BREAKING Accidental Russian airstrike kills Turkish soldiers in Syria

“Today, around 08.40, during airstrikes against Daesh targets [in Syria], Russian combat planes accidentally hit a building hosting Turkish servicemen taking part in Euphrates Shield operation. As a result, three Turkish soldiers were killed, 11 were wounded, including one seriously,” the Turkish General Staff said in a statement. The Russian Defense Ministry has also confirmed the unintentional strike, killing Turkish…

#OnThisDay in 1982, Japan Airlines Flight 350 is deliberately flown into Tokyo Bay

35 years ago today, Japan Airlines Flight 350 (JA8061) was a scheduled passenger flight from Fukuoka Airport, Japan to Haneda Airport, Japan. The McDonnell Douglas DC-8-61 was carrying 166 passengers & 8 crew members.  JA8061, the accident aircraft involved. ACCIDENT The cockpit crew of Japan Airlines Flight 350 consisted of Captain Seiji Katagiri, 35. First…

NEWS SIA signs letter of intent for 39 Boeing aircraft in a deal valued at US$13.8 billion at list price

In a recent announcement, Singapore Airlines (SIA) have signed the letter of intent to purchase 39 Boeing aircraft consisting of 20 B777-9s and 19 B787s. Over the next decade, Singapore Airlines’ fleet will become further modernised after inking the deal for 39 aircraft on Thursday. “Singapore Airlines has been a valued Boeing customer for more than…