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[Fish&Chips]

DHL cargo aircraft slides around and breaks in two at Costa Rican airport.

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[Gaz]

Am sure that's the same Airport that some woman got killed because she stood behind the exhaust of the Jet that blew her off the fence into a wall or something .. good several feet away ..

Those idiots infront of the plane bending down .. stupidity as it's finest

I think you're likely thinking of Princess Julianna Airport on St Maarten.

New Zealand woman dies after jet blast at world's 'scariest' airport

Despite safety warnings, St Maarten airport and nearby beach have become world-famous attractions, with tourists clinging to fence as planes take off

www.theguardian.com

 

[Junglejim]

DHL cargo aircraft slides around and breaks in two at Costa Rican airport.

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That fast and the furious franchise is out of control, man!

 

[BCNTM]

Russia starts production of 20 Tu-214 aircraft, aims to build 10 jets per year - AeroTime

Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has launched production of 20 long-range narrow-body Tu-214 aircraft. Speaking to Russian news agency TASS on April 6, 2022, UAC chief executive officer, Yuri Slyusar confirmed that the domestically made Tu-214 jets will replace foreign-made Boeing and...

www.aerotime.aero

10 a year - lucky if they can scrape together components for 1 every 10 years

 

[Picanha]

^^ This time the eastern block will be even more decrepit and outpaced than during Soviet times.

Evergrande linked to China plane crash in wild suicide rumour | Asia Markets

The co-pilot of China Eastern Airlines flight MU5737 crashed the aircraft in a murder-suicide after losing his life-savings in the Evergrande debt crisis, according to speculation being reported in Chinese media.

www.asiamarkets.com

 

[colin traveller]

BA going the PNO Route ......

British Airways Cuts Summer Flights, Looks to Spanish Staffing

British Airways (BA) has canceled hundreds of flights on major routes for the summer season, compounding the airline's troubles.

airwaysmag.com

 

[muck]

'Wall Street Journal' reports that preliminary evidence from the black box of China Eastern Airlines Flight 5735 points to a deliberate crash. (Source)

Jesus. If you have to go out, just buy a fricking piece of rope and don't bother the rest of us.

 

[droopy]

One of the theories on what happened to MH370 is this, that the pilot killed himself and all the people on board. And there was also that nut job that crashed a plane in Germany for the same reasons :\

 

[Picanha]

U2 Spy Plane | The Dragon Lady | Cockpit View At 70,000 Feet | Gary Sinise U2 Record​

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[Picanha]

'Wall Street Journal' reports that preliminary evidence from the black box of China Eastern Airlines Flight 5735 points to a deliberate crash. (Source)

Jesus. If you have to go out, just buy a fricking piece of rope and don't bother the rest of us.

One of the theories on what happened to MH370 is this, that the pilot killed himself and all the people on board. And there was also that nut job that crashed a plane in Germany for the same reasons :\

This was aggravated by the new anti terror regulations. Like locked doors.

If there are two in the cockpit it is quite impossible the other crewmember must be killed then to proceed with CFIT.

 

[colin traveller]

easyJet CEO Blames Staff Shortages On Brexit

The airline has turned down around 8,000 job applications from EU citizens due to Brexit.

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Blaming Brexit when they got rid of staff due to the China Virus .. ,,,and has the absolute barefaced cheek to blame Brexit because of current staffing shortages ...

 

[BCNTM]

easyJet CEO Blames Staff Shortages On Brexit

The airline has turned down around 8,000 job applications from EU citizens due to Brexit.

simpleflying.com

Blaming Brexit when they got rid of staff due to the China Virus .. ,,,and has the absolute barefaced cheek to blame Brexit because of current staffing shortages ...

He is 'only' on £740,000 a year

 

[muck]

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Regarding what's being said in the video about Lufthansa, they've made up their mind and will reactivate half their fleet.

 

[colin traveller]

... Price Rise

How Much? Lufthansa Raises All London Flight Prices To Over €600

Why has Lufthansa raised short-haul ticket prices to the most expensive category for the rest of July?

simpleflying.com

 

[colin traveller]

SAS Pilots Walkout after Talks Collapse

900 SAS-Scandinavian Airlines (SK) pilots will walk out with immediate effect, leaving the airline with no choice but to cancel up to 50% of its flights.

airwaysmag.com

 

[colin traveller]

Thought only US Airlines could file a Chapter 11

SAS Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in the United States

The airline said it filed this document in order to "accelerate SAS’ transformation by implementing key elements of its SAS FORWARD plan."

airwaysmag.com

 

[snowmanca]

Thought only US Airlines could file a Chapter 11

SAS Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in the United States

The airline said it filed this document in order to "accelerate SAS’ transformation by implementing key elements of its SAS FORWARD plan."

airwaysmag.com

It may be related to a US subsidiary or bonds sold on a US market

 

[colin traveller]

Atlas Air Worldwide to be acquired in $3bn takeover - Air Cargo News

Freighter firm Atlas Air Worldwide has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an investor group in an all-cash transaction with an

www.aircargonews.net

 

[Junglejim]

Why Non-US Airlines Are Filing For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

Chapter 11 allows airlines to continue operating while restructuring their debts.

simpleflying.com

 

[pigmode]

Everything You Need To Know About The Innovative AW609 Tiltrotor Aircraft

The Leonardo AW609 made a public appearance during a recent airshow in Italy. While it prepares to be certified as the world’s first commercial tiltrotor

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