Philippine aircraft makes emergency landing

Nagpur: Just three days after a JetLite flight made an emergency landing at Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport here, an aircraft of Philippines-based Zest Airways made a similar landing at the city airport after it developed a major problem in its pressurization system.
The commercial aeroplane was on its way to Bangkok from Abu Dhabi after an overhaul. Only six crew members were on board.
The pressurization system pumps compressed air into the cabin to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for crew and passengers when flying at high altitude.
Pressurization is essential over 10,000 feet (3,000m) above sea level to protect crew and passengers from the risk of a number of physiological problems caused by the low air pressure outside. It also serves to generally increase passenger comfort.
17/11/11 Sachin Dravekar/Times of India

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