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NEWS Jan 01, 2026 “I’m Not Okay”: Chilling Audio Captures Near-Disaster as Pilot Tries to Kill Engines The aviation community and the public are getting a chilling, firsthand look at the moments of near-catastrophe aboard Alaska Airlines Flight 2059 (operated by Horizon Air). Newly released cockpit voice recordings (CVR), made public in early January 2026 following the conclusion of legal proceedings, capture the exact moment off-duty pilot Joseph Emerson attempted to shut down the aircraft's engines mid-flight. Read More →
STORIES Dec 24, 2025 HEKLA: Icelandair Retires Hekla Aurora After 31 Years in the Skies On October 12, 2025, TF-FIU flew its final flight, taking 140 passengers on a scenic tour around Iceland. The final service graced travelers from as far as Singapore with two hours of the island’s most beautiful sights as a final sendoff for 31 years in the skies. Watch videos from the final flight and learn why this aircraft left such a lasting legacy. Read More →
ROUTES Dec 16, 2025 Wizz Air Relaunches Suceava Base with Two A321neos and Seven New Routes Wizz Air has officially reopened its base at Suceava "Stefan cel Mare" International Airport (SCV). The reopening immediately enhances connectivity by launching seven new direct routes to five countries. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Nov 27, 2025 Marco Polo Airport to Cavallino: Clear Routes, Costs to Expect, and the Smoothest Arrival How to travel from Marco Polo Airport to Cavallino, Italy. Read More →
NEWS Sep 23, 2025 Sydney Airport Nearly Closes Down due to Air Traffic Controller Shortage Sydney Airport, Australia’s busiest aviation hub, was just hours from a total shutdown of all departing flights last Friday due to a sudden shortage of available air traffic controllers. Read More →
NEWS Nov 05, 2024 Emirates Returns to Edinburgh with Daily 777 Flights Ahead of A350 Arrival On Monday, Dubai-based Emirates touched down in Edinburgh for the first time since the carrier suspended the route four years ago in 2020. Read More →
NEWS Oct 09, 2024 Emirates Cancels All Iran Lebanon Flight Plans to Resume Iraq Service Emirates has shared several updates in regards to flights to and from the Middle East. Find out when these flights are expected to resume and see which other airlines also have Middle East travel restrictions. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Sep 25, 2024 How Much Does It Cost To Become a Pilot? Article covering how much it costs to become a pilot. Also covered are differences in cost between Part 61 and Part 141 schools Read More →
NEWS Sep 16, 2024 Passenger Ordered to Pay $6000 in Fuel Expenses After Unruly Behavior Caused Flight Diversion An Australian passenger is forced to pay around $6,000 for wasted fuel on a flight that ended up being diverted and cancelled. Read comments from the Australian Federal Police and learn about additional fines the suspect is facing. Read More →
NEWS Jul 08, 2024 Breaking: Boeing Agrees To Plead Guilty To Defrauding FAA Over Boeing 737 Max Crashes Following a series of pressing hearings regarding its questionable manufacturing and oversight processes, Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to a criminal fraud charge concerning two fatal crashes of its 737 MAX aircraft. Here is all you need to know regarding this massive aviation news headline. Read More →