United Airlines flight at Newark Airport is evacuated on the tarmac after 'a passenger made a bomb threat on board'

A United Airlines flight has been evacuated at Newark Airport after a passenger made a bomb threat on board, reports suggest. A Twitter user uploaded a picture showing a convoy of emergency vehicles at the New Jersey airport on Sunday evening. A pilot's announcement on the plane indicated that a passenger had made a bomb threat aboard the United Airlines plane, according to the Lakewood Scoop. (www.dailymail.co.uk) Mehr...

Hi Fly’s Airbus A380 Causes Panic & Joy After Flying Just 230m Above Coastline

The A380, registered as 9H-MIP, flew just 230 meters above the Algarve coastline in a stunt that impressed many keen aviation enthusiasts. The Portuguese charter airline said the performance was planned and intended to raise awareness as well as give planespotters a treat. (simpleflying.com) Mehr...

Aug 8: Portuguese Canadair CL-215 Crashes while fighting a fire

A Portuguese Canadair ‘water-bomber’ plane has crashed today, killing the Portuguese pilot and critically injuring the Spanish co-pilot. (www.portugalresident.com) Mehr...

SpiceJet operates its maiden long-haul flight to Canada, repatriates 352 passengers

SpiceJet on Saturday became the first Indian budget carrier to operate a long-haul wide-body charter flight to North America. The airline repatriated 352 Canadian nationals and permanent residency holders from New Delhi to Toronto on Saturday. The airline chartered a Hi-Fly Airbus A330-900 Neo aircraft for the purpose. (www.news18.com) Mehr...

Watch AI-controlled virtual fighters take on an Air Force pilot August 18th

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, DARPA will no longer hold an in-person event for its third and final AlphaDogfight Trial that’s scheduled to take place from August 18th to the 20th. It’ll be held virtually instead, and both participants and viewers alike can watch online as artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms control simulated F-16 fighter planes in aerial combat. By the end of the three-day event, viewers will even get to witness a matchup between the top AI and an experienced Air Force… (www.engadget.com) Mehr...

FAA employees report industry pressure, question agency safety push in survey

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) safety employees reported facing “strong” external pressure from industry and raised alarms the agency does not always prioritize air safety, according to an independent survey seen by Reuters on Friday. (uk.reuters.com) Mehr...

US Government Rejects Chinese Airlines’ Request for Additional Flights

The U.S. Department of Transportation rejected a request by Chinese airlines for additional flights between the two countries. (kokpitherald.com) Mehr...

WestJet flight passenger found positive for coronavirus

Passengers seated in rows 5 to 11 are considered at higher risk of exposure to the virus, but the centre says anyone who travelled on the flight should monitor themselves for symptoms for 14 days. (www.lintelligencer.com) Mehr...

In September, Lufthansa Group starts connecting Brazil to Europe with 10 weekly flights

Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Lufthansa Group has maintained its activities in Brazil, with three weekly flights on the São Paulo-Frankfurt route, expanded to five in... (cmsherbert.blogspot.com) Mehr...

Texas helicopter crash kills 3 parks and wildlife employees

Three Texas Parks and Wildlife employees died in a helicopter crash Saturday while surveying the landscape for desert bighorn sheep, according to state officials. The victims were identified as wildlife biologist Dewey Stockbridge, fish and wildlife technician Brandon White, and veterinarian Dr. Bob Dittmar, according to a release by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) on Sunday. (www.foxnews.com) Mehr...

Air India Express Boeing 737 Crash: Here’s What We Know So Far

The tragic story of the Air India Express 737 flying from Dubai to Kozhikode yesterday, is one that is still unfolding. (simpleflying.com) Mehr...