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YouTuber Admits Intentionally Crashing Plane for Views, Faces 20 Years in Prison

A YouTube star has admitted to intentionally crashing a plane into a mountain to get more views on the video-streaming platform and secure sponsorship deals. Trevor Jacob is a former Olympic snowboarder-turned-YouTuber. In a shocking video, Jacob jumped out of a fully-functioning single-manned plane mid-flight and filmed himself parachuting to…

Co-Pilot Forced to Make Emergency Landing of Packed Passenger Jet as Pilot Suffers ‘Indisposition’

A co-pilot was forced to take over the controls of a packed passenger jet and make an emergency landing after the pilot suffered a sudden "indisposition" and could no longer fly the plane. The EasyJet plane made an emergency landing in Portugal during its flight from London to Morocco. The…

Governments Urged to Close All Airports by 2050 to Meet ‘Climate Target’

Governments are being argued to close all airports and end public air travel in order to meet the global "climate target" by 2050. Professor Norman Fenton obtained a copy of the report that was produced to advise the UK government on what measures it will need to take to meet…

All U.S Flights Grounded over FAA Computer Glitch, White House Investigating

The White House says it is investigating the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) computer glitch that has caused all flights across the country to be grounded. Operations in the United States are now finally starting to resume after all flights were grounded. “Normal air traffic operations are resuming gradually across the…

American Airlines to Drop Services in 3 Cities amid Reduced Demand and Pilot Shortage

American Airlines is dropping service in three cities starting this Spring because of reduced demand and an ongoing pilot shortage. “In response to the regional pilot shortage affecting the airline industry and soft demand, American Airlines has made the difficult decision to end service in Columbus, Georgia (CSG), Del Rio,…

Wells Fargo Fires Vice President for Urinating on Woman on Plane

Wells Fargo has fired a vice president for urinating on a woman on a plane, according to reports. Shankar Mishra worked for Wells Fargo at its Mumbai corporate office. He was the bank’s vice president of operations in India. He was fired for urinating on a 72-year-old woman while they…

Airline Pilot Collapses, Dies Suddenly Shortly after Takeoff

An airline pilot has reportedly collapsed at his plane's controls and died suddenly shortly after taking off from Chicago's O’Hare International Airport. Reports emerged on Tuesday that Captain Patrick Ford of the American Eagle Embraer 175 passed out at the controls on Saturday morning. The plane had taken off from…

SEC Fines Boeing $200 Million for Misleading Investors on 737 MAX Safety Inspections

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has fined American multinational aerospace company Boeing $200 million for misleading investors. Boeing announced that it had reached a settlement with the SEC after allegations that it deceived its own investors and the public about the safety of its best-selling 737 MAX jetliner. The…

Pilot Complaints of Fatigue Increase Tenfold as Airlines Push to Recoup Lost Revenue, Expert Warns

The number of airline pilots complaining of fatigue increased tenfold in June, an industry expert has warned. According to Allied Pilots Association Communications Chair Dennis Tajer, the increasing complaints come as airlines across the United States work to make up for lost revenue during the COVID-19 pandemic. Allied Pilots Association…

Air Transport Association Chief Warns Flights to Get More Expensive: ‘Without a Doubt’

The cost is air travel is going to continue increasing with flight prices expected to soar, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) chief has warned. IATA director-general Willie Walsh warns that flight prices will keep rising due to skyrocketing fuel prices. Walsh, who previously served as CEO of Aer Lingus…