The plane landed in Baku, Azerbaijan, on a direct flight from Seattle, as part of a multi-phased plan that includes retiring the older 747s that also fly to Israel, and expanding the fleet to 20 aircraft by 2030
The first line-fit Air India Dreamliner has landed at Indira Gandhi International Airport, after a direct flight from the Boeing factory. The new, upgraded cabin will be unveiled soon
A study by a Swiss university compared costs and concluded that, in 82% of cases, trains are preferable to planes, with French and Spanish train operators offering significant savings
A private jet with eight passengers on board has crashed during takeoff at Maine's Bangor airport. The US Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation into the incident involving a Bombardier Challenger 600
According to reports in the United States, a White House spokeswoman told the crew on the plane that it was a "minor electrical problem" that caused the veteran 747 to return to the Andrews Air Force Base. The president took off on a replacement plane shortly after the incident
Ongoing sports investment: The leading UAE airline is strengthening its presence at the prestigious golf tournament held this month in Dubai, with $9 million as prize money. Last week, the company unveiled its "tennis plane" that bears the Grand Slam's logos
The Istanbul-Barcelona flight landed as scheduled, but El Prat Airport activated emergency protocols due to a bomb threat on the plane, which later turned out to be a hoax. Company spokesman: "Efforts have begun to identify the passenger in question and take legal action"
The NTSB investigation determined that the left engine and wing attachment system separated seconds after takeoff due to severe fatigue cracks in a critical component. The cracks had previously been identified but were not considered a safety hazard, and they spread across 75% of the surface in the pylon's rear attachment bearing, leading to the separation of the engine and pylon from the wing
More and more airlines are offering the option to book a business-class flight with components priced separately. Don't want a lounge? No problem. Can you manage without internet access? Please. Want a private driver and free cancellation? You'll pay, and it's lot
About 20 minutes before landing at Ben Gurion Airport, in the midst of stormy weather, a plane carrying Maccabi Tel Aviv football players was struck by lightning, causing panic among the passengers. The flight landed safely with zero casualties
Satena announced that a delegation from it will travel to the crash site where 15 passengers and crew members were killed: "We are committed to supporting the families and accompanying them at this difficult time"
A Beechcraft plane operated by a local company crashed in northern Colombia, during a flight from Cucuta to Oceania. All 13 passengers and two crew members died; the investigation is ongoing
A private jet with eight passengers on board has crashed during takeoff at Maine's Bangor airport. The US Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation into the incident involving a Bombardier Challenger 600
Drama in the skies over Turkey: A Falcon 50 aircraft, which was on its way to Tripoli, attempted to make an emergency landing at Ankara airport, but lost contact and crashed. The aircraft was found in the airport area with five passengers on board, including the Libyan Chief of Staff
Statesville Regional Airport confirmed that seven people were killed in a Cessna plane that crashed while landing; according to US reports, some of the passengers were family members. One of the victims is Greg Biffle, a retired NASCAR racing driver
An F-16 plane crashed during a training exercise in the deserts of the western United States. The pilot ejected seconds before the crash and is in good condition; the US military has launched an investigation into the incident
A HAL-Tejas fighter aircraft crashed in front of crowds at the Dubai Air Show, during a flight demonstration. The Indian Air Force mourns the pilot, who lost his life, and an inquest will follow. It is still unclear what caused the crash
The vice president of UPS released a statement naming the crew members of the cargo plane that crashed during takeoff at Louisville Airport: "Words can’t express the sorrow we feel. United, we are strong."
Update: at least 12 people died due to the engine separating from the wing during takeoff run, initial NTSB findings say. The black boxes have been removed, with data expected to be recovered
A UPS MD-11 carrying three crew members crashed minutes after departing for Honolulu, igniting and hitting a building. Death toll reaches nine. Gov. Beshear: "We are hurting right now after a heartbreaking day."
