The Aviation Post

29/01/2025

Air Busan Airbus A321 Destroyed by Tail Fire While Preparing for Departure at Busan Gimhae

An Air Busan Airbus A321 experienced a fire incident while preparing for departure at Busan Gimhae International Airport. The fire, which erupted in the tail section of the aircraft, caused extensive damage and ultimately destroyed the fusilage. The aircraft was scheduled to depart for Hong Kong, an...

29/01/2025

Nigerian Max Air Boeing 737 Suffers Nose Gear Damage During Landing in Kano

On Tuesday night at around 10:57 PM, a Max Air Boeing 737-4D7, registered as 5N-MBD, experienced nose landing gear damage upon landing at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN).Flight VM1605 from Lagos (LOS) came to a halt on the runway due to the nose landing gear tire bursting and catching....

29/01/2025

Sri Lankan Airlines to Remain State-Owned Amidst Privatization Halt

The Sri Lankan government has decided to retain full ownership of SriLankan Airlines, halting previous plans for privatization. This crucial decision was made to ensure the continuous operation and sustainability of the national carrier, which has faced numerous challenges in recent years.Minister o...

29/01/2025

Sunlight Air Expands Fleet with New ATR 72-600 Aircraft.

Sunlight Air, a Philippines-based boutique airline, has announced the addition of a new ATR 72-600 aircraft to its growing fleet. This newly acquired turboprop marks the airline's first fleet expansion for 2025, enhancing its capacity to serve regional destinations across the country.The ATR 72-600....

24/01/2025

United Airlines Flight UA613 Drops Repeatedly Before Emergency Landing in Lagos.

A United Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner carrying 245 passengers and 11 crew members made an emergency return landing in Lagos following a mid-air technical issue. The flight, originally bound for Washington Dulles International Airport, experienced severe cabin pressure loss, leading to injuries a...

24/01/2025

A Miracle in the Skies: Baby Boy Born Aboard Hi Fly’s A330.

A rare and extraordinary event unfolded aboard Hi Fly’s Airbus A330 CS-TCE on a flight from Dzaoudzi, Mayotte, to Nairobi, Kenya. A baby boy was delivered mid-flight, adding a touch of wonder to what began as an ordinary journey.The crew and passengers worked together to assist the mother through ...

24/01/2025

Emirates To Launch Airbus A350 Flight to India on 26th January.

Great news for travelers between Dubai and India! Emirates will be launching its much-anticipated A350 service to Mumbai and Ahmedabad on January 26th, 2025.Emirates’ A350 services to both Mumbai and Ahmedabad will operate daily as follows (all times are local): • Mumbai: The Emirates A350 will ...

17/01/2025

Southwest Airlines Pilot Arrested for Alleged Intoxication Before Flight.

A Southwest Airlines pilot, identified as 52-year-old David Allsop from New Hampshire, was arrested on Wednesday morning at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport after reportedly showing up to work intoxicated. Authorities apprehended Allsop around 7 a.m. following allegations of driving under....

17/01/2025

SpaceX Starship Breaks Up Mid-Flight, Airlines Forced to Reroute Over Debris Concerns.

On January 16, 2025, SpaceX’s Starship rocket experienced a significant malfunction during its seventh test flight, resulting in the spacecraft breaking apart mid-flight. The incident necessitated immediate action from aviation authorities to ensure the safety of commercial air traffic.The Starshi...

15/01/2025

Agusta A109 Helicopter Accident at Oaxaca City Airport

On January 14, an Agusta A109 helicopter (XC-HUX), which had recently been in use as an ambulance by the Government of the State of Oaxaca, suffered an accident at the Oaxaca City airport. The incident occurred during landing maneuvers, approximately one and a half meters from the 01 runway.The Stat...

13/01/2025

Emirates Leads the Way: Becoming the World’s First Autism Certified Airline

13/01/2025

Jeju Air Crash Investigation Hits Major Snag: Black Box Fails to Record Final 4 Minutes