NEWSFeb 10, 2024Two Killed After Bombardier Challenger Aircraft Crashed Shortly Before Landing in FloridaTwo people have been killed after a small private jet crashed on approach to a Florida airport in the early evening hours on February 9. The aircraft, with five passengers onboard, was scheduled to land just minutes before the crash was reported.
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NEWSFeb 09, 2024Thai Airways Flight Delayed After Canadian Man Deploys Emergency Slide Before TakeoffFlight disruptions caused by troubled passengers have risen worldwide in recent years. A Thai Airways flight was recently delayed following a passenger opening the aircraft's emergency exit door, deploying the emergency slide as the plane was taxiing for departure.Read More →
NEWSFeb 06, 2024Atlanta-Bound Delta Air Lines Airbus A330 Flight Returns to Barcelona After Engine TroubleA Delta Air Lines flight from Barcelona to Atlanta on February 1 experienced an engine malfunction shortly after departure, forcing it to return to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN). The aircraft, a 20-year-old Airbus A330-300, has remained at the airport as of February 6. After an on-time departure, the engine trouble began as Delta flight DL195 reached 27,000 feet (8,230 meters) approximately 30 minutes into the flight.Read More →
NEWSFeb 05, 2024UK Royal Air Force Fighter Jets Escort SAS Airbus A320neo to Manchester AirportA Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) Connect Airbus A320neo was recently escorted by the United Kingdom's Royal Air Force fighter jets following a loss of communication. The flight landed safely at its destination airport in Manchester.Read More →
NEWSJan 31, 2024United Airlines Boeing 737-800 Flight Diverts to Denver After Cracked Windshield DiscoveredA routine flight from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) took an unexpected turn on January 28. A United Airlines Boeing 737-800 carrying 166 passengers and seven crew members was forced to divert to Denver International Airport (DEN) due to a crack in the windshield that was discovered.Read More →
NEWSJan 29, 2024Aeroméxico Flight Stuck on Tarmac for Hours Forces Passenger to Open Emergency Door and Walk on Wing for Fresh AirAuthorities in Mexico City have detained an Aeroméxico passenger for allegedly opening the emergency door while the plane was stuck on the tarmac on January 25. The man who opened the emergency door to access the wing claims it was necessary to get fresh air as the passengers were not provided food, drinks, or any other relief. Aeroméxico representatives have stated that the aircraft had mechanical problems, and the flight was set to undergo an aircraft swap when the incident occurred. Read More →
NEWSJan 29, 2024Six People Hospitalized After American Airlines Flight Makes Hard Landing in HawaiiThe hard landing of an American Airlines flight at Kahului Airport (OGG) in Maui led to six people being hospitalized on January 27. American Airlines flight 271 (AA 271) flew from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and landed at the main airport serving Maui at approximately 2:00 p.m. local time. The hard landing created minor injuries for one passenger and five flight attendants. All six people were later released from the hospital.Read More →
NEWSJan 26, 2024Virgin Atlantic Flight Grounded After Passenger Spots Four Missing Bolts on WingOn January 15, a Virgin Atlantic flight from Manchester Airport (MAN) to New York City's JFK Airport (JFK) was canceled moments before takeoff after an observant passenger spotted four missing bolts on the Airbus A330's wing.Read More →
NEWSJan 24, 2024Delta Air Lines Boeing 757 Aircraft Loses Nose Gear Before Takeoff in AtlantaA Delta Air Lines Boeing 757 lost part of its nose gear shortly before takeoff at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). On January 20, Delta Air Lines Flight DL982 was preparing for a regularly scheduled departure to Bogota, Colombia (BOG). As the 757 was taxiing onto the runway, one of the nose gear tires reportedly came loose and rolled off.Read More →
NEWSJan 19, 2024SpiceJet Under Fire After Passenger Gets Stuck in Bathroom for Entire FlightA passenger onboard a SpiceJet flight found himself locked inside the lavatory as he went to use it. As an unfortunate addition to this debacle, the crew could not get the door open in flight despite their best efforts, leaving the passenger stuck inside for the majority of the flight.Read More →
