‘Near-Collision’ Between Drone and Air NZ Airbus Approaching Auckland

Call for tighter rules after drone and plane nearly collide at Auckland Airport

There was a close call for an Air New Zealand flight on its approach to Auckland Airport.

Drone almost hits plane at Auckland Airport

PHOTO: ODT FILES The Transport Accident Investigation Commission is calling for tighter rules and standards after a drone nearly collided with a passenger plane.

‘Near-collision’ between drone and Air NZ Airbus approaching Auckland

Transport crash experts are calling for stricter drone registration rules after a near-miss between a passenger plane and a drone at Auckland Airport. The...

Moment plane comes terrifyingly close to helicopter as it takes off at airport

BONECHILLING video has captured the moment an airplane appeared to barely miss a hovering helicopter while taking off from the runway. The plane appeared to swerve quickly and desperately avoid a mid-air tragedy. Jam PressTerrifying footage has captured the moment a plane nearly missed a helicopter[/caption] Jam PressThe plane appeared to quickly swerve out of the helicopter’s path[/caption] Jam PressSurveillance footage captured the tense momen…

We Asked Pilots, Safety Experts How to Make Aviation Safer

After a series of aviation incidents and accidents this year left travelers on edge, the federal government has unveiled an ambitious plan to upgrade and overhaul America’s air traffic control systems. This year’s focus on aviation safety began with a deadly midair collision near Washington, D.C., in late January, when an Army Black Hawk helicopter collided with an American Airlines regional jet, killing all 67 people onboard both aircraft. This…

US Army, FAA, NTSB to brief senators on recent near miss incidents involving helicopter

By David Shepardson