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Extreme Turbulence Injures 11 on Delta Flight from Milan to Georgia

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
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AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A Delta flight, carrying 151 passengers and 14 crew members, hit severe turbulence on Tuesday as it was approaching Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, sending 11 people to the hospital. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, turbulence is the leading cause of injuries to flight attendants and passengers in nonfatal accidents. It is also one of the most common airline accident types, according to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The flight originated in Milan, Italy and was about 40 miles northeast of Atlanta when the event occurred.

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  • According to the Federal Aviation Administration, turbulence is the leading cause of injuries to flight attendants and passengers in nonfatal accidents.
  • The flight originated in Milan, Italy and was about 40 miles northeast of Atlanta when the event occurred.
  • "Despite improvements in technology, turbulence encounters continue to be an airline safety issue," said pilot and aviation expert, Ladd Sanger of Slack Davis Sanger.
  • "Turbulence can be difficult to predict, and sometimes flight crews are justifiably unaware of the risk of a turbulence encounter."

Flight PS752 case referred to International Court of Justice, significant step towards justice

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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TORONTO, July 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Association of Families of Flight PS752 Victims (the Association) is pleased to share that the Government of Canada, alongside Ukraine, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, have formally referred the case regarding Islamic Republic of Iran’s downing of the Ukrainian International Airlines Flight PS752 on January 8, 2020, to the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

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  • TORONTO, July 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Association of Families of Flight PS752 Victims (the Association) is pleased to share that the Government of Canada, alongside Ukraine, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, have formally referred the case regarding Islamic Republic of Iran’s downing of the Ukrainian International Airlines Flight PS752 on January 8, 2020, to the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
  • This referral is a significant and long-awaited step towards holding the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) accountable.
  • The Islamic Regime declined to respond within the six-month arbitration period, enabling this referral to the ICJ.
  • If accepted, an impartial court and hearing process will be initiated to investigate the downing of Flight PS752, which killed all 176 passengers and crew on board and an unborn child.

Association of Families of Flight PS752 Victims announces resignation of Dr. Hamed Esmaeilion from role of President and Spokesperson

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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TORONTO, March 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- It is with both sadness and understanding that the Association of Families of Flight PS752 Victims (the Association) announces the resignation of Dr. Hamed Esmaeilion from his role as President and Spokesperson effective immediately.

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  • TORONTO, March 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- It is with both sadness and understanding that the Association of Families of Flight PS752 Victims (the Association) announces the resignation of Dr. Hamed Esmaeilion from his role as President and Spokesperson effective immediately.
  • Hamed’s resignation follows his acceptance of a formal and involved role in Iran’s revolution.
  • “It has been incredibly meaningful to be the voice of the Association over the past three years,” says Hamed Esmaeilion, former President and Spokesperson of the Association.
  • We will continue to support him in every way that we can,” says Kourosh Doustshenas, Board Member and newly appointed Spokesperson for the Association.

Aviation Accident Attorney Erin Applebaum Named Partner at Kreindler & Kreindler LLP

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Monday, January 9, 2023
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NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kreindler & Kreindler LLP, a leader in aviation accident litigation, is proud to announce the promotion of attorney Erin R. Applebaum to Partner. Ms. Applebaum has practiced aviation law since 2010 and was hired at the firm in 2017, since which time she has become a recognized leader in aviation accident litigation.

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  • Kreindler & Kreindler LLP welcomes attorney Erin R. Applebaum as its newest Partner
    NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kreindler & Kreindler LLP, a leader in aviation accident litigation, is proud to announce the promotion of attorney Erin R. Applebaum to Partner.
  • Ms. Applebaum has practiced aviation law since 2010 and was hired at the firm in 2017, since which time she has become a recognized leader in aviation accident litigation.
  • Kreindler and Kreindler LLP welcomes attorney Erin R. Applebaum as its newest Partner
    Ms. Applebaum currently serves on the Plaintiffs' Executive Committee for the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 (Boeing 737 MAX) litigation.
  • Ms. Applebaum specializes in litigating claims governed by the Montreal Convention and teaches a popular aviation accident CLE course for other attorneys - "Montreal Convention for Plaintiffs' Lawyers: Representing Passenger Personal Injury Claims Arising on International Flights."

Honouring the Memories of Victims on the Third Anniversary of Flight PS752 Downing

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Sunday, January 8, 2023
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TORONTO, Jan. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today marks three years since Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 was shot down by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today marks three years since Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 was shot down by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
  • “As we commemorate the third anniversary of this horrific event, our hearts break all over again.
  • The anniversary ceremony included speeches from family members of victims, as well as various elected officials including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
  • Many Federal, Provincial, and Municipal politicians of all stripes attended the event, exemplifying broad support for those who lost loved ones.

MEDIA ADVISORY: Third Anniversary Commemoration of the Downing of Flight PS752

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Thursday, January 5, 2023
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Reception and art gallery viewing: 11:00am-1:50pm

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  • Reception and art gallery viewing: 11:00am-1:50pm
    The Association of Families of Flight PS752 Victims (the Association) is hosting a ceremony to commemorate the third anniversary of the downing of Flight PS752.
  • Over 85 cities across Canada and around the world will join the Association to honour and remember the victims of Flight PS752 and to express solidarity with the Iranian Revolution.
  • Media are requested to RSVP to this event via the media contact provided below.
  • Media are required to request access to the livestream link prior to Friday, January 6, 2023, by emailing the media contact.

Premier Cybersecurity Conference GoSec Announces 2022 Dates and Updated Format

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Thursday, March 24, 2022
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For over 18 years, various stakeholders and leaders in the cybersecurity field have come together at GoSec to exchange knowledge, share research, provide education and training.

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  • For over 18 years, various stakeholders and leaders in the cybersecurity field have come together at GoSec to exchange knowledge, share research, provide education and training.
  • Speakers will cover a range of topics from hacking, threats and vulnerability management to machine learning and artificial intelligence.
  • GoSec is a unique conference where you can meet and discuss with key actors in cybersecurity in Canada, noted presenter Masarah Paquet-Clouston, Assistant Professor, Criminology, University of Montral.
  • The goal is to bring all cybersecurity professional together to push forward and make the industry better.