Travel News Was the fatal Chinese Eastern plane crash intentional? Investigators have yet to find any technical fault with the Boeing which crashed in March, killing 132 passengers and crew. 18/05/2022
Travel News More than 100 passengers escape plane that caught fire during take-off The Tibet Airlines flight veered off the runway before bursting into flames at China's Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport this morning. 12/05/2022
Travel News ‘Risk of insider threat’, says UK minister speeding up airport hiring It is hoped that hiring more staff will stop airport ‘chaos’ ahead of the summer. 19/04/2022
Travel News Passengers cheer as US mask mandate is lifted on public transport Mask wearing during flights is no longer compulsory in the US from Monday 18 April. 19/04/2022
Travel News One of the world’s safest planes takes a fatal nosedive, but why? None of the 132 passengers or crew are believed to have survived the crash, which has raised questions about the jets' safety. 22/03/2022
Travel News Is it safe to fly to Ukraine? Ryanair, the biggest airline to fly between Europe and Ukraine, has suspended all Ukraine flights for 14 days. 21/02/2022
Mobility Flying car prototype in Slovakia is officially cleared for takeoff A Slovakian-made flying car has received its wings with its official airworthiness certificate - moving one step closer to reaching the public market. 27/01/2022
Netherlands 'This is unique': Stowaway survives 9,000-km flight in wheel section “Most of the time when we find somebody who is in a plane then he does not survive... but this is unique." 24/01/2022
Mobility 5G could interfere with planes as they land, safety authority warns US authorities said 5G signal could affect the altimeters in some planes, reducing their ability to slow down after landing in certain conditions. 17/01/2022
Travel News What is the world’s safest airline in 2022? The airlines have been ranked according to their serious incident record, COVID-19 protocols and the age of their fleets. 12/01/2022
no comment Massive snowstorm causes flight delays in the Sakhalin region Strong winds and blizzards reached the Sakhalin region and disrupted communications with mainland Russia and on the island itself. 04/01/2022
Green News Why is the EU suing Portugal? Portugal has “continually and persistently” exceeded the annual nitrogen dioxide limit in parts of Lisbon and Porto. 15/11/2021
Russia Russia: 28 feared dead after plane crash in country's far-east All contact was lost with the plane, which was carrying 22 passengers and six crew in eastern Russia. 06/07/2021
Travel News The 6 airlines with the highest COVID safety ratings Feeling anxious about travelling by air again? Airlines are upping their game when it comes to COVID. These are rated the safest options. 27/04/2021
world news UK bans Boeing 777 planes with same engine that blew apart in US The UK is temporarily banning all Boeing 777 planes with a specific type of engine after an aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing in the US. 22/02/2021
USA Debris from US plane falls from sky over Denver homes One resident said he saw a massive piece of debris fly past his window and into his truck, crushing the cab and pushing the vehicle into the dirt. 21/02/2021
world news Boeing 737 Max nears return after EU regulators directive The Boeing 737 Max could be cleared to fly again within weeks after European regulators published a proposed airworthiness directive. The aircraft has been grounded for nearly two years after deadly crashes in 2018 and 2019. 24/11/2020
Pakistan Pakistan wrestles with pilots scandal in wake of European flight ban In a leaked letter seen by Euronews, EASA said the alleged fraud was a "grave safety concern" and recommended that any pilots holding Pakistani licenses should not be scheduled for operations in Europe. 09/07/2020
world news Plane crash deaths down 50% in 2019 but number of accidents rise 2019 was the third safest year in terms of fatalities since 1946. 02/01/2020
futuris Discover the spray used by Belgian police to train specialist dogs at airports Explosives training has always been a dangerous undertaking for security workers, but a special substance is designed to make officials and passengers safe 28/10/2019
Eco-Innovation The Scandi way to fly: Finnair launches new sustainable travel kit The Nordic airline has always been top of its game when it comes to sustainability, and this is just the start. 23/05/2019
World Sri Lankan Airlines puts flight marshals on planes, tourist numbers to drop by 500,000 One week after the attacks in Sri Lanka, executives from the country’s Tourism Development Authority and national airline attended the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai. 03/05/2019
USA Boeing charged airlines for additional safety features on 737 Max jets Exterior sensors that tell pilots the angle of the plane were one safety feature that cost extra. The sensors might have been able prevent Lion Air crash that killed 189, an expert said. 22/03/2019
View Trump's thoughts on air safety - debunked by an actual pilot ǀ View It’s a romantic fantasy to think that “great pilots” are the solution. Great pilots make great mistakes too. 17/03/2019
world news European Aviation Safety Agency grounds all Boeing 737 MAX aircraft The European Aviation Safety Agency has decided to ground all Boeing 737 MAX aircraft following the fatal crash of an Ethiopian Airlines jet on Sunday 12/03/2019
world news Boeing confirms it will upgrade software for all 737 MAX 8 aircraft Boeing said it will upgrade software for all 737 MAX 8 aircraft. This comes after an FAA request, and Sunday's crash of an Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX 12/03/2019
