16 Years ago Today: Miracle on the Hudson
Youssef Yahya
It has been 16 years since the “Miracle on the Hudson”, when US Airways Flight 1549 made history by successfully ditching in the Hudson River, resulting in no fatalities. This…
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The Incredible Survival Story of British Airways Flight 5390
Explosive decompressions in aircraft are rare, but when they do occur, they pose a severe threat to everyone onboard; one such incident, which remains etched in aviation history, occurred on…
The Harrowing Story of FedEx Flight 705
On April 7, 1994, Federal Express (FedEx) Flight 705 departed from Memphis International Airport (MEM), Tennessee, bound for Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), California. Operated by a…
28 Years Ago: The Hijacked Ethiopian Airlines Flight 961
On November 23, 1996, Ethiopian Airlines Flight 961, a scheduled international flight, embarked on a journey meant to connect Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to Nairobi, Kenya, and eventually reach Abidjan, Ivory…
The Extraordinary Story of British Airways Flight 9
On June 24, 1982, British Airways Flight 9, a Boeing 747-200 (registration G-BDXH), embarked on what seemed to be an ordinary scheduled journey from London to Auckland, New Zealand. The…
United Airlines Pilot Buys Passengers Pizza After Flight Diversion
Passengers on a United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Houston recently experienced an unexpected turn of events that left them stranded in Albuquerque, New Mexico. What started as a…
Delta Air Lines Faces Lawsuit for Severe Coffee Spill Burns
A Delta Air Lines coffee spill incident has led to a lawsuit after a flight attendant from another airline suffered severe burns during an international flight. The case, filed on…
How an Etihad Airbus A340 Was Retired Before Delivery?
On November 15, 2007, a catastrophic incident occurred at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) involving a brand-new Etihad Airbus A340-600. The aircraft, which was just days away from joining the Abu Dhabi-based…
Saudia Transports 3 Retired Boeing 777s by Road from Jeddah to Riyadh for Boulevard Runway
Saudia recently relocated 3 of its retired Boeing 777s aircraft from Jeddah Airport (JED) to Riyadh (RUH), where they will be stripped of any remaining useful parts. These aircraft fuselages…
Celebrating Female Aviators on International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day, observed annually on March 8th, offers a moment to honor the remarkable contributions of women across various sectors, including the historically male-dominated field of aviation. This day…
What’s The Story Behind JetBlue’s Nose Gear Incident?
On September 21, 2005, 18 years ago, a JetBlue flight from Burbank to New York City had to make an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport. The incident was…
5 Wild Flight Disruption Stories That will Leave You Speechless
Mina Maher
Air travel is a convenient and efficient way to get from one place to another, but sometimes things don’t go as planned. Flight Disruption and cancellations are common occurrences, but…
Qatar Airways vs. Airbus: The Ongoing Dispute over A350 Paint Issues
LAST UPDATE: 02/02/2023 – Qatar Airways and Airbus: Legal Dispute Resolved Amicably In 2020, Qatar Airways sent one of its Airbus A350s to Ireland to receive a special World Cup…
Anju Khatiwada: Husband and Wife: Same Love, Same Death
Mai Adel
Last Sunday, 15th January 2023, the world witnessed a disastrous plane crash near the airport of Pokhara, a tourist town in Nepal. This deadliest accident was the end of the…
On This Day in 2009: The Airbus A320 That Landed on the Hudson River
On January 15th, 2009, US Airways Flight 1549 made history by successfully ditching in the Hudson River, resulting in no fatalities. This event is considered one of aviation’s greatest survival…
The Story of the Deadliest Mid-Air Collision in History
Let’s take a short trip to the past, specifically on the 12th of November in 1996 over the Indian village of Charkhi Dadri; Flight SV763, a usual flight from Delhi-Indira…
A Boeing 747 Once Flew With 5 Engines
In 2016, Qantas needed to quickly transport a new replacement engine to Johannesburg, South Africa. Despite the fact that cargo planes are frequently used to transport aircraft parts, the Australian…
The small light bulb that brought this big jet to ashes
Aviation for Aviators
It’s the year 1972, on the 29th of December, Eastern Airlines flight 401 is flying between JFK, new york, and Miami Airport, Florida. Operated by a 4-month-old Lockheed l-1011-1 Tristar…
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