ALERT US EP-3 was intercepted in the Black Sea by Russian SU-27 applying its afterburner (video)
On Nov. 5, 2018, a US EP-3 Aries aircraft flying in international airspace over the Black Sea was intercepted by a Russian SU-27. The intercepting SU-27 made an additional pass,…
ALERT Iraqi Airways Boeing 737-800 flew through a flock of birds on departure from Erbil (video)
An Iraqi Airways aircraft suffered bird strikes on departure from Erbil. A Boeing 737-800 (reg. YI-ASG) flew through a flock of birds less than one minute after takoff from Erbil runway 18.…
Airbus’ A220 embarks on a world demonstration tour
Airbus will fly an airBaltic A220-300 new generation single aisle aircraft, to five cities in four countries as part of a world demonstration tour. The A220-300 will first attend the…
ALERT Icelandair to buy low-cost rival WOW Air
Icelandair Group has entered into a share purchase agreement to purchase all shares in the airline WOW air. Beleaguered budget airline WOW Air has been completely bought out by Icelandair…
Virgin Australia to reconsider veteran plan after mixed public reaction
There has been a mixed reaction by Virgin Australia's announcement Sunday to give priority boarding and on-board acknowledgement to veterans. Qantas has already ruled out following suit. The move comes…
Air New Zealand has become a new operator of the A321neo
Air New Zealand has become a new operator of the A321neo, following the delivery of its first aircraft this weekend. In total, Air New Zealand will acquire 20 A320neo Family…
ALERT Air France flight #AF258 had to return to Paris after Russia refused its airspace access
Air France flight #AF258 from Paris to Ho Chi Minh City made a U-turn over Belarus. Air France flight #AF258 from Paris CDG to Ho Chi Minh City was 2…
BREAKING Baggage handler fell asleep in cargo hold of American Airlines Boeing 737-800, then woke up during flight to Chicago
A baggage handler got a free trip to Chicago's O'Hare International Airport after he accidentally fell asleep in the forward cargo hold of American Airlines flight . The unidentified handler,…
BREAKING Drunk Japan Airlines pilot of Boeing 777-300ER arrested at London Heathrow Airport prior flight to Tokyo
A Japanese pilot who was arrested at Heathrow Airport for being drunk has admitted being more than nine times the legal alcohol limit. The pilot, who works for Japan Airlines,…
ALERT LATAM Airbus A320 damaged by hail during flight to Santiago
LATAM flight to Santiago diverted to Buenos Aires after suffering windshield was damanged by hail. On October 31, LATAM flight #JJ8050 from Sao Paulo to Santiago encountered bad weather during…
Flight recorder found 3 days after Lion Air Boeing 737 MAX 8 crash
Indonesian navy divers on Thursday recovered the flight recorder of the 2-month-old Lion Air jet that crashed into the sea minutes after takeoff earlier this week, killing all 189 passengers…