Mahan Air’s Boeing 747-300 flies again after over five years of maintenance in Iran
Mahan Air's 35-year old Boeing 747-300 has now started to fly again, after over five years of maintenance and heavy C-check in Teheran. This Boeing 747-300 is the world’s last…
An Air India crew member was tested positive upon arrival in Australia despite negative test on departure from India
On Monday, an Air India flight from Sydney was forced to return without passengers after one of the crew members tested positive for COVID-19 on arrival. The crew members were…
BREAKING Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins has died
Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins dead at 90, family statement says. Astronaut Michael Collins has often been called "the forgotten astronaut." He flew to the Moon aboard Apollo 11 in July 1969,…
Virgin Australia passengers have been forced into 14 days quarantine after Queensland shut its border while the flight was mid-air
All passengers on a delayed flight have been forced into 14 days of hotel quarantine after Queensland shut its border while the flight was mid-air. Virgin Australia's flight VA469 from…
INCIDENT Fist fights break out at Miami International Airport gate D14
A fistfight involving seven people broke out on Sunday at the departure gate inside Miami International Airport. The fight broke out at the American Airlines terminal. One man was arrested…
EU to allow Vaccinated U.S. Tourists to visit Europe starting this Summer
American tourists who have been fully vaccinated will be able to visit Europe starting this summer, said Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission. In an interview with…
INCIDENT Caspian MD83 autopilot malfunction triggered Qatar Airways A350 stall warning over Iran
A Caspian Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD-83 jet was flying on a domestic route from Tehran to Kish when its autopilot malfunctioned. This malfunction caused the aircraft to climb 400 feet…
Heathrow refused airline requests to operate extra repatriation flights from India
London Heathrow Airport has turned down airline requests to operate extra repatriation flights from India before the country is added to the UK travel red list. Heathrow reportedly refused to…
Etihad to retire its entire fleet of Boeing 777-300ERs by the end of 2021
Etihad Airways has decided to retire its entire fleet of Boeing 777-300ER's by the end of this year to become more commercially sustainable. Etihad Airways Group CEO Tony Douglas revealed…
INCIDENT Brand new KLM Boeing 777-300ER has been damaged during pushback
A brand new KLM Boeing 777-300ER was damaged during pushback at Amsterdam-Schiphol International Airport on 22 April. The new Boeing 777-300ER, with registration PH-BVV, was scheduled to depart as flight…
Delta Air Lines orders 25 additional Airbus A321neos
Delta Air Lines has placed a firm order for 25 A321neo (New Engine Option) aircraft. This is in addition to Delta’s 2017 order of 100 A321neo aircraft. These planes will…
Fiji Airways flight to Auckland has been delayed after a prayer beads has been found in engine
A Fiji Airways flight to Auckland was delayed after prayer beads known as "Rudraksha" was found in one of the engines. The Airbus A330 was preparing for its flight from…
