“When you fly into a hurricane you also have to fly back out. That means punching back through the eyewall.”
Day: September 27, 2022
Electric Commuter Plane Takes Flight in Wash.
A Washington company’s all-electric prototype commuter plane flew for the first time, potentially marking a milestone for zero-emission aviation.
Tornado Flips Small Planes, Uproots Trees in South Florida
Tornadoes spawned by Hurricane Ian overturned small planes, uprooted trees and unleashed more damage Tuesday evening throughout South Florida.
Military helicopter makes emergency landing in field near Lincoln Airport
Pilots flying a Nebraska Army National Guard helicopter made an emergency landing near the Lincoln Airport Wednesday afternoon.
Man jumps out of plane 100 times in less than a day
Mike Bratcher, a retired Air Force veteran, skydived 100 times in one day.
US company conducts electric plane test flight
A U.S. company conducted its first test flight for an electric plane, flying it over central Washington state for 8 minutes (Sept. 27)
Plane Forced To Divert When Unruly Passenger Yells ‘We’re All Going To Die’ | iHeart
The Los Angeles-bound American Airlines flight landed in El Paso, Texas, and the woman was arrested. | iHeart
NTSB: Small plane underwent upgrades before deadly crash near Conway
The National Transportation Safety Board has released a preliminary report in their investigation into the cause of the fatal plane crash in the Conway area on September 14.
American Airlines flight interrupted by sounds of ‘moaning’ PA system
American Airlines says a mechanical issue was responsible for strange sounds coming from a plane’s public announcement system during a flight from LAX to Dallas. A viral video posted on socia…
First Flight of a Plane Called Alice
Alice, the all-electric twin from Eviation, took its first flight on the morning of September 27, 2022, in Washington State. Learn more here.
Eviation’s all-electric Alice airplane gets its first flight test in Washington state’s desert
After years of on-the-ground development, Eviation’s all-electric Alice airplane quietly took to the air for its first test flight.
Arlington firm’s all-electric plane takes first test flight | HeraldNet.com
Eviation Aircraft’s battery-powered airplane logs successful first flight from Grant County airport in Moses Lake.
Passengers from bird-hit Air India plane leave for Delhi via another flight
The passengers who were stranded here a day ago after a Delhi-bound Air India plane was forced to land at the Kannur due to a bird hit, finally left aboard another aircraft of the airline
Plane Crashes In Atlantic
Survivors from a plane crash off the coast of County Galway are brought to Cork Airport.
Jet Airways’ return to skies delayed with plane talks in limbo
The airline, once Indias top private carrier, cant sell tickets in September because lenders are reluctant to allow it to take on any fresh liabilities such as an aircraft order, said the people, asking not to be identified discussing private negotiations. Jet is also still in talks with plane manufacturers and lessors to obtain contracts, one of the people said.
UN: Bad weather causes plane to skid off runway in South Sudan
UNMISS says the incident was caused by bad weather.
Türkiye dispatches 14th plane carrying aid to flood-hit Pakistan
The 14th plane carrying humanitarian aid from Türkiye is heading to flood-hit Pakistan, the country’s disaster management authority announced on…
Bird-hit plane being repaired, expected to take off from Kannur in afternoon
Kannur (Ker), Sep 27 (PTI) A Delhi-bound plane that was forced to land at the Kannur International Airport a day ago due to bird-hit, is expected to leave for the national capital, after repairs, by Tuesday afternoon. An Air India official at the airport told PTI that of the total 135 passengers, some had cancelled […]
White House: New rule will show ‘true cost’ of plane tickets
The White House said it would help consumers save money up front and encourage more competition among airlines.
2 brothers rescued after plane crashes in Skagit County
The pilot, a 78-year-old man and his 79-year-old brother took off from Concrete Sunday and were expected to arrive in Snohomish, but the plane never arrived.
