Passenger jet crashes at airport in India

A passenger plane has crashed on departure at an airport in India’s western city of Ahmedabad. There were 242 passengers and crew members on board the Air India flight, the airline said. (edition.cnn.com) More...

Teen armed with gun overpowered by passengers onboard plane

Police in Australia have charged a 17-year-old who got on a plane with a shotgun and ammunition. He was filmed being wrestled to the ground by passengers and crew as the aircraft prepared to take off from Avalon Airport, near Melbourne, carrying 160 people bound for Sydney on Thursday afternoon. (www.bbc.com) More...

Plane diverted after plastic bags and clothes clogged up toilets

Air India has confirmed that one of its flights was forced to turn around last week after plastic bags, rags and clothes clogged up most of its toilets, leaving many of its 300 passengers in discomfort. The plane, which was heading from Chicago to the Indian capital, Delhi - a 14-hour-journey - spent nearly two hours in the air before it returned to the US city. (www.bbc.com) More...

Landing Gear Issue Forces Nolinor Flight to Divert to Mirabel Airport

On November 27, 2024, Nolinor Aviation’s flight NRL662, a Boeing 737-400, diverted to Mirabel Airport after a technical issue. Carrying 87 passengers, the flight landed with a failed left landing gear, but no injuries were reported. Passengers noted the flaps weren’t deployed, hinting at a possible cause. Nolinor praised emergency services and announced an investigation to determine the issue’s root cause. (www.aviation24.be) More...

DHL cargo plane crashes into house near Lithuania airport.

A DHL cargo plane crashed into a house as it made its approach to land at Lithuania’s Vilnius airport early on Monday, killing one person and injuring three others on the aircraft, officials said. The flight was operated by SWIFT airline on behalf of DHL and had taken off from Leipzig, Germany before the plane crashed around 0330 GMT, a spokesperson for the governmental National Crisis Management Center said. An airport spokesperson said the plane was a Boeing 737-400. Germany is investigating… (www.reuters.com) More...

Small plane crash reported in San Diego neighborhood

FAA said a Cessna 550 crashed in the early morning and an incident log indicated that multiple vehicles were on fire. A small aircraft crashed in the San Diego, California, area of Murphy Canyon early on Thursday morning, the San Diego police department confirmed, clipping one home and damaging several vehicles. (www.theguardian.com) More...

West Coast plane crash: Tributes pour in for James O'Connell, pilot killed during airshow

Messages of condolences have been pouring in following the tragic death of a South African pilot, who died in an aircraft crash at the West Coast Airshow in Saldanha Bay on Saturday. Widely shared videos on social media captured the moment the Impala MK 1 ascended, spun in mid-air, and then plunged to the ground and burst into flames. (www.news24.com) More...

United Airlines Shuts Down Starlink Wi-Fi service Amid Interference With Aircraft Radio Transmissions.

After starting the lightning-fast Wi-Fi service in the month of May, United Airlines has temporarily shut the usage of its Starlink broadband service across much of its regional fleet due to technical issues that interfered the comminucation system. (fl360aero.com) More...

American Airlines Flight Avoids Mountain with Quick Climb

An American Airlines flight from Honolulu to Los Angeles performed an "expedited climb" Wednesday after missing an assigned turn. Air traffic control intervened to keep the plane above terrain. The FAA is investigating, and the airline confirmed no warning systems were triggered, with safety remaining the top priority. (abcnews.go.com) More...

Airbus Unveils New Narrowbody Aircraft Design, First Flight by 2030

Airbus is developing a new single-aisle aircraft that pushes the boundaries of modern airplane technology. The design focuses on creating wings that work smarter, not harder. The new aircraft’s engines are designed to consume 20% less fuel compared to current models. The company is exploring hybrid and electric technologies to further reduce the aircraft’s carbon footprint. The aircraft will be constructed using advanced materials that are both lighter and stronger than current options. Beyond… (aviationa2z.com) More...

United Airlines Flight Suffers Collision with Coyote in Chicago

On January 12th, a United Airlines flight suffered a collision with a Coyote during it's departure out of Chicago O'Hare International Airport. (aviationsourcenews.com) More...

LATAM Airlines Boeing 777 Damaged in Milan Sent to Victorville from Sao Paulo

The LATAM Airlines Boeing 777 damaged in a tail strike accident in Milan has been sent to Victorville from Sao Paulo, and has landed there in the last hour. PT-MUG, the specific aircraft, has been sent to the American airport for an unknown reason at this present moment. (aviationsourcenews.com) More...

Investigation Ongoing in DHL Crash at Vilnius

The DHL Boeing 737-300SF crash near Vilnius on November 25 killed one crew member and injured three others. Preliminary theories include Controlled Flight Into Terrain or potential sabotage linked to past DHL incidents. Weather and external factors have been ruled out. Black box data is under review, with authorities urging patience during the investigation​. (www.aerotime.aero) More...

Formula 1 Expands Sustainable Aviation Fuel Programme with Qatar Airways

Formula 1 is scaling up its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) investment with Qatar Airways, targeting an 8,000 tCO2e emissions cut in 2024, a 19% reduction. This supports its Net Zero 2030 goal, alongside advanced fuel use in races and logistics, marking F1’s commitment to greener operations (www.formula1.com) More...

Pilot killed as chopper crashes into Australian hotel

A pilot has died after their helicopter crashed into the roof of a hotel in the northern Queensland city of Cairns. The aircraft hit the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel at around 01:50am local time on Monday (16:50B Sunday), sparking a fire and forcing the evacuation of hundreds of guests. (www.bbc.com) More...

American Airlines Fined $50m By DOT Over Disability Rights Violations

In a landmark enforcement action, the Department of Transportation (DOT) has imposed a historic $50 million penalty on American Airlines. The unprecedented fine was levied for serious violations of disability protection laws from 2019 to 2023. Let’s explore this further in this edition of The Inside Story. (www.youtube.com) More...

Cause trouble and pay the price

Traveller causes bother on flight, gets hit with fuel cost of returning. (edition.cnn.com) More...

The 12-day flight across the world in a 60-year-old plane

Deputy chief pilot for the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) Vicky Auld is preparing for the organisations annual autumn ferry flight from Canada to Antarctica. Months in the planning, this will be an epic 55-hour journey over 12 days, covering some 13,700km (8,500 miles) as the crow flies. (www.bbc.com) More...

World's first liquid hydrogen powered turbine engine

On January 13, 2025 – with support from the French Civil Aviation Authority – Turbotech, Safran, and Air Liquide (a company that specializes in advanced cryogenic hydrogen storage) successfully ground-tested a turbine engine fueled by liquid hydrogen. This marks the first time this type of fuel has been used in a turbine engine designed for the light aviation market. (newatlas.com) More...

Sweden Chooses Embraer C-390 to Replace Aging C-130H Fleet

Sweden has chosen Embraer's C-390 to replace its outdated C-130H (Tp84) planes. Defense Minister Pål Jonson signed a Letter of Intent on November 9, 2024, during a defense meeting in Brazil, beginning the acquisition process. After over 50 years in service, the C-130H fleet is due for an upgrade. The C-390 will support Sweden’s military modernization and strengthen ties with Brazil, following the sale of Gripen jets to the country. Sweden is now the fifth European nation to select the… (theaviationist.com) More...

LHR had enough power to continue operations - National Grid exec

According to National Grid chief executive John Pettigrew, two other substations also feed the airport, with each able to meet Heathrow’s electricity needs. “There was no lack of capacity from the substations,” he told the Financial Times. “Each substation individually can provide enough power to Heathrow.” It was a “question for Heathrow” as to why they took the decision to close the entire airport in light of this, he added. (eandt.theiet.org) More...

Ryanair sues disruptive passenger for diverted flight costs

Michael O'Leary doesn't take kindly to losing money. (edition.cnn.com) More...

Two dead after small plane crashes into California building

Two people have died and 18 others were injured after a small plane crashed into a commercial building in southern California, officials say. Ten people were taken to hospital with injuries, the Fullerton Police Department said in a post on X on Thursday afternoon. Eight others were treated for injuries and released at the scene. (www.bbc.com) More...

Wizz Air Confirms Milan-Abu Dhabi as First Airbus A321XLR Route

Wizz Air has confirmed Milan-Abu Dhabi as the first long-haul route which will be operated by its Airbus A321XLR aircraft. (www.youtube.com) More...

Passengers evacuate Delta plane after engine fire at Orlando International

Passengers have been forced to evacuate a Delta plane after an engine caught fire while on the tarmac at Orlando International Airport in Florida. Video on social media shows smoke and flames rising from the right engine, and passengers exiting the aircraft down inflatable emergency slides. Delta flight 1213 was set to depart Orlando, famous as the home of Disneyworld, for Atlanta with almost 300 people on board. There are no reports of any injuries. (www.bbc.com) More...

Delta airlines crash footage from Toronto Pearson

Lecturer and former commercial pilot Marco Chan and aviation expert Professor Graham Braithwaite have spoken to the BBC and analyzed video footage of the moment the plane crashed. (www.bbc.com) More...

Former Qantas boss exit pay slashed by millions

Australian airline Qantas will slash the exit package of its former chief executive after a series of scandals and costly legal cases. Alan Joyce's multi-million dollar payout will be cut by more than 40%, the company has told investors. (www-bbc-com.cdn.ampproject.org) More...

U.S. Bank says it believes its vice chair was on plane that crashed in Minnesota

Terry Dolan, the vice chair of U.S. Bank, is believed to have been on the small plane that crashed in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, on Saturday, a bank spokesperson said in a statement Sunday. A spokesperson for U.S. Bank said the plane was registered to Dolan, who was also the company’s chief administration officer. (www.nbcnews.com) More...

Cargo Plane Catches Fire After Landing at São Paulo Airport

A Total Linhas Aéreas Boeing 737-400SF caught fire after landing at São Paulo’s Guarulhos Airport early on November 9. Firefighters responded immediately as the freighter, flight TTL5682 from Vitória, came to a stop on the runway. Both runways were temporarily closed as pilots evacuated safely through the cockpit window. Preliminary reports suggest an onboard fire led to the emergency landing. (aviacionline.com) More...

Qantas 737 suffers engine failure on take-off

Australian investigators have opened a probe into an engine failure incident on a Qantas Boeing 737-800 that was flying from Sydney to Brisbane. The aircraft was operating flight QF520 on 8 November when the incident occurred after take-off, forcing it to make an emergency landing. The 737 (MSN34180) was delivered to Qantas in 2005 and is powered by two CFM International CFM56-7B engines. (www.flightglobal.com) More...

South Korea Accuses North Korea of GPS Jamming Attack

South Korea’s military reported GPS jamming by North Korea since Friday, disrupting several ships and civilian aircraft near the Yellow Sea. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs urged caution and demanded North Korea stop the interference, as tensions rise with ongoing provocations from Pyongyang. (www.aljazeera.com) More...

Five killed after helicopters collide in Finland

Five people have died after two civilian helicopters collided mid-air in Finland, local police said. The helicopters crashed near Eura Airport at around 12:00 local time (10:00 GMT), after having taken off together from the Estonian capital of Tallinn. (www.bbc.com) More...

Boeing Whistleblower Exposes More Problems with the 737 MAX Aircraft!

Last weekend, Boeing whistleblower Ed Pierson released documents pertinent to the Ethiopian Airlines flight ET302 crash, which has exposed more problems for the 737 MAX aircraft. (www.youtube.com) More...

Two Malaysia Airlines Flights Make Emergency Landings in 24 Hours Due to Engine Problems!

In under a 24 hour period, two different Malaysia Airlines Airbus A330-300 aircraft had to make emergency landings due to problems with their engines. (www.youtube.com) More...

Emergency Evacuation on Ryanair Flight at Brindisi Airport After Engine Fire

A Ryanair flight preparing to depart from Brindisi Airport was evacuated on the runway after an engine fire on takeoff earlier today (October 3rd, 2024). (www.youtube.com) More...

Etihad Airways Partners with Wamos Air for Select Routes

Etihad Airways has announced a collaboration with Wamos Air, launching combined routes from Abu Dhabi to Milan, Rome, and Manila starting December 15, 2024. This partnership aims to enhance operational efficiency, optimize fleet utilization, and maintain high service standards while managing costs effectively. Wamos Air, known for its expertise in wet leasing and reliable operations, will operate the selected routes using Airbus A330-200 aircraft. To ensure consistency in passenger experience,… (travelradar.aero) More...

United Airlines 787 Chicago-Frankfurt Declares Emergency in London

United Airlines flight UA907, a B787-10 from Chicago, declared an emergency over the UK whilst enroute to Frankfurt on September 20th, 2024. (www.youtube.com) More...

Air New Zealand Flight Suffers Hard Landing in Wellington, Diverts to Auckland!

An Air New Zealand A321neo diverted to Auckland after suffering a hard landing at Wellington Airport on 26 September. (www.youtube.com) More...

Used Sea Kings find another purpose in Ukraine.

Pensioned-off Sea Kings successfully transferred to Ukraine's navy for coastal duties. (theaviationist.com) More...

Korean Air Passenger Attempts to Open Exit Door Mid-Flight, Crew Intervenes

On Korean Air flight KE658 from Bangkok to Seoul, a passenger tried to open an emergency exit mid-flight on November 8. Video footage shows the man, later handed over to police, attempting to turn the door handle and threatening crew members before he was restrained. Korean Air confirmed the incident was “managed according to security protocols” and emphasized its zero-tolerance stance on safety breaches. The aircraft, carrying 238 passengers, landed safely at Incheon Airport, where authorities… (aviationa2z.com) More...

Qantas Is Bringing The Airbus A380 to Johannesburg!

This week marks a historic first as Qantas deploys its Airbus A380 to South Africa for the first time, operating flights to Johannesburg. (www.youtube.com) More...

Iberia Debuts World’s First Airbus A321XLR Passenger Flight

Iberia made history with the first passenger flight of Airbus' A321XLR, flying from Madrid to Paris. With a range of 4,700 nautical miles, this new aircraft will soon serve transatlantic routes, starting with Boston. Iberia’s A321XLR is configured with 182 seats, including 14 business class mini-suites. Its long range and fuel efficiency attract airlines looking to replace older, less efficient jets like the Boeing 757. Airbus has received over 500 orders for the XLR from major airlines,… (skift.com) More...

Middle East conflicts stir safety fears for Europe's airline pilots

In late September, an experienced pilot at low-cost European airline Wizz Air felt anxious after learning his plane would fly over Iraq at night amid mounting tensions between nearby Iran and Israel. He decided to query the decision since just a week earlier the airline had deemed the route unsafe. In response, Wizz Air's flight operations team told him the airway was now considered secure and he had to fly it, without giving further explanation, the pilot said. Reuters reviewed nine… (www.reuters.com) More...