Delta A350 Tears Off Tail Section Of Delta Connection CRJ-900 In Atlanta

On Tuesday September 10, a Delta Airbus A350 came into contact with a Delta Connection CRJ-900 in Atlanta, completely tearing the tail section of the smaller regional jet at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. (www.gatechecked.com) More...

Iran Air To Be Banned From Flying To Europe.

Iran's national airline is facing an impending ban from various European countries over concerns related to the country's conduct with Russia. Today, we will analyze what this means for Iran Air, Iranians, and competitor airlines. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

Flight engineer reveals what it was really like to operate supersonic jet Concorde

As the flight engineer, it was Hazelby’s job to operate the controls – to make the adjustments needed to ensure the aircraft safely punched through the sound barrier to reach speeds of over Mach 2. That first day, Hazelby looked at the floor to ceiling panel and felt “very nervous.” Flight engineer colleagues had warned him Concorde duties were all consuming – he’d barely have time to eat or drink a cup of coffee for the duration of the flight. (www.cnn.com) More...

Chinese Nationals Found Hiding in Airport Bathroom to Avoid Deportation

Two Chinese immigrants were found hiding in airport restrooms in Ireland. See what was left behind in one of the restrooms and what the stowaways could be facing. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

Airhart Startup Planning Semi-Autonomous Light Aircraft

Nikita Ermoshkin, a former SpaceX engineer and now co-founder and CEO/CTO of Airhart, has developed a whole new approach to entry-level flying that uses software and hardware to control some, but not all, aspects of flight. With fly-by-wire connections to the control surfaces like ailerons, rudders, and elevators, as well as throttle, the software won’t allow you to over- or under-adjust anything. (www.autoweek.com) More...

Airbus Beluga XL Makes Emergency Landing at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport after Heathrow Visit

An Airbus Beluga XL made an emergency landing at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) on September 10th. The Beluga declared an emergency while flying over the Netherlands and landed 20 minutes later. At the time of writing, the unique cargo jet is still on the ground at AMS. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

Free Carry-on Bags for All Passengers on Jetblue Airlines Flights

In a strategic move to stay competitive with other popular airlines, JetBlue announced a free carry-on bag policy for basic economy passengers over the summer. The new policy was enacted on September 6 and will apply indefinitely for all flights. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

Drunk British Airways Pilot Assults 3 Crew Members During Layover; Suspended from Airline

British Airways (BA) first officer faces suspension following accusations of drunken assaults on three female crew members in Johannesburg. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

14 Hours Of Bird Screeches On Qatar Airways Business Class Flight

When you buy a business class ticket, you probably expect nice service, delicious food, and an overall comfortable experience. While this should certainly be guaranteed, a Qatar Airways flight from Miami to Doha seemed to have issues delivering this promise. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

Passenger ordered to pay more than $5,000 in fuel costs after flight diverted due to bad behavior

Aproblematic airline passenger has been hit with an unusual form of punishment – he has to pay back the airline for the cost of fuel. According to the Australian Federal Police, a then-32-year-old man from Western Australia was disruptive on a flight headed from Perth to Sydney. As a result, the plane had to turn around and go back to Perth, which meant that the pilot was forced to dump some fuel to land. Now, the passenger has been ordered to pay $8,630 AUD ($5,806 USD) back to the airline to… (www.msn.com) More...

Alaska Airlines flight blows out tires while aborting takeoff to avoid tarmac collision with Southwest plane

Two planes narrowly avoided a disaster on the tarmac at Nashville International Airport Thursday morning, according to authorities. (nypost.com) More...

The $100M Lawsuit For Ownership Of An Antonov 124

In February 2022, an Antonov 124 landed at Toronto's Pearson International Airport. That aircraft never left and has been sitting at the airport for over two years now. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

Madrid to Cancun in Cockpit of A350-900

Full cockpit flight on World2Fly Airbus A350-900 from Madrid to Cancun (www.youtube.com) More...

Possible Flight Deviation over the White House (Video)

By none other than Donald Trump's/JDVance's 737...... (www.youtube.com) More...

Furious JetBlue Passenger Destroys JFK Check-in Counters; Says Airline 'Lied' About Haiti Ticket

A livid JetBlue Airways passenger went on a rampage through the check-in area at JFK terminal 5 on Saturday September 14th. The traveler was reportedly denied a last-minute ticket to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, which led the man to destroy several check-in kiosks, trash cans, and barrier walls. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

Europe Struggles With Aviation Fuel Taxation Policy

Euronews reported this week it has received a leaked document that shows Hungary is proposing delaying taxes on airline and maritime fuel until mid-century. Currently, diesel, gasoline and electricity used for rail and road vehicles is “heavily taxed,” according to Euronews. But airlines and marine vessels, from fishing boats to cruise ships, pay no fuel taxes. The policy is seen as a means of stimulating air travel, but environmentalists find the measure counter to Europe’s commitment to green… (www.avweb.com) More...

Unruly Airplane Behavior Down 75% Within The US

It took some time getting there, but air travel has returned to some semblance of normalcy. Admittedly, the aviation landscape is different from what we were accustomed to in 2019 and prior, but the relaxation of rules have certainly made traveling a bit more comfortable. (www.gatechecked.com) More...

Boeing 787-9 Cockpit Quito to Guayaquil with Air Europa

Boeing 787-9 Cockpit Quito to Guayaquil with Air Europa (www.youtube.com) More...

In the cockpit of the Malawi Airlines Boeing 737

Malawi Airlines Boeing 737-700 cockpit to Zambia & Zimbabwe (www.youtube.com) More...

NBA looking to acquire 13 VIP A321 NEOS?

The US National Basketball Association (NBA) is working on leasing 13 customised VIP Airbus A321neo aircraft to transport teams between games in future seasons. SMBC Aviation Capital, the Irish aircraft lessor, is expected to lease the aircraft to the NBA. Delta Airlines, which historically has run most NBA flights and charters, is expected to operate the aircraft. Comlux has been awarded the contract to complete the VIP interiors at its Indianapolis facility. Spokespeople for Airbus, SMBC and… (www.corporatejetinvestor.com) More...

The U.S. Military's Covert Acquisition of MiG-29s: A Strategic Masterstroke

During the latter years of the Cold War, the U.S. military conducted a very surreptitious operation involving the purchase of 21 Soviet-manufactured MiG-29 fighter jets from Moldova. The basis behind this was to prevent the advanced planes from getting into the possession of Iran, an event that would seriously destabilize the Middle East region. (www.msn.com) More...

Boeing Freezes Hiring, Considers Furloughs as Strike Could Cost $3.5 Billion

Report indicates Boeing strike hits 737 deliveries most in Q3. (airlinegeeks.com) More...

Air Canada labor dispute puts supply chains at risk

Negotiations with pilots on a new contract are at a standstill. Air Canada wants the government to step in. (www.freightwaves.com) More...

Frankfurt Takeoff in Cockpit Mongolian B767-300ER

We took a ride on the Classic Boeing from FRA to Mongolia and here is the takeoff from Frankfurt (www.youtube.com) More...

Israeli broker pleads guilty to using Miami as hub for shipping aircraft parts to Russia

When Russia invaded Ukraine more than two years ago, the United States slapped sanctions on Moscow. An Israeli businessman ignored them and got into trouble with the feds in South Florida. On Monday, Gal Haimovich admitted in Miami federal court that he played a central role in an international scheme to ship aircraft parts and electronic equipment from U.S. manufacturers to sanctioned Russian airline companies. Haimovich billed his co-conspirators more than $2 million for arranging the illicit… (www.miamiherald.com) More...

String of Safety Incidents Prompt Additional Southwest Pilot Training

The airline is requiring that all of its nearly 11,000 pilots attend a new day-long training course. (airlinegeeks.com) More...

Air Canada Boeing 777-200LR Cockpit Flight Toronto to Hong Kong (Polar Route)

Air Canada Boeing 777-200LR Cockpit Flight Toronto to Hong Kong (Polar Route) (www.youtube.com) More...

Unruly passenger threatens to 'kill everybody' and choke flight attendant on Frontier flight

A California man on a Frontier Airlines flight was arrested on Wednesday after attempting to strangle a flight attendant and threatening to kill everybody. The unruly passenger ultimately caused the flight to be diverted, according to officials. Charles Angela Salva, 30, of Fremont, California, was a passenger on Flight 3581 departing from John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana to San Francisco International Airport on Monday, according to a press release by the U.S. Attorney's Office, Central… (www.msn.com) More...

Wizz Air CEO says passengers will ‘suffer the pain’ of 8-hour flights as budget airline introduces long-haul routes

Budget airline Wizz Air, routinely ranked as the worst airline in Europe, is betting its customers will “suffer the pain” of grueling long-haul budget flights as it introduced a new Airbus fleet capable of eight-hour journeys. Speaking as it unveiled a new set of Airbus A321 XLR light-body aircraft, Wizz Air CEO József Váradi was confident passengers would snap up low-cost seats on flights capable of record distances for the airline. (fortune.com) More...

Thousands attend families day event at Airbus Broughton

Around 11,000 attendees enjoyed factory tours of A320, A330 and A350, as well as visiting the Beluga and Beluga line station. (www.leaderlive.co.uk) More...

Southwest Airlines Mandates Extra Pilot Training After Safety Incidents

Southwest Airlines is implementing a new mandate requiring all of its nearly 11,000 pilots to undergo additional training following a series of recent safety incidents. This comprehensive, day-long training will commence in November and extend into 2025. (airguide.info) More...

NTSB Announces New Safety Alert on Aircraft Deicing Procedures

The NTSB has issued a safety alert regarding the adverse effects of icing on aircraft performance. As winter approaches, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued Safety Alert SA-097 reminding pilots about the dangers of flying in icing conditions—namely the adverse effects of airframe and propeller icing on aircraft performance. (airguide.info) More...

WestJet adopts new business model for freighter aircraft

WestJet is trying to salvage its freighter business by switching to long-term dedicated service agreements with large customers. (www.freightwaves.com) More...

Reflections on 9/11: Washington Dulles Airport Managers Share Personal Stories of Tragic Day

They all had direct and immediate involvement in American Airlines flight 77. Their compelling stories of tenacity and teamwork give us a firsthand perspective into the tragic day. (airlinegeeks.com) More...