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Concorde’s Record-Breaking Test Years
Between the late 1960s and the mid-1970s, Concorde was pushed to its limits by test pilots and engineers in France and the United Kingdom. During this period, it achieved records that no passenger aircraft had ever reached before. In 1973, the Concorde 001 prototype climbed to 68,000 feet during its 340th test flight, setting a new altitude record in commercial…
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WestJet Aircraft Sustains Damage During Landing in Sint Maarten
A WestJet Boeing 737-800 operating flight #WS2276 from Toronto to Sint Maarten sustained damage during landing at Princess Juliana International Airport. All 164 people on board were safely evacuated, and an investigation into the incident is underway. Following the event, the airport was temporarily closed to air traffic. Official Statement from the Airport Operator: “Princess Juliana International Airport Operating Company…
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Spirit Airlines Suspends Half of Its Las Vegas Flights
US-based low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines has suspended 54% of its scheduled flights from Las Vegas for the upcoming 2025 winter season. Data from aviation analytics company Cirium shows that this amounts to more than 3,400 flights being taken off the schedule, making Las Vegas the airline’s most affected hub. Other major airports facing significant reductions include Los Angeles (LAX), San…
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airBaltic Expands Its Route Network for Summer 2026
Latvian carrier airBaltic has announced that it will launch six new routes, resume three destinations, and increase frequencies on nearly 30 existing services for the 2026 summer season. From its main hub in Riga, the airline will start flights to Kaunas (Lithuania), Oulu (Finland), and Antalya (Turkey). From Tallinn, new services will be added to Athens, Hamburg, and Vienna, while…
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Flight Attendant Danced Naked Onboard
A British Airways flight attendant was caught dancing naked in the business class lavatory during a transatlantic flight to London Heathrow. The incident is suspected to have been caused by the crew member taking illegal substances during the flight. According to British media reports, the crew member went missing during the flight and was later found naked and unresponsive. For…
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A 3-Year-Old Child Accidentally Served Wine on Cathay Pacific Flight
During a Cathay Pacific flight from Hong Kong to London, a three-year-old child traveling in business class with their family was accidentally served white wine by the cabin crew. The child, mistaking the drink for water, took a sip and said it tasted “sour,” which revealed the mistake. The flight attendant immediately apologized and replaced the drink with water. However,…
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