Safety Concerns - American Airlines Airbus A321 experienced mid-air turnaround and emergency landing due to fumes in the cabin and cockpit [1] - Passengers and crew reported experiencing noxious fumes, described as having a "dirty feet smell" [2] - Past incidents have involved flight attendants and pilots reporting headaches, dizziness, and suspected brain injuries [2] - The likely cause is oil or hydraulic fluid leaking into the plane's bleed air system [2] Industry Response - A Wall Street Journal investigation found more cases involving the Airbus A320 [3] - Delta is replacing the auxiliary power units on all of its Airbus A320s [4] - Airbus states its aircraft are designed and manufactured according to airworthiness requirements, and the FAA insists cabin air is safe [4] - Flight attendant and pilot unions are calling for sensors and engine filters to prevent toxic fumes from entering planes [4]

An American Airlines Airbus A321 turning around midair, landing and shutting down its engines after fumes began filling the cabin and cockpit. >> I do taste it in my mouth. >> So, uh, we got our masks on.>> Potentially the latest case of noxious fumes, often described as a dirty feet smell. Past incidents have included flight attendants and pilots reporting debilitating headaches, dizziness, even suspected brain injuries. The likely cause in those cases, oil or hydraulic fluid leaking into the plane's bleed ...

U.S. lawmakers wrote to the FAA calling for the regulator to move faster in addressing risks posed to crew and passengers from toxic fumes leaking into commercial aircraft https://t.co/1k8s9MBMls ...

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New concerns about fumes in the skies as some passengers have experienced smoke in plane cabins. The Wall Street Journal this weekend releasing a report on toxic fumes leaking into cabins, writing that the rate of incidents is accelerating in recent years. The journal reviewing more than 1 million FAA and NASA reports along with documents in over 100 interviews. The investigation pointing to two of the biggest aircraft manufacturers, Boeing and Airbus, particularly Airbus's A320 Jetline, writing, "Both have ...

A design element common to almost every modern commercial jetliner means toxic fumes can leak from engines into the cabin or cockpit. Here’s what you should—and shouldn’t—be worried about when you fly. https://t.co/Nv0CSnbKx9 ...