Security officials say a large explosion has struck the airport in the southern Yemeni city of Aden, shortly after a plane carrying the newly formed Cabinet landed there. UPDATE According to medical sources, Yemen airport blast death toll rises to 26 The source of the blast was not immediately clear and no group claimed responsibility…
A British commercial pilot has been jailed for 20 years after being found guilty of murdering his daughter while he was drunk and high on drugs at a luxury hotel. Airbus captain, 42, “crushed the brains” and fractured the skull of one-year-old baby on October 24 last year by banging her head against a wall,…
A UK military drone crashed during a practice in Cyprus in October. The £1bn Watchkeeper drone programme has been plagued with problems during its development. Between 2014 and 2018 there have been at least five recorded crashes, and there are claims the drone is unable to fly in poor weather conditions. Originally purchased for use…
Los Angeles pilot finally captured elusive ‘jetpack man’ on video. The unidentified flying man in Los Angeles has finally been caught on video at 3,000 feet above Palos Verdes near Catalina Island with a jetpack. The mystery guy has been spotted at least twice before, in the summer and fall, but now there’s video, posted…
Montenegro Airlines has ceased operations with the company to be shut down. The carrier’s final commercial service was operated between Belgrade and Podgorica as flight YM103. In a statement, the airline said, “The Montenegrin government’s decision to shut down our company will have a negative impact on the entire aviation sector in the country. We…
The ban will take effect from Dec. 28 and will run through January, the government said in an emailed statement. Japanese citizens and foreign residents will be allowed to enter but must show proof of a negative coronavirus test 72 hours before departing for Japan and must quarantine for two weeks after arrival, the statement…
A powered parachute, impacted powerlines in California. A Destiny 2000 powered parachute (reg. N65733) impacted and became suspended in powerlines. The accident took place on December 20th 2020 at north of Rio Linda Airport in California. The powered parachute sustained apparent minor damage. The sole pilot onboard, who was dressed as Santa Claus and dropping…
‘Highly concerning’ second new Covid-19 variant from South Africa detected in UK confirms Matt Hancock. The UK is already moving to widen lockdowns in connection with the emergence of a new strain of Covid-19 identified in southeast England last week. That strain is said to be more transmissible, but also no more severe than the…
In the past, people needed to get in touch with travel agencies in case they need to book a flight, regardless of whether they are visiting a local or international destination. The emergence of the digital world paved the way for a more convenient means of booking flights, such that most people already book their…
Aerial footage has emerged showing the huge numbers of lorries lined up at Manston airport amid the border shutdown. Operation Brock was activated overnight on the second day of the border shutdown ordered by the French Government due to the new strain of coronavirus in the UK. Lorries were directed to Manston airport overnight while…
Alaska Airlines Boosts 737 MAX Orders and Options to 120 Jets. Boeing and Alaska Airlines announced that the carrier is buying 23 more 737-9 airplanes, building on its original order and an agreement last month to acquire new 737-9s through lease. The new deal brings Alaska Airlines’ total 737 MAX orders and options to 120…
The head of Europe’s aviation safety agency, EASA, has told the BBC he is “certain” Boeing’s 737 Max is now safe to fly. Executive Director Patrick Ky said his organisation had “left no stone unturned” in its review of the aircraft and its analysis of design changes made by the manufacturer. It has already been…