Corendon Airlines 737 suffers nose gear failure upon landing
A Corendon Airlines Europe Boeing 737-800 suffered minor damage when both tires on its nose landing gear (NLG) failed as the aircraft landed at an airport in Turkey. All 184…
A Look At Some Of The Best Eurovision-Themed Airline Liveries From Over The Years
Summary Airlines celebrate global events like Eurovision with themed liveries like Vueling's Airbus A320neo. Austrian Airlines also marked Eurovision by painting the Airbus A320 with a "Building Bridges" livery. Corendon…
Audit to assess FAA’s steps to address maintenance at United
The United States (US) Transportation Department Office of Inspector General (DOT OIG) has confirmed that it will conduct a review of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) oversight in relation to…
The World’s Busiest Airports With The Fewest Widebody Flights
Summary Some 97 of the world's 100 busiest airports have widebody flights in May 2024. Short runways, not being the main airport for the metropolises, and more explain why three…
Maldivian welcomes the arrival of its fourth ATR 42-600
On May 8, 2024. Maldivian, the flag carrier of the Maldives, welcomed the arrival of its fourth ATR 42-600 aircraft. The milestone was commemorated by a special ceremony at Valena International…
US Air Force Awards Northrop Grumman $7 Billion To Keep B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber Fleet Flying
Summary B-2 bombers to undergo $7 billion modernization contract to sustain readiness and enhance capabilities. Aircraft maintenance alone costs make B-2 one of the most expensive globally, with each nearing…
Pax gets five years for smuggling cocaine at AKL Airport
A woman has been sentenced to five years and five months in jail after attempting to smuggle 4.3 kilograms of cocaine through Auckland International Airport (AKL) in 2023.New Zealand Customs…
Condor Airbus A330neo touches down in Boston
Condor’s new Airbus A330neo sporting Condor’s eye-catching, striped branding arrived in Boston on May 7. Condor will offer up to six daily flights a week (except Sunday) during the summer…
BBN Airlines Nordic (ex Bluebird Nordic) ceases all operations, surrenders its AOC
BBN Airlines Nordic Boeing 737-8AS (F) TF-BBV (msn 33813) IAD (Brian McDonough). Image: 962098. BBN Airlines Nordic (formerly Bluebird Nordic) (Keflavik and Cologne/Bonn) ceased all cargo operations on April 30,…
How Many A-10 Warthogs Have Been Shot Down?
Summary The A-10 Warthog was designed for Close Air Support missions, with a 30mm cannon and high survivability. It is combat-proven in Operations Desert Shield/Storm with 6 shoot-downs and only…