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Japan Airlines plane in flames on runway at Tokyo's Haneda airport

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A Japan Airlines plane was in flames as it landed on a runway at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Tuesday evening. Footage on broadcaster NHK showed flames coming out of the windows of the aircraft and beneath it. The runway was also set alight. (www.bbc.com) More...

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Tool Found At LAX In Qantas Airbus A380 Engine After 1 Month Missing

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Australian investigators have disclosed that mechanics found a tool inside a Qantas Airbus A380 engine after it has been missing for a month at LAX. (simpleflying.com) More...

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"Yes, We Have No Bolts" 9 Jan 737 Max-9 Update

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We have no bolts today, tomorrow doesn't look good either... This is an excellent update on the MAX9 depressurization incident presented by experienced pilot Juan Browne. (www.youtube.com) More...

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Boeing probed for employees working on Air Force One jets without credentials

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The Pentagon is looking into the case of some Boeing employees working on the current and upcoming Air Force One aircraft without updated security credentials. (www.aerotime.aero) More...

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US military aircraft with eight aboard crashes off Japan island

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A US military aircraft with eight personnel on board has crashed off the coast of Japan. Local media quoted officials who said the remains of the CV-22 Osprey have likely been found off Yakushima Island. (www.bbc.com) More...

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Qantas Boeing 787 Flies Over Antarctica Between Santiago & Sydney

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Passengers on Qantas' direct service between Santiago, Chile, and Sydney, Australia, took the far southern route on July 14th, flying over the coast of Antarctica. More commonly, the service would travel across the Southern Pacific Ocean; however, due to solid headwinds on its usual pass, the aircraft flew to 74.17°S instead of the usual 70°. The Australian airline has their 787s certified for ETOPS 330. With this certification, Antarctica's only area off-limits is the very center of… (simpleflying.com) More...

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BA pilot had cocaine party in Joburg before he was due to fly full plane to London – report

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On a Monday in August, a plane full of passengers travelling from Johannesburg to London was delayed for 24 hours while British Airways sorted out a staffing emergency. That emergency, it now turns out, involved a night of drugs, drinking, and marathon sex by one of the airline's pilots. (www.news24.com) More...

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GPS Spoofing near Iran border

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Reports of GPS spoofing in the Turkey, Iran, Iraq border area. (ops.group) More...

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Airline rewards staff with a bonus worth more than $7,000 after posting a record profit—and even its customers can cash in

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Up to 21,000 pilots, cabin crew, engineers, and head office staff at Qantas Airways are set to receive around $219 million as a thank-you bonus from their employer. (fortune-com.cdn.ampproject.org) More...

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Prigozhin, Wagner Group chief, was in a plane crash north of Moscow, according to Russian State

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Russian state media reported on Wednesday that Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner mercenary group who led an aborted mutiny earlier this year, was listed as a passenger on a jet that crashed north of Moscow. (www.nbcnews.com) More...

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A340 flight came close to stalling at high altitude - incident report

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The German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation has posted a final report on a "serious incident" on an SAA plane in 2018, in which the crew temporarily lost control of a fully loaded passenger Airbus 340-600 over Swiss airspace. The report was posted on 23 June this year after the bureau finalised the investigation report. (www.news24.com) More...

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Three US marines killed in Australia helicopter crash

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Three US marines have been killed and 20 injured after a military helicopter crashed during exercises in Australia. (www.bbc.com) More...

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Modular jet concept uses swappable wings, engines and cabins

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British company Aeralis has unveiled a remarkable modular jet concept it says can handle an enormous range of different capabilities, from two-seat transonic advanced jet trainers to long-range ISR aircraft – delivering huge savings on maintenance. (newatlas.com) More...

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South African Cabinet Minister Comes to Rescue of Sick Man on Board Flight

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Home Affairs Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi is being hailed a hero after helping a FlySafair passenger, who suffered a life-threatening medical complication mid-air, on board a flight from East London to Johannesburg on Monday. (www.news24.com) More...

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Boeing needs up to 12 months to redesign anti-ice system prior to 737 Max certification

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Boeing has provided new insight into when the 737 Max 7 might achieve certification, with executives saying they need another nine to 12 months to finish development of a fix to the type’s engine anti-ice system. (www.flightglobal.com) More...

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Delta launches pilot program to train next generation of aviators

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Delta Propel Flight Academy will welcome the first class of pilots in June (www.foxbusiness.com) More...

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UK Air operations have been disrupted, back to normal operation again

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UK air operations have been disrupted for quite some time today due to a technical issue at NATS, the National Air Transportation Service. As of 15:15 BST this issue has been resolved but delays will remian for quite some time impacting flights from and to the UK as well as flights crossing UK airspace. (www.bbc.com) More...

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Emirates Airline Airbus A380 hit by drone during approach Nice Airport, France

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On 18 August, an Emirates Airlines Airbus A380-800 (registered A6-EOM) that operated flight EK77 between Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Nice, France got hit by a drone. (www-aviation24-be.cdn.ampproject.org) More...

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Kalitta Air 747 from Anchorage veers off Ningbo runway

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A Kalitta Air Boeing 747 freighter operating from Anchorage (ANC) has veered off the runway on landing at its destination in Ningbo, China earlier today. (aviationsourcenews.com) More...

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Southwest flight comes within 200 feet of ambulance at Baltimore airport in another scary near-miss

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Federal Aviation Administration says ambulance crossed Baltimore-Washington airport runway without authorization, nearly missing a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 aircraft that had been cleared to take off (www.foxbusiness.com) More...

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British Airways A380 to Miami Diverts to Atlanta: Bad Weather

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Last night, a British Airways Airbus A380 from London Heathrow to Miami diverted to Atlanta due to bad weather which included gusts of up to 46 knots. (aviationsourcenews.com) More...

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Autonomous Airship Built by South African Start-up

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A battery and solar-powered airship built to survey farms and collect data, deliver samples and medication to remote areas in Africa, and conduct inspections of power lines and pylons seems so obvious one wonders why it hasn’t been done before. Cloudline is an aerospace company based in Stellenbosch, South Africa building autonomous airships that aim to deliver goods and services across the globe. (techcentral.co.za) More...

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SWISS Boeing 777 Crew In Trouble Over Wing Photo Shoot Shenanigans

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The crew opened the 777-300ER’s third door on the right, located over the wing. Why would they do this? Well, it seems that they wanted to do a photo shoot. You can see three different crew members stepping out onto the wing and then dancing and posing for pictures. (onemileatatime.com) More...

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Emergency landing after snake slides down pilot’s back

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A pilot flying four passengers from Cape Town to Nelspruit had to make an emergency landing in Welkom, when a “fifth passenger” slid down his back. (www.news24.com) More...

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A pilot had been told to wait to take off before planes collided on Houston runway, NTSB says

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The pilot of a twin-engine Hawker aircraft started rolling on a runway after being told to line up and wait for takeoff when the plane's wing struck the tail of a twin engine Cessna that had just landed at William P. Hobby Airport in Houston, the National Transportation Safety Board said Wednesday. (abcnews.go.com) More...

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Private jet crashes onto Malaysia highway, killing 10 - police

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At least 10 people were killed when a private jet crashed onto a car and a motorbike on a highway as it attempted to land, Malaysian police say. Malaysia's civil aviation authority said six passengers and two crew had been on board the Beechcraft jet. (www.bbc.com) More...

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Many South African airports see air traffic navigation procedures suspended over noncompliance

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The SA Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has suspended certain air traffic navigation procedures at more than ten airports due to noncompliance. This has already caused delays at some airports on Wednesday, according to an industry insider. The list of airports affected by this decision includes Cape Town International Airport. (www.news24.com) More...

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Video: Two B-737-800s perform low level formation fly-past

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The flyover was to celebrate the start of the Castle Lager Rugby Championship at Loftus Versveld stadium in Pretoria, South Africa. To mark this special occasion, FlySafair sent two of their B737-800’s to perform two low level passes in close formation. The aircraft involved were ZS-FGZ and ZS-ZWO. (www.youtube.com) More...

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Qantas Experiments With Neighbour-Free Seating On International Services

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Qantas is expanding its Neighbor Free seating option to international flights, allowing passengers to pay a fee to block the seat next to them for a more comfortable journey. Prices range from $45 to $225 depending on the flight length. This cost can be cheaper than buying an extra ticket or upgrading. The Neighbour Free seating option is not available on fully sold or likely to be sold flights, and passengers are given the option to submit their seat request and payment details. The seat is… (simpleflying.com) More...

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Passenger stabilised on plane by deputy health minister.

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South African deputy health minister Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo stepped in to help a passenger with a medical emergency on a flight from Durban to Cape Town this week, a month after former health minister Aaron Motsoaledi donned his doctor’s cap to assist a traveller. (www.timeslive.co.za) More...

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A F-35 fighter jet went down in S.C. It’s proving hard to find.

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A F-35B Lightning II jet went down somewhere near Joint Base Charleston on Sunday afternoon, and the pilot ejected safely and was in stable condition, the base said. But the problem is that responders aren’t sure where the plane ended up. (www.washingtonpost.com) More...

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United hiring 7000 mechanics

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United Airlines is planning to hire over 7,000 aviation maintenance technicians "over the next couple of years" in preparation for a potential lull in available workers. (www.businessinsider.com) More...

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Police ID man found dead inside airplane engine at Salt Lake City International Airport

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A 30-year-old man who breached a security door was found dead in an airplane engine Monday at the Salt Lake City International Airport. (www.deseret.com) More...

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Two British Airways A380s U-Turn Over Africa Due To Niger Airspace Closure

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The political situation in Niger caused two British Airways Airbus A380s to operate very long “flights to nowhere,” as flagged by PYOK. One A380 flew from Johannesburg to Johannesburg in around 10.5 hours, while another A380 flew from London to London in around 8.5 hours. (onemileatatime.com) More...

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SQ319 - Report: Singapore B773 at Batam

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Singapore TSIB released their final report concluding the probable causes of the "Low on Final Reserve Fuel" occurrence. (www.airportia.com) More...

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Problems in Paris: The Air France Airbus A220

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Based on reports over the last 24 hours, it appears that Paris-based Air France is now having problems with another aircraft type in its fleet: The Airbus A220. (aviationsourcenews.com) More...

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Rolls-Royce Runs UltraFan To Full Power

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Rolls-Royce has run the UltraFan technology demonstrator at maximum thrust at its test facility in Derby, England, marking the highest power yet achieved by a gear-driven turbofan. The engine, which first ran in April, achieved thrust of 85,000 lb. in early November, Rolls says. (aviationweek.com) More...

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‘Ghost flights’: Why is Qatar Airways flying almost-empty planes in Australia?

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Qatar Airways has reportedly been operating near-empty passenger jets between Melbourne and Adelaide to skirt restrictions on its number of flights to major airports in Australia. These ‘ghost flights’ sometimes even have no passengers. (www-firstpost-com.cdn.ampproject.org) More...

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Kalitta Air 747 From Amsterdam to New York Diverts to Leipzig

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A Kalitta Air Boeing 747-400F from Amsterdam to New York turned around over Newcastle and diverted to Leipzig Airport, Germany. (aviationsourcenews.com) More...

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First public ground run in over three years for South African Shackleton

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Organised by John Wilson of the Friends of SAAF (South African Air Force) Museum Ysterplaat with approval from museum and base management, the Saturday (24 June) start-up was the first open one since COVID-19 and its associated restrictions severely curbed South Africans’ movements. (www.defenceweb.co.za) More...

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ZeroAvia Unveils World’s First Compressor for Aviation Fuel Cell Systems

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ZeroAvia announced that it has developed a world-first, high-performance compressor for fuel cell-based aviation propulsion systems, including the company’s first ZA600 hydrogen-electric powertrain. (hydrogen-central.com) More...

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