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Las Vegas Airport: Private jet skids off runway in emergency landing
A Dassault Falcon 50 jet overshot the runway and hit a perimeter fence, triggering a ground stop at Harry Reid International Airport.
Amelia Earhart: Search for plane resumes at Nikumaroro island
Researchers are finally back on the ground after an intense Pacific storm put their mission to solve the legendary aviator's disappearance on pause.
Heathrow Airport expansion: Chancellor John Healey flags growth potential
As the UK's busiest hub pushes for a £33bn third runway, the government is playing it cool despite previous signals that the project was a go.
Tesla Roadster: The 'flying' supercar might need a pilot's license
If you want to own Elon Musk’s new air-capable EV, start budgeting for flight school alongside that $50,000 deposit.
JetBlue BlueFirst: New first-class seats are now open for booking
The airline is rolling out a new premium tier on domestic routes as part of a strategy to boost profits through higher-priced seating.
Heathrow Airport boss warns of "huge missed opportunity" on runway delay
Thomas Woldbye says the airport is at capacity and private investors will take their billions elsewhere if the third runway doesn't get the green light.
Aviation industry faces major volatility as Middle East conflicts surge
Rising security threats at airports and restricted airspace are forcing airlines to reroute and drive up operational costs.
Delta flight from New York to Tel Aviv evacuated over false bomb threat
Passengers were rushed off the plane at Ben Gurion Airport before officials determined the explosive threat was a total bust.
Qantas grounds flight after bedbug discovery in economy cabin
A Perth-to-Rome flight was pulled from service after the parasitic pests were found chilling in the economy section.
Lufthansa Boeing 747: Scary moment at LAX as massive jet bounces off runway
A jumbo jet had a super dramatic go-around at LAX this weekend, and the footage is highkey terrifying.
Amelia Earhart: Researchers hunt for lost plane in Pacific lagoon
A new expedition is searching a remote island for the wreckage of the famous aviator’s plane, but experts are giving it major side-eye.
American Airlines flight diverted to JFK after 6 toilets fail mid-air
A transatlantic trip from Madrid to Dallas turned into a total disaster when the plane's restrooms stopped working, leaving passengers high and dry.
Riyadh Airport targeted by Houthis as regional tensions hit travel
A missile strike on King Khalid International Airport has caused flight cancellations and safety fears in Saudi Arabia.
LAX collision: Delta jet clips Air Canada plane on the tarmac
A Delta flight bound for Tokyo made contact with an Air Canada jet being towed to its gate, leaving passengers with major travel delays.
British Airways is betting big on ultra-luxe business class seats
The airline is ditching rows of coach for a record-breaking 106-seat business class cabin, chasing high-dollar travelers to juice their bottom line.
Flydubai hijacking: Suspect’s time in Australia under investigation
The co-pilot accused of trying to hijack a Tel Aviv flight spent two years as an engineering student in Melbourne before dropping out.
Flydubai incident: Australia probes co-pilot's local connections
Authorities are investigating the Omani co-pilot's past residency in Australia after he allegedly attacked a captain with an axe mid-flight.
Nantucket plane crash: Debris from missing medical flight located
Rescue efforts are ongoing off the coast of Massachusetts after a Latitude Air Ambulances plane carrying six people vanished from radar early Saturday.
FlyDubai flight 1073: Expert breaks down how the plane survived a stabbing
A veteran pilot and cybersecurity expert explains the 'crazy' physics behind the flight's emergency landing and why the industry needs a serious vibe check.
Nantucket search launched for missing medical flight near Massachusetts
The US Coast Guard is currently scouring the waters off Nantucket after an air ambulance lost contact early Saturday morning.
Catalina Island helicopter crash: Former Marine One pilot identified
The final victim has been identified in a tragic medical flight crash that claimed three lives near Catalina Island.
Flydubai hijacking: Passengers recount fighting crew during mid-air crisis
After subduing an ax-wielding co-pilot, passengers claim the plane's crew demanded the attacker be set free, sparking a tense standoff.
Nantucket search launched after private jet vanishes en route to Boston
A Gulfstream G100 carrying six people lost contact with authorities Saturday morning, prompting an emergency rescue operation.
FlyDubai co-pilot identified following mid-air cockpit attack
The 29-year-old attacker allegedly used a cockpit axe to stab his captain, forcing an emergency landing during a flight to Tel Aviv.
Boeing 737 Max 10 Cleared for Takeoff Despite Software Glitch
The FAA ruled that the latest software hiccup on Boeing's 737 Max fleet isn't a safety dealbreaker, keeping the Max 10 certification on track.
Flydubai pilot details cockpit struggle that saved flight to Tel Aviv
Captain Smit Machchhar shares the terrifying moment he fought off a co-pilot mid-air to stop a 17,000-foot descent.
Boeing workers secure 10% raise, strike officially averted
A massive win for the union means production keeps moving as Boeing chases critical FAA aircraft approvals.
Flydubai: Investigation underway after mid-air cockpit attack
A Tel Aviv-bound flight was forced to land in Saudi Arabia after the co-pilot allegedly stabbed the pilot, sending the jet into a terrifying plunge.
Flydubai flight diverted to Saudi Arabia after cockpit stabbing
A Sydney couple was among the passengers on a flight to Tel Aviv that was forced to make an emergency landing after a mid-air pilot confrontation.
Benjamin Netanyahu details FlyDubai mid-air cockpit attack
A hero plumber and quick-thinking crew averted a potential disaster after a pilot allegedly attempted to sabotage the aircraft.
Flydubai flight emergency after pilot stabs colleague
Passengers intervened to subdue a pilot who attacked his co-pilot mid-air and attempted to disable the aircraft’s controls.
Flydubai flight diverted to Saudi Arabia after cockpit fight
A Tel Aviv-bound flight made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after an altercation broke out between the pilot and co-pilot mid-air.
NASA is lowkey trying to bring back the SR-71 Blackbird
The agency is reportedly scouting engineers to resurrect the world's fastest jet, but the motive remains a massive mystery.
Boeing 737 Max 10 certification hits delay over software glitch
The FAA is stalling approval of Boeing’s latest jet after a new software bug surfaced during landing procedures.
Heathrow third runway expansion faces four-year delay
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is keeping his distance from the massive £33 billion project as project timelines get pushed back to 2039.
Boeing 737 Max: FAA probes software glitch in flight guidance system
A software bug could cause autopilot systems to act up during tricky landings, but Boeing says pilots know how to keep it under control.
Chesley Sullenberger joins National Aviation Hall of Fame
The pilot famous for the 'Miracle on the Hudson' was enshrined into the hall of fame this week.
Heathrow Airport: Third runway project faces major four-year delay
The massive £33bn expansion is hitting a wall as regulatory bottlenecks push the opening timeline back, leaving a lot of cash on the table.
NASA X-59: Meet the weirdest jet giving 'anteater' energy
NASA’s latest experimental plane uses an elongated nose to silence the sonic boom, proving that piloted test flights still serve a major purpose.