All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Japan Air Lines Co Ltd (JAL) today grounded their entire Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleets. Battery Warning and Smoke on Boeing 787’s The move came after ANA flight 682 made an emergency landing at Takamatsu Airport, Japan following a battery warning and reports of smoke in the cockpit. An ANA spokesman said … Continue reading “Japanese Airlines Ground 787s”

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has today announced a comprehensive review of the Boeing 787 critical systems, including the design, manufacture, and assembly. The First of Many 787 Dreamliner Faults The move is in response to two more incidents today affecting Boeing’s flagship 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The first fault on Friday occurred was spotted by … Continue reading “FAA Reviews Boeing 787 Dreamliner Critical System”

All Nippon Airways (ANA) of Japan was forced to cancel a Boeing Dreamliner flight today due to a brake problem. All Nippon Airways ANA698 Flight ANA698 from Ube Airport, Yamaguchi was due to fly to Haneda Airport, Tokyo. Flight ANA698 Fault An airport spokesman reported that brake parts from the rear left undercarriage required replacement. … Continue reading “Boeing Dreamliner Flight Hit by Brake Fault”

A British Airways pilot was forced to make an emergency landing this week, after two drunk women tried to storm into his cockpit. London Gatwick to Tunisia The flight from London Gatwick to Tunisia landed safely in Lyon where the Malibu-swigging women were placed in a cell for the night. It was determined that the … Continue reading “BA Drunk Passengers Emergency Landing”

A Russian Red Wings aircraft is reported to have overrun the runway and crashed onto a highway in Moscow. The incident occurred at Moscow’s Vnukovo International Airport at 16:35 local time (12:35 GMT) resulting in the aircraft breaking up and catching fire. It is understood that there were 8 crew members and no passengers on … Continue reading “Red Wings aircraft crashes onto Moscow Highway”

Croatia will pay Ryanair 1.4 million euros to set up base in Zadar next year. Government officials have claimed that the money will be a fantastic investment for Croatian tourism. The government will pay half the sum and the Croatian Tourism Association will stump up another 700,000 euros. Amongst the new journeys that could be … Continue reading “Croatia pays 1.4 million for Ryanair base”

British Airways (BA) has confirmed its intention to start running a non-stop route from Heathrow to Chengdu three times a week, Yorkshire Post reports. Willie Walsh, IAG’s chief executive (the company which owns BA), expressed his excitement about the move in an official statement; labelling it a great chance to tap into China’s economic growth. … Continue reading “BA Announces Heathrow to Chengdu Route”

Airlines have been warned about a potential manufacturing fault within the new Boeing 787 Dreamliners. According to reuters.com, the new plane features a poorly-manufactured fuel line, which could potentially lead to engine shut-downs or even a fire. Upon discovering these faults, the U.S Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered flight crews to carry out extra … Continue reading “Airlines Ordered to Inspect Dreamliner Fuel Systems Before Takeoff”