Aircraft Fuel Dumping: What Happens to the Fuel Dumped?
Youssef Yahya
Fuel Dumping is an emergency procedure used in certain situations to maintain and prepare the aircraft for a safe landing. In this article, we will discuss the procedure of fuel…
February 2025
US to Supply India with F-35 Fighter Jets Amid Strengthening Defense Ties
During Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to Washington, D.C., from February 12–13, 2025, US President Donald Trump announced that the United States would provide India with Lockheed Martin…
All Flights in and out of Belgium are Canceled due to National Strike
Belgium aviation sector has come to a complete standstill as a national strike, involving multiple sectors, took effect on February 13, 2025. The industrial action, led by three of Belgium’s…
KLM Boeing 787 Carrying Belgian Queen Makes an Emergency Landing in San José Due to Cracked Windshield
A KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Boeing 787 was forced to make an emergency landing in San José, Costa Rica, on Sunday, February 9, due to a cracked windshield. The flight,…
Airbus Delays ZEROe Hydrogen Aircraft Program by Up to a Decade
Airbus has officially announced that the timeline for its ZEROe hydrogen-powered aircraft program will be extended, potentially delaying its launch by five to ten years beyond the original 2035 target.…
What Does It Take to Become an Airline Captain in the US?
Upgrading to captain at an airline represents a significant milestone in a pilot’s career. This achievement is the culmination of years of flight training, extensive flying hours, and operational experience.…
The Differences Between the Boeing 777 Variants
The 777 is an example of Boeing engineering at its finest. The aircraft manufacturer was able to expand into new markets while keeping its European competitor at bay. But how…
Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 Diverts to Montreal After Captain Becomes Incapacitated
A Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 operating flight LH463 from Miami to Frankfurt was forced to make an emergency landing in Montreal after the captain became incapacitated mid-flight. The incident occurred on…
How Much Could a Jet Engine Cost?
Jet engines rank among the most intricate creations in engineering, incorporating advanced materials, solid engineering principles, and meticulous manufacturing processes. The dedication to research, development, mass production, and rigorous testing…
Azerbaijan Releases Preliminary Report on Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer E-190 crash
On February 4, 2025, Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Digital Development and Transport (AZAL) released a 53-page preliminary investigation report detailing the events leading up to the Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer E-190 crash…
Why Passengers Should Still Use Airplane Mode on Flights?
Modern aircraft are designed to handle interference from portable electronic devices, including mobile phones. Over time, the rationale behind requiring passengers to switch their devices to airplane mode has become…
Learjet 55 Air Ambulance Crash: Investigators Recover Black Box
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has successfully recovered the black box from the Learjet 55 air ambulance that crashed in Philadelphia. The cockpit voice recorder (CVR) was found buried…
Emirates President Renews Call for Airbus to Resume A380 Production
Emirates President Tim Clark has once again expressed the airline’s strong interest in seeing Airbus restart production of the A380. Despite the significant hurdles involved, Clark continues to advocate for…
BREAKING: Learjet 55 Crashes in Philadelphia
A small private aircraft, a Learjet 55 (XA-UCI), crashes near Roosevelt Mall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Friday night, shortly after departing from Northeast Philadelphia Airport (KPNE) around 6 PM EST.…