Cabin Air Quality

What happens when aircraft cabin air is contaminated? Our coverage examines fume events, the systems that supply air to passengers and crew, and the challenge of detecting and investigating exposures.

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Toxic air in the aircraft cabin: What are fume events?

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September 15, 20253 min read

Fume events often involve smoke in the cabin

The science of fume events: How bleed-air contamination happens and how it’s managed

bleed air system

October 19, 20255 min read

Tired asian woman with headache feeling sick while sitting in the airplane , Passengers near the window.

Fume events: How to report smoke or smells in an aircraft cabin

Cabin Air Quality

September 23, 20263 min read

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Australian pilots detect cabin air particle spikes without fume event reports

Cabin Air Quality

September 23, 20263 min read

PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC - MARCH 31: Airbus A330 of TAP Portugal land to PRG Airport in Prague on March 31, 2017.TAP Portugal is the flag carrier airline of Portugal

Portugal targets aircraft fume event blind spot with AI and sensors

Cabin Air Quality

September 22, 202610 min read

Fume events often involve smoke in the cabin

Former airline captains tell MPs of career-ending aircraft cabin fume exposure

Cabin Air Quality

September 22, 20263 min read

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Study links chemicals found in aircraft fume events to reproductive health risks

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August 28, 20264 min read

a little girl clamps the nose because of the unpleasant smell in an airplane seat by the window. flights with children in economy class. the smell of sweat, fumes and dirty feet from passengers

What’s that smell? Aircraft fume events back in spotlight ahead of London conference

Cabin Air Quality

August 13, 20264 min read

fire and smoke in the aircraft cabin

UK MPs urged to mandate cabin air sensors as fume event inquiry gathers pace

Cabin Air Quality

August 12, 20266 min read

Two passengers on an aircraft. One is asleep and one is looking out of the window.

UK APPG formed amid growing concern over toxic air in aircraft cabins

Aerotoxic Syndrome

March 13, 20266 min read

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