Articles by Franco Grobler

NEWS Jan 16, 2024 ANA Boeing 737 Makes Emergency Landing After Cockpit Window Discovery A Boeing 737-800 operated by All Nippon Airways (ANA) made an unscheduled return to New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Japan on Saturday after a crack was discovered in the outermost layer of the cockpit window. While frightening for passengers and crew, the incident resulted in a safe landing and no injuries. Flight 1182, initially bound for Toyama Airport, was cruising at roughly 24,000 feet when the crack was discovered. Read More →

NEWS Jan 12, 2024 Boeing 737 MAX Woes Pile Up, Raising Safety Concerns About the Company as a Whole While many are concentrating on the MAX series, the future of the entire company is in the spotlight. Boeing as a whole seems to be losing consumer confidence, with many passengers now refusing to fly on B737 MAX planes. Read More →

NEWS Jan 12, 2024 Al-Shabaab Terrorists Seize United Nations Helicopter in Somalia, Raising Security Concerns A United Nations contracted helicopter crash landed in Somalia after an apparent accident, after which it was captured by the armed group al-Shabab. The incident, involving a Mi-8MTV-1, has raised concerns about the group's capabilities and the safety of humanitarian operations in the region. Read More →

NEWS Jan 09, 2024 Two Silver Airways ATR-72s Collide at Fort Lauderdale Airport On January 5, two Silver Airways ATR-72 turboprop aircraft collided at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Shortly before 8:00 a.m. local time, one Silver Airways ATR-72 with registration N702SV clipped the tail of another ATR-72 (N708SV). Both aircraft, one being towed and the other parked, had no passengers onboard and the damage sustained appears to be relatively minor. Read More →

TRIP REPORTS Jan 08, 2024 5 African and Middle Eastern Cities You Must Visit in 2024 There are many great places to explore in Africa and the Middle East. While I wish to travel all of them, here is a list of my top favorite destinations I've enjoyed experiencing. Read More →

NEWS Jan 06, 2024 FAA Grounds 171 Boeing 737 MAX 9s After Mid-Air Alaska Airlines Incident Raises Safety Concerns The year has barely started, and multiple airlines have already lost or were forced to ground certain aircraft in their fleets. Japan Airlines lost an Airbus A350-900 in a fiery crash, Alaska Airlines is scrambling to salvage its fleet, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grounded 171 Boeing aircraft for safety reasons. The latter two events are due to an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 suffering a mid-air incident on January 5. Shortly after takeoff from Portland, Oregon (PDX), on its way to Ontario, California (ONT), a section of the fuselage, including a window, blew out, forcing the plane to make an emergency landing back in its origin city. Read More →

NEWS Jan 06, 2024 Cathay Pacific's Rocky Runway: Pilot Shortage Threatens Hong Kong's Aviation Industry Hong Kong's flagship carrier, Cathay Pacific, has faced turbulence over the holiday season, canceling over 80 flights since Christmas Eve. This has sparked concerns among passengers about potential disruptions and raised questions about underlying issues within the airline. Read More →

INFORMATIONAL Jan 05, 2024 FlySafair: The World's Most On-Time Low-Cost Airline FlySafair, a South African low-cost carrier, has been named the most on-time low-cost airline in the world by aviation analytics company Cirium. This is a remarkable achievement for the airline, which has only been operating since 2014. Read More →

INFORMATIONAL Dec 29, 2023 Why 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 →

NEWS Dec 27, 2023 Pro-Palestinian Protests Target Major US Airports During Holiday Travel Season In a shocking event, pro-Palestinian protesters blocked off traffic into Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) on December 27. The protests come as American airports handle some of the busiest travel days of the year due to Christmas and New Years. Protests at airports are not an uncommon occurrence since disrupting passenger traffic is viewed by protestors as an effective way to enact change. Read More →

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