Ryanair 737 flies into a flock of Herons!!

Crazy story with even crazier pictures. Congrats to the crew for the phenomenal job landing the aircraft safely. (www.dailymail.co.uk) Ещё...

The Downfall of Pan American World Airways

Pan American World Airways was an aviation giant for decades. However, despite its great reputation and global presence, the carrier was facing severe challenges. Eventually, global events combined with fierce competition brought the giant down. (aeroxplorer.com) Ещё...

United Air to Move Operations Staff to Suburb in Blow to Chicago

United Airlines Holdings Inc. plans to move the network operations center that coordinates its flights globally to a Chicago suburb next year, slashing headcount at the carrier’s world headquarters at Blackstone Inc.’s Willis Tower. he move was announced internally on Thursday and would affect about 900 employees such as managers and technical support staff, United said. About 400 flight dispatchers could eventually join them. The airline is in contract talks with their union, whose collective… (finance.yahoo.com) Ещё...

Man Hurt After Jumping Out of Plane at Phoenix Sky Harbor

A man is in the hospital after jumping out of a plane on the Phoenix Sky Harbor tarmac. (www.abc15.com) Ещё...

WWII Vets cap found under train station after 70 years - returned to family

Australian sailors cap found underneath a train station during renovations. It was successfully returned to his family. (www.9news.com.au) Ещё...

Man takes flight to Miami with loaded gun in his pocket

A man flew on an American Airlines flight from Bridgetown, Barbados, to Miami carrying a loaded firearm with him in the plane's cabin, according to NBC 6. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is investigating the security breach, which has prompted concern by experts in aviation safety. Cameron Hinds, the man who allegedly carried the gun onboard the plane, was stopped at a TSA checkpoint in Miami International Airport when officers found the loaded handgun with his belongings,… (www.yahoo.com) Ещё...