New dramatic video released by investigators of Aeroflot Superjet 100 Crash at Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport

NEW DRAMATIC FOOTAGE RELEASED BY INVESTIGATORS OF TRAGIC AEROFLOT SUPERJET 100 CRASH AT MOSCOW SHEREMETYEVO AIRPORT

MOSCOW, RUSSIA – The Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation has released a video today of the tragic crash of an Aeroflot Superjet 100 on May 5, 2019 at Moscow Sheremetyevo International Airport, just north of Moscow. Aeroflot Flight 1492 was a domestic flight from Moscow to Murmansk in Russia, but had to return to Sheremetyevo Airport for an emergency landing, where it crashed in … Continue reading NEW DRAMATIC FOOTAGE RELEASED BY INVESTIGATORS OF TRAGIC AEROFLOT SUPERJET 100 CRASH AT MOSCOW SHEREMETYEVO AIRPORT

FLYHIGH.NEWSApril 15, 2020November 27, 2020Leave a comment

KLM will operate two of its retired Boeing 747s again on cargo flights to China

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KLM IS GOING TO OPERATE TWO OF ITS RETIRED BOEING 747s AGAIN ON CARGO FLIGHTS TO CHINA

AMSTERDAM SCHIPHOL, NETHERLANDS – According to luchtvaartnieuws.nl, KLM is going to operate the phased out Boeing 747 passenger aircraft again, after the Dutch national carrier retired the Queen of the skies on March 29. KLM is setting up a cargo airlift to China, in partnership with Philips, to transport medical equipment and other cargo. From April 13, The airline will be operating 5 cargo flights … Continue reading KLM IS GOING TO OPERATE TWO OF ITS RETIRED BOEING 747s AGAIN ON CARGO FLIGHTS TO CHINA

FLYHIGH.NEWSApril 9, 2020November 27, 2020Leave a comment

Pilot wearing a mask during corona crisis

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VIDEO – AIR ASTANA PILOT WEARS MASK DURING FLIGHT

AMSTERDAM SCHIPHOL, NETHERLANDS – An odd, rare and also sad sight during this corona crisis – a commercial pilot wearing a mask in the cockpit of an Air Astana Airbus A321neo, during Flight KC903 from Atyrau to Amsterdam a few weeks ago. YouTuber and flyhigh.news’ Chief Editor Jerry Taha captured this rare moment of a first officer doing his job with a mask on his … Continue reading VIDEO – AIR ASTANA PILOT WEARS MASK DURING FLIGHT

FLYHIGH.NEWSApril 8, 2020November 27, 2020Leave a comment

U.N. signs contract for Sukhoi Superjet 100

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RUSSIAN SUPERJET WINS CONTRACT FOR U.N. AIR TRAVEL SERVICES

MOSCOW, RUSSIA – According to Rosaviatsiya (Russia’s federal air transport agency), the Sukhoi Superjet 100 – a Russian made passenger aircraft – was selected by the United Nations to be used for the orginization’s peacekeeping missions. Last month the U.N. signed a contract with the Russian aircraft manufacturer, Reuters reports. The Superjet’s short turbulent history The Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft is the first Russian passenger … Continue reading RUSSIAN SUPERJET WINS CONTRACT FOR U.N. AIR TRAVEL SERVICES

FLYHIGH.NEWSApril 7, 2020November 27, 2020Leave a comment

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VIDEO – FINAL TAKEOFF KLM BOEING 747 AT AMSTERDAM AIRPORT SCHIPHOL

AMSTERDAM SCHIPHOL, NETHERLANDS – Last weekend (March 28 – 29) was a very sad weekend for many aviation lovers and spotters in The Netherlands, for the last KLM 747 pilots and cabin crew, and also for aviation in general, when KLM operated its last Boeing 747 commercial flight after almost 50 years of service. During KLM’s 100-year anniversary the national carrier of The Netherlands has … Continue reading VIDEO – FINAL TAKEOFF KLM BOEING 747 AT AMSTERDAM AIRPORT SCHIPHOL

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MANY PARKED AIRCRAFT AT AMSTERDAM AIRPORT DUE TO CORONA CRISIS

AMSTERDAM SCHIPHOL, NETHERLANDS – Due to a global decrease of air traffic caused by the corona crisis, many passenger aircraft are not flying anymore since a few weeks and are parked at many airports worldwide, like Amsterdam Airport Schiphol – one of the largest and busiest airports in Europe. Soon probably more passenger aircraft will follow their way to improvised parking space at platforms and … Continue reading MANY PARKED AIRCRAFT AT AMSTERDAM AIRPORT DUE TO CORONA CRISIS

FLYHIGH.NEWSMarch 31, 2020November 27, 2020Leave a comment

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VIDEO – LAST FLIGHT OF QANTAS BOEING 747

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Sunday March 29, 2020 was a very sad day for aviation, as KLM and Qantas has retired their Boeing 747s, closing off an almost 50-year chapter of their incredible history as the oldest national carriers in the world – KLM celebrated its 100th anniversary in October last year and Qantas will have its 100th anniversary in November of this year. It’s likely … Continue reading VIDEO – LAST FLIGHT OF QANTAS BOEING 747

FLYHIGH.NEWSMarch 30, 2020November 27, 2020Leave a comment

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VIDEO – WATCH LIVE STREAM LAST ARRIVAL KLM BOEING 747

AMSTERDAM SCHIPHOL, NETHERLANDS – Today is a very sad day in KLM’s history and for aviation history in general – KLM will say goodbye today to the most beautiful airliner ever made – the iconic KLM Boeing 747 Queen of the skies will touchdown at Amsterdam Schiphol for the last time ever, much earlier than planned. To prevent further spread of the coronavirus. People are advised not … Continue reading VIDEO – WATCH LIVE STREAM LAST ARRIVAL KLM BOEING 747

FLYHIGH.NEWSMarch 29, 2020November 27, 2020Leave a comment

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SAD FAREWELL FOR KLM BOEING 747

AMSTERDAM SCHIPHOL, NETHERLANDS – Today is a very sad day in KLM’s 100-year history and for aviation history in general as KLM will say goodbye today to the most beautiful airliner ever made – the iconic KLM Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet, also known as the Queen of the skies. The City of Tokyo will touchdown at Amsterdam Schiphol for the last time ever, much earlier … Continue reading SAD FAREWELL FOR KLM BOEING 747

Jerry TahaMarch 29, 2020November 27, 20201 Comment

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VIDEO – BOEING 777X FIRST FLIGHT

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – Last week Boeing shared this beautiful video of the 777X’ first flight. On January 25, 2020, the Boeing 777X took off for its first flight at Paine Field in Everett, Washington at 10:09 AM local time. During a 3 hour and 51 minute flight over Washington state, 777X Chief Pilot Van Chaney and Boeing Chief Pilot Craig Bomben began exercising the airplane’s … Continue reading VIDEO – BOEING 777X FIRST FLIGHT