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Emirates Flight 231: A Narrow Escape and Emerging Questions on Automation in Aviation
On December 20, 2021, Emirates Flight 231, a Boeing 777 carrying 354 people, faced a potentially catastrophic situation shortly after takeoff from Dubai International Airport. The flight, bound for Washington, D.C., encountered significant challenges that have since raised critical questions regarding the reliance on automation in aviation and the safety culture within one of the world's leading airlines.