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Emergency Response

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Responding to Airborne Emergencies

If you have an emergency while driving your car, you can pull over to the side of the road. But what happens if a problem occurs in an aircraft at 38,000 feet? Flight crews, air traffic controllers, and aircraft designers all work together to ensure any airborne emergency is handled safely and effectively.
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