A Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 made a lucky escape from a tug fire near the aircraft at Ezeiza Airport in Argentina. The Boeing 747-8 was preparing to perform Lufthansa flight #LH511 from Ezeiza (EZE/SAEZ) to Frankfurt (FRA/EDDF) when the tug caught fire. The aircraft (reg. D-ABYP) didn’t suffer damages but the flight has been delayed 1h30.…
British residents of Spain trying to fly home on Saturday were stopped from boarding their flight to Madrid after airline staff said their residency documents were no longer valid. Nine people were not allowed to board the joint BA/Iberia flight at Heathrow on Saturday evening because they were told their green residency papers were no…
The number of people killed in large commercial airplane crashes rose in 2020 to 299 worldwide, even as the number of crashes fell by more than 50%, a Dutch consulting firm said. Aviation consulting firm To70 said in 2020 there were 40 accidents involving large commercial passenger planes, five of which were fatal, resulting in…
Qatar Airways Cargo took delivery of three Boeing 777 Freighters as the airline continues to build its cargo division. The milestone also marks the 200th 777 Freighter to be delivered. The triple delivery comes as air freight is playing a pivotal role amid the COVID-19 pandemic – including transporting newly approved vaccines – and is…
The challenges that faced the world during 2020 were unprecedented in modern times. Virtually every industry suffered because of them, with companies going bust and thousands of jobs lost. Those losses have been tragic and hard to deal with no matter which industry you work in, but the aviation industry has suffered more than most.…
Many people know the airport as a space that is ever filled with turbulence. It is the place where you will find families and relatives uniting and others departing. First-time travellers also fear travelling for the first time and imagining how the journey on air would be. The emotions can also be triggered by the…
UK Space Companies Occupy Scotland’s Space Sector Description: When it comes to investing in a space company, many developers have their eyes on the Scottish market. With huge economic growth in Scottish space development, there are hopes that the country will use space technology to develop its environmental aims. Despite being a relatively small country,…
Flight simulator games, like the Microsoft Flight Simulator, give aviation enthusiasts the perfect opportunity to know what it’s like to be up in the air and behind the cockpit. For gamers, it provides a unique gaming experience compared to many other games out there. Flight sims have been around for years, with many of them…
Scholarships are a golden ticket to further study, as they can reduce or completely negate the expenses associated with education and offer amazing extras like trips or access to mentorship. These awards are offered across the entire spectrum of education. In aviation, there are numerous ones to watch out for and apply to as well. …
Common Airline Passenger Complaints People love to travel. They enjoy visiting other countries to try their cuisines, traditions and see their famous landmarks. For some people, air travel is the most efficient and fastest way to get to these exquisite sites. Although similar to any other mode of transportation, it has also received its fair…
If you are passionate about aviation, you might want to work in the industry someday. But to do so, you’ll need to get a degree. Luckily, there is a range of programs available to prepare you for the industry. Preparing for School Before attending college, you’ll want to prepare for the rigors of your education.…
Las Vegas is one of the first tourist attractions in the USA that announced it would be fully open this summer, and visitors could enjoy some of the Vegas attractions even through the months of the pandemic. If you are planning on visiting Las Vegas this summer, one of the things you will without a…
