A drunken passenger on a New York-bound intercontinental flight was duct-taped to his seat by his fellow passengers after attacking one woman and screaming the plane was going to crash. The man was arrested upon landing at JFK. via: Daily Mail
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Stunning Airplane Window Pictures
Beautiful pictures shots from around the world taken through an airplane windows. There are many photographers who have featured their experience on Flicker. All credit to the amazing photographers for capturing the world and sharing it with others to enjoy! via: Photography Heat
Air New Zealand Unveils Hobbit Themed Airplane
Air New Zealand unveiled it’s all new Hobbit themed 777-300. It’s the largest ever graphic wrap to be applied on an airplane, it took six days and about 400 man-hours to install a 830 square meters graphic image. The airplane will depart for Los Angeles and then Auckland to pick up actors and crew members who worked on… Continue reading Air New Zealand Unveils Hobbit Themed Airplane
Air New Zealand Safety Instructions Video
Does anyone actually watch the Airlines safety instructions? Air New Zealand partnered with WETA Workshop to create a fun to watch in-flight safety video inspired by the upcoming movie “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey”. The video features a special effects features crew members explaining flight safety to passengers embarking on a pilgrimage to Middle Earth,… Continue reading Air New Zealand Safety Instructions Video
Something You Don’t Want To See On An Airplane
A passenger on an Alaska Airlines flight bound to Seattle looked out the window and saw what appeared to be a damaged area on the wing with a handwritten note saying: “We know about this.” Spokeswoman Bobbie Egan said that it was an approved trim repair to the corner flap on the right wing. A… Continue reading Something You Don’t Want To See On An Airplane
WestJet introduces Kargo Kids
WestJet the Canada’s low-cost airline has an exciting new program that allows passangers to travel on select child-free flights, creating a quieter and more relaxing inflight experience, while children travel in a “special VIP” area of the aircraft. Its called Kargo Kids. Maybe not such a bad idea after all, don’t you think? Check out the video… Continue reading WestJet introduces Kargo Kids
Boeing 767 With No Landing Gear
A LOT Polish Airlines Boeing 767 coming from Newark, New Jersey, carrying 230 passengers made an emergency landing in Warsaw after its landing gear failed to open. No one was injured.
Leaks Keep A380 Fleet Grounded
Oil leaks have been found in some of the Rolls-Royce engines that power the Qantas fleet of A380 super jumbos. The problem was discovered in three engines of the Australian airline’s six Airbus A380s – grounded since an engine explosion forced a flight carrying 450 people to make an emergency landing last week. Read BBC… Continue reading Leaks Keep A380 Fleet Grounded