Aircraft News

Plane crashes into residential buildings in Venezuela, 2 dead

Valencia - On Sunday morning, a small plane crashed into a residential building in Valencia, capital of Carabobo state in Venezuela. The pilot and co-pilot died in the crash.

In the Media by Anne Sewell - 1 comment

Scores of buried WWII Spitfires may soon fly again

The truth or fiction behind rumours of scores of buried WWII Spitfire fighter planes is soon to be revealed with the announcement that ownership issues have been solved and recovery funding sourced.

In the Media by Roderick Eime - 4 comments

Mathematicians suggest new way for aircraft boarding

Researchers from Curtin University and Beihang University in Beijing say that they have found out a new 'third way' to improve airplane boarding.

In the Media by Owen Weldon

2 million attend 54th Annual Chicago Air & Water Show Special

Chicago - An estimated 2 million spectators crowded the beaches and parks near Lake Michigan in Chicago this past weekend to catch one of the most exciting shows of the year. The 2012 Chicago Air and Water Show.

Digital Journal Report by Jimmy Schneider - 1 comment

Hopes to find missing pilot after 70 years

Following the discovery of a missing WWII RAF Kittyhawk in the Sahara desert, plans are underway to locate the pilot's remains and recover the aircraft.

In the Media by Roderick Eime - 3 comments

Chilean and Brazilian airlines merge into largest SA air carrier

Santiago - LAN Chile and TAM Airlines, the two main South American air carriers completed their merger process today to become one of the world’s ten biggest transport groups of passengers and cargo, and the second largest in market value.

In the Media by Igor I. Solar - 2 comments

Turkish military aircraft crashes in Syria (updated)

According to media reports, a Turkish military aircraft has crashed in Syria. The aircraft appears to have been shot down and the two pilots have been rescued.

In the Media by Anne Sewell - 11 comments

Inquiry launched as BA pilots fall ill on flight

London - British Airways has launched an inquiry after two pilots were taken ill on board a flight late last year. The illnesses was attributed to a lack of oxygen on the flight deck.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 1 comment

Flight attendant started fire to put it back out and 'play hero'

Minneapolis - In most cases, anybody who fights fire is deemed a hero. Not Eder Rojas though – a flight attendant from Woodbury, Minnesota. He started a fire during a route from Minneapolis to Regina, Saskatchewan, just so he could put it out and 'play the hero'.

In the Media by Christopher Bates

15 people die as Indonesian plane carrying 27 passengers crashes

A propeller-driven aircraft carrying 27 passengers crashed into the sea near the island province of Papua in eastern Indonesia, killing at least 15 passengers, the transport ministry said Saturday.

In the Media by Leo Reyes