Medi-Jet 24 completes first landing on unpaved airstrip
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) has this week completed it's first landing of the RFDS Medi-Jet 24 on an unpaved airstrip. The unpaved airstrip is on a South Australian…
China Southern A380 suffered damage after flying through a hail storm
China Southern Airlines flight #CZ3101 suffered damage while flying through a hail storm. The Airbus A380 encountered a hail storm during the flight from Guangzhou to Beijing. The aircraft (reg.…
Avianca Brazil grounded by regulator
Brazil’s civil aviation authority ANAC has suspended the operations of Avianca Brazil, dealing what could be the final blow to the airline which has operated under bankruptcy protection since December…
WestJet pilot’s eyes burned by a green laser light on flight to Florida
A WestJet pilot flying from Newfoundland to Orlando International Airport had his eyes burned by a green laser light, U.S. Federal Aviation Administration officials said Wednesday. Spokeswoman Kathleen Bergen said…
American, United and Southwest Airlines expect Boeing 737MAX jets need up to 150 hours of work before flying again
The estimate, provided to Reuters by American Airlines United Airlines and Southwest Airlines officials, is the first indication of the time needed to bring the jets out of storage following…
European Cockpit Association ‘will not simply accept FAA’s word on MAX’s safety’
The European pilots’ group (ECA) urged the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to conduct its own thorough and independent review of the Boeing 737 Max before allowing the planes to…
A man has been filmed lighting a cigarette on board Spirit Airlines flight to Minnesota
A man has been filmed lighting a cigarette in the middle of a packed plane. Shocked passengers on board the Spirit Airlines flight to Minnesota, US, watched as the man…
British Airways welcomed her majesty the Queen to celebrate centenary
Her Majesty visited the airline's headquarters ahead of its centenary celebrations which will take place later this year. The Queen arrived at Heathrow Airport today to mark the 100th anniversary…
Flight operations are suspended at London Stansted due to new issue with runway
London Stansted Airport is confirming flight operations are suspended due to runway works in progress. UPDATE 19:28 (local time) Traffic is now resuming. Several flights are diverting to London Luton…
Vueling #VY2847 made an emergency landing in Barcelona following a bomb threat
A Vueling flight from Paris to Ibiza had to land in Barcelona following a bomb threat The Airbus A320 (reg. EC-LVS) had to divert to Barcelona after the French police…
A woman has died at Majorca’s Palma Airport while boarding Ryanair #FR6657 for Edinburgh
A BRIT woman has died at Majorca’s Palma Airport inside a Ryanair plane bound for Edinburgh in Scotland. The 58-year-old fell ill after boarding the Ryanair flight due to leave…
FAA will meet today with air safety authorities from 53 countries to talk about clearing Boeing 737MAX for flight
The Federal Aviation Administration is gathering dozens of the world’s top aviation officials in Fort Worth for a day-long conclave Thursday to talk about the Boeing 737 Max. The gathering…