RoAF has grounded its fleet of MiG-21 LanceR military aircraft due to their high accident rate. Now, as per reports, the Romanian Air Force (RoAF) will only fly the 17 second-hand Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters, acquired from Portugal. Meanwhile, the Romanian Ministry of Defense also intends to speed up the process to buy additional F-16 […]
LAPD officers who saved down pilot from train crash praised for bravery
In January, pilot Mark Jenkins nearly lost his life twice, first when his plane crashed onto train tracks in Pacoima, and again when a Metrolink train slammed into the aircraft. However, with only …
Why Do Aircraft Take Off And Land Into The Wind?
Taking off and landing in the wind is a priority for aircraft, dictating everything from runway direction to speeds.
Float plane sinks in estuary near Nelson, two injured
The pair had sustained minor injuries when they were brought to shore, emergency services said.
At least two killed after explosion in Kharkiv – Plane alarm goes off again tonight – NRK Urix – Foreign News & Documentaries
With shock in her eyes, the injured woman stares at those who are working to…
Small plane crashes near airport in Franklin County
The incident was reported around 3:30 p.m. near Crooked Creek Airport, which is about 4 miles north of Zebulon, according to a news release from the FAA.
Meet the F-111 Aardvark: The US Plane Built to Kill Everything (Pictures)
The General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark Was a True Multirole Combat Aircraft – Developed to meet a bold United States Department of Defense (DoD) edict that called for a multi-role aircraft that could meet all future tactical needs of all U.S. military services, the General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark proved to be a major success, albeit with a rocky […]
The Battery That Flies
A new aircraft being built in Vermont has no need for jet fuel. It can take off and land without a runway. Amazon and the Air Force are both betting on it. So who will be in the cockpit?
Passenger dead after outback plane crash
A man in his 50s has died while being rescued from the scene of a horrific outback plane crash.
Passenger dies after WA plane crash
A passenger has died and a pilot is seriously injured after a charter plane crashed in Western Australia’s…
Two people rescued after plane crashed and caught fire in WA’s north
On Saturday morning a member of the public called police and reported a plane crash landing between the river and the airport in Kununurra.
Plane crashes after ‘overshooting runway’ in WA’s north
A twin-engine plane has crashed while taking off in WA’s north east.
Two people being treated after light plane crash in WA’s far north
It is understood two men in their 20s are being treated for burns following a light plane crash in WA’s far north.
Plane crashes on landing in St. Barths but no injuries
The plane sits on the grass having veered off the runway in St. Barths after crash landing on Friday morning. (Photo courtesy Guadeloupe…
Rockerville Fire Department trains for life flight emergencies – KNBN NewsCenter1
ROCKERVILLE, S.D. – Firefighters are all-round professionals with life-saving skills, providing vital public services that many of us don’t often think about until an emergency occurs. Thursday the Rockerville Fire Department trained, honing their skills in the event of a life flight emergency. “Areal resources are critical in areas that we can’t reach via ground ambulance or that take more…
Small plane splashes down in Lake Seminole, officials say
According to Seminole County Fire Rescue, two people in the plane have been picked up by a private boater. No injuries have been reported at this time.
Mystery continues for family of man who died in Lake Erie plane crash five decades ago
A painful mystery endures, and a family’s hopes are crushed, after DNA tests revealed a John Doe buried in Leamington is not a U.S. businessman who disappeared…
Airlines are dealing with staffing shortages, as more people pack their planes
Airports are busy this Good Friday as people travel to see family for the holiday weekend.
Couple accidentally board wrong flight and face stressful dash to catch plane
Simon Robinson, 57, and his wife Michelle, 59, settled into what they thought were their seats for their journey to Alicante, Spain.
US Air Force plane spotted over English coast above North Sea on special mission
Designed as an “office in the sky”, the C-40B is used by the United States Air Force to transport government and senior military leaders around the world
Couple discover they’re on wrong Ryanair flight after mad dash through airport
The couple were allowed through the boarding gate at Manchester Airport and onto a different plane
Eurowings Discover Leasing Finnair Planes This Summer
Eurowings Discover will be leasing Finnair aircraft for select routes between Germany and the United States this summer. Here’s why.