NEWS Etihad Airways in social media focus
Etihad Airways has launched an exclusive Twitter account to engage with Gold and Platinum members of its frequent flyer program – Etihad Guest, on the popular social media platform.
NEWS Air China, Air Canada add flights between Beijing and Montreal
Air China and Air Canada are preparing for the launch of non-stop flights between Beijing and Montreal that will create the first transpacific direct link between Asia and Montreal .
NEWS Google’s solar plane crashed earlier this month in New Mexico
According to Bloomberg Business, the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating an incident wherein Google's solar-powered Solara 50 plane reportedly crashed shortly after takeoff. The event occurred on May 1st…
NEWS Islamic State seizes control of airport in Sirte, Libya
The Islamic State jihadist group has seized control of the airport in the city of Sirte after forces of a Tripoli-based Libyan government withdrew, a spokesman said Friday.
ALERT Passenger Plane In Drone Near-Miss On Approach Into LaGuardia
A passenger jet nearly hit a drone as it made its final approach into New York City's LaGuardia Airport Friday morning. According to FAA officials, Shuttle America Flight 2708 climbed…
NEWS Toddler and pregnant mom kicked off United flight #UA6223
Sarah Blackwood says her 23-month-old son was "grumpy" when she boarded a flight from San Francisco to Vancouver on Wednesday night—but not grumpy enough to endanger aviation. Blackwood, a singer…
Helicopter Crashes In Trees Just Outside of Grand Rapids, Michigan
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN - A pilot and his passenger are uninjured after their helicopter suffered an in-flight emergency on Friday Afternoon and crash landed into a tall oak tree. The…
NEWS Emirates coming to Chicago to recruit pilots
Emirates is looking for pilots in the Windy City. Emirates' pilot recruitment team will be tomorrow in Chicago at the Marriott O'Hare to meet with interested applicants looking to explore…
ALERT British Airways operates 24 charter flights from Heathrow, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen to Europe destinations
29th May: BA4547 and BA4548 from Edinburgh to Palma on E190 G-LCYU BA9134 and BA9135 from London Heathrow to Lemnos on A321 G-EUXE 30th May: From & to Heathrow: BA9240…
NEWS Boeing names new Middle East president
Boeing has named Bernie Dunn president of Boeing Middle East. Dunn will be based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and report to Marc Allen, president of Boeing International. The…
