ALERT Russian Il-96 with FM Lavrov on-board violated Estonian airspace
On Wednesday evening, an Ilyushin Il-96 flew over Vaindloo, a small island belonging to Estonia without permission, reported the Defense Forces. The transponder was turned off at the border and the aircraft didn't…
BREAKING Departures suspended at London Heathrow terminal 3 due to security alert
Departures were temporarily suspended from London's Heathrow Terminal 3 over a security issue: Airport spokesperson confirms. A police spokesman confirmed they were called to reports of a suspicious package this…
NEWS First Chinese-built passenger plane successfully completes maiden flight
The first large made-in-China passenger plane successfully completed its maiden test flight Friday, marking a key milestone on the country's ambitious journey to compete with the world's leading aircraft makers.…
NEWS Delta is apologizing for kicking a family with two young children off a flight #DL2222 after they already boarded
The incident occurred on April 23, but footage of the ordeal was just posted to YouTube on May 3 by Brian Schear, the customer who can be seen arguing with…
NEWS WestJet to buy up to 20 Boeing 787-9 Jets for Long-Haul Routes
WestJet Airlines plans to order as many as 20 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners valued at $5.4 billion, adding the wide-body to its fleet as Canada’s second-biggest carrier expands long-distance service. The…
ALERT US Air Force jets intercept Russian bombers and Su-35 fighter jets for the first time near Alaska
US Air Force fighter jets were scrambled to intercept Russian bombers approaching the US border, the Pentagon said. The two Bear bomber jets and two Su-35 Flanker planes were detected…
NEWS Virgin Galactic releases video of new reentry system first test
On May 1st, 2017 VSS Unity "feather" re-entry system was activated in flight for the first time. VSS Unity was piloted by Mark Stucky and Mike Masucci, with pilots Nicola…
NEWS Alitalia starts bankruptcy proceedings
Alitalia started bankruptcy proceedings for the second time in a decade, throwing the survival of Italy’s flag carrier in doubt after workers rejected job cuts and concessions linked to a 2…
EMERGENCY One of Kuala Lumpur runways closed after Malaysia Airlines #MH726 tyres deflated
One of the runways at Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) has been closed until further notice, after a Malaysia Airlines plane's tyres deflated upon landing. Flight MH726 from Jakarta had two…
NEWS Two supersonic B-1B flew training drills with the South Korean and Japanese air forces
North Korea accused the United States on Tuesday of pushing the Korean peninsula to the brink of nuclear war after a pair of strategic U.S. bombers flew training drills with…
VIDEO Porsche Cayenne pulls Air France Airbus A380 to set Guinness World Record
The Porsche Cayenne is now officially a Guinness World Record holder – the German SUV has taken the crown of heaviest aircraft pulled by a production car during a recent…
