ALERT easyJet has agreed in principle to a £5.2 billion takeover by U.S. private investment firm
LONDON — In a major shakeup for European aviation, British budget carrier easyJet has agreed in principle to a £5.2 billion ($6.9 billion) takeover by U.S. private investment firm Castlelake…
A seaplane has crash-landed into the East River off Manhattan’s east side
NEW YORK — A seaplane made a dramatic hard landing and crashed into the East River off Manhattan's east side on Sunday, drawing a massive emergency response along the FDR…
Pilots of Delta DL1076 on approach to Chicago informed ATC that their aircraft was struck by a firework
CHICAGO — A Delta Air Lines flight arriving at Chicago’s Midway International Airport on the Fourth of July was reportedly struck by a firework during its final descent, forcing pilots…
United Flight Passenger Captures Incredible Carpet of Fireworks Over LA for America 250
LOS ANGELES, CA — Passengers looking out the windows of United Airlines flight UA483 last night didn't just see a fireworks show—they saw an entire metropolis erupt into light. As…
All departures to Chicago O’Hare International Airport are currently grounded
CHICAGO — A wave of severe summer thunderstorms rolling through the Midwest has brought air traffic to a grinding halt at one of the world's busiest aviation hubs. The Federal…
Malaysian government extended agreement with Ocean Infinity for another 12 months to continue the search for MH370
KUALA LUMPUR — The Malaysian government has officially extended its agreement with deep-sea exploration firm Ocean Infinity for an additional 12 months, keeping the search alive for the missing wreckage…
Pilot is drawing massive ‘USA 250th’ tribute in the sky ahead of semiquincentennial celebrations
As the United States prepares to celebrate its historic 250th anniversary, one patriotic pilot decided to take the festivities to a whole new altitude. Early this morning, eagle-eyed aviation enthusiasts…
All commercial flights at Reagan National Airport are grounded from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM on July 4
WASHINGTON — As the United States prepares to mark its historic semiquincentennial with the nationwide "Freedom 250" celebrations, aviation authorities are blanketing the skies with warnings. For pilots nationwide, the…
Pilots of Avianca flight AV55 is declaring an emergency during U-turn over middle of Atlantic
PARIS — An Avianca flight bound for South America was forced to make a dramatic mid-Atlantic U-turn today after the flight crew declared an inflight emergency. Avianca flight AV55, operated…
A 33-year-old United Boeing 767 returned to Newark following a new technical issue
NEWARK, NJ — A 33-year-old United Airlines Boeing 767 was forced to turn back to Newark Liberty International Airport on Tuesday evening following a fresh technical issue, renewing ongoing concerns…
Two Israeli Air Force fighter jets were scrambled to intercept unresponsive flight from Warsaw
Two Israeli Air Force fighter jets scrambled over the Mediterranean Sea today to intercept a Tel Aviv-bound passenger plane after communications abruptly went silent, triggering a major security scare. WARSAW…
TUI Boeing 787 is diverting to Gatwick after 6 hours over Atlantic
A TUI Airways flight bound for the Caribbean was forced to abort its transatlantic journey and divert to London Gatwick on Tuesday afternoon following a technical issue mid-flight. LONDON —…
