Michael Whitaker confirmed as new FAA head following unanimous US Senate vote
Michael Whitaker was confirmed as the new head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) after United States (US)…
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Alaska Airlines pilot Joseph Emerson said ‘I’m not okay’ before grabbing handles
Details have emerged in a court affidavit about the chaotic events that led to Alaska Airlines pilot Joseph…
BA flight diverted to Alaska after overheated phone scorches business class seat
A British Airways flight bound for London Heathrow Airport (LHR) was forced to divert to Ted Stevens Anchorage…
JetBlue A321, Turkish Falcon 2000LX go nose-up in separate incidents on same day
Two aircraft tipped onto their tails in separate incidents thousands of miles apart on October 22, 2023. In one…
FAA head nominee Michael Whitaker secures Senate committee backing
President Joe Biden’s preferred choice to become the head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has received the…
Ryanair flight forced to make emergency U-turn after aircraft door is left open
A Ryanair flight bound for Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI) from Belfast International Airport (BFS) had to perform an…
Lufthansa offers $500 to teen scalded by hot coffee during meal service: report
A teenager who flew Lufthansa to Budapest Ferenc Liszt airport (BUD) was reportedly offered $500 by the airline…
Emirates A380 aircraft aborts landing at Christchurch Airport due to high winds
The planespotting community at Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in New Zealand witnessed something not seen every day when…
The history and importance of the rudder in aircraft
The world of aviation is a marvel of human innovation and engineering. While many components of an aircraft…
Volaris flight delayed when plagued by heavy swarm of mosquitoes in cabin
We’ve all heard of snakes on a plane, but mozzies on a plane is something new. Nevertheless, a…
TUI denies being hit by AOG Technics fake parts scandal
UPDATED: Package holiday and travel giant TUI has denied being affected by the AOG Technics parts scandal after…
Scoot flight escorted by Singapore’s F-15SG fighter aircraft due to bomb threat
A Scoot flight bound for Australia had to make a u-turn, escorted by Royal Singapore Air Force fighter…
Surge in laser pointer incidents poses threat to USAF aircraft
The US Office of Special Investigations (OSI) is currently facing a concerning surge in incidents involving laser pointers…
Woman arrested after stabbing 3 people at Atlanta Airport security checkpoint
Departing passengers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport’s (ATL) domestic terminal witnessed a shocking scene after a knife-wielding woman…
Hamburg Airport resumes operations after emailed attack threat
Germany’s Hamburg Airport (HAM) has reopened and resumed operations after it was suspended for almost two hours after…
Police helicopter makes emergency landing in Brazil after coming under fire
Two civil and military police UH-1 helicopters were hit by gunfire during a joint operation in Rio de…
Virgin Australia ground crew accused of mishandling a quadriplegic doctor
Virgin Australia is conducting an investigation following an incident where a prominent quadriplegic doctor, former Queensland Australian of…
US Coast Guard helicopter rescues three from capsized boat in Great Bay: video
A US Coast Guard helicopter crew successfully rescued three people from the perilous waters of the Great Bay…