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Day: May 25, 2024
‘Malfunctioning’ engine causes Windhoek plane crash – preliminary report
The Cessna 406 aircraft, which crashed and claimed three lives in Windhoek’s Pionierspark earlier this month, seemed to have a malfunctioning left-hand side engine. The Cessna […]
WWII fighter plane crashes in Great Britain, killing one
A World War II fighter plane has crashed in Great Britain, killing one.
Pilot parachutes before plane crash near Butler Airport
BATES COUNTY, Mo. (KOAM) — About 1 p.m. Saturday reports of a small airplane crash by the Butler Airport alerted E-911.
Taylor Swift Called Out By TV Personality For Private Plane Usage
Taylor Swift’s jet-setting has some up in arms … including a prominent TV naturalist who’s saying the pop star needs to shake off those climate-destroying private planes!
Seven people treated after plane crash near Butler Memorial Airport
The NTSB and FAA are investigating the crash
BC Coroner’s Service called in after plane crash near Squamish | News
The BC Coroner’s Service is working with Squamish RCMP and the Transportation Safety Board after a plane crash on Friday evening.
Plane crash reported in the remote outskirts of Squamish, B.C.
SQUAMISH, B.C. — Mounties are investigating a report of a plane crash in the remote back country near Squamish, B.C. A statement from the RCMP says police were informed of an automatic crash notification from a smartphone on Friday evening. The phone’s location was traced to a remote area on the outskirts of Squamish, north of Vancouver. Police say search and rescue teams and the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre are working together as part of the investigation. The statement says police are not
Squamish RCMP say a plane crashed in ‘remote’ Howe Sound location on May 24
RCMP investigating incident, believe two people were aboard the plane when it crashed between Ellesmere Creek & Potlatch Creek across from Furry Creek.
‘Burning planes’ spotted flying near Heathrow were publicity stunt
A clueless onlooker thought the planes were on fire – but the reality, linked to Thorpe Park in Chertsey, was less concerning
RAF pilot killed after Spitfire plane crashes during Battle of Britain display
The Ministry of Defence confirmed an RAF pilot died in a ‘tragic accident’ this afternoon. Police rushed to the Battle of Britain event at RAF Coningsby following the crash
Great grandfather reunited with plane he piloted nearly six decades ago
Paul Symes, of Hurstbourne Tarrant, flew in a Chipmunk from Popham Airfield over the village on Saturday, May 11.
Spitfire aircraft crashes in field during Battle of Britain event
Emergency services were called shortly before 1.20pm after World War Two plane crashed
AIRPORT DAY June 1st, 2024
The City of Fullerton is proud of the airport’s rich history since its founding in 1928. Each June, the airport opens its doors to thousands of local visitors on Airport Day. This event showcases the airport’s important role, and visitors are treated to static displays, airplane and helicopter rides, interactive displays, model building, a kid’s zone, food, and lots of fun.SATURDAY, JUNE 1ST – 10 am TO 3 pm at 4011 W. Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton
Jeremy Clarkson recalls terrifying plane turbulence where he ‘knew he was about to die’
Many people’s fears around turbulence have increased after a man died on a plane this week
TUI flight forced to make emergency landing as ‘drunken’ passenger dragged off plane
TUI flight forced to make emergency landing as ‘drunken’ passenger dragged off plane – Police had to remove a disruptive passenger from the flight once int landed, according to reports
Naked Economy Seats And Cabin Innovations At AIX 2024
Daniel Clucas, founder of Studio ID, has developed a new concept for airline economy seats that would help airlines tear them down quickly and upgrade them.
Incredible wingless 1,120mph plane which can from London to NY in five hours
The wingless plane appears to answer all the issues of modern-day aviation: eco-efficient, luxurious and able fly from London to New York in just five hours.
Inside Boeing tragedy
It’s believed the clear-air turbulence that impacted flight SQ321 would not have been picked up on its state of the art Honeywell IntuVue 3D weather radar – a system used on many 777s.
MH370 mystery ‘solved’ by Google Maps as plane remains ‘found in jungle’
Ian Wilson, an expert from the UK, reckons the missing Malaysia Airlines plane remains which vanished from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, are scattered deep in a jungle in Cambodia