NEWSJan 12, 2024Al-Shabaab Terrorists Seize United Nations Helicopter in Somalia, Raising Security ConcernsA United Nations contracted helicopter crash landed in Somalia after an apparent accident, after which it was captured by the armed group al-Shabab. The incident, involving a Mi-8MTV-1, has raised concerns about the group's capabilities and the safety of humanitarian operations in the region.Read More →
NEWSJan 11, 2024American Airlines Flight Diverts After Passenger Punches Flight Attendant, Assaults Police OfficersOn January 3, an unruly passenger forced an American Airlines flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) in Montana to divert to Amarillo, Texas. The flight crew declared a Level 2 threat after reports that a man physically attacked a flight attendant. This incident forced American Airlines flight 1497 (AA 1497), which operates daily using a Boeing 737-800 aircraft, to land at Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA) at 2:20 p.m. local time.
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NEWSJan 10, 2024"I am the Devil": Unruly Passenger Forces Diversion of Boston-Bound JetBlue Flight to OrlandoIncidents involving unruly passengers onboard flights have continuously been rising, with record incidents reported in 2023. We're barely into 2024 and another major inflight disruption has been making headlines nationwide. This time, it involves a passenger onboard a JetBlue flight.Read More →
STORIESJan 03, 2024Pilot Bets He Could Land a Plane Blind, Then Crashes: Aeroflot Flight 6502The tragic Aeroflot Flight 6502 incident occurred on October 20, 1986, as a result of a perilous cockpit bet between the captain and first officer. Captain Alexander Kliuyev attempted to land the Tupolev Tu-134A using instruments only, ignoring warnings and crashing the aircraft, resulting in 63 fatalities and seven injuries. Kliuyev faced legal consequences with a 15-year prison sentence, emphasizing the severe consequences of disregarding safety protocols in aviation.Read More →
NEWSJan 01, 2024Passengers Restrained on American Airlines and Qantas Flights After Dramatic OutburstsAt approximately the same time, two unrelated incidents involved disciplinary actions against unruly passengers. The first incident occurred on an American Airlines flight on December 30, while the second occurred on a Qantas flight the following day. Cases involving unruly passengers have been rising since the pandemic, with these incidents increasing by 47% from 2021 to 2022.
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INFORMATIONALDec 28, 2023The English Premier League: Why do Sports Jerseys Have Airlines Written on Them?The influence of Middle Eastern entities in the English Premier League (EPL) has become a prominent feature of English football over the past two decades. These entities include airlines, with football fans often knowing which airline sponsors their favorite team since they appear prominently on jerseys and in stadiums. Airlines from the UAE, Oman, and Saudi Arabia now sponsor famous teams like Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United.Read More →
NEWSDec 27, 2023Woman with Loaded Gun Stopped by TSA at Washington-Reagan AirportWashington's Reagan National Airport (DCA) has seen multiple incidents regarding travelers carrying guns through the airport. On Christmas Eve, the latest addition to this frighteningly increasing number involved a woman attempting to bring a loaded handgun through TSA.Read More →
STORIESDec 27, 2023The Russian Concorde: Why Did The Tupolev TU-144 Fail? During the Cold War, the ever-looming threat of technological inferiority drove innovation in the aviation industry on both sides of the Iron Curtain. One of the most prominent examples was the race to conquer commercial supersonic air travel. The Tupolev Tu-144 was built as the Soviet Union's response to the Concorde in the West. Unlike the Concorde, the Tu-144 never experienced the same level of success as its western counterpart.Read More →
NEWSDec 20, 2023UK Government's Rwanda Deportation Plan Hit by Airline Refusal and Rising CostsPrime Minister Rishi Sunak's flagship policy to send asylum seekers to Rwanda is facing further turbulence, with airlines refusing to fly the controversial flights and the estimated costs rising. This latest setback adds to a growing list of obstacles threatening to derail the plan entirely. Read More →
NEWSDec 09, 2023Dubai's DXB Airport Set to be Replaced by New Mega Airport before 2040The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has become one of the world's major players in the aviation industry over the past two decades. Emirates and Etihad Airways are synonymous with global connectivity and major lifestyle brands, while Dubai and Abu Dhabi have become major business and leisure travel destinations. The UAE is expanding its airport infrastructure and leading discussions on decarbonizing aviation to maintain its global leadership in the aviation sector.Read More →
