We are looking for some help setting up the core of our new UK Multilateration (MLAT) ADS-B radar network. To support this we are offering high quality receivers – completely free to good homes! We have the following initial target locations: Swindon. Worcester. Northampton. High Wycombe. Sevenoaks. Thetford. Colchester. Derby. Liverpool. Goole. We’ll supply the receiver, … Continue reading “Plane Finder MLAT – Free Receivers”
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TransAsia Airways plane crashes in Taiwan
A TransAsia Airways aircraft has crashed and burst into flames whilst making an emergency landing in Taiwan. Local media are reporting 47 deaths with 11 others seriously injured by the crash and fire. Flight GE222 (callsign TNA222) took off from Kaohsiung Siaogang Airport (KHH), Taiwan sat 17:43 (scheduled departure 17:00) local time and was originally … Continue reading “TransAsia Airways plane crashes in Taiwan”
MH17 downed over Ukraine
Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 was downed yesterday over Ukraine with the loss of all 295 passengers and crew. News media report that Boeing 777-200ER aircraft, registration number 9M-MRD, was shot down by a surface to air missile. The Boeing 777-200ER aircraft is the same model as the lost Malaysian Airlines MH370 aircraft reg 9M-MRO, that … Continue reading “MH17 downed over Ukraine”
Virgin Australia Plane Reports Hijack Attempt en Route to Bali
Virgin Australia flight VA41 has reportedly been hijacked on route to Bali. Virgin Australia flight VA41 The Boeing 737-800, registration number VH-YIF, has recently landed at Bali Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS). The aircraft had sent off from Brisbane International Airport at 01:00 UTC and was scheduled to fly to Bali. Track Flight VA41 We tracked … Continue reading “Virgin Australia Plane Reports Hijack Attempt en Route to Bali”
Missing Malaysian Boeing 777, Crashed?
Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 has gone missing between Malaysia and Vietnam. The Boeing 777-200ER aircraft left Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) at 00:40 local time (16:40 GMT 7 March) and was bound for Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China. The aircraft was expected to land in Beigjing at 06:30 local time (20:30 GMT). The … Continue reading “Missing Malaysian Boeing 777, Crashed?”
Heathrow Runway Closed after BA Flight A319 Spits Fire
A British Airways Airbus A319 was forced to return to Heathrow Airport last night after flames were seen spitting from an engine shortly after takeoff. An Emergency Landing for A319 The emergency landing forced the closure of the airport’s southern run for 16 minutes. The flight had departed London Heathrow Airport (LHR) just before 20:55 … Continue reading “Heathrow Runway Closed after BA Flight A319 Spits Fire”
Wasps Cause Serious Etihad Flight Emergency Landing
An Etihad Airbus A330-200 departing Brisbane for Singapore was forced to make an emergency landing after wasps nested in a vital system. Etihad Flight EY437 The incident involving Etihad Flight EY437 on 21 November 2013 was recorded by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) as a serious incident. ATSB Report The ATSB preliminary report released … Continue reading “Wasps Cause Serious Etihad Flight Emergency Landing”
Breaks Between Shifts for Pilots? Jetstar Says So
Jetstar pilot Rich Greenslade today won a tribunal case to have a break between shifts. The Airbus A320 pilot, based out of Christchurch New Zealand, argued against Jetstar at an Employment Court stating that the airline was in breach of its obligations in not allowing pilots any time for a break during an aircraft turnaround. … Continue reading “Breaks Between Shifts for Pilots? Jetstar Says So”
Ethiopian Airlines Flight Hijacked by Co-Pilot
An Ethiopian Airlines aircraft flying from Addis Ababa to Rome was hijacked by the co-pilot and taken to Geneva according to Swiss police. Flight Hijacking Events on ET-702 The hijacker, who was arrested in Geneva whilst claiming asylum, waited for the pilot to go to the toilet and then locked himself in the cockpit as … Continue reading “Ethiopian Airlines Flight Hijacked by Co-Pilot”
Santa takes to the skies
Plane Finder is tracking Santa! Santa’s sleigh is equipped with the very latest NextGen ADS-B tracker technology. This means that children, young and old, can once again track Santa live as he delivers presents across the globe. Santa Tracking with Plane Finder We are already tracking Santa here on planefinder.net and the Plane Finder Apple … Continue reading “Santa takes to the skies”