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NTSB: Engine Fragments Shattered Window on Ryanair Aircraft
A passenger was partially sucked through an open window before being pulled back inside the cabin.
AirlineGeeks•Zach Vasile23m agoCommercial
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Hej Gothenburg: Etihad Airways lands this December
Etihad Airways today announced a new seasonal service between Abu Dhabi and Gothenburg, starting 17 December 2026 and operating four times a week until 21 March 2027. The new service will create Gothenburg’s first direct air link to the Middle East and Asia, connecting Sweden’s west coast directly with Abu Dhabi and providing some of the fastest one-stop journeys to sought-after destinations across India and Asia through Etihad’s Abu Dhabi hub.
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AirlineGeeks•Zach Vasile23m ago
Two American Planes With Same Callsign End Up On Same Frequency, Heading Straight For One Another
Two American Airlines jets with exactly the same callsign ended up on the same air traffic control frequency, basically flying toward one another. This is very odd, and one wonders how exactly this happened (thanks to Hans for flagging this).
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig1h ago
Ouch: Lufthansa Becomes 2nd Airline To Reject Boeing’s Oldest 777-9s
Lufthansa has become the second major Boeing 777X customer to say it does not want some of the oldest/earliest 777-9s built. During the airline's Q2 earnings call, CEO Carsten Spohr confirmed that discussions are underway with Boeing over which early-production aircraft Lufthansa will refuse outright and which could still be accepted after being brought up to the latest standard, with Boeing contributing financially toward that work.
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Flyadeal Adds Mumbai as Second Indian Destination with New Riyadh Route
Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier Flyadeal will launch non-stop flights between Riyadh (RUH) and Mumbai (BOM) on Oct. 3, 2026, making Mumbai its second destination in India after Hyderabad (HYD). The airline will operate the route five times a week with Airbus A320neo aircraft, adding more than 7,400 seats between the two cities each month. Flyadeal […]
Travel Radar•Andreea Georgescu2h ago
Emirates Cancels Airbus A380 Flights On These 2 Major Long-Haul Routes [Map]
In the latest change, the superjumbo will temporarily not operate to these two very busy airports. Find out more here!
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AvTalk Episode 383: Goodyear Blimp Chief Pilot Michael Dougherty
On this episode of AvTalk, we’re joined by Goodyear Blimp Chief Pilot Michael Dougherty to learn more about his unique role in the aviation industry. Also on this week’s episode, German investigators continue looking for answers for how a drone was able to make it onto the Leipzig Airport ramp. FedEx paints a 777 in a special retro livery to coincide with the renaming of Memphis Airport in honor of FedEx founder Frederick W. Smith. Apollo Global Management wins the battle for easyJet and Air Baltic will shrink its fleet for stability. A BEA report on an incident involving an Air France A320 showcases the dangers of turbulence. And Iberia’s special flight gives us a unique perspective on the total solar eclipse. Helpful links for this week’s episode * Iberia’s live stream from the eclipse * FedEx retro livery 777 * Transponder landing system at McMurdo Station in Antarctica * Mr Porter Blind Box Check back soon for a transcript of this week’s episode.
Flightradar24 Blog•Flightradar243h ago
BA owner questions price tag of Heathrow’s third runway in evidence to committee
British Airways owner International Airlines Group (IAG) has claimed to have “serious questions” about the cost attached to…
AeroTime•Ian Molyneaux3h ago
Air France La Premiere Routes: Which Flights Have The New 777 First Class?
Air France first class (marketed as ”La Premiere”) is regarded as one of the world’s best first class products. Best of all, the airline is in the process of rolling out a brand new first class suite, which takes the experience to the next level.
One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig5h agoA
Delta to launch Austin’s first nonstop service to Paris in March 2027
Delta Air Lines will launch a new daily seasonal service between Austin and Paris Charles de Gaulle on 27 March 2027, establishing the first-ever nonstop connection between the two cities. The summer route will be operated with an Airbus A330-900neo, offering Delta One, Delta Premium Select, Delta Comfort and Delta Main cabins. Delta says it […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban5h agoAG
Groundbreaking for new Lufthansa Technik facility at Clark International Airport
Lufthansa Technik Philippines broke ground on its new base maintenance facility at Clark International Airport. Backed by an investment in the three-digit-million-dollar range, it is scheduled to begin operations in...
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Delta Air Lines Plane Falls Victim to Suspected Cyber Hack
A cybersecurity incident that occurred on a Delta Air Lines flight is being investigated after a hoax Wi-Fi network appeared aboard the Atlanta-bound plane. The unauthorised Wi-Fi connection appeared for a short time during the flight and resulted in the aircraft’s cabin crew disabling the plane’s Wi-Fi functionality for a short time. Many passengers aboard […]
Travel Radar•Olivia Jarvis6h ago
How Pratt & Whitney Traded The Widebody Engine Market For Narrowbody Dominance
Why Pratt & Whitney disappeared from new widebody aircraft, leaving GE Aerospace and Rolls-Royce to dominate the A350, 787, 777X and A330neo.