The 2016 crash of MS804 was likely caused by a cockpit fire according to investigators from the BEA. This is despite Egyptian investigators stating traces of explosives was found on the victims. In a statement the BEA said, “the most likely hypothesis is that a fire broke out in the cockpit while the aeroplane was…
An Ukrenian acrobatic duo posted photo on Instagram of them practicing on the famous Maho Beach while a cargo plane was landing. Oleg Kolisnichenko and Yuliia Nos are an urban style acrobatic duo from Ukraine. Last month, Oleg Kolisnichenko posted a photo on his instagram account from Maho Beach, St. Maarten. The duo can be…
Hi Fly, an European Airline specialized in widebody aircraft wet lease to other airlines and governments on a global basis, received its first Airbus A380, the world’s largest and most spacious airliner. The arrival is a major event for the Company, making it the 4th European airline operating the model, the 14th global operator and the first…
Boeing will buy a controlling stake in the commercial aircraft arm of Brazilian planemaker Embraer under a new $4.75-billion joint venture, the companies said on Thursday, cementing a global passenger jet duopoly. The new company, encompassing Embraer’s commercial aircraft and services businesses, should make Boeing the market leader for smaller passenger jets, creating stiffer competition…
Japanese airline ANA said it will cancel 113 domestic flights between July 6 through July 12 to inspect Rolls-Royce engines for compressor issues that have led to service interruptions for airlines globally. The affected Rolls Royce Trent 1000 engines are used on ANA’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets, the Japanese airline told reporters on Wednesday. A…
Virgin Atlantic has announced that it will withdraw flights between Dubai and London Heathrow from March 31, 2019. The airline said it has made the “difficult decision” after conducting a thorough review of its network. “Flying between Dubai and London is no longer economically viable due to a combination of external factors,” the airline said…
This November, NASA will reopen the booming debate as part of its partnership with Lockheed Martin to build a test aircraft that’ll fly with a quieter sonic boom. Though the Low-Boom Flight Demonstrator (its official designation will be the X-59 QueSST) won’t fly until 2022, November’s tests will use an existing F/A-18 to produce a…
The first BelugaXL has rolled out of the paintshop unveiling a special livery making it look like a Beluga Whale. The livery was one of six choices submitted to Airbus employees through a poll in which 20,000 people participated. With 40% votes in favour, the smiley livery won. The BelugaXL will now undertake ground tests before first flight planned in summer 2018.…
Nepal Airlines has taken delivery of the first of two A330s, which it will lease from Portuguese lessor Hi Fly. These will be in addition to its two existing A320ceos, and will be one of the largest aircraft operating out of Tribhuvan International Airport. Situated at high altitude, only the most sophisticated of aircraft are capable of…
An abandoned rabbit caused a bomb scare at Adelaide Airport Wednesday night. The bomb squad was called by Australian Federal police (AFP) after an abandoned Lorna Jane bag was found inside the women’s toilets. Inside the bag the squad found a male rabbit wearing a red harness. Federal police hop into action after wascally wabbit…
Air New Zealand has been fined $A15 million by Australia’s Federal Court over cartel behaviour. The case comes after an investigation by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). It was alleged that 15 airlines were operating as part a cargo cartel through Asian hubs and into Australia between 2002 and 2007. The investigation has…
