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(D-AUWE) FAI Aviation Bombardier Global Express by Hendrik Bittorf
08/24/2023 - Photo of FAI Aviation Bombardier Global Express by Hendrik Bittorf. This photo has 11931 views.
A Cockpit Display Fell and Knocked Out a Southwest Pilot Mid-Takeoff
04/21/2026 - (Kalum Shashi Ishara) A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 was forced to declare an emergency and return to Las Vegas after the captain was struck on the head by a detached Head-Up Display unit during the takeoff roll.
Emirates A380 Makes Emergency Return to London Heathrow After New Year’s Eve Gear Failure
01/01/2026 - (Kalum Shashi Ishara) A high-capacity Emirates Airbus A380-800 was forced to make a precautionary return to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) on the afternoon of December 31, 2025, after encountering a technical malfunction with its landing gear system shortly after departure.
Citation C550 Fireball: Greg Biffle and Five Others Killed in Failed Emergency Landing at KSVH
12/18/2025 - (Kalum Shashi Ishara) The aviation community and the world of motorsports are in mourning today, December 18, 2025, following a catastrophic accident at Statesville Regional Airport (KSVH). A Cessna Citation II (C550), linked to retired NASCAR star Greg Biffle, crashed while attempting an emergency landing shortly after takeoff, claiming the lives of all six people on board.
COMAC: Destined for Failure or Success?
05/20/2024 - (Jasper Yu-Dawidowicz) With over 1400 orders across its two aircraft, Chinese aircraft manufacturer COMAC looks to compete head-to-head with the likes of industry giants Boeing and Airbus. But with the many challenges the manufacturer faces, will COMAC be able to fly to success, or is the company destined for failure?
South Africa’s Largest Low-Cost Airline, Flysafair, Faces Potential License Withdrawal Over Ownership Dispute
11/16/2024 - (Victor Odhiambo) FlySafair, the Johannesburg-based low-cost airline, is currently under review by the International Air Services Council (IASC), a body under the Ministry of Transport responsible for managing traffic rights within South Africa.
Why Airlines Fail: Find the Historical Reasons Behind Aviation Disasters
06/12/2024 - (Lipsy Grace Lucas) Explore why airlines fail through the examples of some of the largest collapses of the giant airlines in the United States and Europe.
Sixth Global Express Joins FAI Aviation Group Fleet
01/20/2026 - (AeroXplorer.com Staff) FAI rent-a-jet has officially announced the expansion of its charter fleet with the addition of a Bombardier Global 6000 (MSN 9546).
DOT Grants Delta and United South Africa Slots
07/15/2022 - (Tejas Bhatia) For the past two months, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines have been fighting a legal battle to operate new services from their hubs in the United States to Cape Town, South Africa. In this article, we explore the background and the arguments of each airline, as well as the new decision made by the Department of transportation to grand an equivalent amount of slots to each carrier.
Boeing 777 Makes Emergency Landing Due to Engine Issues
02/27/2021 - (Emmett Chung) A Rossiya Airlines Boeing 777 landed in Moscow Friday after an engine warning light activated, the latest in a series of problems with the particular aircraft.
Probe Into Catastrophic Air India Flight 171 Crash Leans Toward Deliberate Pilot Action Despite New Whistleblower Claims
01/30/2026 - (Kalum Shashi Ishara) In a significant and controversial shift for the global aviation community, investigators probing the June 2025 crash of Air India Flight AI171 are now focusing on deliberate pilot intervention as the primary cause of the disaster.
All United Airlines Flights Grounded Due to Nationwide Outage
09/05/2023 - (Hadi Ahmad) Just months after various system outages struck the Southwest Airlines network, another similar issue has transpired. This time, however, it has affected United Airlines.
TransNorthern Aviation Secures Official U.S. Approval for Scheduled Regional Flights
02/19/2026 - (Kalum Shashi Ishara) TransNorthern Aviation has officially cleared its final regulatory hurdle to begin scheduled interstate passenger operations, marking a significant transition for the veteran Alaskan carrier.
Qatar Airways Airbus A350 Immobilized at London Heathrow Following Nose Gear Steering Failure
01/06/2026 - (Kalum Shashi Ishara) A Qatar Airways Airbus A350-1000 was immobilised on a primary runway at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) on Sunday, January 4, 2026, following a critical steering malfunction during its arrival from Doha.
JetBlue Engine Failure At Newark Liberty Triggers Cascading Transcontinental Flight Delays
02/19/2026 - (Kalum Shashi Ishara) Investigators from the FAA have arrived at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) this morning to begin a formal probe into a harrowing engine failure that shuttered Newark.
"100% Preventable": NTSB Blames Systemic FAA Failures for Fatal DCA Midair Collision in Final Report
01/28/2026 - (Kalum Shashi Ishara) In a scathing indictment of federal oversight and airspace design, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has officially cited the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as the primary cause of the catastrophic midair collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
Cirrus Vision Jet Lands Safely After Engine Failure Over Virginia
06/04/2026 - (Kalum Shashi Ishara) A Cirrus Vision Jet pilot landed safely after an engine failure, with no injuries reported. Here's what happened and what investigators know so far.
Your Pittsburgh Spotter - Aviation Photographer
Joined 01/01/2024 - Your Pittsburgh Spotter has 223 photos and 0 articles on the platform.
Tejas Bhatia - Aviation Photographer
Joined 02/13/2020 - Tejas Bhatia has 172 photos and 11 articles on the platform.