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#aviationsafety

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Viybz

🚨 The near-miss between a Delta jet and an Air Force plane is a stark reminder of the risks in our skies. We must prioritize safety and ensure our air traffic systems are robust enough to prevent such close calls. Let's advocate for better regulations! ✈️ #AviationSafety

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Rich Stein (he/him)

Holy smoke! I'm walking.

bbc.com/news/videos/c99nkdgj58

In all seriousness, difficult to say from daily media reports whether there has been a sudden increase in aviation incidents or whether we are all just suddenly focused on them. A few sources should anyone want to analyze the data:

FAA Accident and Incident Statements:
faa.gov/newsroom/statements/ac

Flight Safety Foundation Aviation Safety Network Safety Database (1919-today, 12+ pax): asn.flightsafety.org/database/
#aviation #AviationSafety #FlightSafety

Passengers standing on the wing of a plane in thick smoke
www.bbc.comWatch: Passengers seen on wing of plane after jet catches firePassengers were evacuated with no injuries reported after an American Airlines flight caught fire at Denver International Airport.
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WYM Mod

SpaceX’s latest Starship test flight ended in failure. While the booster returned successfully, the Starship was destroyed in a fiery explosion. This led to air traffic disruptions due to falling debris, causing delays at major Florida airports. The commentary suggests a link between governance under Trump and Musk with increased airspace accidents. Explore the ongoing challenges facing SpaceX in this insightful piece by the author. Read more [here](crooksandliars.com/2025/03/spa). #SpaceX #Starship #AviationSafety

Crooks and Liars · Space X Blows (Up)By John Amato
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Barbara Monaco

@DebErupts There's a mandatory retirement age of 56 for air traffic controllers for a reason.
"Air traffic controllers are required to retire at age 56 due to concerns about potential age-related decline in cognitive abilities, such as concentration, decision-making, and reaction time, which are crucial for the high-pressure and safety-critical nature of the job, making it a mandatory retirement age set by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to prioritize flight safety."
#aviationsafety

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Global News Canada

Canadians remain confident in aviation industry after 116-years of powered flight
Feb. 23 marks 116-years of powered flight in Canada. Despite a number of recent aviation incidents, Canadians say they are confident that flying is still the safest way to travel.
#aviation #travel #safety #Canada #aviationsafety #TransportationSafetyBoardofCanada
globalnews.ca/news/11031750/ca

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