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Natasha Heap

Natasha Heap

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Plane and car crash testing is still designed to keep men safe. That puts women in danger

Plane and car crash testing is still designed to keep men safe. That puts women in danger

A former airline pilot turned safety researcher explains the shocking lack of real-world testing to keep women safe in the air and on our roads.

17.11.2025 9

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Natasha Heap

Amelia Earhart disappeared almost 90 years ago. Why are so many people still looking for her?

Amelia Earhart disappeared almost 90 years ago. Why are so many people still looking for her?

The decades-long search for Amelia Earhart, her aircraft, and her navigator Fred Noonan, has been both controversial and costly.

13.11.2025 5

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Natasha Heap

The Middle East is a major flight hub. How do airlines keep passengers safe during conflict?

Keeping passengers safe is airlines’ highest priority. But rerouting flights to avoid conflict zones can create disruptions and increase operating...

17.06.2025 30

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Natasha Heap

Speculation about the cause of Air India crash is rife. An aviation expert explains why it’s a problem

As history has shown, publicly speculating about a disaster when there is so little evidence available is more than just unhelpful.

13.06.2025 20

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Natasha Heap