Plane with 164 aboard just 30m from midair collision at King Phalo Airport

A jet with 164 people on board came within 30m of disaster when a student pilot at the controls of a light aircraft mixed up “left” and right”. (www.timeslive.co.za) Más...

U.S. successfully flight tests 3800 mph hypersonic weapon

The United States has tested an air-breathing hypersonic weapon capable of speeds faster than five times the speed of sound, marking the first successful test of the class of weapon since 2013, the Pentagon said on Monday. Hypersonic weapons travel in the upper atmosphere at speeds of more than five times the speed of sound, or about 6,200 kilometers (3,853 miles) per hour. "The missile, built by Raytheon Technologies, was released from an aircraft seconds before its Northrop Grumman… (news.yahoo.com) Más...

Emirates continues expanding its A380 network

In line with the continued easing of global travel restrictions, Emirates continues to add the world’s largest passenger aircraft, the A380, to its network. According to the airline’s plans, by the end of November, the Airbus giant should fly to 27 cities, up 65% from the current 16. Emirates already flies to more than 120 cities, representing 90% of its pre-pandemic network, and is on track to achieve its goal of restoring 70% of its capacity by the end of the year. In December 2020, Emirates… (www.aviacionline.com) Más...

Weeks before planned take-off, ITA could delay its start, extending Alitalia's life until March

Italia Trasporto Aereo, the Italian state's new airline venture, might start operation later than the originally planned date (October 15th), the day that's already in the booking system and from which the airline is selling tickets. This is what four internal sources told aviation reporter Leonard Berberi of Corriere della Sera, the country's most important newspaper. The measure, described by the sources as «extreme», would ultimately extend the life of Alitalia until the newly… (www.aviacionline.com) Más...

AIR CANADA A330-300 out of Toronto + Walkaround & Flight Preparations

AIR CANADA A330-300 out of Toronto + Walkaround & Flight Preparations (www.youtube.com) Más...

Small Plane Skids Off Runway Following Landing Gear Collapse At Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport

It was a scary situation for folks on a small plane at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport. The Piper aircraft had its left main landing gear collapse on Sunday causing it to skid off the runway, according to Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue. (www.msn.com) Más...

Teen contends with weather and forest fires while flying around the world

Being the youngest woman to fly around the world solo is not as easy as Zara Rutherford thought. She's about at the halfway mark. Check out FlyZolo.com. (www.juneauempire.com) Más...

AIRBUS A380 Lovely Night Landing at New York JFK Airport

AIRBUS A380 Lovely Night Landing at New York JFK Airport (www.youtube.com) Más...