purchases within seven business days and other payment methods within 20 calendar days.
In Original Form of Payment: Refunds are provided in the original payment method used for purchase.
Full Amount: Passengers receive full refunds minus the value of any portion of transportation already used, including government and airline fees.

Suggest banning family seating junk fees and ensuring that parents can travel with their kids at no additional cost. No airline promised to ensure fee-free family seating prior to efforts from President Biden and Secretary Buttigieg last year. Family seating is now guaranteed free of charge on four airlines, and the Department is working on a plan to eliminate family seating junk fees.

Propose to make passenger compensation and amenities mandatory so that travelers are taken care of when airlines cause flight delays or cancellations.

Airlines

The Nine Freedoms of the Air – Jetline Marvel

Most of us travel from one city to another city via road we need to get permission to that specific city if it is in another country like a visa or Road access permission to use its property for revenue purposes to carry passengers and Cargo. Similarly, In the airline Industry, it is also important that the Company have permission to fly and access that country whether it’s for stoppage flying above them, or Operating the passengers within that country This is called Freedom of the Air.

Some countries together they agree with certain conditions to access their Aerospace for to access for the airline to travel above their nation. If the bilateral is done for Their own countries’ airlines or other countries’ airlines. In this chapter, we understand how this thing is carried out. What all the condition has to look into that.

The Freedoms of the Air are international commercial aviation agreements (traffic rights) that grant a country’s airline(s) the privilege to enter and land in another country’s airspace. They were formulated in 1944 at an international gathering held in Chicago (known as the Chicago Convention) to establish uniformity in world air commerce. There are generally considered to be nine freedoms of the air.

Most nations of the world exchange first and second freedoms through the International Air Services Transit Agreement. The other freedoms,chase freedom airline miles when available, are usually established between countries in bilateral or multilateral air services agreements. The third and fourth freedoms are always granted together. The eighth and ninth freedoms (cabotage) have been exchanged only in limited instances

First Freedom:

The basic permission granted to an airline from one country (A) to fly through the airspace of another country (B)

Second Freedom:

The permission for a commercial airplane from country (A) to land and refuel (often called a technical stop) in another country (B).

Third Freedom :

The privilege for an airline to transport paying (Revenue) passengers from its home country (A) to another country (B).

Fourth Freedom

The rights for an airline to transport paying (Revenue )passengers from another country (B) to the airline’s home country (A).

Fifth Freedom

Fifth Freedom (also known as beyond rights): The rights for an airline to transport passengers from its home country (A) to a destination (B), then pick up and carry passengers to other international destinations (C).

Sixth Freedom:

Sixth Freedom (Combination of Third & Fourth Freedoms) The right for an airline to carry passengers or cargo between two foreign countries (B and C), provided the aircraft touches down in the airline’s home country (A).

Seventh Freedom:

The authorization for an airline to operate flights that start in a foreign country (B), skip its home country (A), and transport passengers to another international destination (C).

Eighth Freedom Air

The rights for an airline to transport passengers from one location within a country’s territory (B) to another point within the same country on a flight originating in the airline’s home country (A). This right is commonly referred to as cabotage and is notably scarce outside of Europe.

Ninth Freedom Air

The entitlement for an airline from a specific country (A) to begin a flight in a foreign country (B) and transport passengers from one location to another within that foreign country. This concept, also referred to as stand-alone cabotage, distinguishes itself from the traditional aviation definition of cabotage by not directly involving the airline’s home country.

Aviation

Air India’s B747 Makes Its Final Journey, Waving Farewell to Fans

In a poignant moment marking the end of an era in aviation history, Air India’s iconic Boeing 747 aircraft, affectionately known as the ‘Queen of the Skies,’ embarked on its ultimate journey from Mumbai’s international airport.

The departure, bound for Plainfield, USA, where it will undergo dismantling and part-stripping under the ownership of American AerSale, signals the closure of a storied chapter for the airline.

Today, we wave goodbye to the first of our last 'Queen of the Skies', the B747, departing Mumbai.

Thank you for an era of majestic flights. We’ll miss your iconic presence.

Credits – @CSMIA_Official #AirIndia #b747 #QueenOfTheSkies pic.twitter.com/W3M15eo5Nx— Air India (@airindia) April 22, 2024

Once revered for transporting dignitaries ranging from prime ministers to presidents, the Boeing 747 has etched itself into aviation lore. Yet, as airlines worldwide pivot towards more contemporary and cost-effective aircraft, Air India’s decision to bid farewell to its remaining Boeing 747s reflects the pragmatic realities of today’s aviation landscape.

The sale of these majestic planes to AerSale represents a strategic move by Tata Group, Air India’s new custodian, towards optimizing operational efficiency and embracing modern industry standards. Out of the four aircraft sold, two will be repurposed into freighters, while the remaining pair will be meticulously disassembled to salvage valuable components.

The final flight from Mumbai witnessed a touching tribute as pilots performed a traditional ‘Wing Wave,’ symbolizing the conclusion of the Boeing 747‘s distinguished service with Air India. This poignant gesture encapsulates the deep sentiment attached to the aircraft’s departure and its significant contribution to the airline’s legacy.

As the Boeing 747 embarks on its journey to Plainfield, USA, nostalgia permeates the air, evoking memories of its maiden flight on March 22, 1971. Over five decades, Air India operated a total of 25 Boeing 747s, each leaving an indelible mark on the annals of aviation history.