The incident remains under investigation by the FAA.
SR-71 Blackbird Spy Plane: Made with Russian Titanium
The SR-71 Spyplane to this day is the fastest plane on Earth – even though it is retired. And yet, many do not know that Russian titanium was a key component of the spy plane: The SR-71 Blackbird is one of the United States’ most distinctive spy aircraft of the Cold War. Since the aircraft was developed in total secrecy, […]
Argentina Seizes Venezuelan Plane Linked To Iran
Authorities in Argentina have seized a Venezuelan Boeing 747 cargo plane with links to Iran due to questions over stated reasons for the aircraft entering the country.
Microsoft Flight Simulator adds a Halo dropship, and also some old planes
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Microsoft Flight Simulator, a number of new planes are coming to the game, as well as an airship from Halo, obviously.
Iranian crew on Venezuelan plane were trainers: Aviation chief
Iran’s aviation chief rules out any link to a Venezuelan plane impounded in Argentina.
Plane forced into emergency landing due to captain ‘becoming unwell’
The EasyJet flight was heading back to Edinburgh from Greece before it had to declare a mid-air emergency on Sunday.
A New Jersey mother and her son with severe autism were stranded in Aruba for 2 weeks after the teenager had an episode on a home-bound plane – KTVZ
By Emma Tucker A New Jersey mother and her son with severe autism, who were vacationing with their family in Aruba, were stuck in the country for two weeks after the boy had a meltdown before takeoff on their return trip, the family says. The family’s ordeal ended with a return home by sea rather
Days After Her Lawyer Said She Can’t Pay Johnny Depp Judgment, Amber Heard Was Spotted Taking A Private Plane
Of course people have thoughts on this.
This Week In Aviation History: The Britten-Norman Islander’s First Flight
The Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander has one of the longest production runs of any commercial aircraft.
False Alarm: Hijacking Alert From Singapore Airlines Sparks Scare
The plane Squawked 7500 for a short while, alerting authorities about a potential hijacking.
2nd military aircraft crash reported day after 5 killed
Authorities say a second military aircraft may have crashed near the California desert site where a Marine helicopter went down a day earlier, killing all five people aboard
I took a CO2 detector on a flight: It showed me when I was most likely exposed to COVID
Carbon dioxide levels can reflect COVID-19 risk, so I brought a detector aboard for my flights to Vermont and Denver. Here’s what I found.
Ordeal of passenger with disability stranded on plane for over an hour
Victoria Brignell, a quadriplegic, had a harrowing time when she returned to the UK from Malta on June 4.
On the old Mumbai-Pune highway lies a forgotten plane
The now defunct Boeing 737 is parked on the old Mumbai-Pune highway. How did it reach there, which airline did it fly for, what purpose does it serve now, and are visitors allowed? Details here –
See inside these Pilatus propeller planes that carry skiers to Alpine resorts and double as air ambulances
I toured two Pilatus propeller planes, the PC-12 NGX and the PC-24, and was surprised to discover their versatility.
Son of Steve Sax among five Marines killed in helicopter crash
The US Navy has issued a pause on aircraft operations following a series of crashes in 2022.
First Fly Arna plane lands in Armenia
YEREVAN, JUNE 10, ARMENPRESS. The first plane of Armenia’s national airline Fly Arna landed at Yerevan’s Zvartnots International Airport on June 10.
The ShinMaywa US-2: Japan’s STOL Seaplane
The ShinMaywa US-2: Japan’s maritime search and rescue aircraft.
Can a Regular Person Be Talked Through Landing a Plane During an Emergency?
The movies greatly exaggerate the ability for any normal person to do this… but it’s not impossible.
Transforming an A330 into a yacht-like luxury experience
Germany’s Lufthansa Technik has developed a cabin concept for customized private planes that takes inspiration from another must-have item for the wealthy — the superyacht.
Shaun Milke will speak at ‘Plane Crazy’ event June 18
Shaun Milke, who raced his 1978 Melanson Cassutt III M Formula race plan in the 2021 Reno Air Races, will share his experiences during Plane Crazy Saturday on June 18
Desperate refugee says ‘I would rather kill myself’ than get on plane to Rwanda
The Syrian has already been sold and tortured on his journey to reach the UK, but now faces deportation to Rwanda, where Rwandan politicians have criticised the government’s human rights record
1 dead in Oxnard crash involving plane headed to Phoenix Deer Valley Airport
A small plane headed for Phoenix crashed into a field in Oxnard, Calif., near the Camarillo Airport Friday morning, killing the pilot, officials said.
Y-9JB: China’s Not-So-Secret Spy Plane
When it is time to do a spying, snooping, and jamming job from the air, China relies on the Shaanxi Y-9JB electronic intelligence airplane. The Y-9JB is the top platform that conducts electronic warfare and helps monitor air traffic when Chinese fighters and bombers take to the sky. The Y-9JB also has the ability to fly with reconnaissance drones […]
Authorities Investigate Small Plane Crash in Middleborough
Police and Fire Departments responded to an ultralight aircraft that crashed into a wooded area near a bog Saturday in Middleborough, Massachusetts. Authorities responded to a report of a plane crash in the area of 200 Thomas Street. The pilot, a 66 year old man from Plymouth, was already outside the aircraft and unhurt when the authorities reached the area. He…