ALERT VIDEO Russian airstrikes in Syria already started in Homs
#Syria: Video made by Syrian activists allegedly shows #Russia|n fighter jets flying over #Hama today. pic.twitter.com/sykNiK9j99— Sakir Khader (@sakirkhader) 30 Septembre 2015
NEWS Virgin America to offer Netflix at 35,000 feet!
Netflix and Virgin America announced on Tuesday that they are joining forces to provide complimentary in-flight WiFi access that allows new and existing Netflix members to enjoy the entire Netflix catalog of films and award-winning shows.Link
NEWS Qatar Airways to fly Sydney-Doha from March 1st, 2016
Qatar Airways will begin flying to Sydney from March 1st 2016, in a move which sees the Oneworld member and de facto Qantas partner lining up against its ‘Gulf three’ siblings and rivals, Emirates and Etihad.
NEWS Southwest airlines banned passenger for abuse towards flight crew
A southwest airlines flight attendant along with the NYPD had removed a arrogant and very abusive male passenger from the aircraft as it began it;s push back from the gate on Thursday. The Boeing 737-800 aircraft with 134 pax on board was leaving KJFK for KDFW when the plane was towed back to the gate…
NEWS Wow Air To Add Trans-Atlantic Routes
Icelandic low-cost airline Wow Air is in talks to buy two Airbus A321s which will help it add more trans-Atlantic destinations and increase its foothold in the low-cost long-haul travel market. The two planes, which will bring Wow Air’s fleet to seven, will fly new routes to North America from next spring, adding to the…
NEWS Qantas Foundation reveals new Museum of Contemporary Art Australia donation
The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, Qantas and Tate have today announced an unprecedented International Joint Acquisition Program for contemporary Australian art. Made possible through a $2.75 million corporate gift from the Qantas Foundation, this ground-breaking collaboration will increase the international profile of contemporary Australian art as part of the national carrier’s role of championing…
NEWS Manchester Airport launches air pollution monitoring app
Manchester Airport has launched a new online tool that allows members of the public to see flight and noise data collected by the Airport’s brand new aircraft noise monitoring and tracking system. WebTrak allows residents to see for themselves flight activity within 30 miles of the airport. Using radar data received from National Air Traffic…
NEWS Man uses fake pilot badge to attempt his way into cockpit
Police in The Bahamas are said to have in custody, a man who allegedly created a pilot’s badge after to fake his way into a cockpit. It is alleged that officers in The Bahamas had been tipped off about the man who was never issued a pilot’s license but claimed to be a captain. Some…
NEWS British Airways welcomes Google Street View to New York-London flight
Google users can now take a virtual trip on British Airways’ ultra-exclusive business class-only service, with just the click of a mouse. The airline has teamed up with London City Airport, home to British Airways’ double-daily service to New York, to create the first airport airside tour on Google Street View. Details
NEWS 30 objects of potential interest in the search for #MH370 have been detected on the floor
At least 30 places or objects of potential interest in the search for MH370 that have already been detected on the floor of the south Indian Ocean are about to be resurveyed by deeper, sharper sonar scans. In its weekly search update the JACC says checking the objects more closely now will speed up the…
NEWS Oman Air set to receive first Boeing Dreamliner
Oman Air is to receive its first state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliner in October. And the people of Salalah will be among the first in the world to see the iconic aircraft in its distinctive Oman Air livery. Salalah’s enthusiasm for Oman Air’s products and services has been a key element in the success of the…
NEWS Plane With Deflated Tire Grounded.
An Air India flight bound for Dharamshala was grounded today after one of the rear tires deflated. The incident happened at Kangra airport just as the passengers wore about to board the aircraft but authorities decided to ground the flight. Passengers were diverted to near by airports such as Amritsar & Chandigarh. Kangra airport manager…