A British Airways Airbus A321neo suffered a viral double tail strike at London Heathrow Airport on Thursday before landing safely on a second attempt. Air accident investigators are reviewing the incident, and the airline has temporarily grounded the jet for safety inspections. The aircraft is currently scheduled to return to regular commercial service on Saturday morning.
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🇦🇪✈️ 🇺🇸EMIRATES A380 MAKES 32-MINUTE FLIGHT FROM PHILADELPHIA TO JFK
After diverting to Philadelphia due to weather-related disruptions at JFK, Emirates A380 flight EK205 made a short 32-minute flight from PHL back to JFK.
A rare sight to see the world’s largest passenger aircraft making such a short journey!
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🇯🇵✈️ 🇨🇦ZIPAIR EXPANDS TO CANADA: Japan’s low-cost airline ZIPAIR, part of the Japan Airlines Group, has announced a new nonstop route between Tokyo Narita (NRT) and Toronto (YYZ).
The route will launch on March 2, 2027, with three weekly flights, increasing to four weekly flights from March 29.
Flights will operate on Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, making ZIPAIR the first Japanese low-cost airline to serve this route.
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Congressman Rob Menendez is renewing his push for federal legislation to BAN non-essential helicopter flights over densely populated areas, including NYC sightseeing tours.
Following Tuesday’s emergency helicopter landing in Bayonne, NJ, Menendez says these flights put thousands of residents at risk and is pressing the FAA and Congress to take action.
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An SAS Airbus A320neo arriving from Stockholm, Sweden (ARN), encountered challenging crosswinds while approaching Madeira International Airport (FNC) amid Storm Charles.
Strong wind gusts made the landing approach difficult, but the aircraft landed safely.
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BREAKING: Labor Dispute Declared at Arkia Airlines
Arkia workers have officially declared a labor dispute with the airline's management, escalating tensions with the airline's owners, the Nakash brothers.
The workers are protesting planned workforce reductions, management decisions and the lack of progress regarding the airline's future.
What does this mean for passengers? Under Israeli labor law, declaring a labor dispute starts a 14-day waiting period. After that, workers may legally take labor action, including protests, work slowdowns, sanctions or even a full strike.
⚠️ This does NOT mean flights will be cancelled immediately. However, if the dispute escalates, passengers could face delays and cancellations.
Arkia passengers should stay tuned for further updates.
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🕯️✈️ 25 YEARS SINCE AMERICAN AIRLINES FLIGHT 587 DISASTER
On November 12, 2001, American Airlines Flight 587 crashed in Belle Harbor, Queens, shortly after departing JFK Airport for Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
The aircraft, an Airbus A300-605R (N14053), was carrying 260 people: 251 passengers and 9 crew members.
Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft encountered wake turbulence from a Japan Airlines Boeing 747.
A series of aggressive rudder inputs by the first officer led to the separation of the aircraft’s vertical stabilizer.
The aircraft crashed into a residential neighborhood in Queens.
All 260 people aboard and five residents on the ground were killed.
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Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) has become the first airport in the United States to introduce new facial recognition technology for Global Entry.
Travelers can now walk through facial recognition cameras instead of stopping at kiosks to answer customs questions.
The system launched October 13, with CBP planning to expand the technology to 30 airports nationwide.
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As of this evening, approximately 203 USAF aerial refueling aircraft, including KC-135 Stratotankers and KC-46 Pegasus tankers, are deployed across Europe and the Middle East.
This is the highest number since June, with additional U.S. Air Force tankers expected to arrive soon.
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