Author: Author
-
Houston Man Accused Of Sneaking Onto United Flight Released On Bond; Attorney Says He Thought Ticket Was Legitimate
A 25-year-old Houston man, Abdulrahman Oriyomi, has been released on a $15,000 bond after being charged with felony impairing or interrupting the operation of a critical infrastructure facility following an incident at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport on May 18. According to his attorney, Oriyomi believed he had purchased a legitimate discounted airline ticket online…
-
Crashed US Army AH-64 Apache Helicopter Pilots Rescued By Sea Drone Near Strait Of Hormuz
Two crew members of a US army helicopter that crashed near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday were rescued by an American sea drone. It was the first such operation carried out by US forces, the officials added. US Central Command (Centcom) earlier said the two “soldiers were safely rescued within approximately two hours and…
-
Today In 1950: The DC-3 That Vanished For 27 Days Before Being Found On A Remote Colombian Mountaintop, Sealing The Fate Of 15 Onboard
On June 9, 1950, a Douglas DC-3-178 operated by New Tribes Mission disappeared during a flight from Kingston, Jamaica, to Maracaibo, Venezuela. The aircraft, registered N16030 and originally built in 1936, was carrying 15 people—12 passengers and a crew of three. Every person on board lost their lives in what became one of the most…
-
Atlantic Explorer’s 70-Hour Transatlantic Journey: Albuquerque Balloonist Helps Complete Historic 2,852-Nautical-Mile Hydrogen Balloon Flight
June 5–8, 2026 — A remarkable chapter in aviation history may have just been written as the hydrogen-powered Atlantic Explorer completed an extraordinary transatlantic journey from Maine, USA, to Luxembourg, covering an incredible 2,852 nautical miles in 70 hours and 11 minutes. Among the three-person crew was Albuquerque balloonist Peter Cuneo, alongside veteran pilot Bert…
-
Nearly 900 Flights Delayed At Denver International Airport Amid Ground Delay, Thunderstorms
A ground delay will be in effect at Denver International Airport until Monday evening, with nearly 900 flights delayed as thunderstorms and hail landed around the Denver metro area. The ground delay is in effect until 8:59 p.m., according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA had previously instituted a ground stop at the airport,…
-
Lufthansa Boeing 787 Calls Out Sick, Refuses To Fly Today
Lufthansa Boeing 787 Calls Out Sick, Refuses to Fly Today On Thursday, June 4th, a Lufthansa Boeing 787 Dreamliner unexpectedly called in sick after suffering a sudden case of “weak knees” at the airport gate. Witnesses said the aircraft appeared exhausted before dramatically lowering its nose onto the tarmac and declaring itself unfit for duty.…
-
Indian Man Killed In Kuwait Airport Strike Was Coming To Ujjain To Attend Niece’s Wedding
Wedding Journey Ends in Tragedy: Ujjain Man Killed in Kuwait Airport Missile Strike Before Reuniting With Family A heartbreaking story has emerged from the escalating tensions in the Middle East. Manzoor Ahmed, a 50-year-old tailor from Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, was killed in a missile strike at Kuwait International Airport in early June 2026 while preparing…
-
Delta Air Lines Returns To Hong Kong After 7 Years – Daily Airbus A350 Flights Reconnect LAX And Asia’s Global Hub
Delta Air Lines has officially returned to Hong Kong, marking the end of a seven-year absence from one of Asia’s most important aviation and business markets. The airline launched daily nonstop service between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) on June 6, 2026, further expanding its transpacific network. The new…
-
Fastest Business Jet In The World Sets New Transatlantic Speed Record From Canada To France!
Bombardier’s flagship Global 8000 business jet has achieved its first official speed record, completing a nonstop transatlantic flight from Montreal, Canada, to Nice, France in just over six hours on June 5, 2026. The mission carried passengers to the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix and demonstrated the aircraft’s remarkable performance capabilities. The Global 8000 is…
-
Today In 1983: A Propeller Slashed Through Fuselage & Vanished Into The Pacific – Yet A Crippled Airliner With Jammed Controls Somehow Landed Safely
On June 8, 1983, one of the most extraordinary aviation survival stories ever recorded unfolded over the North Pacific. What began as a routine Reeve Aleutian Airways flight from Cold Bay, Alaska, to Seattle turned into a life-threatening emergency when an entire propeller separated from the aircraft in flight, tore through the fuselage, and left…
Latest News
Search the Archives
Access over the years of investigative journalism and breaking reports
You May Have Missed
