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…

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 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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…