BREAKING A cyberattack is targeting several websites of German airports
The websites of German airports have been hit by cyberattacks instigated by a Russian "hacker group", authorities said Thursday. The Federal Cyber Security Authority (BSI) had "knowledge of DDoS attacks…
A high-altitude reconnaissance U-2 aircraft diverted to RAF Mildenhall during the night
An USAF U-2 high-altitude intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft was forced to divert to RAF Mildenhall during the night. The Lockheed U-2 was about to land at RAF Fairford but…
Bristol Airport, UK closed last night due to technical problem
Flights have resumed this morning at Bristol Airport after a technical problem meant planes had to be diverted last night. The runway lights failed which meant planes could not land…
BREAKING A German citizen was arrested at Munich airport on suspicion of of spying for Russia
A German citizen was arrested at Munich airport on suspicion of treason for allegedly passing intelligence onto Russia. A German man has been arrested at Munich airport on suspicion of…
INCIDENT A Lion Air Boeing 737’s wing smashed into the terminal building at Merauke-Mopah Airport
Lion Air Boeing 737-900 was leaving its parking stand when its right winglet smashed into the terminal building. As Lion Air flight #JT797 was taxiing for departure, the Boeing 737…
BREAKING Six Russian Tu-95 took off to launch missiles on Ukraine – Air Force spokesperson says
The Kyiv city authority has reported that 15 cruise missiles heading in the direction of Ukraine’s capital were shot down by air defences. Ukraine air force spokseperson said more than…
Palm Beach International Airport partially evacuated following a bomb threat
An alleged bomb threat aboard a Frontier Airlines flight prompted authorities to evacuate a Florida airport Tuesday. A man aboard the flight headed from Palm Beach to Philadelphia made a…
NTSB issued the preliminary report after a female worked has been sucked into an Embraer’s engine
A baggage handler was sucked into the engine of an American Airlines Embraer 175. On December 31, 2022, about 1539 eastern standard time (EST), an Embraer 170 airplane, N264NN, was…
London Heathrow Airport recorded its lowest temperature since over a decade
Heathrow Airport recorded its lowest overnight temperature since 2010. On January 23 th 2023, the mercury plummeted to -8.4°C. Some flights due to leave the airport were cancelled due to…
ALERT Oxygen masks dropped on board American Airlines #AA950 prior emergency landing
American Airlines #AA950 returned to Sao Paulo Airport following mechanical problems. American Airlines Flight #AA950 to New York JFK was forced to return to Sao Paulo (GRU) Airport 45 minutes…
No passenger flights to/from Berlin will be possible Wednesday
Due to the announced warning strike at Berlin Brandenburg Airport, no passenger flights will be possible on Wednesday, 25 January 2023. The airport company officially informed its partners, such as…
Russian regulator has formally given approval to cannibalize foreign-made aircraft
Parts from grounded airframes can be re-installed on in-service aircraft. Russian Ministry of Transport has prepared a draft comprehensive program for the development of the air transport industry until 2030…
