Korean Air Boeing 737 MAX 8 Experiences Rapid Descent
Mohammed Rizwan
In a year fraught with challenges for Boeing CEO David Calhoun, another incident involving a Korean Air Boeing 737 MAX 8 added to the company’s recent troubles. The flight, designated…
2024
Virgin Atlantic Fires Pilot for Unauthorized Dual Employment
In a significant move reflecting strict adherence to aviation safety and regulatory compliance, Virgin Atlantic has terminated a pilot discovered to be simultaneously employed by KM Malta Airlines. This action…
How Long Can Aircraft Tires Last?
Youssef Yahya
While most passengers focus on a smooth journey through the air, a critical component ensures a safe landing: aircraft tires. These unsung heroes endure immense pressure and wear despite their…
Just Stop Oil Activists Demand an End to Fossil Fuels: Taylor Swift’s Private Jet Escapes Damage Despite Vandalism by Protestors at Airport
On June 20, 2024, Just Stop Oil activists escalated their campaign for climate action by targeting London Stansted Airport. Their demand is straightforward yet ambitious: an end to all fossil…
The New Air Force One Debut has been Postponed to March 2026
The highly anticipated debut of the next Air Force One, the Boeing VC-25B, has been hit with another setback. The first flight of the customized 747, originally planned for November…
What Happens if an Aircraft Lands Overweight?
Every aircraft has a maximum landing weight (MLW), a critical threshold that ensures safe deceleration and minimizes stress on the airframe. Widebody jets, boasting impressive passenger capacity and range, often…
Austrian Airlines Flight OS434 Sustained Damage to its Nose Radome After Flying into a Hailstorm
An Austrian Airlines flight traveling from Palma de Mallorca, Spain to Vienna, Austria encountered severe hail weather conditions on Sunday, June 9, 2024. The Airbus A320, identified as flight OS434…
Airlines Finance: How Airlines Pay for Their Fleets?
Imagine the price tag: hundreds of millions of dollars for a single airplane. Airlines navigate a complex financial landscape to acquire these essential assets for their operations. This article delves…
Breaking: Two Yak-52 Planes Collided Mid-air During Beja Air Show in Portugal
A somber mood now hangs over the Beja Air Show following a mid-air collision between two aircraft involved in an aerobatic display. The incident, which occurred on Sunday afternoon, resulted…
Tim Clark: Airlines are Looking to Predict Air Turbulence Better and Notify Passengers About it
The airline industry is looking to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve air turbulence prediction and passenger safety following a recent incident involving serious injuries onboard a…
Decoding the Airport Runway: A Guide to Runway Designators and Threshold Markings
Have you ever wondered about the seemingly cryptic numbers and letters painted on airport runways? These markings, known as runway designators and threshold markings, play a vital role in ensuring…
Royal Dutch Police: The Person Killed in KLM E190’s Incident was a Suicide
New details have emerged from the Royal Dutch Police regarding the tragic incident at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) on May 29, 2024, where a person was killed after being sucked…
Why Can’t Any Pilot Land at Paro International Airport?
Bhutan’s Paro International Airport (PBH) is listed as one of the world’s most dangerous airports, Paro presents a unique set of obstacles that only a select group of highly trained…
Qatar Airways Introduces Complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi Onboard
Qatar Airways has partnered with Starlink, SpaceX’s mega-constellation of internet satellites. This collaboration will bring blazing-fast, low-latency Wi-Fi to passengers on select Qatar Airways flights, marking a significant leap forward…
What Happened to Singapore Airlines Flight SQ321?
Last week, a Singapore Airlines flight traveling from London to Singapore tragically resulted in one fatality and dozens of injuries after encountering severe turbulence over Myanmar. Singapore Airlines flight SQ321,…
Schiphol Airport: Person Killed After Being Sucked Into Plane Engine
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport was struck by a horrific accident today when a person was killed after being sucked into a running aircraft engine. The incident, which is under investigation by…
Saudia Group Orders the Largest-Ever Aircraft Deal in Saudi Aviation History
Saudia Group announced the biggest aircraft order in the kingdom’s history. The agreement, signed with European aviation giant Airbus on the sidelines of the Future Aviation Forum 2024, signifies a…
Why the A380 Found a Home at Emirates?
The Airbus A380 promised revolutionary passenger comfort and record-breaking capacity. Airlines flocked to the superjumbo initially, but many have since sent their A380s to an early retirement. Yet, one airline,…
Boeing 737-300 Veers Off Senegal Runway, 10 Injured, 4 Critical
A Boeing 737 aircraft, carrying 85 passengers, veered off the runway at Dakar’s airport, the capital of Senegal, causing injuries to 10 individuals, as confirmed by the transport minister and…
LIMA 2025 Takes Off: Malaysian Ministry of Defence and GEC Partner for Innovation in Aerospace and Maritime Industries
Aviation for Aviators
The Malaysian Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) and Global Exhibitions and Conferences Sdn Bhd (GEC) announced a collaborative effort to host the 17th edition of the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace…