Category: Aviation
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Indian-Origin Delta Pilot Killed In US Chopper Crash Enroute To Honeymoon Just After His Wedding
Indian-origin Delta pilot Dave Fiji, 25, met a tragic end on his wedding day when the Robinson R-66 helicopter transporting him and his bride, Jesni, crashed in the forests of Georgia. He and his wife left their wedding with great excitement for their honeymoon via helicopter, but inclement weather caused the aircraft to crash tragically.…
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NASA’s ‘Son Of Concorde’ Could Make First Supersonic Flight In Days
A “son of Concorde” that could fly from London to New York in under four hours may be days away from its first supersonic flight. NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft is expected to hit the flight milestone – at speeds of over 630 mph – for the first time at approximately 43,000 feet during…
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Virgin Flight U-Turns After Mid-Atlantic Engine Failure At 35,000 Feet
A Virgin Atlantic plane bound for Jamaica was forced U-turn over the Atlantic Ocean before landing in Ireland after its engine suddenly failed mid-flight. Flight VS165 departed London Heathrow at 4:12pm on Saturday and was almost three hours into the journey when one of its engines shut down in the middle of the North Atlantic…
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Today In 1999, Racing The Thunderstorm – How American Airlines Flight 1420 Ended In Disaster
Today in 1999, a passenger jet carrying 145 people raced a powerful thunderstorm toward Little Rock, Arkansas, in a desperate attempt to land before the weather completely closed in. Just minutes later, the aircraft would slide off the runway at highway speeds, tear through airport structures, break apart in the darkness, and become one of…
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Float Falls Off Mid-Flight! SeaRey Amphibious Aircraft Makes Dramatic Emergency Landing In Assawoman Bay Near Ocean City
A routine afternoon flight turned into a tense emergency over the waters of Maryland after a Progressive Aerodyne SeaRey LSA amphibious aircraft suffered an unusual mid-air malfunction near Ocean City Municipal Airport. The privately operated 2015-built SeaRey LSA, registered as N808CM, was reportedly maneuvering near Ocean City when one of its stabilizing floats — also…
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Mooney M20J Crash During Landing At Albuquerque Double Eagle Airport Leaves Pilot Seriously Injured | May 31, 2026
A privately operated Mooney M20J aircraft, registration N555ED, crashed while landing at Albuquerque-Double Eagle II Airport (KAEG), New Mexico, on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at approximately 3:18 PM local time. According to early reports, the aircraft went down under unknown circumstances during the landing phase of flight. Emergency responders from the Albuquerque Police Department, Albuquerque…
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Wake Turbulence Drama At 38,000 Feet: Eurowings A320 Injures 5 Near Sarajevo After Encounter With Emirates A380
A routine climb over Bosnia and Herzegovina suddenly turned violent when a Eurowings Airbus A320-200 operating flight EW635 from Rhodes to Cologne encountered severe turbulence and wake turbulence from an Emirates Airbus A380 flying ahead on May 30, 2026. The incident occurred about 20 nautical miles east of Sarajevo while the A320, registered D-AEWS, was…
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Tragedy Near Mississippi-Alabama Border: Pipistrel Sinus 912 Crashes During Approach, Pilot Killed
A privately owned Pipistrel Sinus 912 aircraft crashed under unknown circumstances Sunday afternoon near Columbus-Lowndes County Airport in Mississippi, claiming the life of the pilot onboard. The light aircraft went down near the Alabama-Mississippi state line along Highway 82 on Cole Road while reportedly approaching the airport. Authorities later identified the deceased pilot as Emmett…
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The Cold War Roars Again: Poland’s Legendary MiG-17F Returns To The Skies After 33 Years
More than three decades after the last flight of its kind in Poland, one of the most iconic Cold War fighter jets has returned to the air. The legendary MiG-17F, known in Poland as the Lim-5, has once again taken to the skies, marking a remarkable chapter in European aviation history. The aircraft, carrying the…
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Emirates Cabin Crew Salary Breakdown Goes Viral – Here’s How Much They Really Earn
A viral social media post revealing the salary structure of Emirates cabin crew members has sparked widespread discussion online, with many people surprised by how much flight attendants at one of the world’s largest international airlines can earn. The post breaks down the monthly income of an Emirates cabin crew member into multiple components rather…
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