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business1 year ago•1 min saved

"Boeing Urges Cockpit Seat Inspections Following Latam Incident"

Boeing has instructed airlines to inspect the cockpit seats of its 787 Dreamliner planes after a Latam Airlines flight to Auckland experienced a sudden plunge, injuring passengers. The incident may have been caused by a flight attendant hitting a switch on a seat, sending a pilot into the plane’s controls. Aviation regulators are investigating, and Boeing has reminded operators to perform inspections at the next maintenance opportunity.

via The New York Times|

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aviation-safety1 year ago•1 min saved

"Flight Incident: Cockpit Seat Mishap Leads to Boeing 787 Nosedive"

Boeing has advised airlines to inspect cockpit seats of 787 jets after a Latam Airlines Flight 800 experienced a terrifying drop, reportedly due to a mishap where a flight attendant serving a meal hit a switch on the pilot’s seat, pushing the pilot into the controls. The incident has raised concerns about loose covers on switches potentially jamming rocker switches, resulting in unintended seat movement. Boeing is already facing safety challenges, including a recent cabin panel blowout on an Alaska Airlines flight, and is working to regain the confidence of officials and airlines.

via The Guardian|

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