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2025 ICAO Global Air Cargo Summit to Be Held in Antalya
HavaSosyalMedya will be a Featured Media for the First ICAO Global Air Cargo Summit, which will take place in Antalya Türkiye from 9 to 11 April. Currently, the general public and industry can save 50% on registration for the event. Register online here: https://www.icao.int/Meetings/IACS/Pages/default.aspx
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FAA Mandates Wing Coating Inspections for Boeing 777 Fleet
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has mandated inspections of the upper wing coatings on all Boeing 777 aircraft. The decision follows the discovery of a 13-centimeter crack on the right wing of a Boeing 777. The new directive applies to Boeing 777-200, 777-200LR, 777-300, 777-300ER, and 777F models. Additionally, the FAA has determined that previous inspection methods may be…
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AJet Launches Scheduled Flights from Sabiha Gökçen to Saint Petersburg
AJet has officially commenced scheduled flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Saint Petersburg, Russia’s second-largest city, as of today. To mark the occasion, a special ceremony was held at Sabiha Gökçen Airport, attended by representatives from AJet’s Press Office and the airport’s management company. Passengers on the inaugural flight were treated to traditional Turkish delights onboard. In March, AJet…
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ATC Audio Before The Small Plane Crash
A Beech A36TC Bonanza aircraft with registration N347M crashed in the state of Pennsylvania, USA. According to local news sources, multiple people were reportedly injured in the accident. Audio recordings reveal that the pilot of the N347M aircraft reported an open door after takeoff and decided to return to Lancaster Airport. In the radio communications with the tower, an air…
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First Turkish Female Captain Pilot on Emirates’ A380
Gökçe Kübra Yıldırım, a Turkish pilot at Dubai-based airline Emirates, has announced her promotion to captain. Yıldırım has become the first Turkish female pilot to captain the A380. In her post, Yıldırım shared: “About 12 years ago, I started this journey, and today it has brought me to the captain’s seat. Every step, every challenge, every success has taught me…
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Delta Flight #DL4819 Suffers Crash Landing in Toronto, Aircraft Flips Over
A Delta Air Lines CRJ-900, registered as N932XJ, operating flight #DL4819 from Minneapolis to Toronto, suffered a crash landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport. For reasons yet unknown, the aircraft overturned upon landing. Authorities at Toronto Pearson confirmed that all passengers and crew safely evacuated the aircraft, and no fatalities have been reported. Following the incident, all inbound flights to…
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İGA Istanbul Airport Sustainability Series – Part 1
Part 1 – Stepping into a Sustainable Future with Solar Energy (GES)We visited İGA Istanbul Airport to explore its sustainability initiatives. This series will cover three key topics:1️⃣ Solar Power Plants (GES)2️⃣ Wastewater Treatment Facility3️⃣ Landscape & Green Spaces İGA Istanbul Airport is home to ambitious, innovation-driven projects focused on energy efficiency, sustainability, and renewable energy adoption. The airport aims…
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Bering Air Flight Vanishes Over Alaska
A Cessna 208B aircraft, registered as N321BA and operated by Bering Air, has disappeared from radar near Nome, Alaska. The aircraft was en route from Unalakleet to Nome with 10 people on board. Search and rescue efforts are currently underway.
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Turkish Airlines Resumes Flights to Damascus, the Capital of Syria
Turkish Airlines, has resumed its flights to Damascus, which were suspended in April 2012. Starting from January 23, 2025, Turkish Airlines will operate flights to Damascus three times a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. Commenting on the resumption of flights, Turkish Airlines CEO Bilal Ekşi stated: “We are excited to resume our flights to Damascus as Turkish Airlines. We…
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Mouse at Amsterdam Airport 🐁
A mouse was recorded while moving between the waiting seats at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Many people have also reported similar scenes, especially at airports in Europe.
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