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Air France and Airbus found guilty of manslaughter over 2009 plane crash

2026년 05월 22일 by team insight

A courtroom filled with legal representatives and journalists reacts to the landmark ruling that finds Air France and Airbus guilty of manslaughter for the 2009 plane crash.

The court’s decision, announced on October 17, 2023, highlights serious lapses in safety protocols and inadequate pilot training related to the aircraft’s automated systems. The ruling comes after extensive investigations that revealed that the pilots struggled to regain control of the aircraft during its final moments, a situation exacerbated by misleading airspeed readings. This landmark … Read more

Safety experts view LaGuardia as challenging but not unique

2026년 03월 30일 by team insight

Safety experts gather at LaGuardia Airport to discuss the challenges posed by its unique layout and increasing air traffic.

In a report released in October 2023, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) noted that LaGuardia’s runways are among the shortest in the United States for major airports, contributing to a higher risk of incidents during peak hours. The airport’s design, characterized by its proximity to urban areas, further complicates emergency response efforts, raising concerns … Read more