The aeronautics industry has been going through a turbulent period since 2023, marked by a succession of technical incidents on the Boeing. The discovery of manufacturing problems on the 737 MAX, notably poorly tightened bolts and non-compliant perforations in the pressurized bulkhead, had forced several companies to immobilize their fleet. The repeated failures have raised serious concerns about aviation safety, pushing the authorities to strengthen their controls and their demands on manufacturers.
A life-saving emergency return
A new incident disrupted air traffic this Sunday, when a Airbus Air France connecting Paris CDG to Barcelona had to turn back after only 17 minutes of flight. The crew detected a malfunction of the pressurization system, a crucial element allowing passengers to fly at high altitude without risking the harmful effects of low atmospheric pressure. The oxygen masks deployed automatically in the cabin, in accordance with emergency procedures, while the pilots began their descent towards the departure airport.
Controlled management of the situation
The rigorous training of crewsAir France in emergency situations has demonstrated its effectiveness. The pilots have scrupulously followed the protocols established by the manufacturer, ensuring a secure return to Paris Charles-de-Gaulle. The national company quickly took care of the passengers, organizing their re-routing to Barcelona. This responsiveness demonstrates the importance given to safety by Air France, which has stressed that this imperative takes precedence over all other considerations.
-Air safety under close surveillance
These incidents occur in a particularly tense context for civil aviation. The recent crash of a Boeing 737-800 of Jeju Air at Muan airport in South Korea, which occurred on December 29, caused the death of 179 people. The investigation, which could last up to three years, is involving South Korean and American authorities. The first hypotheses suggest a collision with a bird and a defective landing gear. This disaster triggered a vast campaign of inspection of Boeing 737-800 in South Korea and pushed Chinese authorities to strengthen their security controls, illustrating the need for increased vigilance in the aviation sector.
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