Thinking about a long-distance journey but don’t feel like getting on a plane? Here are four alternatives with a high adventure factor and a far lower…
Army tests Sur Ron electric motorbikes for airdrop use with paratroopers
Electric motorcycles are increasingly winning favor with armed forces all over the world. The latest example sees the popular Sur Ron Firefly trialed for use in military airdrops. The exercises are currently underway, being performed by the UK’s 16 Air Assault Brigade. Motorcycle New’s Laura Thompson had the chance to join the soldiers during a […]
Christopher Birch talks being on a hijacked plane; shares life lessons
“I can’t remember the exact year. It was in Africa. I was on a flight with Shaggy and a few other industry professionals, and the private airplane was hijacked,” said well-known producer, musician, and record label owner Christopher Birch. It was…
New Ohio license plate design becomes standard Wednesday
The “Sunrise in Ohio” license plate caught flack after it was initially introduced because the plane depicted in the design was facing the wrong direction.
China’s anti-submarine aircraft enters Taiwan’s ADIZ on Christmas, prompts defence systems
Incursion prompted Airforce to intercept fighter jets, issue radio warnings, and deploy air defense missile systems, Ministry of National Defense of Taiwan said
Nearly 6,000 flights scrapped as Omicron hits Christmas weekend travel
Pilots, flight attendants and other employees have been calling in sick or having to quarantine after exposure to Covid, forcing Lufthansa, Delta, United Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines and many other short-staffed carriers to cancel flights
A Christmas They’ll Never Forget: 50 Years After The Crash
50 years ago on Christmas Day, a rookie police officer answered the call to respond to a plane crash in Washington County. This past year, he reached out to the family and reconnected with them. KDKA’s Erika Stanish has this incredible story.
Flight delayed first by fog then by plane’s broken toilet – Pakistan Observer
Flight delayed first by fog then by plane’s broken toilet % A private airline flight from Allama Iqbal International Airport Lahore to Jinnah international Airport
Plane Crash Video Sparks Online Backlash – AVweb
A video purporting to show the crash of a 1940 Taylorcraft posted by YouTuber Trevor Jacob has prompted an explosive and generally harsh reaction from commenters there and on various forums. Many are calling for an investigation into the production of the video, a few are calling it fake. And plenty have analyzed it frame […]
The most advanced Russian-made passenger plane, MS-21-300, successfully makes its first flight (VIDEO, PHOTOS) – Market Research Telecast
The most advanced Russian-made passenger aircraft, MS-21-300, has successfully made its first flight, advertisement the Rostec state corporation. The aircraft took off from the airfield…
Christmas air drop was a much-anticipated tradition | Nunatsiaq News
I spent Christmas 1967 in Padloping Island, an isolated community about 95 kilometres south of Qikiqtarjuaq (then Broughton Island). The total population
Delays, cancellations and COVID add to hectic holiday for travelers
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The holidays are always a hectic time, add travel to that menu and even on the best of days, residents are rushing around. One El Pasoan who wanted to be home for the holida…
Form must be completed before exiting plane in Phuket now | Thaiger
The CAAT has added a public health form required for all international passengers to Phuket to fill out before being allowed to get off the plane.
Turkish plane made an emergency landing in Budapest!
The emergency landing was necessary due to the condition of one of the passengers ?????
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MC-21 plane with Russian-made composite wing performs first flight
According to Rostec CEO Sergey Chemezov, the share of composite materials in the MC-21 plane is about 40%, which is the record high for planes of this class
Two pilots found alive hours after Ecuador plane crash – La Prensa Latina Media
Quito, Dec 24 (EFE).- Searchers rescued the two pilots of the Cessna plane Friday, hours after the aircraft crashed in Ecuador’s Amazon region. The army said the pilots were saved due to “a timely and affective rescue operation.” An army statement said it shifted the rescued crew members to the armed forces hospital in the …
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France – Minister refused on plane because of Swiss rules – The Times Hub
Home » News » France – Minister refused on plane because of Swiss rules December 25, 2021 Posted24 December 2021, 19:25 Misinformed, Amélie de Montchalin was prevented from flying to Geneva. The French minister did not have a negative test, so she could not take a Paris-Geneva flight. AFP According to a rumor born on […]
As Omicron Overshadows Christmas, Thousands of Flights Are Canceled
Travelers had hoped this holiday season would represent a return to relative normalcy. Instead, pilots are out and delays are piling up.
The tiny Canadian town that housed 6,700 passengers on 9/11
By 9am on 9/11, all US airspace was shut for the first – and only time – in history. The 4,546 planes still airborne were ordered to land immediately at the closest available runway, or risk being shot down.
Pilot dies in IAF’s MiG-21 plane crash in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer
An IAF pilot died in a MiG-21 fighter jet crash in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer on Friday night during a training sortie.
The World’s Fastest Plane’s Successor Will Reach Over 4,600 Miles
Lockheed Martin’s novel aircraft Sr-72 is expected to be the world’s fastest aircraft, reaching over 4,600 miles per hour.
Cargo plane crashed in DR Congo
An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of a plane crash that went down in Kalehe village.
COVID surge not slowing down holiday travel
Holiday travelers are arriving at Philadelphia International Airport despite the CDC recommendation that people stay in their households over the holidays.
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Man dies in second fatal light plane crash in Queensland in less than a week
Passenger, 83, dies after amateur-built aircraft crashes near Mackay on Friday morning while pilot survives with minor injuries
Air ambulance pilot flew more than two million miles in 29 years of missions
Air ambulance pilot Rory Macdonald spoke of his ‘respect beyond words for the patients he met.