In a statement, Air France-KLM pledged support for the rebuilding of the ancient cathedral. The company said: “All Air France and Air France-KLM teams around the world have been deeply affected and saddened since yesterday.” In an effort to help restore the symbol of French history, the airline group announced that it would “provide free transport…
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 by the end of the year. Virgin Atlantic currently has eight 747-400 in its fleet. The company owns only three of them. The remaining five…
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 suitable.” The draft report from the FAA’s Flight Standardization Board recommends that pilots take additional computer-based training for the MCAS automated flight system. While Boeing initially…
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 was forced to return after a technical issue. The German air force, which operates the plane, said both wings hit the ground as it landed…
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 department added, while a city hall spokesman said on Twitter that the area was being cleared.
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 on the behavior of the drone, it is possible the pilot had either first-hand knowledge of the “airport operating environment,” or access to that information,…
President Trump posted to Twitter this morning to give Boeing some advice for what they should do with the 737 MAX.
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 to take off and hit two helicopters parked at the Lukla-based helipad which is 30-50 metres from the runway. The uncontrolled aircraft had hit the…
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 Star Wars movie. The Star Wars livery will be on one of United’s Boeing 737-800 planes, according to the company. Along with the Star Wars:…
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 hit the headlines whenever they pop up, though most of them remain fantasies. However, tech innovations transforming the aviation industry remain discreet, and most people…
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 flight #AM2039 tookoff from Chihuahua at 18:56LT (GMT-6) on runway 18L to General Mariano Escobedo International Airport in Monterrey. Tip of left wing impacted the…
An Alaska Airlines flight from San Francisco to Philadelphia was forced to divert, all thanks to a belligerent passenger who tried twice to light up inside the cabin. Passengers boarding Alaska Airlines flight #AS1138 in San Francisco were in for quite a surprise. Over halfway through the flight, they had to divert to Chicago. The…
