by Spyros Georgilidakis | Oct 19, 2021 | News
An Airbus A321 belonging to LATAM Airlines suffered a tail strike. But initially, there was some confusion as to exactly when this happened. The accident involved LATAM flight LA-3377, on Friday the 15th of October. This began in Belem Val de Cans Airport (SBBE),...
by Spyros Georgilidakis | Oct 16, 2021 | News
A VOEPASS Linhas Aéreas had a hairy moment when their ATR-72 encountered a microburst shortly after takeoff. The crew continued their flight. The incident happened on the 14th of October. It involved VOEPASS flight P3-2267, flying from Presidente Prudente State...
by Spyros Georgilidakis | Aug 15, 2021 | News
Embraer joined the list of companies that are flight testing manned electric aircraft, when their first such demonstrator took off two days ago. Embraer conducted the first test flights of its electric demonstrator, from Gavião Peixoto airport (SBGP). The manufacturer...
by Spyros Georgilidakis | Aug 3, 2021 | News
In a deal that could cost $1 billion, Azul Airlines is in discussions for 220 Lilium Jet aircraft, the company’s promising eVTOL air taxi. The eVTOL world continues to see developments, with multiple projects racing in parallel. Many believe this could become a...
by Spyros Georgilidakis | May 7, 2021 | News
The Alcântara launch center in Brazil will become a site that Virgin Orbit will use for future operations of its ‘Cosmic Girl’ launch plane! 2021 started well for Cosmic Girl. On the 18th of January, the plane’s LaucherOne rocket reached orbit. It was a pivotal moment...
