Year: 2022

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LATAM Airlines A320neo has been hit by a vehicle crossing the runway while taking off from Lima Airport in Peru.

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LATAM Airlines plane crashes on Peruvian runway, two firefighters dead. A LATAM Airlines jet collided with a firetruck on the runway as it was taking off from the airport in Peru’s capital Lima on Friday, resulting in the death of two firefighters, the carrier said. Peru’s health ministry said at 7 p.m. (0000 GMT) that 20 passengers were being treated in a clinic, and at least two were in serious condition. The airline said no passengers or crew members were killed.An ATC report states in writing that the rescue vehicle entered…

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Mayday! Mayday! Mayday! — Not for aircraft,, but for passengers only..

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Yes, you read that correctly. Right before take off at the highly trafficked London’s Heathrow Airport, a man flying to Nigeria, drops his pants and defecates dead center of the aircraft’s economy class cabin.These things happen. Airport Authorities have started an investigation into the incident If the act was intentional, that is a gross offense. A passenger flying to Nigeria pooped on the floor of the economy class cabin in a British Airways flight from London Heathrow.Right before take-off from London Heathrow Airport, a man flying to Nigeria drops his…

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Five people found dead in helicopter crash in Italy

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ROME (Reuters) – Five people were found dead after a helicopter crash in Italy, Ansa news agency said on Saturday citing rescuers, and two passengers were still missing. The helicopter took off on Thursday from Lucca in Tuscany and was heading towards the northern city of Treviso when it disappeared from radar screens after hitting bad weather above a hilly, wooded area. Seven people were aboard the helicopter, including four Turkish businessmen working for firm Eczacibasi Consumer Products who had been attending a paper technologies fair, the company said in…

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Pilot shortage on Texas’ horizon

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As airlines predict their most profitable summer ever — and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport continues to break passenger records — a massive pilot shortage could mean sky-high prices and more flight cancellations for customers. Why it matters: The U.S. is forecast to lose about half its pilots to retirement in the next 15 years, according to ABC News. Fort Worth-based American Airlines expects more than one-third of its 15,000 pilots to retire in the next seven years. Fewer pilots will mean fewer flights, which will likely lead to fare spikes. What’s happening: Thousands of pilots chose early retirement at the beginning…

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EB-2 IMMIGRATION PROGRAM FOR EXPERIENCED PILOTS IN THE USA

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If you meet the conditions explained below, You re supposed to be in a position to apply EB-2 VISA that will result in Green Card (Permanent Residence) REQUIREMENTS (MUST MEET THREE OF THE CRITERIA LISTED BELOW)  * At least 10 years of experience as a pilot. Valid FAA, IATA or ICAO licensure ( HOW TO CONVERT EASA & ICAO ATP LICENCE TO FAA ATP A LICENSE – Flight Training Shop ). Evidence of salary in the top 70% of pilots in country of employment at some point in last 5…

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The use of Ukrainian Airspace has been scattered

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Although there are evidently Russian-issued no-fly NOTAMs out too, Ukrainian Airspace has been scattered by the decision of airliners. International Flights From East to West and vice versa have been started planning mostly including Romanian and Turkish Air corridors for complete avoidance of Ukrainian airspace. Due to the Upcoming crisis, Airliners flying across to the European destinations, Turkish and Romanian Airspace will be the cost-effective corridor, Increasing number of flights will trigger the resulting high volume of air traffic along with these air corridors.

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Today marks the crash of Flight 3407 and changes the airline industry in the USA.

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Today marks 13 years since the crash of Flight 3407 in Clarence Center. The aircraft, a Bombardier Q400, entered an aerodynamic stall from which it did not recover, and crashed into a house in Clarence Center, New York, at 10:17 pm EST (03:17 UTC), killing all 49 passengers and crew on board, as well as one person inside the house. Feb. 12, 2009 – A new era of aviation safety began. It’s a day of solemn remembrance, as it was 13 years ago, on February 12, 2009, that Continental Airlines Flight 3407 crashed in Clarence…

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Chinese Cargo 747 Suffers Engine Damage at Chicago-O’Hare Intl (KORD), IL.

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Simply, sliding off the taxiway caused this incident. China Airlines Cargo Boeing 747-400F (registered. B-18715) sustained damage to its engine #2 when it collided with a baggage cart while taxiing at Chicago-O’Hare Intl (KORD), IL. A China Airlines Boeing 747-400F sustained damage to its engine number 2 following a crash into a baggage cart while taxiing Friday morning at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD). According to the Chicago Department of Aviation, there were no injuries related to the incident that happened around 06:30. According to the sources, This incident originated…

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An F-35C Joint Strike Fighter had a “landing mishap” on the deck of Air Carrier in the South China Sea.

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The F-35C Lightning II, which is assigned to Carrier Air Wing 2, was conducting routine flight operations in the South China Sea when the mishap occurred. The plane’s pilot, “safely ejected”. Seven sailors were injured, with three sent to a medical facility in Manila, Philippines, Presumably, due to the airplane sliding off the deck by the impact. The pilot seems to be short on final and adds the full power but strikes the ramp. The United States Navy is making arrangements to recover the aircraft. The video seems to be…

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