Airbus A380 clips tail of CRJ @ JFK

"U better send a truck. They just hit us," the pilot of the Delta jet, remarkably calm, called out to controllers over the radio, according to a recording of the airport radio traffic. Luckily no one was injured. The National Transport Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating.

"Sully" Reflects, 2 Years After Hudson Landing

US Airways Captain Chester "Sully" Sullenberger looks back on the "Miracle on the Hudson," two years after he successfully landed a passenger jet in the Hudson River.

Smoking toilet on Singapore Airbus A380

For all your smokers out there - Sorry but this does not mean that you can smoke on SQ's A380 toilets. It's about an incident that occured on a flight between Hongkong and Singapore where smoked developed in one of the lavatories. There was no fire and the aircraft landed safely. Full story here

Finally a home to rest for US Airways flight 1549 ditched in the Hudson?

Courtesy of Gothamist.com

According to the NY Post the Charlotte, NC, based Carolinas Aviation  Museum is intersted in buying the wreckage of US Airways flight 1549. For the past year parts of the remains have been up for auction. See pictures here.
The flight under command of Captain Chesley Sullenberger ditched in the Hudson River January 15th 2009 after suffering a severe bird strike shortly after take off. All 155 souls on board where rescued while the plane sunk slowly.

Pilot looses right wing and lands airplane

During an air race flying through pylons suddenly the right wing fell off. Somehow the pilot manages to land the aircraft safely.Watch the incredible video here

Sh*t happens! Luggage ruined by sewage spill at Heathrow Airport

A waste pipe burst at Heathrow airport damaged over 200 pieces of luggage. BAA who operates the airport will pay up to $1600 per bag to settle the damage. A source said: "It was a nightmare. Gallons of raw sewage came spewing out. The stench was appalling" according to the mirror.co.uk. Full story

A rather strange disguise for an asylum seeker

Canadian authorities in Vancouver arrested a man after arrival on an Air Canada flight coming from Hongkong. The passenger was observed as an elderly Caucasian man when he boarded the flight. After visiting the bathroom while in flight he emerged as an asian looking male in his twenties.We wonder if this guy really thought that this would go unnoticed.. Full story here

Crocodile caused airplane crash

A Let-410 Turbolet similar to the one involved in the accident
Picture courtesy of Dmitri A. Motti

According to the lone survivor of the crash, a crocdile hidden in a duffle bag in the cabin, caused the plane to crash. The crocodile managed to escape from the duffle bag, frightening passengers and crew which eventually led to the crash. Apparently the crocodile survived the impact but was later killed. Full story