Update: An Indonesian transport official confirmed the aircraft had been found in the Bintang highlands region, near its intended landing site at Oksibil airport. It remains unclear if anyone survived. The wreckage was discovered by villagers, who then alerted officials. […]
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Drone Operators In Search Of Epic Photos Again Disrupt California Firefighting Planes
As the California drought drags on, firefighters face a new enemy in their battle with wildfires: civilian drones. Outside of LA on Friday, airborne firefighters were again prevented from making water drops on a wildfire […]
The Dutch Have Discovered A Groundbreaking (And Beautiful) Way To Cut Airport Noise In Half
Nobody wants an airport in their backyard because of the noise. As existing airports get busier and busier due to increased demand for air travel and people get more sensitive to noise pollution, air transportation […]
FBI Charge Researcher With Hacking United Airlines Flight, Taking Control Of Plane Mid-Flight
The FBI has charged a security researcher with hacking into the entertainment system of a United Airlines plane mid-flight and causing the aircraft to fly “sideways”. The revelations are both a damning indictment of airline […]