STORIESMar 13, 2024Disaster in Queens Two Months After 9/11: American Airlines Flight 587Tragedy struck New York City only two months after the attacks on September 11, 2001. This is the tragic story of American Airlines Flight 587, the second-worst aviation accident in U.S. history.
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NEWSMar 12, 2024Aer Lingus Crew Hospitalized After Possible Toxic Fumes on Flight EI166Several Aer Lingus crew members on flight EI166 had reportedly been exposed to Toxic Fumes which forced the flight to make an emergency diversion back to Dublin. The crew members were hospitalized and are receiving treatment for potential fume inhalation.Read More →
NEWSMar 12, 2024Airbus Expands Advanced Air Mobility Presence by Introducing CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL PrototypeOn March 7, European aerospace giant Airbus unveiled the company's latest prototype electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to the public. The unveiling comes ahead of the electric aircraft's maiden flight later this year. Read More →
NEWSMar 12, 202450 Injured on LATAM Flight From Sydney to Auckland After Technical IssueAt least 50 people were injured onboard a flight from Sydney (SYD) to Auckland (AKL) operated by Chilean airline LATAM. The incident was caused by a technical issue that resulted in the aircraft suddenly losing altitude. Read More →
INFORMATIONALMar 11, 2024U.S. Intelligence Community Annual Threat Report: Key Aerospace TakeawaysOn March 11, the U.S. Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) released their annual threat assessment, on behalf of the U.S. intelligence community. The 2024 edition featured many updates across the aerospace industry, including concerns about growing militaries, the expansion of missile technology, and the scope of foreign space programs.Read More →
NEWSMar 11, 2024Cargo Door Issue Forces American Airlines Flight to Return to Raleigh-Durham Less Than One Hour After DepartureAn American Airlines plane made an emergency landing at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) on March 11. Flight AA 802 departed RDU for Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) at 6:53 a.m. local time. After taking off from RDU, the flight crew became concerned with an issue involving the cargo door and returned to RDU after approximately 15 minutes.Read More →
NEWSMar 10, 2024Batik Air Pilots Fell Asleep Mid-Flight, Indonesian Authorities RevealIndonesian authorities found that a Captain and First Officer fell asleep for almost 30 minutes on a Batik Air domestic flight.Read More →
NEWSMar 09, 2024Possible Oil Warning Light Issue Forces United Airlines Flight to Return to ChicagoA United Airlines flight from Chicago-O'Hare (ORD) to Salt Lake City (SLC) was forced to return to Chicago due to a maintenance issue on March 9. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), there was a possible oil warning light issue. Read More →
NEWSMar 09, 2024Former Global Crossing CEO to Launch Air Flo, Featuring Airbus A220sA few weeks after his resignation as Chief Executive of U.S. operator Global Crossing Airlines, Ed Wegel reported his plans to initiate a new carrier operating Airbus A220s under the name of Air Flo.Read More →
NEWSMar 08, 2024United Airlines Airbus A320 Faces Hydraulic Issue, Makes Emergency Landing in Los AngelesA United Airlines plane made an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) after the aircraft experienced a hydraulic system issue.Read More →