#CNN Archives - Captain Laura

Stolen Aircraft

Stolen Regional Airline Aircraft, but how?

Post author:CLaura18
Post published:Aug 11, 2018
Post category:General

Hello Everyone, In light of this recent accident of a stolen regional airliner Q400 from Horizon Air that crashed, I want to discuss with you my thoughts on this…

Sexual Assault in The Skies

Post author:CLaura18
Post published:Dec 27, 2017
Post category:Operations

Please watch this segment from Rene Marsh for CNN. This is a critical topic happening more frequently. If you see or experience ANYTHING, speak up, demand a move, get law…

“Why Airplanes Slide Off Runways”

Post author:CLaura18
Post published:Dec 27, 2017
Post category:About Pilots and Jets About Weather General

Hello Everyone! It is disconcerting to see this type of news about airplanes sliding off of runways. I want to discuss with you why these events take place and how…

Glitches, IT issues, or Hacking?

Post author:CLaura18
Post published:Jan 31, 2017
Post category:Operations
Post comments:52 Comments

The airlines keep experiencing temporary shutdowns due to issues stemming from the computer systems. You are safe as a passenger but why do these things keep disrupting our air travel?

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