Latest News in Aviation

Here are some of the latest aviation news headlines:

• Terrifying Incident: Two planes collided on an airport runway, with pilots screaming 'no!' during the deafening crash. This incident is under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board.

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• Emergency Landing: An American Airlines flight made an emergency landing after a bird strike disabled one of its engines.
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• Boeing 777 Emergency: Ethiopian Airlines' newly delivered Boeing 777 faced an in-flight emergency, details of which are still emerging.

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• Aviation Policy News: Boeing's moon mission failure has been overshadowed by other news, but senators are now attacking airline "junk fees" among other policy discussions.
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Aviation Curiosity: The World's Shortest Commercial Flight

In a fascinating piece of aviation trivia, the shortest commercial flight in the world takes place in Scotland. The flight from Westray to Papa Westray in the Orkney Islands lasts only 2 minutes, covering a distance of just 1.7 miles. This flight, operated by Loganair, is not only a marvel of efficiency but also an essential service for the local community.