NEWSOct 08, 2022Hong Kong Lessens Local Aircrew Restrictions when OverseasHong Kong-based aircrew will see lessened restrictions, as they are allowed to skip their overseas hotel quarantine.Read More →
NEWSOct 01, 2022Spirit Airlines Airbus A321 Suffers Engine Failure Following Takeoff From BWI AirportA spirit airlines aircraft departed from BWI en route to Orlando but had to turn back around due to engine issues.Read More →
NEWSSep 30, 2022Avelo's Newest Base: Fort MyersAvelo airlines is planning to open a base at Fort Myers. The new base will allow the airline to operate four new routes from the airport and station planes at RSW.Read More →
NEWSSep 28, 2022VIDEO: Passenger Assaults American Airlines Flight AttendantA Friday afternoon flight turned violent after a passenger assaulted an American Airlines flight attendant shortly after takeoff. The passenger was restrained and arrested upon the aircraft's arrival in Los Angeles. Read More →
ROUTESSep 28, 2022American Airlines Cuts Long Haul Service Between New York and ChileRecently American Airlines announced the termination of its New York to Santiago route in order to pursue its JetBlue partnership. This leaves room for competitors such as LATAM to potentially monopolize this route. Read More →
NEWSSep 22, 2022VIDEO: Sparks Fly From United Airlines 777-200 as it Departs Newark Airport, Makes Emergency LandingUnited Airlines flight 149, a scheduled service from Newark/New York (EWR) to Sao Paulo, Brazil (GRU) departed at 11:24 pm when it experienced suspected engine trouble. The aircraft in question is N787UA, a Boeing 777-200ER in United's new livery. After takeoff, the aircraft entered a holding pattern over the Atlantic Ocean, displaying an altitude of FL240 (24,000 feet) on FlightRadar24. Approximately 1.5 hours after takeoff, the aircraft returned to Newark Airport.
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NEWSSep 17, 2022PHOTOS: United Boeing 737 MAX Slides Into Grass at Florida AirportA United Boeing 737 MAX 9 slid into muddy grass during a rainstorm at Fort Myers Southwest Florida International Airport. After the pilots attempted full power in order to get the aircraft back onto the tarmac, emergency crews were called to assist.Read More →
NEWSSep 16, 2022Turkish Airlines Is the World's Largest Network CarrierTurkish Airlines is the largest airline in the world when looking at August's available seat kilometer numbers. In fact, Turkish Airlines capacity and passenger numbers greatly outpaced their pre-pandemic numbers this summer. Read More →
NEWSSep 11, 2022United Airlines Places Order for 200 eVTOL Air TaxisOn Thursday, United Airlines announced its order of 200 Electric Vertical Take Off and Landing (eVTOL) air taxis with Eve. The Embraer-owned startup, Eve Air Mobility, has made a $15 million pre-purchase agreement with United for 200 aircraft, with an option of 200 more available. The company had broken off from Embraer in May to become Publicly-traded, joining a shell company specializing in eVTOL aircraft.Read More →
NEWSSep 08, 2022Norwegian 737 Returns to Trondheim After BirdstrikeOn Monday, September 5, 2022, a Norwegian Air Shuttle 737-800 experienced a bird strike upon takeoff from Trondheim Vaernes Airport. The aircraft returned a few minutes after the strike occurred. The 737 will remain in maintenance until the damage has been fixed. Read More →
