British Airways retires all 31 Boeing 747s in its fleet

On a date that is not at all legal in aviation, the Boeing 747 is becoming rare in the skies, this time, the UK airline announced the... (cmsherbert.blogspot.com) Mais...

Hi Fly’s Airbus A380 Causes Panic & Joy After Flying Just 230m Above Coastline

The A380, registered as 9H-MIP, flew just 230 meters above the Algarve coastline in a stunt that impressed many keen aviation enthusiasts. The Portuguese charter airline said the performance was planned and intended to raise awareness as well as give planespotters a treat. (simpleflying.com) Mais...

United Airlines flight at Newark Airport is evacuated on the tarmac after 'a passenger made a bomb threat on board'

A United Airlines flight has been evacuated at Newark Airport after a passenger made a bomb threat on board, reports suggest. A Twitter user uploaded a picture showing a convoy of emergency vehicles at the New Jersey airport on Sunday evening. A pilot's announcement on the plane indicated that a passenger had made a bomb threat aboard the United Airlines plane, according to the Lakewood Scoop. (www.dailymail.co.uk) Mais...

SpiceJet operates its maiden long-haul flight to Canada, repatriates 352 passengers

SpiceJet on Saturday became the first Indian budget carrier to operate a long-haul wide-body charter flight to North America. The airline repatriated 352 Canadian nationals and permanent residency holders from New Delhi to Toronto on Saturday. The airline chartered a Hi-Fly Airbus A330-900 Neo aircraft for the purpose. (www.news18.com) Mais...

Watch AI-controlled virtual fighters take on an Air Force pilot August 18th

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, DARPA will no longer hold an in-person event for its third and final AlphaDogfight Trial that’s scheduled to take place from August 18th to the 20th. It’ll be held virtually instead, and both participants and viewers alike can watch online as artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms control simulated F-16 fighter planes in aerial combat. By the end of the three-day event, viewers will even get to witness a matchup between the top AI and an experienced Air Force… (www.engadget.com) Mais...

Porter Airlines Schedules Restart for October 7

Canadian short-haul carrier Porter Airlines (PD) is still on the sidelines since the COVID-19 outbreak forced it to suspend operations on March 21. (airwaysmag.com) Mais...

Why The Boeing 727 Fell Out Of Favor

In January 2019, on a domestic route in Iran operated by Iran Aseman Airlines, the Boeing 727 made its last commercial flight. (simpleflying.com) Mais...

Texas helicopter crash kills 3 parks and wildlife employees

Three Texas Parks and Wildlife employees died in a helicopter crash Saturday while surveying the landscape for desert bighorn sheep, according to state officials. The victims were identified as wildlife biologist Dewey Stockbridge, fish and wildlife technician Brandon White, and veterinarian Dr. Bob Dittmar, according to a release by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) on Sunday. (www.foxnews.com) Mais...

Paris To Become The Latest A380 Hub Thanks To China Southern

Paris is set to become one of just four airports with two active Airbus A380 operators as China Southern looks to upgrade its route. The Chinese Airbus A380 operator will fly the giant of the skies to the French capital from Guangzhou seven times between August and October. (simpleflying.com) Mais...

Aug 8: Portuguese Canadair CL-215 Crashes while fighting a fire

A Portuguese Canadair ‘water-bomber’ plane has crashed today, killing the Portuguese pilot and critically injuring the Spanish co-pilot. (www.portugalresident.com) Mais...

Alice Springs To Welcome 14 Cebu Pacific Aircraft For Storage

Philippine carrier Cebu Pacific has now sent a total of 14 aircraft to Australia’s Alice Springs for storage. These include widebody A330s, A320 family aircraft, and even regional ATR planes. (simpleflying.com) Mais...

Eurowings Extends Flight Programme by 26 New Holiday Destinations

Germany's largest holiday airline significantly expands its tourist programme from August. (kokpitherald.com) Mais...

US Government Rejects Chinese Airlines’ Request for Additional Flights

The U.S. Department of Transportation rejected a request by Chinese airlines for additional flights between the two countries. (kokpitherald.com) Mais...

China’s Massive Turboprop Seaplane: The AVIC AG600 Kunlong

Manufactured by the Chinese state-owned company Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), the AG600 is described as a large, amphibious, four-propeller aircraft. (simpleflying.com) Mais...

FAA employees report industry pressure, question agency safety push in survey

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) safety employees reported facing “strong” external pressure from industry and raised alarms the agency does not always prioritize air safety, according to an independent survey seen by Reuters on Friday. (uk.reuters.com) Mais...