IndiGo Flight 6E-6961 Makes Emergency Landing in Varanasi Due to Suspected Fuel Leak
On October 22, 2025, IndiGo flight 6E-6961, an Airbus A320neo (registration VT-ITR), was en route from Kolkata to Srinagar when
ACT Airlines 747 Cargo Jet Crashes into Sea at Hong Kong
In the early hours of 20 October 2025, a cargo flight from Dubai to Hong Kong ended in tragedy when
The 2014 Vnukovo Crash: Aviation and Global Context of the Death of Total CEO Christophe de Margerie
Overview of the Incident On October 20, 2014, a Dassault Falcon 50EX (F-GLSA) operated by Unijet crashed during take-off from
Technology Resistance in Aviation: Why the Industry Hesitates to Change
Aviation has always been associated with cutting-edge innovation—from jet engines to satellite navigation. Yet history shows that new technology in
How Closing the Digital Divide Makes Air Traffic Management Safer
Why the Digital Divide Matters in ATM Safety Air Traffic Management (ATM) has evolved into a highly digital ecosystem. Modern
Suat Al: The Legacy of Türkiye’s First Aerial Firefighting Pilot
Aerial firefighting plays a crucial role in protecting forests, wildlife, and communities from devastating wildfires. In Türkiye, this mission was
What Is the Critical Engine?
DefinitionThe critical engine on a multi‑engine, fixed‑wing aircraft is the engine whose failure would most adversely affect the aircraft’s handling
Holdings and racetracks: An insight into aviation’s most important turns
Article by – Dimitri Ursulin Guest Writer of aviationfile While air travel is undoubtedly the fastest way to go from place
Aeroplane vs. Airplane vs. Aircraft vs. Flight: Understanding the Key Differences
When talking about aviation, terms like aeroplane, airplane, aircraft, and flight are often used interchangeably—but they have distinct meanings depending
Deadly Hot-Air Balloon Crash in Santa Catarina, Brazil—June 21, 2025
Praia Grande, Santa Catarina, Brazil— On the morning of June 21, 2025, a hot-air balloon tragically caught fire mid-air and