Airlines
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A350-1000 Makes Emergency Landing in Diyarbakır | [via @HavaSosyalMedya ]
A Virgin Atlantic Airbus A350-1000 operating flight #VS358 from London to Mumbai was diverted to Diyarbakır due to a medical emergency involving a passenger. During the diversion, the aircraft made a hard landing, which has reportedly caused a technical issue onboard. Due to visa complications, passengers are currently unable to leave the airport for hotel accommodation and are being held…
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Ground Vehicle Crashes into easyJet Aircraft in Paris
A ground service vehicle collided with the fuselage of an easyJet Airbus A320 while it was parked at Paris Orly Airport. The aircraft was removed from service due to significant damage. No passengers were on board at the time, and no injuries were reported. As a result of the incident, six scheduled flights were canceled. The aircraft has been moved…
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Cathay Pacific Honors 100 Years of Kai Tak with Commemorative Flight
Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific conducted a special flight over the former site of the iconic Kai Tak Airport to mark its 100th anniversary. The flight, operated with an Airbus A350-1000, created vibrant and emotional scenes. Known for its notoriously challenging approaches, Kai Tak has remained an iconic location for aviation enthusiasts even years after its closure. Following the airport’s shutdown,…
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April Fools’ Prank in the Sky Concorde is Flying! 😅
FlightRadar24 didn’t skip April Fools’ Day this year and brought a smile to aviation enthusiasts with a clever trick. The legendary Concorde appeared on the radar app with the registration F-BTSD, seemingly flying the Paris–New York route. Users checking the app were briefly thrilled, thinking the iconic supersonic jet had returned to the skies. The aircraft quickly became the most…
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BOC Aviation Places New Order for 70 Airbus Aircraft
BOC Aviation, one of the world’s leading aircraft leasing companies, has placed an order for 70 A320neo aircraft with Airbus. With this new order, the total number of Airbus aircraft the company is awaiting delivery for has reached an all-time high in its history. BOC Aviation CEO Steven Townend stated that with this agreement, their backlog of orders from Airbus…
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China Airlines Places Firm Order for 10 A350-1000s
China Airlines has finalized a firm order for 10 A350-1000 aircraft as part of an agreement with Airbus. The preliminary commitment announced in December 2024 has now become official. The new A350-1000s are expected to be primarily deployed on long-haul routes to North America and Europe.
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AJet Aircraft Experiences Tail Strike
Last night, we shared information regarding a delay on flight #VF3273 from Nevşehir to Sabiha Gökçen due to a technical issue following AJet’s flight from Sabiha Gökçen to Nevşehir. According to the information we’ve received, a Boeing 737 aircraft registered as TC-JFM experienced a tail strike during landing in Nevşehir. After inspections, it was determined that the aircraft was not…
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THY Cancels Heathrow Flights Due to Power Outage Caused by Fire
Turkish Airlines Press Advisor Yahya Üstün announced that all London Heathrow flights scheduled for March 21 have been canceled due to a major fire at a transformer station near the airport, which caused widespread power outages in and around the area. “Due to a fire near London Heathrow Airport, there are ongoing power cuts affecting the airport and surrounding areas.…
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British Airways Cabin Crew Member Arrested for Sexual Assault in Singapore
British Airways Cabin Crew Member Arrested for Sexual Assault in Singapore A British Airways cabin crew member has been arrested in Singapore on allegations of sexually assaulting a colleague. The incident reportedly occurred after a crew party during a layover between flights. Singapore authorities have detained the suspect, and if found guilty under Singaporean law, the individual could face up…
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Japan Airlines Expands Fleet with Additional Boeing 737 MAX 8 Orders
Japan Airlines Expands Fleet with Additional Boeing 737 MAX 8 Orders Japan Airlines (JAL) has placed an order for 17 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft as part of its fleet renewal strategy. This new purchase adds to the 21 aircraft order announced in 2023, bringing JAL’s total commitment close to 90 aircraft. The airline aims to gradually replace its aging…
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