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A Satena-operated Beechcraft 1900D (registration HK-4709) carrying 15 people—13 passengers and two crew members—has been missing since midday Wednesday after losing all contact with air traffic control while en route to Ocaña, in Colombia’s Norte de Santander department. The aircraft was due to land at Aguas Claras Airport at 12:10, but failed to arrive. Radar […]
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is under scrutiny following reports that cabin crew were instructed to manually remove human waste from aircraft lavatories during a transpacific flight. The incident reportedly occurred on Flight PR113 from Los Angeles to Manila, operated by a Boeing 777. According to Insider PH, the aircraft experienced a complete failure of its toilet […]
Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IX BS548 has completed its first post-restoration flights at Duxford, flown by Martin Overall, marking a key milestone ahead of its return to Australia.
The airline estimates the total revenue hit from Storm Fern to be upwards of $200 million.
The UK division of the budget carrier, Wizz Air, is seeking authorisation to launch transatlantic flights to U.S. destinations. Wizz Air Applies for U.S. Regulatory Approval Wizz Air UK has applied to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for approval to operate flights between the United Kingdom and the United States, a move that would […] The post Wizz Air’s UK division seeks U.S. Approval for Transatlantic flights appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
Venezuelan commercial aviation is like traveling back in time, as aircraft from the 1990s and 2000s predominate, and in certain cases from previous decades. Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS/SVMI), commonly referred to as Caracas International Airport, is Venezuela’s main airport, located in Maiquetía, a city on the Venezuelan coast. Caracas, the country’s capital, is surrounded […] The post Commercial aviation in Venezuela today appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.
The aircraft will fly crew members, technicians, and aircraft parts.
NTSB Chair Homendy flagged Burbank Airport as a potential midair collision hotspot due to heavy mixed traffic.
Upcoming tabletop exercise will examine response to weapons of mass destruction in orbit The post U.S. Space Command to bring commercial firms into classified wargame on nuclear threats in space appeared first on SpaceNews.
A high-stakes mission unfolds as precious cargo takes to the skies.
Florida lawmakers push to rename Palm Beach International to honor the president.
CBS 2 Boise Chief Meteorologist was among two people killed Tuesday in a plane crash.
Systemic failures in airspace design, safety oversight, and risk management by the Federal Aviation Administration and the U.S. Army contributed to a midair collision a year ago over the Potomac River that killed 67, the National Transportation Safety Board said Tuesday in its final board meeting on the disaster, the nation’s deadliest aviation accident since... The post Press Release: Systemic failures led to D.C. midair collision appeared first on Runway Girl.
A NASA high-altitude research aircraft made a gear-up landing at Ellington Field in Houston on the morning of January 27,… The post NASA WB-57 makes gear-up landing in Texas after mechanical issue appeared first on AeroTime.
Gen. Stephen Whiting: A space becomes a contested military domain, the Pentagon needs not just rockets but also a sustainment and mobility infrastructure to support satellites The post Space Command’s case for orbital logistics: Why the Pentagon is being urged to think beyond launch appeared first on SpaceNews.
Agency’s final report expected within two weeks.
Cathay hosted its inaugural Cathay Inter-School Aviation Challenge Cup (CISACC). The initiative is aimed at Cathay‘s commitment to being a positive force for the community and nurturing the next generation of aviation enthusiasts for the Hong Kong international aviation hub. The Details of the Competition The competition had four preliminary rounds, with each round featuring […] The post Cathay Launches First Inter-School Aviation Challenge Cup appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
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Explore the history of the Beech UC 43 Traveler, better known as the Model 17 Staggerwing, through Randy Malmstrom’s detailed walk around of NC50959 at the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum. Learn how this elegant prewar aircraft transitioned into military service and why it remains one of the most iconic designs of its era.
The US Department of Transportation unveiled what agency leaders described as the largest organizational overhaul in Federal Aviation… The post DOT announces sweeping FAA reorganization focused on safety improvements appeared first on AeroTime.