Archive for May 2013
China Air Cargo 747 Loses Wing Parts, Falls on Woman’s House
A China Airlines Cargo Boeing 747 lost parts of its right wing while on approach to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport Sunday afternoon.
Read MoreDelta Flight Attendant Injured by Turbulence En Route to Newark
A Delta Airlines flight attendant was injured yesterday on a flight from Amsterdam to Newark, according to the airline.
Read MoreBritish Airways 747 Action at LHR [VIDEO]
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Read MoreOman Air Orders Three Airbus A330-300 Aircraft
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has placed an order for three A330-300s, growing its A330 Family fleet to a total of ten Airbus aircraft. The aircraft will be operated on long haul routes and can comfortably seat close to 300 passengers. “The efficiency, reliability and passenger appeal of our in-service…
Read MoreFAA Investigates Runway Close Call at Bradley Airport in Connecticut
Two planes came close to colliding on a runway at Bradley International Airport last week, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA is investigating the incident, which it said occurred at about 8:10 a.m. on May 17. It’s not known how many passengers were on board the two planes. According to the FAA, US…
Read More13 People Injured on Emirates Flight Due to Turbulence
10 passengers and 3 crew members were injured on an Emirates flight from Dubai to Jakarta when the plane encountered heavy turbulence.
Read MoreThomson 737 Unique Angle at Madeira [VIDEO]
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Read MoreSkyWest Signs Agreement for 40 Embraer 175 Regional Jets
Embraer and SkyWest Inc. (SkyWest) announced a firm order, today, for 40 EMBRAER 175 aircraft.
Read MoreBoeing Tests 747-8 with New Engines, Performance Improvements
A Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental successfully completed its first test flight this week with a package of performance improvements including enhanced GE engines. This package is designed to improve the fuel efficiency of the popular jetliner.
Read MoreUPS 747 Hard Landing at Cologne [VIDEO]
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Read MoreUnited Airlines Welcomes Back Boeing 787 Dreamliner
United Airlines today welcomed back its Boeing 787 with the re-launch of commercial service from the airline’s hub in Houston. United’s Flight 1 departure from Houston Intercontinental at 11 a.m. to Chicago O’Hare marked the return of regular service using the world’s most advanced and efficient aircraft on domestic and international routes. “The 787 offers an…
Read MoreDelta 767 Returns to London Due to Windshield Issue
A Delta Airlines Boeing 767 flying from London to Seattle had to turn back due to an issue with the plane’s windshield.
Read MoreDoha Airport Retains Title of World’s Best Premium Service Airport
Qatar Airways has once again been honoured with accolades at the annual Skytrax 2013 World Airport Awards by retaining awards in two key categories at a ceremony held in Geneva. For the third consecutive year, Qatar Airways’ Premium Terminal at Doha International Airport (DIA) was named World’s Best Premium Service Airport, recognised for its superior…
Read MoreVirgin A320 Night Landing at JFK [VIDEO]
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Read MoreCebu Pacific to Launch Service Between Manila and Phuket, Thailand
Cebu Pacific announced it will begin direct flights from Manila to Phuket, Thailand, starting August 16, 2013.
Read MoreEmirates SkyCargo wins Best Air Cargo Carrier Middle East Award
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, one of the fastest growing international airlines, has cemented its position as a leading global player in air cargo industry by winning the ‘Best Air Cargo Carrier Middle East’ award for the 18th consecutive year at the annual Asian Freight & Supply Chain Awards (AFSCA). Organized by the…
Read MoreAirbus Go-Arounds [VIDEO]
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Read MoreUTAir 737 Landing Gear Catches Fire After Landing at Vnukovo [VIDEO]
A UTAir 737 plane caught fire after landing this morning at Vnukovo Airport in Stavropol (Russia).
Read MoreFlight Attendants Protest At Houston Airport Against Knives In The Passenger Cabin
The Coalition of Flight Attendant Unions and industry stakeholders will hold a press conference Monday, May 20, 2013 at Houston Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to continue engaging the traveling public in efforts to keep the passenger cabin free of knives that have been used as weapons. According to a recent Washington Post article “now the chatter is…
Read MorePlane Spotting at IAH 5-13-2013 [VIDEO]
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