Bomb Threat Aboard IndiGo A321neo

On Sunday, IndiGo deployed an A321neo headed for Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport, and the plane took off on schedule. It was a routine flight without any incident, but all that changed after it touched down at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport. (simpleflying.com) さらに...

NFL Superstar is Expelled From Flight

An NFL superstar was expelled from his American Airlines Flight on a 787 in November 2022 by a large police department. (simpleflying.com) さらに...

Mooney Crashes Into Power Lines in Gaithersburg, MD

On Thursday, November 27, 2022, an MFC Corp Mooney M20J departed Westchester County Airport (HPN) in White Plains, New York at 3:00 p.m., before crashing and becoming entangled in power lines approximately two-and-a-half hours later. (aeroxplorer.com) さらに...

Saudi Arabia Reveals Plans For 6 Runway Mega-Airport In Riyadh

Saudi Arabia is on a mission to increase the country's standing as a tourist destination and transit hub. To that effect, the authorities have envisioned a new mega airport in Riyadh. On Monday, the master plan was announced for what is to be named the King Salman International Airport and is expected to become one of the largest in the world. (simpleflying.com) さらに...

Fly Atlantic Could Become A Game-changing Lifestyle for Northern Ireland’s Aviation Industry

LONDON – Fly Atlantic is the latest UK start-up entrant into the long-haul low-cost market. AviationSource got to sit down with CEO Andrew Pyne. Last week saw the carrier announce a launch date of 2024, with the carrier aiming to rejuvenate operations out of Belfast International following the withdrawal of Virgin Atlantic some time ago. Pyne said that he aims to start with a fleet of six aircraft, with this growing to 30 aircraft by 2034 and handling anywhere between 6-8 million passengers… (aviationsourcenews.com) さらに...

Nigeria Air remains on ice - for now

Nigeria Air (NWB, Lagos) remains on ice for now, with a court case challenging its establishment as a joint venture between the Nigerian government and a consortium led by Ethiopian Airlines (ET, Addis Ababa) postponed to February 13, 2023, according to Nigerian news reports. (www.ch-aviation.com) さらに...

Pilots flying under BasicMed can soon act as safety pilots

When FAA Acting Administrator Billy Nolen signed a final rule requiring medical certificates for commercial balloon pilots, it affected a very small number of pilots. But one of two “miscellaneous amendments” to the final rule does impact general aviation pilots who fly under BasicMed. The final rule makes a “minor change” to “allow a required pilot flightcrew member who is not acting as PIC to operate under BasicMed.” Translation? That means the more than 60,000 pilots who now fly under… (generalaviationnews.com) さらに...

EasyJet and Rolls-Royce Test Hydrogen Propulsion System

Rolls-Royce and EasyJet have completed ground tests with an early concept demonstrator for a hydrogen propulsion system that they hope will eventually be capable of powering narrowbody airliners. The partners announced on November 28 that they recently ran a modified Rolls-Royce AE 2100 A turboprop airliner engine on green hydrogen made from wind and tidal power inspired by the United Nations-backed Race to Zero campaign to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. (www.ainonline.com) さらに...

UK Sending Retired Sea Kings to Ukraine

As part of its “unwavering support,” the British government will provide Ukraine with three retired Westland WS-61 Sea King helicopters. UK Defense Secretary Ben Wallace announced the deal last week ahead of a regional European meeting to discuss continued military aid to Ukraine. The first helicopter has been delivered and the Royal Navy is providing Ukrainian crews with training. (www.ainonline.com) さらに...

Norse Atlantic Raises Funds to Launch UK Subsidiary

DALLAS – Norwegian low-cost, long-haul carrier Norse Atlantic Airways (N0) has successfully raised NK300 million (US$30 million) via an underwritten private share placement to help launch its UK subsidiary. The airline now hopes to move forward with plans to commence services using its fleet of Boeing 787-9s next year. (airwaysmag.com) さらに...

Air France, EasyJet, Ryanair: Christmas strike threats multiply

People who are planning to travel by plane during the Christmas holidays may see their journeys disrupted by strikes as unions representing several airlines plan industrial action. Two Air France unions have issued a strike notice for the period between December 22 and January 2. (www.connexionfrance.com) さらに...

African passenger airline adds 1st all-cargo aircraft

RwandAir has enjoyed growth in its cargo business carried on passenger planes. Now it is adding a full freighter to capture more cargo revenue. (www.freightwaves.com) さらに...

Rolls Royce conducts third test of hydrogen powered aircraft engine

In September, Rolls-Royce presented its AE 2100 test engine at an easyJet conference on the airline's roadmap to net zero aviation. Today the BBC has reported that Rolls-Royce, in partnership with easyJet, has commenced tests running the AE 2100 on hydrogen. (simpleflying.com) さらに...