NEWSFeb 10, 2024Florence Airport Will Add Rooftop Vineyard in New Terminal to Promote Wine TourismFlorence Airport (FLR), formally known as Amerigo Vespucci Airport, is undergoing a terminal modernization project. Rafael Viñoly Architects, the firm responsible for the transformation, recently revealed more details about the renovation. The small tourist-heavy airport will construct a 38-row, 19-acre vineyard on the roof of the new terminal building. The airport has not witnessed a major renovation since 1999. In addition to the vineyard, insulated skylights within each row will provide the terminal building's interior with abundant natural light.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, 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 →
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 19, 2024VIDEO: Atlas Air Boeing 747-8 Suffers Engine Failure After Takeoff From MiamiIn a startling turn of events, an Atlas Air Boeing 747-8 made an emergency landing at Miami International Airport (MIA) on Thursday evening after an engine fire.Read More →
NEWSJan 17, 2024Lufthansa Grounds Two Airbus A321 Freighters After Cracks Discovered in FuselagesAfter discovering a crack in their fuselages, Lufthansa Cargo recently grounded two Airbus A321 Freighters (A321Fs). This issue is a first for the aircraft type and has brought concerns related to the A321Fs' passenger-to-cargo conversion design.Read More →
INFORMATIONALJan 11, 2024A380F: Could There Be an Airbus A380 Freighter Variant?As many older-generation passenger aircraft retire and get replaced by newer jets, a popular post-retirement move is converting these planes into freighters. The industry has witnessed this scenario with the Airbus A330, Boeing 767, and the 747, with the latter being specially designed with freighter conversion in mind. However, as the era of quad jets slowly concludes, many wonder if the Airbus A380 will ever see the possibility of freighter conversion.Read More →
NEWSJan 04, 2024Man Dies After Climbing into Delta A220 Engine in Salt Lake CityOn New Year's Day, a man was found dead inside the engine of a Delta Air Lines A220 as the aircraft was awaiting de-icing at Salt Lake City International Airport. It is believed that Enfiger somehow breached an emergency exit door after clearing TSA at the airport. He then made his way onto the apron and climbed into the engine of a Delta aircraft. Enfiger was found unconscious in the engine 20 minutes later.
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INFORMATIONALDec 29, 2023Why do Airlines Ask Passengers to Use Airplane Mode?So you've buckled in, stowed your tray table, and prepared for takeoff. But before that thrilling climb, you hear "Please switch your electronic devices to airplane mode." But beneath this simple instruction lies a crucial layer of safety for both passengers and crew. Let's unravel the mystery of airplane mode and understand why it's essential on every flight.Read More →
INFORMATIONALNov 09, 2023An Oversimplified Guide to Aircraft Lightning StrikesLightning strikes aircraft all the time, but is it something to fear? Typically not, as aircraft are well-engineered to withstand strikes.Read More →
