A collision in the sky between two A350s after TCAS triggered. On January 6, 2022 at 23:04 UTC, automatic pilot of two Air Mauritius A350s suddenly changed their trajectories while flying over Sudan as the aircraft detected a risk of collision. Flight #MK015 from Paris and flight #MK042 were flying at 39,000 ft when they…
On June 18th, a British Airways 787-8 (G-ZBJB) had collapsed at Heathrow when it was preparing for a cargo flight to Frankfurt. The UK’s Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has issued a bulletin saying human error caused the incident. The incident took place when crews were performing a “Dispatch Deviation Guide” (DDG) procedure, a procedure…
The Federal Aviation Administration released two new airworthiness directives (AD) which require the airlines to modify their Boeing 747s and Boeing 767s fuel tank monitoring systems in order to prevent the risk of ignition within the tanks. The new directives apply for the following planes: 747-400 747-400D 747-400F 767-200 767-300 767-300F 767-400ER The FAA requires…
El Al is the only commercial airline to equip an anti-missile defense system in its planes to protect them from surface-air missiles and is considered as one of the safest airlines. The working mechanism of the anti-missile defense system… In 2004, Israel El Airline became the first airline to equip the antimissile system on commercial…
British Airways is planning to to wave goodbye to its final two Heathrow based 747 aircraft. Earlier this year British Airways announced that it had brought forward the retirement of its fleet of 747-400’s as a result of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on our airline and the aviation sector. LIVESTREAM FROM LONDON HEATHROW…
On the occasion of World Teacher’s Day, Qatar Airways will give away 21,000 complimentary tickets to teachers to thank them for their vital work in educating young people worldwide during the challenges brought by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The giveaway will open at 04.00 AM on 5 October and close at 03:59 on 8 October…
The test pilot Keith Hartley flew at 500 knots in a Tornado aircraft with the canopy off. In 1988, the test pilot Keith Hartley flew at 500 knots in a Tornado aircraft with the canopy off, testing the emergency escape procedures of the jet. The photo is featuring Pilot Keith Hartley conducting the ‘cockpit habitability…
Ryanair in talks with Boeing for the biggest plane order in a 2020. Ryanair is reported to be in talks to purchase between 150 and 200 Boeing 737 Max aircraft, in a deal that would boost confidence in the grounded jet as it prepares for a return to service. Ryanair is discussing an of order…
Lufthasna has announced that it has canceled all flights to India for the next three weeks after India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation declined to sign off on the schedule. The German flag carrier said that “India has so far not accepted the invitation by the German government to discuss details regarding a temporary travel…
British Airways is expected to announce it will suspend around 36,000 staff. According to the BBC, the airline, which grounded much of its fleet due to the coronavirus crisis, has been negotiating with the Unite union for more than a week. The two sides have reached a broad deal but are yet to sign on…
State broadcaster TVE reported the military aircraft was a Eurofighter returning from the October 12 Spain Day flypast and parade in Madrid. UPDATE Spokesman of Spain’s Ministry of Defense said the pilot died. UPDATE The accident occurred at 12:09 local time. The firefighters, national police and health personnel are working on the scene. Primeras imágenes del accidente del avión…
What will become of Air Berlin routes and aircraft, after the airline is ending flight operations on October 27th? Everything you need to know in this article. Update: Please see: “Air Berlin is gone. What will become of aircraft, routes and employees now?” for the latest information about this topic. Two airlines are still bidding…