ALERT Chile has lost contact with a C-130 military plane heading to Antarctica with 38 on board
A Chilean air force C-130 Hercules that was bound for Antarctica and carrying 38 on board lost radio contact with the country’s control center Monday evening, a statement from the…
In an internal message, Horizon Air’s head of flight operations warned pilots of multiple incidents
In an urgent internal message on the eve of Thanksgiving, Horizon Air’s head of flight operations warned that a lax safety culture among the airline’s pilots had led to multiple…
FAA proposes $3.9 million penalty against Boeing for using defective plane parts
The Federal Aviation Administration proposed a rare $3.9 million civil penalty against Boeing on Friday, alleging that the company “knowingly submitted aircraft” to the agency for safety certification even after…
A female passenger was stung by a scorpion on United flight #UA1554, sending her to the hospital
A scorpion stung a passenger on a United Airlines flight on Thursday, sending her to the hospital. United Airlines confirmed that the arachnid stung one of its passenger on flight…
NASA has sent 40 genetically modified mice to the ISS via SpaceX Dragon
Scientists are sending mighty mice to space, but rather than being gym rats, their strength was enhanced through genetic experimentation in the hopes of preventing human astronauts from experiencing muscle…
Israeli fighter jets scrambled three times following suspicious activity in Gaza
Israeli fighter jets were sent to fly over the Gaza Strip on Saturday after suspicious activity was detected in the Palestinian enclave. The aircraft were dispatched three times, according to…
A woman has died after falling from the top floor of a car park at London Gatwick Airport
A woman has died after falling from the top floor of a multi-storey car park at Gatwick Airport. Officers were called at 7.40am this morning to the parking lot at…
Four Spicejet pilots test positive for alcohol in five days
Four SpiceJet pilots have been grounded after their mandatory preflight medical test showed they were drunk when they arrived to fly their scheduled flights. The incidents happened between a period…
A news helicopter was struck by a suspected drone over Los Angeles
A Los Angeles news helicopter made an emergency landing when an object struck its tail, and crew on board believe it was a drone. KABC's Air7 HD chopper was flying…
BREAKING Active shooter reported at US naval air base in Pensacola, Florida
There is an active shooter situation at naval base NAS Pensacola in Florida, police say. The Escambia County Sheriffs Office is reporting as of 7:15 a.m. there is an active…
Anti-terror police with assault rifles to patrol Australian airports
The Australian Government has announced beefed up security measures at 9 Australian airports. The measures include Australian Federal (AFP) police officers with assault rifles. While making the announcement the government…
Jetstar workers vote to take industrial action
Jetstar pilots have joined Jetstar baggage handlers and ground crew in voting to approved protected industrial action over the Christmas period. However, pilots have committed to keep the week between…