NEWSFeb 14, 2024FAA Investigating Incident Involving Two Men Fighting on Southwest Airlines Flight to HawaiiThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating a fight that broke out on a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 flight to Hawaii on February 12. Two passengers onboard Southwest Airlines Flight 1288 (WN 1288) from Oakland (OAK) to Lihue (LIH) when two men started arguing and throwing punches at each other. This disturbance prompted the cabin crew and passengers surrounding the two unruly passengers to step in and break up the fight before it escalated further.Read More →
NEWSFeb 13, 2024Velocys Raises $40 Million in Funding for Sustainable Aviation Fuel TechnologyAlthough new aircraft can reduce carbon dioxide emissions, sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) offer a near-term solution for cleaner skies. In a recent boost to the green aviation fuel industry, Velocys secured $40 million in funding from a consortium of growth investors. The UK-based firm is a pioneer in SAF development by pushing its technology towards broader adoption and potentially revolutionizing air travel.Read More →
NEWSFeb 10, 2024Delta Air Lines Boeing 737-900 Aircraft Collides With Ground Stairs Truck in Cayman IslandsThe Cayman Islands Airports Authority (CIAA) is investigating an airside incident at Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) in the Cayman Islands. A Delta Air Lines Boeing 737-900 aircraft collided with a ground stairs truck at 12:51 p.m. local time on February 9, affecting flight operations for approximately 20 minutes.Read More →
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 09, 2024Two JetBlue Aircraft Collide on Taxiway at Boston AirportPassengers at Boston Logan International Airport(BOS) witnessed a heart-stopping incident after two JetBlue Airbus A321s, heading for Las Vegas and Orlando, collided while taxiing to de-icing pads. While thankfully, no injuries were reported, the event raises questions about airport safety procedures and the potential for human error in even the most routine operations.Read More →
NEWSFeb 07, 2024Boeing's Quality Control Concerns Expand as Misdrilled Holes Found in 737 MAX FuselagesBoeing continues to face issues with its 737 MAX line, with a fresh wave of problems after discovering misdrilled holes in the fuselages of 50 undelivered aircraft. This latest setback is attributed to its supplier, Spirit AeroSystems. These issues add to the plane's troubled history and raise concerns about production quality and potential delivery delays.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 →
NEWSFeb 05, 2024Houston-Bound Lufthansa Airbus A330 Flight Returns to Frankfurt After Engine FailureOn January 31, a Lufthansa Airbus A330-300, operating on flight LH440 from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), experienced an engine malfunction. After being airborne for only two hours, the aircraft was forced to return to Frankfurt. Read More →
