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Flying commercially means following a lot of safety procedures, but why do flight attendants have you open a plane's window ...

“The rule on aircraft is that passengers should switch their phones off for takeoff and landing,” the company said. “Most ...

What other safety measures are typically employed during takeoff and landing that passengers might not be aware of?

The “sterile cockpit” rule was enacted by the FAA in 1981. It sets aside time during these critical moments for a pilot’s ...

"A single phone may not cause a major issue but multiple active devices transmitting signals inside the cabin" could cause ...

Flight attendants adopt a brace position during takeoff and landing to minimize injury in emergencies. They sit on their hands to keep limbs from flailing and ensure they can quickly assist passengers ...

China's homegrown amphibious UAV completed takeoff and landing tests on water. With a flight range of 2,800 km, it's designed for missions like rescue, fire monitoring and resource detection.