World’s first virtual airline takes off
Japan's First Airlines has become the world's first virtual airline - offering a flight experience using Virtual Reality technology without leaving the ground in Ikebukuro in Tokyo. The Airline uses…
ALERT British Airways Boeing Boeing 777-200ER was damaged by a cargo loader at Buenos Aires Airport
British Airways Boeing flight #BA245 suffered engine damage at Buenos Aires. British Airways Boeing 777-200ER (reg. G-YMMU) #BA245 suffered engine damage after collision with a cargo loader at the gate…
BREAKING United Boeing 737-900 #UA878 skidded off runway at Green Bay Austin Straubel Airport
Airlines flight has skidded off the runway at Green Bay Austin Straubel Airport. The aircraft, which had already been diverted after an earlier problem, was met by emergency vehicles. The…
Qantas announces “record” half year profit and new pilot academy
Qantas has today announced a "record first-half net profit" of $607 million (£342 million, €386 million, $US473 million). The result is an 18% improvement on the previous half year (Australia's…
Sydney Airport to trial biometric boarding
Australia's largest airport has anounced a biometrics trial that would see Qantas international passengers only need to show their passport once. Sydney Airport CEO, Geoff Culbert, told media, “There will…
Qatar Airways “very interested” in supersonic aircraft said Akbar Al Baker
During press conference at Toulouse, chief executive Akbar Al Baker said Qatar Airways is "very interested" in supersonic flight. Qatar would be very interested to look at such a project,…
Woman filmed threatening a Delta’s flight attendant gets suspended from job
A woman who caused a scene on a Delta Airlines flight after being seated near a baby has been placed on leave from her job. Susan Peirez was caught on…
Qatar Airways will operate its Airbus A350-1000 to Heathrow route on Saturday
Qatar Airways will operate its first Airbus A350-1000 service to London Heathrow on 24 February. The carrier has configured the -1000 with 327 seats, 44 more seats than the -900.…
ALERT Due to a strike, Air France plans to operate 75% of its flights tomorrow
On Thursday 22 February 2018, Air France plans to operate 75% of its flights in view of an estimated 28% of staff planning to strike on this day. Air France…
EMERGENCY Dana Air Flight #9J363 MD-83 suffers runway excursion at Port Harcourt Airport, Nigeria
A Dana Air McDonnell Douglas MD-83 (5N-SRI) suffered a runway excursion while attempting to land at Port Harcourt Airport, Nigeria. It is believed at this time that no fatalities have occurred. We…
Air Italy: The Alitalia Killer?
Could this new airline spell the end for the failing flag carrier? Italian airline carrier Meridiana officially changed its name to Air Italy with support of its new shareholder, Qatar…
