ALERT Belgian Air Force F-16 fighter crashed into a building at Leeuwarden Air Base after pilot lost control on runway
A Belgian Air Force General Dynamics F-16AM crashed into a building at Leeuwarden Air Base after the fighter suffered some serious problems during startup. The pilot decided to eject, using the…
British Airways #BA247 makes emergency landing 8 hours after flying from Heathrow
A British Airways flight had to turn around more than eight hours after it left Heathrow in the early hours of Wednesday. Flight BA247 left for Sao Paolo at 3.49pm…
INCIDENT A Boeing 747 made a zig-zag approach after a go-around to avoid another plane at Sao Paulo Airport (video)
A Fly Pro Boeing 747-200SF performed an erratic manoeuvre while making an approach at Sao Paulo-Guarulhos Airport to avoid GOL Boeing 737 approaching ahead. The Boeing 747-200SF, probably with registration…
The Netherlands accused Russian Su-30 fighter jets of “aggressive” behaviour in an encounter with a Dutch warship on Tuesday
The Netherlands on Tuesday accused Russian fighter jets of "aggressive" behaviour in an encounter with a Dutch warship in the Black Sea. The incident last Thursday involved the frigate HNMLS…
An Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787 struck by lightning has been exorcized after landing
Last week in Togo, an extra-layer of security was added after the plane landed safely: an exorcism ritual on the tarmac. An Ethiopian Airlines plane that regularly serves the New…
Emergency slide of Boeing 737 deployed inadvertently before flying the Czech National Team ahead of UEFA Championship cup last-16 match
A KlasJet Boeing 737-500's emergency slide was mistakenly deployed at Prague Airport, Czech Republic. The aircraft, with registration LY-KDT, was supposed to fly the Czech National Team to Budapest ahead…
United Airlines orders 70 Airbus A321neo aircraft
United Airlines has placed an order for 70 Airbus A321neo aircraft, positioning the airline to grow its presence in the single-aisle market in alignment with its “United Next” initiative. The…
Lufthansa to temporarily re-activate five Airbus A340-600s
Lufthansa has announced that it will temporarily reactivate five Airbus A340-600s next summer to provide first-class seats out of Munich. These Airbus A340-600 are configured in a four-class configuration, including…
BREAKING United Airlines orders 200 more Boeing 737 MAX jets
The new purchase positions United's fleet for growth and accelerating demand for air travel. Boeing and United Airlines today announced the carrier will expand its 737 order book by purchasing…
Five dead after hot air balloon ‘blown into power lines’ in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Five people have died following a hot air balloon crash in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The accident occurred after the balloon was blown into power lines by a gust of wind,…
Lufthansa cuts its shortest route, replacing the service with a bus
Lufthansa has announced that it will cut its shortest route between Munich and Nuremberg, replacing the service with a bus. The domestic route between Munich International (MUC) and Nuremberg Airport…
Prince Harry landed at Heathrow ahead of Diana statue unveiling
Prince Harry has officially arrived at Heathrow Airport in London ahead of the unveiling of a statue of his late mother Princess Diana. The Duke of Sussex flew in from…
