World War II-era Philippine Mars makes historic flight to SF Bay before retiring in Arizona
History was made over the weekend in San Francisco Bay. The Philippine Mars water bomber touched down near Alameda on Sunday, in an 800-mile journey from British Columbia. "To see a sea plane land ...
World War II-era Philippine Mars makes historic flight to SF Bay
History was made over the weekend in San Francisco Bay. 80-year-old Philippine Mars water bomber plane touched down near Alameda in an 800-mile journey from British Columbia, before ending its voyage ...
‘End of the road’: Iconic Philippine Mars makes final flight out of B.C.
The Philippine Mars, sister aircraft to B.C.'s famous Hawaii Mars waterbomber, has left the province for the last time.
Ultrarare seaplane spotted over San Francisco
A World War II seaplane was spotted flying over the San Francisco skyline and landing in the bay, marking the first leg of ...
WWII-era Philippine Mars flying boat makes stopover in Alameda: photos
There was an actual seaplane in Alameda’s Seaplane Lagoon Monday morning. Ferry riders and other people out on their morning commute or dog walk were treated ...
The Straits Times14d
Final minutes of Jeju Air flight before South Korea's deadliest air disaster
8:58:11 a.m. - Jeju Air pilots are heard talking about spotting a flock of birds under the aircraft. 8:58:50 a.m. - The aircraft's flight data recorder (FDR) and the cockpit voice recorder (CVR ...
Mental Floss18d
The 10 Most Turbulent Flight Paths in the World
Air travel remains the safest ... there’s often a little turbulence en route to disrupt even the shortest or most uneventful of flights—and new research has uncovered the most turbulent ...
AZ Central18d
Phoenix-based flight attendant died during Denver layover in 'senseless crime'
She was a veteran flight attendant, serving with America West, which later merged with American Airlines, for over three decades. "We stand in support with Celinda's family, friends, and our ...
Flying19d
Flight School, Airline Face Lawsuit After Fatal Training Accident
The family of a 22-year-old flight student who died in a 2023 Piper ... Bevacqua names Hillsboro Aero Academy along with Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air, and its training arm Ascend Academy, in ...
The New York Times20d
A New Thriller Is Coy About Its Director. (It’s Mel Gibson.)
For “Flight Risk,” his first outing as a director in nearly a decade, the Oscar winner isn’t quite taking center stage. By Marc Tracy The movie trailer hit heavy rotation on N.F.L. playoff ...
USA Today21d
What are your rights if your flight is delayed or canceled? It can depend on the weather.
A winter storm is causing travel disruptions across the Southeast, leading to numerous flight cancellations and travel waivers from airlines. While airlines are offering waivers for impacted ...
Philippine Daily Inquirer22d
PH to procure 12 more light fighters from South Korea
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines plans to acquire 12 additional light fighters from South Korea for P40 billion, a big boost to the country’s air power amid continuing tensions in the West ...