Damage to the nose (JTSB) An ANA Wings DHC-8-400 was damaged as a result of a powerful shockwave generated by the discharge of lightning near the aircraft, as it was approaching the Japanese airport of Fukue, according to a Japan Transport Safety Board (JTSB) investigation. On November 29, 2013, a Bombardier DHC-8-402Q Dash 8 was involved in a lightning…
Today EMIRATES A-380 flight EK211 Dubai-Houston made an emergency landing at DME Russia #aviation pic.twitter.com/VFCw0RhS61— Соловьев Сергей (@Ryazanetz) April 27, 2015
Monday, may 1 Nepal Airlines took delivery of a new Airbus A320 that will fly to the earthquake-ravaged nation with 5 tons of relief supplies. The Thursday morning delivery completes Nepal Airlines’ order for two new Airbus A320 aircraft. The carrier received its first of the aircraft in February. Kathmandu airport is a total mess…
The flight from Stansted reported to have had a problem with the brakes. Emergency protocol being put into action for the plane which was due to arrive in Málaga at 11.20am. Two emergency fire engines went to the end of the runway and finally the plane arrived safely.
American Airlines Group has reported a first quarter net profit of record $1.2 billion excluding net special charges, a record for the airline. This $1.73 per diluted share and is a tripling of the company’s first quarter 2014 net profit excluding net special credits of $402 million, or $0.54 per diluted share. The company’s first…
A United Airlines plane carrying close to 200 people made an emergency landing on Sunday at Des Moines International Airport. United Flight 112 was en route from Chicago to Denver before being diverted to Des Moines once pilots reportedly smelled an unusual odor. An Alert 2 was issued for flight, which landed safely at approximately…
A Southwest Airlines flight traveling from Las Vegas to Milwaukee was diverted to Denver last night after reporting a pressurization problem. Flight 100, which departed Las Vegas at 9pm Eastern, diverted to Denver after about 90 minutes. A spokesperson for the airport there tells that fire department crew members evaluated the passengers, but just one…
May looks set to be the busiest month yet this year for British Airways, as it launches another six new short-haul routes and one new long-haul route from London. The star attraction is the new daily service from Heathrow to Kuala Lumpur, which will appear on the departure board for the first time on May…
Avis Car Rental has announced a new multi-year partnership with Privilege Club, the frequent flyer programme of Qatar Airways. The deal means Privilege Club members can earn from 500 Qmiles up to 800 Qmiles, for every rental booked. Privilege Club members can then redeem their Qmiles against a selection of benefits, including complimentary flights, upgrades…
American Airlines Group has reported a first quarter net profit of record $1.2 billion excluding net special charges, a record for the airline. This $1.73 per diluted share and is a tripling of the company’s first quarter 2014 net profit excluding net special credits of $402 million, or $0.54 per diluted share. The company’s first…
Oman Air is has launched a new codeshare agreement with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. The agreement came into effect on Wednesday April 15th 2015 and enables Oman Air’s customers to book onto flights operated by KLM between Muscat and Amsterdam.
The first Airbus A380 performed its maiden flight on April 27, 2005, just over three months after rolling out of the manufacturer’s plant at Toulouse Blagnac International Airport on January 18, 2005. The “Superjumbo”, registered F-WWOW and powered by Rolls Royce Trent 900 engines, took-off at 10:29 local time (8:29 GMT) and landed thee hours…