NEWSAug 15, 2024Man Dies After Crashing Plane Into Former Employer’s WarehouseAn Argentine man flew a Cessna 152 into his former place of work, killing himself. Learn more details about this crash including footage and the reported aftermath.Read More →
STORIESMay 11, 2024Extraordinary Courage: The Fight To Save Alaska Air Flight 261 - Part 2Alaska Air Flight 261 crashed into the ocean off the coast of California on January 31, 2000, when the jackscrew assembly in the tail failed, causing the aircraft to lose vertical control. The pilots fought valiantly to the very last second to save their aircraft. However, their fate was sealed by circumstances set in place long the pilots ever boarded their doomed aircraft.
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NEWSMar 05, 2024Five Killed After Small Aircraft Crashes on Nashville FreewayFive dead in a west Nashville plane crash, as a single engine aircraft crashes next to I-40. The FAA and NSTB will be investigating the cause of the crash.Read More →
NEWSDec 20, 2023The Effects of Iceland's Volcano Eruption on Flights and TourismOn December 19, the fiery spectacle of a volcanic eruption on Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula unfolded, casting a glow of uncertainty over aviation and tourism in the region. While the eruption itself showcased the Earth's awe-inspiring power, its consequences on air travel and the tourism industry became immediate areas of concern. The Icelandic government swiftly reassured that flights were unlikely to be affected, seeking to dispel the haunting memories of the widespread chaos caused by the ash cloud from the 2010 eruption.Read More →
INFORMATIONALDec 05, 2023How Aircraft Conduct Search and Rescue OperationsAircraft have been used in search and rescue operations for a variety of purposes, and not just in modern times. This article explores the intricacies of the use of aircraft within search and rescue operations, revealing how technology advancement has played a crucial role in the use of aircraft within search and rescue.Read More →
INFORMATIONALNov 19, 2023How This Invention Changed the History of Aircraft InterventionsRecently, the aviation industry has had to deal with a flurry of confounding accidents and long investigations to determine their underlying cause. In some cases, these investigations may seem surprisingly short and oddly specific in their reasoning for a disaster. The black box undoubtedly has made it that way, and in this article we'll take a look at why. Read More →
NEWSSep 12, 2023Hungary Air Show Crash Kills Two, Injures FourA popular airshow in Hungary became the site of tragedy over the weekend after a veteran aircraft went down mid-flight, causing several fatalities and injuries. Read More →
NEWSSep 09, 2023How Airlines are Responding to Morocco's 6.8-Magnitude EarthquakeOn September 8, a 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit Morocco, killing over 1300 people. The quake struck the High Atlas Mountains, near the famous tourist destination city of Marrakesh. The damage to buildings and historical sites means that tourism will be unlikely to return to full force for the foreseeable future, leading to less flight demand.Read More →
INFORMATIONALJul 10, 202346 Years On: The Deadliest Crash in Aviation History46 years ago the deadliest crash in aviation history occurred in the Canary Islands. This crash shed light on a new method of pilot training and revolutionized the aviation industry forever.Read More →
NEWSMay 25, 2023Aircraft Affected After Mt. Etna Erupts Beside Italian AirportIn the early morning hours of Sunday, May 21, the tallest volcano in Europe, Mount Etna, began to erupt. The eruption, which was the most active in 30 years, spewed hundreds of tons of volcanic ash into the atmosphere above Sicily. This prompted ENAC, the Italian aviation authority, to decide to close most of the airspace above Sicily due to the threat that volcanic ash poses to aviation.Read More →
