Month: March 2024

What happens if both pilots fall asleep mid-flight?

Batik Air Airbus A320 Photo credit: Bahnfrend (https://tinyurl.com/aek44jam) What happens if both pilots fall asleep mid-flight? On January 25, 2024, an Indonesian Batik Air flight encountered a startling incident where both pilots fell asleep for 28 minutes from Sulawesi to Jakarta. The potential consequence of such an event is that the plane will continue on …

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Understanding what can cause battery explosions in aircraft cabins

Baseus Power Bank 30W 10,000mAh with iPhone Understanding what can cause battery explosions in aircraft cabins The use of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, such as those found in power banks has become common for providing portable power to electronic devices such as your handphones. While generally safe, these batteries can pose risks of fire or explosion …

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