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Passengers evacuate after Viva Aerobus A320 nose gear collapse
A Viva Aerobus Airbus A320 aircraft suffered a gear failure while departing from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
According to the Flightradar24.com data, the incident occurred at 1.30 p.m. (UTC) on March 18, 2021. Viva Aerobus Airbus A320-200 jet, registered as XA-VAZ, was departing for a regular flight VB-4343 from Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) to Monterrey Airport (MTY), Mexico.
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Endeavor Air CRJ900 Wingtip Strikes Runway On Landing
Earlier this week, an Endeavor Air Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft suffered a wingtip strike upon landing in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The plane had just completed a short hop from nearby Atlanta, Georgia. But what were the consequences of this incident?
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Trigana Boeing 737-400 Gear Collapses Off Of Runway In Indonesia
A Trigana Air Boeing 737-400 freighter was conducting a cargo operation between the Indonesian cities of Jakarta and Makassar today when it faced gear problems. The plane was climbing out of Jakarta’s Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport’s runway 24 when the crew stopped the climb at approximately 3,000 feet amid issues with its right-hand main gear.
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53-Year-Old Douglas DC-8 Returns To Miami Over Flaps Issues
A Skybus Air Cargo Douglas DC-8 was flying from Miami, Florida, to Georgetown, Guyana yesterday when it had to return to its departing airport due to flap issues. Notably, the aircraft in this incident is over five decades old.
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Intruder Breaches Perimeter Fence At Dublin Airport
There was some drama at Dublin Airport earlier after an intruder was filmed running along the secure area’s perimeter fence. It seems that the intruder did not impact airfield operations as the airport’s tower continued to allow traffic to land on the active runway.
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Commercial

Embraer eyes expansion in China despite COMAC competition
A Brazilian plane manufacturer Embraer eyes the market potential in China and considers an ambitious expansion in the region despite the competition from the country’s rapid-growing aircraft manufacturer COMAC.
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Rostec to merge UAC, Sukhoi, MiG into single facility
The Russian state corporation Rostec announced that the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), and the fighter manufacturers Sukhoi and Mikoyan-Gurevich, will be merged into a single aircraft building center in Moscow. As a reminder, UAC comprises the brands Ilyushin, Irkut, Tupolev, and Yakovlev. The optimization is expected to save $1.7 billion.
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Embraer E190 Vs. E190-E2 – What Are The Differences?
It has now been three years since the Embraer E190-E2 was first certified. The plane forms part of a range of aircraft following on from the original popular E-Jet series. However, how does the jet compare to its predecessor, the initial E190?
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Why Do The Wings Of Some Boeing 747s Twist Near The Ends?
If you look at a 747 from just the right angle, you’ll notice an unusual design feature. The end part of the wing, just beyond the outboard engine pylon, has an almost imperceptible twist to it. This twist was the brainchild of the legendary Joe Sutter, and is a crucial design feature of the 747s.
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Airlines

Saudi signs record $3 billion funding deal to buy 73 jets
Saudi Arabian Airlines signed a $3 billion funding deal ‒ the largest financing agreement in its operating history. The airline plans to use the funding to expand its fleet by purchasing 20 Airbus A321neos, 15 A321XLRs, 30 A320neos as well as 8 Boeing 787-10 jets. The A320neo jets would go to Saudi’s low-cost arm Flydeal.
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Emirates, Etihad, Qatar: who started 2021 stronger? | Data
Just like the rest of the industry, the three largest Middle Eastern airlines had a tough 2020. All three hoped the new year to be the one of growth and restoration.
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15 Years Of Volaris: How The Mexican Carrier Has Grown
This month, Volaris has been celebrating 15 years of flight operations. The Mexican outfit had hit the skies for the first time on March 13th, 2006, and has seen a sharp rise through the industry. Let’s take a look at the airline’s developments amid this joyous occasion.
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WestJet Cabin Crew Ratify Five Year Collective Agreement
WestJet, Canada’s second-largest airline, has finally brought an end to ongoing union negotiations regarding its cabin crew. The Calgary-based carrier announced yesterday that its cabin crew had ratified a collective agreement which will be in place for the next five years.
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Alaska Airlines Resumes More Routes Out Of Everett's Paine Field
Alaska Airlines is expanding its flights out of Paine Field. The airline, which flies regional jets out of the airport, has resumed routes from the airport to popular vacation destinations in California. The airport is part of Alaska’s strategy to continue its legacy as Seattle’s largest airline and catering to a leisure-driven market.
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What Happened To Swissair?
When one thinks of commercial aviation in Switzerland, the current flag carrier SWISS springs to mind. The airline is known for being a Lufthansa Group and Star Alliance member, as well as a leading operator of the Airbus A220. However, this is a story that dates back nearly a century, to when Swissair came into existence before the Second World War.
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Volga-Dnepr Flies IL-76s Successfully To Antarctica
Volga-Dnepr Airlines recently announced that it has successfully flown five IL-76 flights to Antarctica as part of the DROMLAN International Antarctic project. The flights were operated from Cape Town (South Africa) to Novolazarevskaya runway in Antarctica and delivered a total of 200 tons of general cargo to the research stations on the continent.
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All Nippon Airways Set To Fly Cargo Boeing 777s To Los Angeles
All Nippon Airways (ANA) is set to operate its Boeing 777 freighter to Los Angeles. Out of their base at Tokyo Narita Airport, the airline cargo division’s two 777Fs have been flying quite frequently over the past few months, but neither has touched down at LAX. The first flight to Los Angeles will take place on April 23rd.
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Airports

Exclusive: A Day In The Life Of The Victorville Storage Facility
With a capacity to store up to 500 aircraft, it can be quite a surreal sight at Victorville Airport. The site is often dubbed an aircraft boneyard. However, there is a lot more to it than that, with plenty of activity at the Southern Californian airport. Simple Flying spoke with John Kilmer, an aircraft maintenance technician at Victorville to find out more about what happens at the scene.
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TSA launches assessment of UV-C technology to disinfect security checkpoint bins
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has launched an assessment of new technology that uses Ultraviolet-C (UV-C) light to disinfect airport checkpoint bins as part of the agency’s continuing effort to provide safer checkpoint experiences by working to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other viruses and bacteria. This initial assessment will occur in two checkpoints at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
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Aviation Quote

To venture into space we must be strong-willed and determined. We must be fully committed to its exploration and discovery; space permits no half measures and is unforgiving of mistakes.

- Henry Joy McCracken, LM, November 1997.


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