Worldwide Aviation News

Amazon Cargo Jet Overshoots Runway at Miami International Airport

An Atlas Air Boeing 767 cargo plane, operating for Amazon Air, overshot the runway upon landing at Miami International Airport. The aircraft was arriving from Cincinnati when it failed to stop on Runway 09, coming to rest with its nose gear in a nearby retention pond. All three crew members

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Pilot Killed in Agricultural Plane Crash in Northwest Fresno County

A pilot has died after a single-engine crop-dusting plane crashed in a field in northwest Fresno County on Saturday morning. The incident occurred near Highway 180 and San Diego Avenue, close to the Mendota airport. The Fresno County Sheriff's Office confirmed the pilot was the sole

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ASTM International Approves Methanol as Feedstock for Sustainable Aviation Fuel

ASTM International has officially qualified methanol as a viable feedstock for producing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), a landmark decision for the aviation industry's decarbonization efforts. The revision to specification D7566 formally approves the alcohol-to-jet (ATJ) pathway using methanol. This move allows for the conversion of methanol

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Passenger Identified After Being Duct-Taped for Attacking Crew on American Airlines Flight

Arthur Lundeen, 61, has been identified as the unruly passenger who was duct-taped on an American Airlines flight from Cincinnati to Phoenix. The flight was diverted to Oklahoma City after Lundeen allegedly became disruptive, kicking and attempting to head-butt a flight attendant. According to court documents, he also

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Fatal Cargo Plane Crash in Miami Kills Two, Disrupts Flights to Chicago O'Hare

A Convair C-131 cargo plane crashed shortly after taking off from Miami International Airport, resulting in the deaths of both people on board. The aircraft went down in a commercial area, striking several buildings and causing a large fire, but it narrowly missed a daycare center. The incident triggered

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Ghana's Kotoka International Airport Announces Temporary Closure of Terminal 2

Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has announced a temporary closure of Terminal 2 at Kotoka International Airport (KIA) in Accra. The terminal will be shut down from midnight on Thursday, March 21, 2024, until midnight on Saturday, March 23, 2024. According to GACL, the closure is to facilitate a State

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Senator Markwayne Mullin's Private Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Arkansas After Engine Failure

A private plane carrying Sen. Markwayne Mullin made a successful emergency landing in Arkansas on Wednesday morning after experiencing an engine malfunction. The Beechcraft King Air 200 was traveling from Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Washington, D.C., when the right engine failed at 28,000 feet. The two pilots safely landed

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Horizon Aircraft Commences Critical Icing Tests for Cavorite X7 eVTOL

Horizon Aircraft has initiated icing trials for its Cavorite X7 hybrid-electric eVTOL, a crucial step toward achieving all-weather operational capability. The tests are being conducted in the icing wind tunnel at the University of Toronto's Institute for Aerospace Studies. A 22-percent scale model of the

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Elroy Air Achieves First Uncrewed Autonomous Flights Under FAA's eVTOL Integration Program

Elroy Air has successfully completed the first-ever uncrewed autonomous flights as part of the FAA's eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (EIPP). The flights, conducted at Byron Airport in California, featured the company's Chaparral hybrid-electric vertical take-off and landing (hVTOL) aircraft. This achievement marks a

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SkyDrive Assesses eVTOL Medical Logistics Routes in Mumbai and Delhi

Japanese company SkyDrive Inc. has begun assessing potential routes for its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in India. The study is focused on establishing medical logistics networks around the major cities of Mumbai and Delhi. This initiative aims to use the SKYDRIVE aircraft for time-sensitive tasks

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Japan Airlines CEO: Aviation Alliances Expanding Role to Sustainability and IT

Japan Airlines CEO Yuji Akasaka, who also chairs the Oneworld alliance, has stated that global aviation alliances are evolving beyond their traditional roles. The focus is shifting from simple code-sharing and mileage programs to deeper collaborations. Alliances are now jointly purchasing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to help members meet

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Two Killed in Single-Engine Plane Crash Near Missouri Airport

Two people have died following the crash of a small aircraft in Missouri. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon in a field just east of the Perryville Municipal Airport. Authorities identified the plane as a single-engine Mooney M20R. The victims were the pilot and a passenger, who were the

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Kenya Airways CEO Allan Kilavuka to Step Down After Less Than a Year

Allan Kilavuka will step down as the Group Managing Director and CEO of Kenya Airways by the end of the year, a position he has held for less than eight months. Kilavuka was appointed on an interim basis in April 2024 to help stabilize the national carrier. The airline'

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Egypt's 30 Million Tourist Goal Puts Airlines on Notice to Expand and Manage Seasonal Demand

Egypt is targeting an ambitious goal of attracting 30 million tourists annually by 2028, a significant jump from 14.9 million in 2023. This national strategy places immense pressure on the country's aviation sector, particularly the flag carrier, Egyptair. To meet the anticipated surge, Egyptair plans to nearly

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Coast Guard Jet Carrying Senator Markwayne Mullin Executes Emergency Landing in Oklahoma

A U.S. Coast Guard Gulfstream jet carrying Senator Markwayne Mullin made a safe emergency landing at Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City. The C-37A aircraft was en route from Washington D.C. when the crew declared an in-flight emergency due to a pressurization issue. The plane

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Retrospective: The Single Greatest Asset Delta Gained From its Northwest Airlines Merger

In 2008, Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines completed a historic merger, creating the world's largest airline to combat soaring fuel prices and economic uncertainty. The deal provided Delta with significant assets, including major hubs in Detroit and Minneapolis-St. Paul and a fleet of Boeing 747 aircraft.

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Four Survive After Small Plane Crashes Near Porterville Airport

A small plane carrying four people crashed in a field near the Porterville Municipal Airport on Saturday morning. The incident occurred shortly after takeoff, with the pilot reporting engine trouble to authorities. All four occupants survived the crash and were transported to a local hospital to be treated for minor

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Frontier CEO Details Strategy to Dominate Ultra-Low-Cost Market

Frontier Airlines CEO Barry Biffle is capitalizing on the market instability following the blocked JetBlue-Spirit merger. Biffle believes Spirit Airlines will be forced to shrink, creating a significant opening in the ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) segment. To fill this perceived void, Frontier is launching an aggressive growth strategy

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Envoy Air Flight Diverts After Pilot Suffers Medical Emergency

An Envoy Air flight from Chicago to Columbus made an emergency landing in Dayton, Ohio, after the crew reported a potential pilot incapacitation. The flight, operating as American Eagle flight 3556, declared an emergency mid-flight. The Embraer E175 aircraft, with 76 passengers and four crew members, landed safely at

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French Air Force Study Suggests Rafale Can Counter 5th-Gen Stealth Aircraft

A French Air Force study, based on wargame simulations, suggests the Rafale fighter jet may be capable of countering 5th-generation stealth aircraft. The report highlights the Rafale's advanced SPECTRA electronic warfare suite and its ability to network with other aircraft for passive detection. By using sensor fusion

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Ethiopian Airlines CEO on Vision 2035, Fleet Expansion, and Pan-African Connectivity

Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO, Mesfin Tasew, outlines the carrier's ambitious 'Vision 2035' plan for significant growth. The strategy focuses on expanding the airline's fleet from 147 to 271 aircraft, including new-generation A350-1000s and Boeing 777-9s. This expansion will support a target

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Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines Report Strong Financial Gains Following Merger

The newly merged Alaska Airlines Group has announced strong financial results for its first full quarter of combined operations, surpassing Wall Street expectations. CEO Ben Minicucci credited the success to high travel demand and significant cost savings from consolidating maintenance, ground, and administrative functions. Key revenue synergies came from enhanced

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Singapore's Vertical Aerospace Solutions Completes Flight Test Campaign for V-Star 12 eVTOL in Germany

Singapore-based Vertical Aerospace Solutions (VAS) has successfully concluded a flight test campaign for its V-Star 12 eVTOL aircraft at Augsburg Airport in Germany. The tests, conducted with German partner M&D Flugzeugbau, focused on evaluating the aircraft's control systems and flight characteristics, particularly the transition

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Lockheed Martin Secures $371M US Air Force Contract for Advanced Laser Research

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a major contract by the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory valued at over $371 million. The agreement focuses on the Laser Advancements for Next-generation Compact Environments (LANCE) project. This initiative will drive research, development, and demonstration of advanced high-energy laser technologies. The

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Pilot Killed in Missouri Beechcraft King Air Crash; Initial Reports of 12 Fatalities Corrected

A pilot has died after a Beechcraft King Air A90 crashed during takeoff in extremely foggy conditions near West Plains Regional Airport in Missouri. The aircraft, operated by the medical transport company Air Evac Lifeteam, was being flown for maintenance purposes and the pilot was the sole occupant. Authorities initially