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United Airlines Mayday Call Handled 'By The Book,’ Says Aviation Expert

Mayday warnings happen regularly, say aviation experts—and both pilots and air traffic controllers are trained to know what ...

United Airlines flight declares mayday

A United Airlines pilot declared mayday late last month, suspecting possible engine failure after takeoff from Dulles ...

'Declaring an emergency': United pilot calls out mayday shortly after takeoff

United Flight 108 had just taken off for its journey to Munich at around 6 p.m. As the Boeing 787 was ascending to 10,000 ...

Mid-air scare: United Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner declares 'Mayday' over engine failure, stays in air for 2 hours

A United Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner declared a Mayday shortly after takeoff from Washington due to a left engine ...

This Is United Airlines’ Fastest Aircraft

United’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner is its fastest jet, flying at Mach 0.90. Here’s why it outpaces the fleet, and how Boom ...

Why did Munich-bound United Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner flight declare ‘Mayday’ after take-off?

A Munich-bound United Airlines flight faced a mid-air emergency on Friday (July 25), declaring a ‘Mayday’ call shortly after ...

United Airlines Flight Declares 'Mayday' amid Engine Failure

United Airlines pilots declared an emergency shortly after departing Washington Dulles International Airport on July 25. The ...