NEWSAug 23, 2023Emirates A380 Reportedly Damaged by Drone in Nice, FranceOn August 18, an Emirates Airbus A380 reportedly collided with a drone while landing at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE). The incident damaged one of the aircraft's wing slats, forcing the grounding of the jet for several days. This incident comes after Emirates re-introduced the A380 on its Dubai-Nice route after a three-year absence.Read More →
NEWSAug 23, 2023Russian Mercenary Leader Presumed Dead in Plane CrashA private jet flying between Moscow and Saint Petersburg in Russia has crashed. The circumstances of the crash remain mysterious as reports have emerged that Russian mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin may have been onboard the aircraft. Read More →
NEWSAug 23, 2023Qantas Adds 250,000 International Seats, Orders New Boeing 787-10sOn August 21, Qantas announced plans to increase its international capacity ahead of a reported order for an unspecified number of additional Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner aircraft.Read More →
NEWSAug 22, 2023Google and Microsoft to Invest in Sustainable Aviation FuelTwo of the world's largest technology companies announced plans to invest in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) this month. Google and Microsoft will contribute to reducing the carbon footprint of the aviation sector, which accounts for 2% of global carbon dioxide emissions. SAF is widely regarded as one of the most feasible ways to make aviation more sustainable in the short-term.Read More →
NEWSAug 21, 2023Police Scooter Catches Fire Inside Dulles Airport, Prompts EvacuationParts of the famed Dulles departure terminal were closed Saturday night after a police vehicle caught fire. Fortunately nobody was seriously hurt but the incident remains concerning nonetheless. Read More →
NEWSAug 20, 2023Avianca Sponsors the Miami Dolphins: Can the Airline Rival American's Presence in Miami?In May, Avianca announced a three-year partnership agreement with the NFL's Miami Dolphins. This agreement suggests that Avianca plans to expand its U.S. presence beyond simply offering nonstop flights. Can the airline compete against American Airlines, which has been involved in the Miami community for decades?Read More →
NEWSAug 20, 2023Airlines Waive Several Fees as Hurricane Hillary Heads for CaliforniaTropical depression Hillary is wreaking havoc on west coast aviation operations with numerous airlines delaying flights. This article also includes airline change policies in regards to the storm and Southern California. Read More →
NEWSAug 18, 2023Hundreds of Flights Cancelled and Thousands Affected as Typhoon Lan Leaves JapanDue to Typhoon Lan, Central Japan Railway Co. has been forced to shut down many of its services, forcing many to shelter in place. Thousands have been affected, some injured, and many in incredibly uncomfortable positions.Read More →
NEWSAug 17, 2023Child Burned on Vistara Flight, Airline RespondsAirlines commonly provide passengers with compensation and reimbursement for a variety of incidents...but what about for spilling hot water? This exact scenario unfolded on a Vistara flight where a young child was accidentally burned with hot water.Read More →
NEWSAug 17, 2023LATAM Pilot Dies Mid-FlightA LATAM Airlines pilot suffered a medical emergency mid-flight between Miami and Santiago, forcing a diversion to Panama City. Unfortunately, the pilot passed away following the emergency landing.Read More →
