Five people are killed in mid-air crash involving two tourist planes in France

Five people are killed in mid-air crash involving two tourist planes in France Five people were killed after a tourist plane and aircraft collided in France The planes crashed around 4:30pm local time in Loches in Indre-et-Loire By Kate Dennett For Mailonline Published: 19:25 BST, 10 October 2020 | Updated: 19:25 BST, 10 October 2020 Five … Read more

Pilotless planes will take off ‘within a decade’ as British companies team up to create new AI

Pilotless planes could be transporting passengers between Scottish islands within a decade after British aircraft manufacturer announces plans for ‘full automation’ by 2030 Isle of Wight-based Britten-Norman aims to create pilotless plane by 2030   Will partner with Blue Bear to help create cutting-edge artificial intelligence   The pilotless planes will need to be granted regulator approval … Read more

Plane spotters see a pair of E-6B Mercury planes as Trump announced his COVID diagnosis 

Two military ‘Doomsday planes’ were seen flying along both US coasts on the morning President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump announced they had tested positive for the novel coronavirus. One Boeing E-6B Mercury was spotted along the East Coast near Washington, DC while the other was observed above Oregon.  These planes typically carry … Read more

At least 1,600 could have spread COVID-19 on planes, CDC data show

At least 1,600 people who developed coronavirus boarded planes and could have infected 11,000 more passengers – but the CDC cannot confirm ANY cases of in-flight spread CDC officials investigated 1,600 people who took flights while at risk of spreading coronavirus, a Washington Post report reveals   They followed nearly 11,000 other travelers who could have … Read more

United is set to use 100lb robots that disperse an antimicrobial spray to disinfect planes

Robots have become key players during the coronavirus pandemic and United Airlines is using one to disinfect planes with the hopes of encouraging people to take flight again. The firm has designed a 100-pound robot to disperse an antimicrobial spray that forms a long-lasting bond on surfaces and hinders the growth of microbes. Called NovaRover, … Read more

Six US B-52s flew over all 30 NATO nations in a single day flanked by around 80 allied planes

Strength in the skies: Six US B-52s flew over all 30 NATO nations in a single day flanked by around 80 allied planes as US colonel says airforce stands in ‘lock step’ with British counterparts Around 80 aircraft flew over all 30 NATO states as part of the organisation’s Exercise Point Blank on Thursday The … Read more

Fuming easyJet passengers accuse airline of not cleaning planes properly

Fuming easyJet passengers have accused the troubled airline of not cleaning their planes properly as they share photos of used tissues and dirty trays.  Travellers claim they found dirt and detritus in their seats, despite flight crew assuring them that a deep clean had taken place prior to boarding. The complaints come as the airline … Read more

The coronavirus pandemic has led to a dramatic rise in private planes

No queues, delays or the horror of being seated next to a ghastly stranger — small wonder that flying privately has long been the preferred way for film stars and the filthy rich to travel. But this summer demand for private jets has also soared among ‘ordinary’, albeit still relatively well-off, passengers seeking to avoid … Read more

Acrobatic flight attendant flips upside down to close plane’s overhead lockers with her FEET 

Aisle get that! Acrobatic flight attendant flips upside down to close plane’s overhead lockers with her FEET Lindsey O’Brien performed impressive stunt on grounded flight in Pennsylvania The 35-year-old says she felt compelled to try it after witnessing a colleague Team were letting off steam after flight was grounded due to the coronavirus  By Katie Feehan … Read more

Will Smith and Kevin Hart on board to star in Planes, Trains And Automobiles remake

Will Smith and Kevin Hart are both on board to star in Planes, Trains And Automobiles remake By Kelby Vera For Dailymail.com Published: 21:01 BST, 17 August 2020 | Updated: 21:02 BST, 17 August 2020 Will Smith and Kevin Hart are set to star in a remake of Planes, Trains And Automobiles. The comedians are … Read more