Buses for special needs passengers delivered
Fact: Eight small buses equipped with passenger seats and wheelchair spaces were delivered to special schools and welfare services in Cyprus.
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AI, cybersecurity conference in Cyprus
An international conference on artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity in civil and military aviation will be held next Thursday. The conference is expected to have over 90 attendees and will feature speakers from international and European organizations, as well as the USA, Asia, and the Middle East. AI and cybersecurity are crucial in the aviation sector, with 42 million flights worldwide carrying 4.5 billion passengers each year. The event will focus on highlighting the benefits and challenges of AI and suggest partnerships between relevant international organizations and states.
Twelve injured as Qatar Airways Dublin flight hits turbulence, airport says
Twelve people were injured on a Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Ireland due to turbulence, but the plane landed safely. The incident lasted less than 20 seconds during food and drinks service.
Twelve injured as Qatar Airways Dublin flight hits turbulence, airport says
Twelve people were injured during turbulence on a Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Ireland, but the plane landed safely and as scheduled.
Aircraft hit by severe turbulence returns to Singapore, local media reports
A passenger died during severe turbulence on a Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore. The aircraft returned to Singapore after making an emergency landing in Bangkok. At least 43 people remain hospitalized in Bangkok. The flight departed Bangkok and arrived in Singapore after receiving necessary approvals.
Thai hospital says 43 people from Singapore Airlines flight still under treatment
Forty three people remain hospitalized in Bangkok four days after a Singapore Airlines flight hit severe turbulence. Seven patients are in intensive care at Samitivej Srinakarin hospital, including three Australians, two Malaysians, one British, and one New Zealander. 22 patients have spinal cord injuries and six have brain and skull injuries, but none are life-threatening. One passenger died of a suspected heart attack during the incident.
Thai hospital says 43 people from Singapore Airlines flight still under treatment
Forty three people who were on board a Singapore Airlines flight that hit severe turbulence remain hospitalized in Bangkok four days after the emergency.
Cyprus mulling urban tolls to reduce car use
The Environmental Impact Assessment for Cyprus’ National Strategic Land Transport Plan is open for public consultation until June 14, 2024. The plan aims to increase public transport usage to 17% and reduce car usage by 14%. The primary objective is to identify potential environmental impacts and propose measures to prevent or offset them. The plan includes increasing electric vehicle and hydrogen stations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, as well as improving public transport with dedicated lanes and increased service frequencies. Measures like urban tolls and low-emission zones are proposed to discourage car use and reduce air pollution. The plan also includes incentives for sustainable transport modes and creating new job opportunities.
Shaken passengers arrive in Singapore after deadly turbulence-stricken flight
More than 140 passengers and crew from a Singapore Airlines flight that was hit by heavy turbulence finally reached Singapore after an emergency landing in Bangkok. One person died of a suspected heart attack and at least 30 people were injured. The turbulence caused passengers and crew to be flung around the cabin, resulting in injuries such as gashes and concussions. The relief flight from Bangkok carried injured passengers and crew back to Singapore, while the investigation involved officers from Singapore’s Transport Safety Investigation Bureau and the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board. Turbulence-related accidents are common, with the NTSB reporting that turbulence accounted for over a third of airline accidents from 2009 to 2018.
What is aircraft turbulence and how common is it?
One passenger died from a suspected heart attack and 30 others were injured when a Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore encountered severe turbulence, prompting the plane to divert to Bangkok.