Eight injured as Avianca flight hit by severe turbulence
Eight passengers were hospitalised after Avianca Flight 042 from Medellín to New York was diverted to Miami due to severe turbulence on 9 October.
Category : Air
13 UK Airports to Roll Out Contactless Passport E-Gates
New contactless passport rules are coming into force at 13 UK airports, allowing British travellers to pass through e-gates without presenting their passports, cutting queues by up to 25%.
Royal Navy crews trained to fight drones with fire hoses
Royal Navy sailors are being trained to use high-pressure water hoses to defend Britain's nuclear-armed submarines against drone attacks, raising questions about base security.
Air fryer salmon: 3 expert tips to keep it moist and tender
Air fryer salmon stays moist and juicy if you reduce packet cooking times by 20%, cook skin-side down, and match fillet sizes, says seafood expert Julian Klenda.
Window cleaners rescued from 15th floor in Southwark
Two window cleaners were rescued from the 15th floor of a Southwark tower block on Thursday after their cradle malfunctioned. Firefighters used a 64m turntable ladder to bring them down safely.
Houthi missile attack damages Saudia plane at Riyadh airport
A Saudia Airlines aircraft was hit and caught fire at Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport during a Houthi missile attack on Thursday, with no passengers believed on board.
IndiGo jet grounded after suspected lightning strike damages nose
An IndiGo flight carrying 110 people suffered nose damage from a suspected lightning strike during a hailstorm over northern India, landing safely in Lucknow.
IndiGo flight hit by suspected lightning, lands safely
An IndiGo flight with 110 people aboard landed safely in Lucknow after suspected lightning at 17,000ft caused damage to the aircraft's nose radome.
Osprey military aircraft crashes in North Carolina forest
An Osprey military aircraft crashed Thursday morning in Bladen Lakes State Forest, North Carolina, prompting an emergency response.
Hawk T2 jets return to North Wales skies after crash
Hawk T2 jets have returned to the skies over North Wales after a crash near Pencarnisiog. RAF Valley confirmed flights resumed following a safety review.
Explosions rock Riyadh, flights halted as Middle East tensions soar
Several explosions were heard in Saudi Arabia's capital on Thursday, including a blast at Riyadh airport that halted flights, according to a witness.
WW2 mortar donated to Paignton charity shop destroyed
A WWII British three-inch high-explosive mortar donated to a British Heart Foundation shop in Paignton was destroyed in a controlled explosion at Goodrington Beach after police and Royal Navy EOD attended.
Yandex data centre hit by suspected Ukrainian drones
A major Yandex data centre was hit by suspected Ukrainian drones, causing a fire and full suspension of operations. Core consumer services were not affected.
RAF Chinook declares emergency near London after 7700 code
An RAF Chinook helicopter declared a general emergency at 2,000 feet near London on October 7 after transmitting the 7700 squawk code. Details remain unknown.
Yandex data centre in Sasovo hit by drone strike, reports say
Yandex, dubbed 'Russian Google', reportedly had a data centre in Sasovo struck by drones overnight, with the facility said to be shut down following the incident.
RAF Chinook declares emergency near London with 7700 squawk
An RAF Chinook helicopter declared a general emergency near London at around 2,000 feet on Wednesday night, squawking code 7700. The cause remains unknown.
RAF Chinook declares emergency near London with 7700 code
An RAF Chinook helicopter declared an emergency near London on Wednesday night, squawking code 7700 at around 2,000 feet. The details of the emergency remain unknown.
EasyJet flight to UK makes emergency landing after mid-air incident
An EasyJet flight from Cyprus to Scotland made an emergency landing in Amsterdam after a passenger suffered a life-threatening medical emergency mid-air, requiring CPR.
EasyJet flight declares emergency after medical incident
An EasyJet flight from Cyprus to Scotland declared an emergency mid-air after a medical situation onboard, sparking panic.
Dani Rowe: TV backing transformed women's cycling
Olympic champion Dani Rowe says TV investment has transformed women's cycling, citing the Tour de France Femmes and world championship growth as proof.
Tropical Storm Isaias set to become first hurricane of season
Tropical Storm Isaias, formed off eastern Mexico, is forecast to strengthen into the first hurricane of the belated Atlantic season before hitting the US Gulf coast.
Bochum ban fans from jumping in unison at Ruhrstadion
Bochum have banned fans in the East Stand from jumping in unison due to a 'trampoline effect' that makes some spectators feel unwell. The ban starts 11 October.
Two passenger jets collide on Los Angeles airport taxiway
A Delta Air Lines jet and an Air Canada plane collided on a taxiway at Los Angeles International Airport, ripping off part of a wing. No injuries were reported.
BA flight diverted to Manchester after passenger falls ill
A British Airways flight from Aberdeen to Heathrow was diverted to Manchester Airport after a passenger fell ill, possibly with a seizure, and was taken to hospital.
BA flight diverted to Manchester after passenger taken ill
A British Airways flight from Aberdeen to London Heathrow diverted to Manchester Airport after a passenger was taken ill, possibly with a seizure, and was rushed to hospital.
BA flight to Heathrow declares emergency, diverts to Manchester
A British Airways Airbus A320 travelling from Aberdeen to London Heathrow declared a mid-air emergency and diverted to Manchester Airport, according to flight data.
BA flight declares mid-air emergency, diverts to Manchester
British Airways flight BA1301 from Aberdeen to London declared a mid-air emergency this morning and diverted to Manchester Airport, where it landed safely.
American Airlines flight diverted after only two toilets work
An American Airlines Boeing 777 with 287 passengers was diverted to New York after only two of eight lavatories remained operational mid-flight from Madrid to Dallas.
American Airlines flight diverts over 'two potties' toilet issue
An American Airlines flight carrying over 280 people was forced to divert to New York after only two of eight toilets were working on board.
Fire crews battle massive blaze near Scots castle
Firefighters tackled a large blaze in a straw field near Burleigh Castle in Milnathort, Perth and Kinross, on October 6, closing the road and remaining until 1.21am.
Page 5 of 44