Category : Aviation


BA Plane Loses Wheel in Las Vegas Take-Off

A British Airways Airbus A350-1000 bound for London lost a rear wheel during take-off from Las Vegas, but landed safely in the UK with no injuries reported.

NTSB: Fatal DC Air Crash Was '100% Preventable'

A US safety board hearing revealed that ignored warnings and systemic failures contributed to a midair collision near Washington DC that killed 67 people, with the chair calling it 'shameful'.

Wizz Air Plans Transatlantic Flights from UK

Budget airline Wizz Air has applied for US approval to launch transatlantic charter flights from the UK, leveraging post-Brexit Open Skies agreements and its new long-range Airbus A321XLR aircraft.

Premature Risers Anger Air Travellers

Air passengers are calling for fines and bans against 'premature risers' who stand up immediately after landing, causing frustration and safety concerns.

Gold Coast Plane Crash Kills Two, Sparks Bushfire

A 73-year-old pilot and a passenger died when their light plane crashed near a private airstrip north of the Gold Coast, sparking a significant bushfire that emergency crews are battling to contain.

Private Jet Crash at Bangor Airport in Winter Storm

A Bombardier Challenger 600 with eight people aboard crashed on takeoff at Bangor International Airport in Maine during a major winter storm that has disrupted air travel across the eastern United States.

Ryanair Open to Starlink Despite Musk Feud

Ryanair's finance chief suggests potential future use of Elon Musk's Starlink wifi, amid a public spat that boosted bookings and raised profit forecasts.

US Storm: 10k Flights Cancelled, 850k Lose Power

A massive Arctic storm batters the US, cancelling 10,000 flights and leaving over 850,000 without power. 180 million people across 37 states affected as governors declare emergencies.

Blue Origin Satellites Launching in 2027

Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin plans to launch a new satellite constellation in 2027, aiming to enhance global connectivity and compete in the space technology sector.

Musk Flirts with Ryanair Acquisition

Elon Musk suggests buying Ryanair and firing CEO Michael O'Leary in a social media poll, escalating a public feud over in-flight wifi technology.

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