France is set to ban domestic flights where trains are available
France is set to ban short domestic flights in favor of train services, after lawmakers approved a plan that will see several air routes discontinued to reduce emissions. MPs voted…
Audio from cockpit voice recorder of crashed Sriwijaya Air Boeing 737 has been downloaded successfully
The cockpit voice recorder (CVR) from the crashed Sriwijaya Air Boeing 737 data has been downloaded successfully, including the crucial last minutes of the flight that crashed with no survivors.…
INCIDENT A fight broke out on Tunisair plane due to dispute between passengers
A fight broke out on a Tunisair plane minutes before take-off due to a dispute between passengers over overhead bins allocation. The fight broke out on Saturday as the aircraft…
Southwest to recall 2700 flight attendants from voluntary leave
Southwest Airlines has decided to recall over 2,700 flight attendants back to work to support its summer schedule. The low-cost carrier is recalling flight attendants who chose to participate in…
INCIDENT AzurAir Boeing 737-800 flight #ZF344 suffered a cabin depressurization
AzurAir flight from Sochi suffered a cabin depressurization and was forced to return. Russian airline AzurAir Boeing 737-800 (reg. VP-BIR) took off from Adler airport at 20:49 on April 11…
A woman gave birth on EgyptAir’s flight with the help of a medical student
A woman gave birth on a plane with the help of a medical student who happened to be on board. Kultumah Mohammed, 27, was on a flight from N’Djamena, in…
Prince Harry has arrived at London Heathrow Airport prior Prince Philip’s ceremonial royal funeral
Prince Harry was spotted at London Heathrow Airport without his wife Meghan Markle. The Duke of Sussex returned to the UK for the first time since quitting royal duties. He…
INCIDENT U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III caught fire on the runway
A USAF 437th Airlift Wing Boeing C-17A Globemaster III caught fire on the runway shortly after landing at Joint Base Charleston (JBC) on 9th April. The transport aircraft, serial number…
Jet2 suspends all flights through June blaming UK’s travel uncertainty
Jet2 has suspended all holidays until 23 June 2021, blaming the government's lack of clarity for international travel. The low-cost leisure airline is the first operator to suspend its flights…
INCIDENT Cargo pallet full of smartphones caught fire at Hong Kong Airport
On 11th April, a pallet full of smartphones caught fire in a parking lot at Chek Lap Kok Hong Kong International Airport. At around 5 am this morning, the fire…
ALERT Boeing warns about a possible electrical issue in some 737 MAX aircraft
Boeing has told 16 of its customers to address a possible electrical issue in group of 737 MAX aircraft before using them further. Boeing said Friday that the recommendation was…
ALERT LATAM Brazil confirms the immediate retirement of all 11 Airbus A350s
LATAM Brazil's CEO has confirmed the immediate retirement of all remaining 11 Airbus A350s between this and next week. In a statement sent to employees on Thursday, LATAM Airlines CEO…