Nearly 40 flights were affected after drones were spotted flying in the vicinity of Changi Airport, forcing the closure of one runway. The drones were sighted on Jun 18 and 19, said the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS). the operations of one runway were suspended for short periods of time between 11pm on 18…
The B-52, an American bomber, was spotted by several people on social media flying in circles around the base as it tried to burn off fuel before landing on Monday. There were two B-52s, one was in a holding pattern waiting for a tanker from RAF Mildenhall. It then developed an engine issue and landed.…
All transatlantic flights of the long-haul low-cost departing from Cork and Shannon airports will be halted. Norwegian has confirmed the suspension for the rest of the summer season. “Due to the continued grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX by the European aviation authorities, our flights to and from Cork and Shannon will be re-routed via…
IAG announced today it plans to build its future fleet with the Boeing 737 MAX with an intention to purchase 200 MAX jets. International Airlines Group (IAG) and Boeing said the two companies have been in discussions regarding the opportunity and signed a letter of intent at the Paris Air Show in a deal that…
A Southwest Airlines provisioning truck made contact with an aircraft parked at gate A1 at Pittsburgh International Airport on Monday morning. The aircraft at the gate was a Boeing 737 -800 that was scheduled to operate Flight #WN157 to Denver with 174 Customers onboard and a Crew of six. The aircraft will be taken out…
Passengers on a Bulgarian airline were torn from their seats by violent in-flight turbulence and sent crashing into the cabin ceiling – and one another – leaving ten with injuries. The Boeing 737-300, headed for Basel, Switzerland from Kosovo’s Pristina, encountered severe turbulence about 30 minutes into its journey, causing a rapid drop in altitude…
Boeing executives apologized Monday to airlines and the families of those who died in two recent crashes involving its new 737 Max 8 aircraft. “We are very sorry for the loss of lives,” Kevin McAllister, president and CEO of Boeing’s commercial aircraft, said at a press conference at the industry-wide Paris Air Show. McAllister also…
Heathrow Airport will construct a third runway by 2026 and complete its expansion by 2050, according to its “masterplan” published on Tuesday. The plan includes diverting rivers, moving roads and rerouting the M25 through a tunnel under the new runway. Heathrow’s expansion has faced fierce opposition, but the airport says it has engaged with local…
The climate activism group, Extinction Rebellio, has postponed a plan to use drones to shut down Heathrow Airport on Tuesday. Aviation authorities went on the alert last month when the group said they would paralyse Britain’s busiest airport in June and July. The group insists a planned third runway would cause further damage to the…
Interest in aviation is growing by the day, and every aspect of your interaction with planes offers you the opportunity to snap some truly captivating photos. Whether it’s of a plane taking off or the breathtaking views from your seat, if you have a knack for photography you’re spoiled for opportunity. But what do you…
According to a new study from FinanceBuzz, which involved analyzing U.S. Department of Transportation data from the 45 busiest airports, the average ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport is $427.37. Rounding out the top five most expensive airports in the country are Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (CLT) $425.77; Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) $413.66; Newark Liberty International…
