Category: Blog
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Chaos in the Skies: EasyJet Flight Diverts to Munich After Unruly Passenger Causes Uproar
What should have been a routine flight from London Gatwick to the sunny island of Kos turned into an unexpected adventure for passengers aboard an easyJet flight on September 3, 2024. In an incident that highlights the growing problem of unruly passengers, a heavily intoxicated man managed to disrupt the flight so badly that the…
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The unusual case of Air France flight AF1162…
Aviation is a well oil, global travel machine and it has an excellent track record, but every now an then, there are hiccups. On the 29th of August 2024, Air France flight AF1162 on the suffered not from one, not from two of those hiccups but… five! AF1162 is a scheduled flight from Paris Charles…
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Let us set this straight: it will not take-off!
This website is for aviation professionals and enthusiasts alike, and there’s something I need to clear up once and for all. I’ve seen way too many posts about this online, and frankly, I’m fed up. And yes, these posts come from both enthusiasts and professionals. So, let’s settle this. An aircraft flies because of the…
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Next! Ryanair raises an airport closure in Eindhoven to EU Presiden von Der Leyen
Earlier this month, I wrote about how Ryanair criticized the Spanish Air Traffic Control (ATC) over a temporary arrivals stop at Palma de Mallorca Airport. Now, Ryanair is at it again—this time targeting the Dutch ATC for a closure at Eindhoven Airport, which occurred on August 28 due to staff shortages and equipment failure. Ryanair’s…
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Emirati Women in Aviation: Progress or PR?
While the UAE’s aviation sector is making headlines for its increasing female representation, a deeper look reveals a mixed picture. Both Emirates Group and flydubai have celebrated significant strides in gender equality, but these announcements raise questions about the broader implications and true impact of these initiatives. flydubai’s Record Growth: Genuine Progress or Strategic PR?…
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Livery wanted! Design Brussels Airlines next A320
Who does not like an aircraft in special livery? We are not talking about retro-jets here, not standard special liveries like Condor’s sadly famous stripes (still not a fan, sorry), but really unique, one of a kind and single execution liveries. Lufthansa often play with their name and logo and reactivated their Fanhansa fleet of…
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Further for the Boeing 777X
The Boeing 777X is facing a new set of technical difficulties. On Monday, August 19, the American planemaker discovered fatigue cracks in the metal piece linking the engine with the wing. A faulty piece at the heart of the problem As first reported by the Air Current, this particular piece of metal is a crucial…
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The iconic piece of low-tech than Frankfurt Airport keeps maintaining on purpose
Welcome back to our weekend post, where we take a lighter look at some of the quirkier aspects of aviation. Last month, we had a fun dive into Condor’s controversial livery—if you missed it, you can check it out here. Today, I’m turning my attention to another beloved aviation icon: the split-flap departure display in…
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Ryanair is after ATC in Palma de Mallorca for cancellations
ATC in Palma de Mallorca decided to close the airport for arrivals today because of weather, while it was still open for departures. We don’t have additional info about this decision and we can’t comment on it. Ryanair issued a press release in their usual strong language, calling the decision “nonsensical” and putting “weather” in…
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WizzAir introduces an “all you can fly” membership for 499 EUR / year… where is the catch?
You can always count on low cost carriers to come with attempts to disrupt the industry and this time, it is WizzAir’s turn. Their new idea? An “all you can fly” subscription, which they offer at 499EUR / year now and soon at 599 EUR / year. Pay once, pack your bags and go! Or…