Tag: safety
SWISS Cabin Crew Alert Authorities About Pilots’ Overindulgence in Alcohol During Layover
Two SWISS A220 pilots violate alcohol regulations during Geneva layover AeroTELEGRAPH reports on an incident that has recently emerged, concerning an event from May 2026 involving a SWISS Airbus A220 crew during a layover in Geneva. There are stringent rules regarding alcohol consumption by pilots, including legal blood alcohol limits while flying and the mandatory…
Private Jet Pilot Unintentionally Joins United 787’s Flight Route Due to ATC Miscommunication
**Pilot & ATC Encounter Communication Challenges, Resulting in Near Miss** A recent event involving a private jet and a commercial airliner underscores the vital necessity of effective communication in air traffic management. On July 8, 2026, a Hawker 800XP, designated as N58DH, took off from Teterboro Airport (TEB) bound for Merida, Mexico. At the same…
Air Canada Flight Diverts Emergency After Captain Becomes Unable to Function During Flight
**Air Canada Flight Diverts to Boston Following Captain’s Seizure** On Wednesday, June 24, 2026, Air Canada flight AC7664, run by regional partner PAL Airlines, faced a serious in-flight emergency. The flight, a De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 with registration C-GPOE, was traveling from Newark (EWR) to Halifax (YHZ) when the captain suffered a seizure, rendering…
