Unveiling the Truth: Inside the Disturbing Case of Joseph D. Emerson, the Off-Duty Alaska Airlines Pilot Alleged to Have Attempted Mid-Flight Engine Shutdown

Off-duty Pilot Allegedly Attempts to Shut Down Engines Midflight The off-duty pilot accused of trying to shut down the engines of an Alaska Airlines plane midflight on Sunday said he was having a nervous breakdown and told the flight crew he needed to be subdued, according to a federal complaint. Alaska Airlines pilot Joseph D. …

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Unveiling Unspecified Inspection Disruptions: Spirit Airlines Cancels Select Friday and Saturday Flights

CNN CNN  —  Spirit Airlines faces potential disruption to its flight schedule for an extended duration as it performs “necessary inspections on a small section of 25 of our aircraft.” As of 2:45 p.m. EDT, the ultra-low-cost carrier has already canceled 98 flights, which accounts for 11% of its Friday schedule, according to FlightAware, a …

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Tragic Lake Placid Airplane Crash Claims Ex-Patriots Star Russ Francis and Renowned Aviation Safety Expert Richard McSpadden

CNN — Federal investigators are currently investigating the cause of a tragic Cessna crash on Sunday, resulting in the loss of a renowned aviation safety expert and a former NFL star. Richard McSpadden, 63, and Russ Francis, 70, tragically lost their lives when the Cessna Cardinal they were piloting crashed near the runway of the …

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Tragic Crash Claims Pilot’s Life at Mexico Gender Reveal Party

CNN  —  A pilot tragically lost his life after the plane he was flying as part of an extravagant gender reveal party in Mexico crashed on Sunday. A viral video circulating online depicts the plane emitting pink smoke as it soars above a couple waiting in front of a sign that proclaims “Oh baby,” surrounded …

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Aviation Agency Confirms Yevgeny Prigozhin, Head of Wagner, was Aboard Crashed Plane in Russia

Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of Russian mercenary group Wagner, who previously staged a rebellion against Russia’s military leadership, was among the passengers on a plane that crashed northwest of Moscow. According to the Russian Federal Air Transport Agency, the crash of the Embraer aircraft is currently under investigation. Preliminary reports suggest that all passengers and …

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Rule Change by FAA Extends Rest Periods for Flight Attendants

CNN — Federal aviation officials have announced a new rule that mandates increased rest time for flight attendants between flights. This rule, recently approved by Congress and supported by U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, will require airlines to provide flight attendants with a 10-hour rest period between shifts instead of the current 9-hour rest period …

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Asia Pacific Poised to Relinquish Title as the World’s Largest Travel Region

Editor’s Note: Subscribe to Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s exclusive newsletter for weekly updates on destination openings, future adventure inspirations, the latest in aviation, food and drink, accommodations, and other travel developments. CNN  —  Asia Pacific houses some of the world’s most iconic travel destinations, from the picturesque landscapes of Bali to the vibrant city …

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Travelers receive complimentary airline tickets in Hong Kong

Editor’s Note: Subscribe to Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter, for the latest updates on destinations reopening, travel inspiration, aviation news, culinary highlights, accommodations, and other travel-related developments. CNN — Prior to the pandemic, Hong Kong welcomed approximately 56 million visitors annually. Now, after enduring some of the world’s strictest travel restrictions for over …

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