What was behind the incursions? And why couldn’t the British authorities stopped them more quickly?
Tag: Airlines and Airplanes
Gatwick Airport Closes After Drone Is Spotted
Gatwick Airport shut down after a drone appeared in what authorities are calling “a deliberate act” to disrupt air travel.
K-Pop Fans Are Emptying Planes for a Closer Look at Their Idols
They’ve found a way to get next to the stars at a charge of barely more than $100. But the last-minute cancellations delay international flights.
In Lion Air Crash, Black Box Data Reveals Pilots’ Struggle to Regain Control
Information from Lion Air Flight 610, which crashed off Indonesia last month, supports the theory that a new Boeing anti-stall system played a role.
‘Spend the Minimum’: After Crash, Lion Air’s Safety Record Is Back in Spotlight
Employees and officials say that long before the deadly crash of Lion Air Flight 610, the Indonesian carrier prioritized rapid growth and political clout over safety.
3 Days Stranded in Siberia? Flight Delays Don’t Come Much Worse Than This
Passengers on an Air France plane that was forced to land at Irkutsk airport in Russia endured a nightmare stay after a replacement plane also developed a fault.
What You Need to Know About Boeing’s 737 Max
This popular passenger jet was recently involved in the Lion Air fatal crash. If you’re worried about flying one on your next trip, here is a quick guide to the plane and the airlines that fly it.
What We Know About the Lion Air Flight 610 Crash
The new plane’s automated systems may have played a role, but the precise cause remains unknown.
In Indonesia Plane Crash Inquiry, New Focus on Possible Aircraft Problems
The plane had experienced problems before Lion Air Flight 610 crashed. Officials are investigating whether fault lies with human error, technical flaws or both.
Virgin Australia Airline Seeks to Thank Veterans for Their Service. Vets Say, ‘No, Thanks.’
Australian military veterans said that Virgin Australia’s offer to give them priority boarding was un-Australian. Others said the policy was “too American.”