Category : Transport


Storm Chandra Causes Major UK Travel Disruption

Storm Chandra continues to cause severe travel disruption across the UK, with rail services in southwest England and Scotland heavily impacted, and air travel affected by military exercises in Amsterdam.

Bombardier Global 8000: The New Concorde Successor?

The newly certified Bombardier Global 8000 private jet, capable of 605mph, is marketed as the fastest civil aircraft since Concorde, though experts caution true supersonic travel remains decades away.

Sewage Concerns for UK Universal Studios Park

As the UK's inaugural Universal Studios theme park nears construction in Bedfordshire, significant concerns have emerged regarding sewage capacity, with Anglian Water warning the local treatment plant is already at its limit.

Wizz Air Applies for US-UK Flights, Could Lower Fares

European budget carrier Wizz Air has formally applied to the US Department of Transportation for permission to operate flights between the UK and the United States, a move that could introduce more competition and lower fares on transatlantic routes.

Bombardier Global 8000: Concorde's Successor?

The Bombardier Global 8000, certified as the fastest business jet since Concorde, offers significant time savings on long-haul routes, though it falls short of supersonic speeds.

BA Flight Loses Wheel After Takeoff, Continues Journey

A British Airways flight bound for Heathrow Airport lost a main landing gear wheel moments after takeoff, with the incident captured on a live stream. The pilot decided to continue the transatlantic journey.

EasyJet Fuel Emergency After Bristol Bird Strike

An EasyJet flight from Spain to the UK declared a fuel emergency and diverted after a bird strike incident at Bristol Airport, causing passenger concern and operational disruption.

Turkey's EV Boom Sees Market Catch Up With European Union

Electric vehicle adoption in Turkey has accelerated dramatically, with BEVs now making up 16.7% of new car sales, nearly matching the EU average. The surge is driven by favourable tax policies and the success of domestic manufacturer Togg.

Lost in Birmingham: A Traveller's Confusing Journey

A seasoned traveller recounts repeated struggles navigating Birmingham's complex road network, tram lines, and labyrinthine New Street Station, despite multiple visits and modern technology.

BA Plane Wheel Detaches During Las Vegas Takeoff

A British Airways flight from Las Vegas to London lost a main landing gear wheel shortly after takeoff, but continued safely to Heathrow. The incident was captured on flight tracker footage.

NASA Plane Lands Without Gear in Texas, Crew Safe

A NASA WB-57 research aircraft made an emergency landing without its landing gear at Ellington Airport, Texas, sliding on its belly and producing flames. All crew members are reported safe.

Street Renamed 'Potholesville' in Repair Dispute

Residents in Shefford, Bedfordshire, have renamed Old Bridge Way 'Potholesville' as a crumbling private road remains unfixed due to a jurisdictional dispute between council and MP.

Bodies Still in Wreckage After Maine Private Jet Crash

Six victims of a private jet crash in Maine remain in the wreckage as investigators face delays due to winter weather. The Bombardier Challenger 650 crashed during takeoff from Bangor International Airport.

Delta Crew Blocked Passenger with Beverage Cart

Flight attendants on a Delta Air Lines flight reportedly used a drink cart to confine a disruptive passenger who allegedly became verbally abusive and physically aggressive, leading to an emergency landing in Alaska.

Delta Crew Blocked Passenger with Beverage Cart

Flight attendants on a Delta Air Lines flight reportedly used a drink cart to restrain a disruptive passenger who allegedly became verbally abusive and physically aggressive, leading to an emergency landing in Alaska. Court documents suggest the man may h

UPS Retires MD-11 Fleet After Deadly Kentucky Crash

UPS has permanently retired its entire fleet of McDonnell Douglas MD-11 cargo aircraft months after a fatal crash in Louisville that killed 15 people, with the FAA continuing its safety review.

Southwest Ends 60-Year Open Seating Policy

Southwest Airlines has officially retired its open seating policy after nearly six decades, with the final flight departing from Honolulu to Los Angeles.

NTSB Animation Shows Deadly 2025 Air Crash Moment

The National Transportation Safety Board has released a terrifying cockpit-view animation of the 2025 mid-air collision between an American Airlines jet and a Black Hawk helicopter near Washington DC that killed 67 people.

NTSB Investigates Maine Plane Crash That Killed Six

Federal investigators have arrived in Maine to examine a deadly business jet crash at Bangor International Airport. The Bombardier Challenger 600, bound for Paris, flipped and burned on takeoff, killing all six on board amid winter storm conditions.

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