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Dramatically low flyby by passenger jets over packed South African stadium sparks safety debate

A pregame stunt involving two passenger jets flying dramatically low over a sports stadium in South Africa has sparked a major debate over safety risks

The Independent UK · Aug 31

Flight data shows light aircraft narrowly missed passenger plane before crashing into Beijing’s tallest building

The two aircraft came within 457m of each other, well below standard separation, according to data from Flightradar24

The Independent UK · Jul 1

‘Where do we go?’ What it’s like being an airline pilot when missiles start crossing your flight path

‘The first thing is: Where are we? And how much fuel have we got and where do we need to go?’, Australian veteran pilot says

The Guardian - AU · Mar 6

Passengers could be booking seats on electric planes within two years, says expert

‘I’ll be flying in an electric aircraft by the end of this decade, that’s for sure’ says airline executive

The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2022

Flying electric aircraft by 2024 a realistic timeframe for short-haul trips, insiders say

Despite challenges to overcome like passenger perceptions around safety and the weight of batteries, aviation insiders believe Australians may be flying short distances on electric planes by 2024.

ABC News · Aug 3, 2022