The ban will take effect from Dec. 28 and will run through January, the government said in an emailed statement. Japanese citizens and foreign residents will be allowed to enter but must show proof of a negative coronavirus test 72 hours before departing for Japan and must quarantine for two weeks after arrival, the statement…
A powered parachute, impacted powerlines in California. A Destiny 2000 powered parachute (reg. N65733) impacted and became suspended in powerlines. The accident took place on December 20th 2020 at north of Rio Linda Airport in California. The powered parachute sustained apparent minor damage. The sole pilot onboard, who was dressed as Santa Claus and dropping…
‘Highly concerning’ second new Covid-19 variant from South Africa detected in UK confirms Matt Hancock. The UK is already moving to widen lockdowns in connection with the emergence of a new strain of Covid-19 identified in southeast England last week. That strain is said to be more transmissible, but also no more severe than the…
In the past, people needed to get in touch with travel agencies in case they need to book a flight, regardless of whether they are visiting a local or international destination. The emergence of the digital world paved the way for a more convenient means of booking flights, such that most people already book their…
Aerial footage has emerged showing the huge numbers of lorries lined up at Manston airport amid the border shutdown. Operation Brock was activated overnight on the second day of the border shutdown ordered by the French Government due to the new strain of coronavirus in the UK. Lorries were directed to Manston airport overnight while…
Alaska Airlines Boosts 737 MAX Orders and Options to 120 Jets. Boeing and Alaska Airlines announced that the carrier is buying 23 more 737-9 airplanes, building on its original order and an agreement last month to acquire new 737-9s through lease. The new deal brings Alaska Airlines’ total 737 MAX orders and options to 120…
The head of Europe’s aviation safety agency, EASA, has told the BBC he is “certain” Boeing’s 737 Max is now safe to fly. Executive Director Patrick Ky said his organisation had “left no stone unturned” in its review of the aircraft and its analysis of design changes made by the manufacturer. It has already been…
A US flight was delayed after a man, his travelling companion and his service dog forced open the emergency exit and used the evacuation slide to leave the plane. Delta flight 462 was taxiing and preparing to depart La Guardia Airport in New York on 21 December when the unnamed passengers decided they no longer…
Germany has extended its ban on people travelling from Britain, Northern Ireland and South Africa until January 6th – but German residents will be able to arrive from January 1st. The ban was put in place after a new more infectious coronavirus strain appeared in the countries. “The transport ban covers passenger traffic by train,…
Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic and British Airways said Monday that travelers will have to test negative for the coronavirus before boarding flights bound for New York JFK International Airport. The measures are in response to a request from New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo as officials grapple with a highly contagious new strain of Covid-19…
Sweden bans travellers from Britain, Denmark over new Covid strain. Sweden will stop allowing in foreign travellers from Britain and Denmark in a bid to curb the rapid spread of a new strain of the coronavirus, the government said on Monday. “To minimize the risk of it spreading here, the government has today decided on…
Pakistan imposes one week temporary ban on UK arrivals. Pakistan bans entry of all passengers from UK, effective midnight. Pakistan cite growing concern of the spread of a new COVID19 strain in Britain.
