Virgin Atlantic will retire its Boeing 747 fleet by 2021
Virgin Atlantic will replace its Boeing 747 fleet with Airbus A350-1000s. Virgin Atlantic has ordered 12 Airbus A350-1000s, with the first due to be delivered in late summer and three more…
FAA says Boeing 737MAX second software update is ‘operationally suitable‘
The Federal Aviation Administration on Tuesday released its initial review of Boeing’s update to its 737 Max anti-stall software suspected of contributing to two fatal plane crashes, calling it “operationally…
A German Air Force Bombardier Global 5000 hit the runway Berlin’s Schönefeld Airport
An aircraft blocked the runway at Berlin’s Schönefeld Airport after an emergency landing. A German Air Force Global 5000 experienced an issue on landing. The plane had departed the runway but…
BREAKING Several helicopters flying over Paris as Notre Dame Cathedral is on fire
Smoke could be seen billowing out from the top of the medieval cathedral, as flames lept out besides its two bell towers. A major operation was under way, the fire…
Gatwick drone attack may have been an inside job, police say
The drone incursion that caused travel chaos for tens of thousands of passengers at London's Gatwick Airport last December could have been an inside job, according to British police. Based…
President Trump gives Boeing some advice on Twitter about the 737MAX
President Trump posted to Twitter this morning to give Boeing some advice for what they should do with the 737 MAX.
BREAKING A Summit Air aircraft collided with two parked helicopters while taking off from Lukla Airport
A Summit Air airplane crashed while taking off from Lukla Airport on Sunday morning. The incident occurred as the aircraft with registration 9N-AMH skidded off the the runway while preparing…
United Airlines reveal StarWars livery
During Star Wars Celebration in Chicago, United Airlines announced it will introduce special Star Wars-themed airplane to its fleet to promote the release of The Rise of Skywalker, the latest…
Tech Innovation In The Field Of Aviation
What comes to mind when someone talks about advances in aviation? Is it jet-powered backpacks, flying taxis or perhaps the latest futuristic jumbo jet concept? Such inventions are quick to…
BREAKING Aeromexico Embraer E-170 suffered wing tip strike during take off from Chihuahua Airport (video)
Aeromexico aircraft received damage during takeoff from Chihuahua Airport. Aeromexico Connect Embraer E-170 (reg. XA-SAC) suffered damage during takeoff from runway 18L at Chihuahua Airport (MMCU), Mexico. The aircraft performing…
Queenstown Airport closes early due to sick ATC
New Zealand's fourth largest airport had to close early on Friday due to a lack of Air Traffic Controllers. Airways New Zealand, said that due to controllers calling in sick,…
Flight Attendant jailed for attempting to smuggle $A3 million of heroin
A former Malaysia Airlines flight attendant has been jailed for at least 3 years after attempting to smuggle more than 2.5kg of heroin into Australia. Fariq Aqbal Omar was seen…