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REUTERS/Imelda Medina A Mexican governor and her husband, a former governor of the same state, were killed in a helicopter crash in the center of the country on Monday. Martha Erika Alonso, the new governor of the central state of Puebla, and her husband, Senator Rafael Moreno, died when their helicopter came down not far from the […]
Antara Foto/Hadi Sutrisno via REUTERS Following the loss of a Lion Air flight in waters off Java on Monday, Indonesia is grappling with a fresh chapter in its troubled aviation history. While some have been quick to condemn Indonesian aviation, this latest tragedy is more out-of-character for an industry that has worked hard at reform […]
A Silicon Valley startup has unveiled an all-electric flying vehicle that can travel up to 25 miles at a speed of 62 mph. Known as the BlackFly, the aero car requires no special skills to operate and no formal licensing in the US. The futuristic-looking personal aviation vehicle designed purely for consumer needs was developed […]
Brexit is looming ahead of the UK, and now a top travel industry figure has chastised the British government for “lack of clarity and progress” in Brexit negations. The chief executive of ABTA, the UK travel trade association for tour operators and travel agents, Mark Tanzer, explained his concerns to a London conference. “A year ago, I set out […]
US Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Daniel C. Coxwest The U.S. Navy canceled a major exercise in Djibouti days after it began following two aviation accidents. Naval Forces Central Command on Thursday put air operations “on hold” and called off the remainder of the Defense Department’s Alligator Dagger exercise. An AV-8B Harrier jet crashed during takeoff and a CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter sustained […]
Sweden has introduced an aviation tax that the government says is an effort to limit the impact of air travel on the environment. However, the country’s Environmental Protection Agency says it won’t have a big effect on emissions. Passengers departing from Swedish airports will be hit with an extra charge of between 60 and 400 […]
Flight MH370 crashed four years ago today and remains one of the biggest aviation mysteries in history. What caused the accident and where the aircraft is located has yet to be solved, with it being presumed to be somewhere in the Indian Ocean. All 239 passengers were killed which included 12 crew members, the remains […]
As more people take to the skies, it means more flights are needed to keep up with the increased demand. Budget airlines continue to compete in the industry by adding more flight routes to their schedule. However, the industry is aware that with this comes the problem of a pilot shortage, with too many planes […]
Last year was the safest year on record for airlines, with just two fatal accidents for commercial flights recorded. Aviation safety has continued to improve over the years. A lot of changes occurred after the worst plane crash in aviation history happened in 1977. The Tenerife Airport Disaster is now considered the deadliest plane accident […]
