


INCIDENT: FedEx MD-11 Flaps Issue Causes Fast Landing
The crew of a FedEx MD-11 had to make an unusually fast but still safe landing, after experiencing an issue with their flaps on approach. This incident happened on the 12th of March this year. It involved flight FX-9075, from Singapore’s Changi Airport (WSSS) to...
Eastern Airlines Acquires 35 777s For Cargo Conversion?
Eastern Airlines announced that they secured 35 Boeing 777s, for cargo conversion. But there is more here than meets the eye. Or, a bit less. Eastern made its announcement yesterday (1st of September). The move marks the airline’s expansion into the cargo market, by...
ACCIDENT: Dash-8 Main Gear Collapse On Landing
A de Havilland Dash-8-100 suffered a main gear collapse as it landed on a gravel runway with 40 people on board. There were no injuries. The accident happened today. The operator of the Dash-8 suffering the gear collapse is Skyward Express, in Kenya. The flgiht...