NEWS Pilot’s DSLR Jammed Airliner Joystick and Caused it to Plummet, Investigation Finds
Dozens of military personnel were injured when an RAF transport plane on its way to Afghanistan nose-dived 4,400ft after the captain’s camera became lodged alongside the aircraft’s joystick. In 27 seconds of chaos, the plane lost 4,400ft in altitude, throwing passengers and crew without seatbelts towards the ceiling, injuring 33 of those on board. Link
NEWS France, Germany Protest Gulf Carrier Encroachment
As U.S. airlines and labor unions launch their campaign against alleged subsidies for the “Big Three” Gulf carriers, the debate is already well underway in Europe. Key players in transport policy seek a new agreement with Gulf states to regulate subsidies, but Gulf countries and carriers are strongly resisting the effort. Link
