Control systems
Investigators at the Civil Aviation Flight University of China have proposed a new rotational speed feedback compensation control scheme based on Active Disturbance Rejection Control (ADRC) for variable-pitch propellers in electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. This scheme integrates propeller speed into the heading control inner loop and employs
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A passenger's carry-on luggage is believed to have ignited a lithium battery in mid-air, prompting an emergency landing of an Air China flight. The incident occurred on flight CA139 from Hangzhou, China, to Seoul, South Korea, on October 18. As the plane was cruising at 36,000 feet,
Airports
Passengers traveling through Manchester Airport may face disruptions as Aer Lingus cabin crew, represented by Unite the Union, plan to go on strike in a dispute over pay. The strike action, scheduled for October 30 to November 2, follows a vote in which 90% of workers chose to take industrial
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Saudi Arabia took a significant step forward in ensuring accessibility for travelers with disabilities as Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz inaugurated the sensory room initiative at King Fahd International Airport (KFIA) in Dammam. This innovative project aims to enhance the travel experience for children with disabilities and the elderly
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King Fahd International Airport (KFIA) in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, has launched a pioneering initiative for travellers with disabilities, introducing the largest sensory room of its kind in the Kingdom. The innovative space is designed to enhance the travel experience for children with disabilities and the elderly, providing a smooth and
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Tens of thousands of passengers are set to face travel chaos as a nationwide strike in Belgium causes mass cancellations and severe delays at two of the country's main airports. The strike, called by Belgium's trade unions in protest against government austerity measures, has resulted in
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A shocking incident occurred at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai, where customs officials arrested an Indian passenger arriving from Bangkok after finding 61 rare wild animals hidden in his luggage. The animals, rescued and handed over to the Rescue Association for Wildlife Welfare (RAW) for treatment, included endangered
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Air India has issued a travel advisory due to a cyberattack on a third-party service provider, Collins Aerospace, which is responsible for check-in and boarding systems at several European airports, including London's Heathrow, Brussels, and Berlin. The disruption has caused delays and cancellations at these airports, with passengers
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Air India's travel advisory on Saturday warned of disruptions at major European airports, including London's Heathrow, Brussels, and Berlin, due to a cyberattack on a third-party service provider affecting check-in and boarding systems. The advisory came as Collins Aerospace, a single service provider, was targeted in
Airports
United Airlines marked its best operational summer ever at Newark Liberty International Airport, with over 6 million passengers flying on-time through EWR. The airline attributes this success to collaborations with federal officials, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and its own employees. Despite past challenges, including air
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Aviation security officials from South India met in Cochin to discuss how to make air travel safer and more passenger-friendly. The conference, hosted by Cochin Airport, brought together security chiefs from across the region to address issues affecting passengers, including smoother security checks, better coordination between agencies, and maintaining security
Airports
August saw a decline in passenger numbers at Ronaldsway Airport, with 56,202 passengers passing through, down from 60,897 in August 2024. This represents a drop of 7.71%. Across the first eight months of the year, passenger numbers are down by 4.83% compared to the same period
