Alaska Airlines mid-air door blowout signals low quality control – Boeing chief

The head of beleaguered plane maker Boeing has said "a quality escape" occurred in safety checks which led to a mid-flight blowout when a door "plug" came off during a flight involving one of the jets made by the company. Chief executive Dave Calhoun explained the "quality escape" to which he referred was "anything that … Continue reading Alaska Airlines mid-air door blowout signals low quality control – Boeing chief

‘NAF given 45 aircraft in six months’ — Chief of Air Staff, Abubakar

The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, said the Federal Government has deployed 45 more aircraft to the Nigerian Air Force in the last six months. Abubakar made this revelation in Katsina on Tuesday. Abubakar’s visit to the North-West theatre of operations was to celebrate Christmas and have lunch with frontline troops of … Continue reading ‘NAF given 45 aircraft in six months’ — Chief of Air Staff, Abubakar

Are planes still flying in and out of Rhodes?

Rhodes is a popular holiday destination and its beaches attract thousands of tourists every year. Airlines have continued to fly into Rhodes International Airport despite the fires but say they are keeping an eye on the "fast-moving situation". British Airways says it is "very concerned" about what is happening and has been in contact with … Continue reading Are planes still flying in and out of Rhodes?

The US is Stopping Russia From Selling Advanced Fighter Jets to Iran.

The Russia government is once again creating deadlocks with plans to sell advanced fighter jets to Iran and the U.S. is ready to step in and stop the military trade relations. A statement issued midweek by State Department rep Mark Toner confirmed to The Washington Free Beacon that the White House is against Moscow's sale … Continue reading The US is Stopping Russia From Selling Advanced Fighter Jets to Iran.