NEWSJan 11, 2024British Airways Pilot Kidnapped and Tortured Outside Supermarket During Stopover in JohannesburgA British Airways pilot was kidnapped and tortured by a large group of criminals during a stopover in Johannesburg on January 10. The pilot was "shaken" by the attack after being forced to give up "thousands and thousands" of pounds to the attackers in exchange for his release. This is not the first time in recent months that a British Airways employee was attacked during a stopover in Johannesburg.Read More →
NEWSJan 09, 2024Two Silver Airways ATR-72s Collide at Fort Lauderdale AirportOn January 5, two Silver Airways ATR-72 turboprop aircraft collided at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Shortly before 8:00 a.m. local time, one Silver Airways ATR-72 with registration N702SV clipped the tail of another ATR-72 (N708SV). Both aircraft, one being towed and the other parked, had no passengers onboard and the damage sustained appears to be relatively minor. Read More →
STORIESDec 29, 2023Dogs in First Class: The Rise and Fall of Pet AirwaysPet Airways was an innovative and risky concept when it first launched back in 2007, promising to offer safer flights for pets. Was the company doomed from the start?Read More →
STORIESDec 22, 2023How This 2-year-old Airline Was Able to Push $200 Million in a Single QuarterIn the years after Norweigian’s struggles, more specifically in early 2021, Norwegian entrepreneur Bjord Tore Larsen announced plans to start a new long-haul low-cost airline but this time, to execute it well. The name was chosen to be Norse Atlantic Airways for this new company.Read More →
STORIESDec 19, 2023Qatar Airways Under Fire For Banning Aviation YouTuber Josh CahillQatar Airways, commonly praised for being among the world's best airlines, has recently come under negative spotlight over its reaction to a flight review posted on YouTube. Josh Cahill, a popular aviation YouTuber specializing in airline reviews, published a video titled "The Shocking Decline of Qatar Airways" in August 2023. Qatar Airways reacted furiously to Cahill's video by banning him from the airline and allegedly firing the cabin crew who operated that flight. Read More →
NEWSNov 29, 2023Etihad Airways to Use Airbus A380 on Abu Dhabi-New York RouteEtihad Airways will use the Airbus A380 on its route between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) starting April 22, 2024. The double-decker aircraft is essential to accommodate the growing demand for travel to Abu Dhabi. Etihad's A380s are famous for their luxurious onboard experience, including the world's only three-room suite in the sky through The Residence.Read More →
INFORMATIONALNov 17, 2023The World's Five Worst Mid-air CollisionsMid-air collisions are exceptionally rare but present some of the most horrifying crashes in history. There is almost no possibility for survival, given the high rate of speed and altitude these crashes typically occur. This article recaps the five worst mid-air collisions based on fatalities.Read More →
NEWSNov 06, 2023ANA Financial Success Soars, Surpassing All Expectations Japan has been easing COVID-19 restrictions. This has had a positive effect on overall travel to and from Japan, with domestic passengers reaching 90% of pre-pandemic levels in 2019. Read More →
NEWSOct 16, 2023Titan Airways Flight Confirmed to Have Taken Off With Missing WindowA concerning incident involving excessive noise on a Titan Airways a321LR has now been partially resolved: broken windows are the cause. A probe conducted over the last week concluded some windows were broken prior to takeoff leading to the incident. Read More →
NEWSOct 13, 2023Kenya Airways 787 Intercepted by RAF JetsA Kenya Airways Boeing 787-8 destined for landing at London's Heathrow Airport was instead forced to land at Stansted Airport amid a "potential security threat" onboard.
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