Severe turbulence on a Delta Air Lines Embraer ERJ-175LR forces the pilots to divert to Reno
On 13 February, a Delta Air Lines Embraer ERJ-175LR (N613CZ) operating flight DL5763 from Orange County to Seattle encountered severe turbulence forcing the pilots...
Ground collision between two Kenya Airways Embraer ERJ-190’s at Nairobi Airport; both aircraft seriously damaged
On 9 February, two Kenya Airways Embraer ERJ-190 aircraft collided while on the ground at Nairobi Airport. Apparently 5Y-KYR jumped off her chocks during...
National strike on 13 February in Belgium: Brussels Airlines cancels entire flight programme (except for some long-haul flights)
Belgian trade unions have called a national strike on 13 February after disagreement on a framework wage agreement for the next two years. The...
National strike on 13 February in Belgium: TUI fly Belgium diverts flights to France and The Netherlands
Belgian trade unions have called a national strike on 13 February after disagreement on a framework wage agreement for the next two years. The...
Southwest Boeing 737 MAX 8 returns to Orlando after an engine problem
On 26 March, a one-year-old Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 (N8712L) departed Orlando Airport to Victorville, California. The aircraft, however, was forced to...
Former KLM Boeing 747 ‘City of Bangkok” is moving towards the backyard of Corendon Village Hotel
This week, "City of Bangkok", the oldest KLM Boeing 747-400 (PH-BFB) will be moved from Amsterdam Schiphol to nearby Corendon Village Hotel. In 1989,...
Norwegian, hit by several unforeseen challenges during 2018, has posted a full-year net loss of € 149 million
Norwegian today reported its full year and fourth quarter 2018 results. "Our figures are strongly affected by engine issues, fuel hedge losses and tough...
Study reveals permanent brain damage among pilots and cabin crew
For the first time, a Belgian scientist has started in-depth research into the effects of not only toxic fumes but also chronic exposure to...
[Valentine’s Day] British Airways schedules a Buenos Aires flight staffed only with couples
Valentine’s Day has just taken a new dimension: today, British Airways is showing that love is really in the air by staffing an entire...
National strike on 13 February in Belgium: serious impact on air traffic
Belgian trade unions have called a national strike on 13 February after disagreement on a framework wage agreement for the next two years. The...
Disruptive passenger forces crew of a Jet2 flight to divert to Vienna
The behaviour of a disruptive passenger on board a Jet2 flight between Manchester, United Kingdom and Antalya, Turkey on 21 March was so terrible...
Emirates Airline’s staff speak out (anonymously) after UAE records heaviest rainfall in 75 years
In the wake of Dubai's worst flooding in history, Emirates Airlines faced unprecedented challenges, with reports emerging of inhumane conditions for its staff. As...
Ryanair flight returns to departure airport London Stansted due to small group of disruptive passengers
This case is a couple of weeks old. On December 7, a Ryanair flight from London Stansted to Marrakech (RK7870 operated by Boeing 737-800...
The long arm of the law was in motion at Buenos Aires: Air France crew detained after passenger complains “not receiving her upgrade”
Part of an Air France crew flying between Paris CDG and Buenos Aires was detained for six hours by the airport police upon arrival...
First class passenger removed from American Airlines flight after crisis for being denied a drink
A passenger has been forcibly removed from a plane after allegedly asking for a pre-flight cocktail. The incident took place on an American Airlines...
Qantas Boeing 787-9 flies between Melbourne and Los Angeles with engine’s static ports covered by tape
A Boeing 787 was being used for a freight flight flew from Melbourne, Australia, to Los Angeles, California, United States, with tape over four...
[Video] Too close for comfort or not ? Iberia Airbus A330 lands seconds after take-off Lufthansa Boeing 747 at Miami Airport, United States
On 17 December, a Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 (D-ABYT) was taking off runway 9 at Miami Airport, United States destination Frankfurt, Germany. Meanwhile, an Iberia...
British Airways pilots defy storm Corrie during approach London Heathrow airport
Pilots of a British Airways Airbus A321neo (registered G-NEOP) did a feat during an approach to London Heathrow on 31 January, amid storm Corrie.The...
South African air traffic controllers assign special squawk to British Airways flight after South African Rugby World Cup victory
South African air traffic controllers have guided out last night's British Airways flight from Cape Town, South Africa to London Heathrow, United Kingdom with...
Engine of a SmartWings Boeing 737-800 shuts down in-flight, crew continues to Prague for another 2 hours and 20 minutes on remaining engine
On 22 August, a SmartWings Boeing 737-800 (OK-TVO) operated flight QS-1125 from Samos, Greece to Prague, Czech Republic with 170 passengers on board. The...