Aviation
Jetstar engine catches fire during take-off after screwdriver tip left in engine
An ATSB investigation has revealed that the pesky little tool was in the plane’s engine for more than 100 flights.
Aviation
Mayday incident leaves Qantas crew “incapacitated” and “gasping for air”
Aviation safety authorities have revealed shocking details of an emergency incident that left the aircraft’s captain “gasping for air”.
Aviation
ATSB launches investigation after loss of separation between Virgin and United jets
Australia’s Transport Safety Bureau is currently gathering evidence on yet another serious loss of separation incident.
Aviation
ATSB investigates trainee air traffic controller after Qantas planes’ near miss
by Christian Fleetwood
The actions of a trainee air traffic controller are under investigation by Australia’s transport authority, after two Qantas planes came dangerously close to each other.
Aviation
Transport Safety Bureau calls for review at Aussie airport following runway incident
It appears there is a dodgy runway amongst Australia’s airports, with the Transport Safety Bureau calling for a review.
Aviation
Investigation underway after Jetstar plane suffers engine problems
by Huntley Mitchell
Abnormal engine behaviour has been added to the list of Jetstar’s woes this week, after suffering an IT issue just yesterday.
Aviation
Study: Fatigued pilots don’t feel comfortable taking time off
by Huntley Mitchell
Staff at Travel Weekly have created sleep pods under their desks to beat fatigue, which all include a blankie and a Baby Bunting mobile.
Aviation
Investigation finds Jetstar’s boarding system to blame for passenger overloading
by Huntley Mitchell
Travel Weekly is leading an investigation of its own into who stole the office stapler and, more importantly, who drank the last two bottles of wine in the staff fridge.
Aviation
Virgin under investigation after flight’s engines ‘flame out’ during landing
Similarly, we’re experiencing our own type of flame out after consuming three double espressos. We’ll be passed out in the corner if you need us.
News
Pilot error to blame for Melbourne DFO plane crash: ATSB
by Ali Coulton
The aviation safety authority has released its final report on a charter plane which crashed into a DFO shopping centre last year killing five people.
Aviation
Qantas flight reviewed after depressurisation
A Qantas flight is being investigated after it lowered 20,000ft on Wednesday, forcing crew onboard to use oxygen masks.
Aviation
Aussie official rejects MH370 theory that pilot was conscious
An ATBS official has said evidence from pieces of the wreckage don’t support recent theories of a “controlled ditching”.