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TRIP REPORTS Dec 10, 2025 Maiden Brazil: Virgin Australia Welcomes the Iconic Embraer E2 Known for its aging intrastate fleets and unmatched concentration of Fokker 100s, Perth Airport has been a time capsule for aviation enthusiasts. Now, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines is breaking tradition with the arrival of the cutting-edge Embraer E190-E2, ushering in a new era for Western Australian air travel. Read More →
ROUTES Dec 10, 2025 China Eastern Inaugurates New World's Longest Flight China Eastern recently launched its longest flight, a route connecting Shanghai and Buenos Aires via a stopover in Auckland. Inaugurated in December, this was advertised as a “Direct Air Link” between Asia and South America. Read More →
NEWS Sep 23, 2025 Sydney Airport Nearly Closes Down due to Air Traffic Controller Shortage Sydney Airport, Australia’s busiest aviation hub, was just hours from a total shutdown of all departing flights last Friday due to a sudden shortage of available air traffic controllers. Read More →
NEWS Nov 11, 2024 Flight Attendant Wounded as Gunfire Hits Spirit Airlines Flight A Spirit Airlines flight was hit by gunfire as it attempted to land in Haiti, injuring a flight attendant. The aircraft suffered significant damage and was diverted to the Dominican Republic. Read More →
NEWS Oct 04, 2024 Qantas to Rescue Stranded Australians in Lebanon with Special 787 Flights Qantas is offering free flights for Australians looking to leave Lebanon next week. See what flights are currently scheduled and find out how stranded nationals can contact the Australian Government. Read More →
NEWS Sep 24, 2024 Coffee Stain Costs Couple $3,000 for New Flight to Bali A couple was prevented from boarding a Virgin Australia plane to Bali over a stain. Read what the couple had to say about getting halted at the check-in counter and Virgin's response to the media. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Sep 22, 2024 BermudAir's 1st Birthday: The Story of Bermuda's 1st Airline BermudAir has successfully completed one year of operations. Being a small island country with a population of 64,000, it has managed to achieve wonders in the first year of its operations with innovative ways to secure funding, and forming the right partnerships. Read More →
NEWS Aug 20, 2024 Passengers Stranded for Over 20 Hours After Pilot Taxis Swiss 777 Into Grass A Boeing 777 got stuck in grass during an emergency stop in Kazakhstan, leaving over 300 passengers stranded. See how Swiss International Airlines responded and how the flight was able to continue. Read More →
ROUTES Aug 07, 2024 First-Ever Norway-Australia Nonstop Flight Operated By Norse Atlantic Airways Living up to its slogan of being “The Explorer's Airline,” Norse Atlantic Airways made history on Sunday with the completion of its first-ever nonstop charter flight from Norway to Australia. Read More →
NEWS Jun 18, 2024 Possible Bird Strike Causes Passenger Plane To Burst into Flames Mid-Air A suspected bird strike has caused a Virgin Australia plane to make an emergency landing in New Zealand after one of its engines caught fire shortly after takeoff. The Melbourne-bound flight left Queenstown on Monday evening with footage emerging later that appeared to show fire coming from the Boeing 737-800. Read More →