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On This Day In 1988: Delta Flight 1141 Took Off Without Its Flaps and Slats, Struggled to Climb, Struck an Antenna and Crashed Just 22 Seconds After Liftoff – But Why?
On August 31, 1988, Delta Air Lines Flight 1141 was preparing for what should have been a routine flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Salt Lake City. Instead, the Boeing 727 would become airborne in a dangerously misconfigured condition, roll violently, strike an airport antenna and crash in one of the most revealing takeoff…
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Deadly Plane Crash Near Ithaca: Two People Killed After Aircraft Reportedly Had Mechanical Issues
A small aircraft crashed near Ithaca, New York, on Sunday afternoon, killing both people on board. The crash happened in the town of Enfield, near North Applegate Road, shortly after the aircraft departed Ithaca Airport. According to the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office, the 1977 Lake LA-4-200 had been cleared for takeoff at 11:24 a.m. and…
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Turkey’s HÜRJET Makes History on Victory Day as First Production-Representative Jet Trainer for the Turkish Air Force Takes Flight, Paving the Way for 2027 Deliveries and Major International Expansion
Turkey’s HÜRJET jet trainer program has reached another major milestone. On August 30, 2026 — coinciding with Turkey’s Victory Day — the first production-representative HÜRJET destined for the Turkish Air Force completed its maiden flight. The aircraft, carrying the tail number TUS-A020, is the third HÜRJET airframe built, following the program’s two prototypes. Wearing a…
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On This Day In 1986: A Small Piper Strucka Jet’s Tail-And 82 People Were Killedin One of America’s Most Shocking Mid-Air Collisions
On August 31, 1986, Aeroméxico Flight 498 was approaching Los Angeles when a routine arrival suddenly became one of the deadliest aviation accidents in Southern California. The McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32, carrying 58 passengers and six crew members, was descending toward Los Angeles International Airport after flying from Mexico City via several stops. At almost exactly…
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Just 3 Days After Dolly Parton’s Death, Nashville Makes a Stunning Move to Rename Its Airport After Her
Just three days after country music legend Dolly Parton died at the age of 80, a remarkable proposal has gained serious momentum in Tennessee: rename Nashville International Airport in her honor. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Nashville International Airport officials announced on August 28 that they are pursuing the idea of renaming the airport “Dolly…
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Was Airlink’s Jaw-Dropping Flyover Too Risky? Two Passenger Jets Roared Just 40 Feet Above a Packed Stadium Before South Africa Faced New Zealand
Airlink’s Jaw-Dropping Stadium Flyover: Incredible Precision or Unnecessary Risk? It looked like something from an action movie. Just moments before South Africa faced New Zealand at Cape Town’s DHL Stadium on August 30, two Airlink Embraer passenger jets thundered over the packed stadium in formation. One wore Springbok green, the other represented the All Blacks,…
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Flight Attendant Union Tells Crew: You Don’t Have to Answer ICE Questions About Passengers or Coworkers
A major U.S. flight attendant union has issued new guidance to crew members on how to respond if Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents approach them at airports or on aircraft. The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, which represents tens of thousands of flight attendants at airlines including United, Alaska, Hawaiian and Frontier, says crew members…
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On This Day In 1984: Cameroon Airlines Flight 786 Never Took Off-Its Engine Exploded, the Aircraft Burned, 2 Passengers Died and 114 Survived the Fire.
On 30 August 1984, Cameroon Airlines Flight 786 was preparing for what should have been a routine domestic flight from Douala to Garoua, with a stop at Yaoundé. Instead, before the aircraft had even become airborne, a catastrophic engine failure turned the Boeing 737 into a burning wreck at Douala International Airport. The accident involved…
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The Conviasa Boeing 737 That Was Supposed to Land in Ecuador Instead Flew Toward a 13,000-Foot Volcano – So Why Didn’t the Crew Realize They Were Leaving the Safe Approach Path Until the Final Seconds?
On This Day In 2008: A Boeing 737 Flew Into a Volcano After Missing Its Approach Turn by Miles On August 30, 2008, a Conviasa Boeing 737-291 Advanced was being flown on what should have been a routine ferry flight from Maiquetía, Venezuela, to Latacunga, Ecuador. Instead, the aircraft disappeared while approaching its destination and…
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Singapore Airlines’ A380 Empire: 10 Global Routes Where the World’s Largest Passenger Jet Still Rules the Skies
Singapore Airlines’ Airbus A380 network is still one of the most impressive in the world — and the superjumbo continues to serve some of the airline’s busiest international markets. The airline, which was the inaugural operator of the Airbus A380, currently has 10 destinations scheduled for A380 services from Singapore between September 2026 and July…
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