F/A-18 Hornet
The United States Department of State has approved a support package worth to USD 420 million for the fleet of jet fighter Boeing F/A-18C/D Hornet.The package comprises a range including engineering, maintenance, and other support services, according to the Agency for Defense Security Cooperation US (DSCA) said in a statement.
In it areas such as software upgrades, enhancements to General Electric F404 engine fleet, spare parts and documentation specified.
"This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a friendly country that has been, politics and continues to be, an important force for political stability and economic progress in the Middle East, "says the DSCA.
"Kuwait plays an important role in US efforts to promote stability in the Middle East, providing the basis, access and transit for US forces in the region." Currently, Kuwait operates 27 single-seat fighter F/A-18C Hornet. On the other hand, in April 2016, Kuwait placed an order for 28 Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 3, strengthen its aerial combat ability.
Airbus A340-600 of Lufthansa on Climbing Phase
Lufthansa to temporarily suspend flights to Venezuela as next month due to economic difficulties in the South American nation and conversion issues local currency into dollars.International airlines have for years fought to repatriate billions of dollars in revenue held in the local currency Bolivar, due to exchange controls, which led many to limit service and require passengers to pay the dollar rates.
"We deeply regret that for these reasons, we will have to suspend our service between Caracas and Frankfurt from June 18," the company wrote in a statement, noting that the demand for international flights to Caracas fell in 2015 and the first quarter 2016. Lufthansa has no plans to close its office in Caracas, anyway.
After a loss of two years in oil prices, OPEC nation in South America is struggling with a deep recession and the highest rate of inflation in the world, which has foreign travel beyond the reach of most its citizens.
In other hand, American Airlines in last March said it was dropping a direct flight between Caracas and recently reincorporated New York due to very low demand.
Eurofighter Typhoon of Italian Air Force In Flight
Eurofighter Typhoon of Italian Air Force In Flight
Airbus A319-100 of Tibet Airlines Rotating Takeoff
Airbus A319-100 of Tibet Airlines Rotating Takeoff
Korean Air Boeing 777-300 Engine Fire, Boeing 777-300 of Korean Air During Evacuation
Korean Air Boeing 777-300 Engine Fire in Tokyo. The carrier Boeing 777-300 flight number HL7534 was evacuated via slides after the flames were detected in one of the Pratt & Whitney PW4090 engines jet.The aircraft was taxiing at Tokyo Haneda International Airport, and was operating KE2708 flight to Seoul Gimpo when the incident occurred.
"The aircraft was taxiing for takeoff when the engine detected flame No.1" says Korean Air. "The takeoff was canceled immediately." All 302 passengers and 18 crew were evacuated using slides of the aircraft.
Picture above shown the aircraft resting on the taxiway with slides deployed, while emergency vehicles sprayed foam on its left wing. Currently the carrier is operating four Boeing 777-300s.
Korean Air Airbus A380
Korean Air Airbus A380 During Takeoff
French Naval Ship
A French navy vessel specializing in underwater searches help search for the flight recorders black box EgyptAir flight that crashed in the Mediterranean last week, killing all passengers & crew 66 aboard.The agency French air accident investigation, the BEA said in a statement that the ship left Corsica Laplace Thursday by the accident area, with two BEA investigators on board.
The Laplace is equipped with three detectors manufactured by the company Alseamar designed to detect and locate the signals from the flight recorders some 3,000 meters (3,280 yards) is believed underwater. France can also send an unmanned submarine and rescue equipment offshore.
The BEA is involved in the search for the crashed Airbus A320 aircraft.
Sukhoi Superjet 100 In Flight
Sukhoi Superjet 100 In Flight Over The Cloud
Air Austral Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner First Delivery
Air Austral Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner First Delivery
F-16 of Iraqi Air Force
F-16 of Iraqi Air Force Rotating Takeoff At Tucson International Airport. The F-16IQ is the special variant for Iraqi Air Force as a part of reformed armed force of Iraq after war. At that time, Iraq acquired 18 F-16IQs that worth to USD 4.2 billion.
Finnair Airbus A350-900 Economy Class
Finnair Airbus A350-900 Economy Class. There are 3-3-3 seating configuration in economy class of Finnair Airbus A350-900. The newest variant widebody aircraft of Airbus. Take a look to the seats, Finnair prefer uses nice and comfortable fabric seat cover than fancy leather.
While, this picture above shown the rear view of economy class. There are individual in flight entertainment system in each seat. No boring during flight, guarantee.
VietJet To Buy 100 Boeing 737, pic: Boeing 737 Max 8
VietJet To Buy 100 Boeing 737 series. Vietnam origin low cost carrier, VietJet has signed an order for 100 Boeing 737 Max 200s. The order worth to USD 11.3 billion at list prices, was signed during a visit by US President Barack Obama to Hanoi.
"Our investment in a fleet of 200s will our growth strategy VietJet's coming international route network including long-haul flights account," says President and CEO Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao VietJet. The aircraft will be delivered between 2019 and 2023, and will help increase the number of fleet of the airline making it to be 200 aircraft in 2023.
Per May 2016, VietJet operates about 35 Airbus A320s and five A321s while having a plane over 180 Airbus A320-family in the order - including 63 variants with new engines 'neo (new engine option)'. All Boeing 737 Max aircraft are powered by CFM International LEAP-1B, might there will be another options in the future.
The Max 200 variant is based on the 737 Max 8, but has a provision for exit row reconfigured allows you to accommodate up to 200 passengers in a single class seating arrangement.
VietJet is the first airline in private ownership of the new era that was established in Vietnam, the original operating license is accepted by the Vietnamese Minister of Finance in November 2007. Since its launch in December 2011, became the second private airline to offer domestic service in Vietnam as well as the fifth overall in the airline offering domestic flights civilians.
Lufthansa A380 Hard Touchdown
Lufthansa A380 Hard Touchdown at Miami International Airport. Smoke trails at the rear end of the giant aircraft.
Boeing 777X Shown in a Rendering Image
Boeing joined employees today with community leaders throughout the region to celebrate the grand opening of its new Composite Wing Center 777X (CAQ) in Everett, Washington.
The facility, located on the north side of the main building of the final assembly, manufacture larger composite wings in the world for the 777X, the newest commercial airplane company, and maintain thousands of jobs Puget Sound area. Boeing has invested more than USD 1 billion in the Everett site for the construction and equipping of the new building.
"Today's event is bigger than the celebration of the opening of a magnificent new building," said Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Ray Conner. "It is our employees, and shared success with our partners in the region and in Olympia in Puget Sound keep at the forefront of aerospace leadership in the coming decades."
Construction of the new building CAQ requires approximately 4.2 million hours of construction time. At its peak, they employed 1,700 employees worked on the project.
The building will contain three of the world's largest autoclaves - each large enough for two Boeing 737 fuselages inside. The 777X family double progresses world's most efficient aircraft aisle. Two models include the 777X family - 777-8X, with about 350 seats and a range capability of more than 9,300 nautical miles; and 777-9X, with about 400 seats and a range of over 8,200 nautical miles.
The 777-8X competes directly with the Airbus A350-1000, while the 777-9X is in a class by itself, serving a market segment that no other aircraft can. To date, the 777X has accumulated 320 orders and commitments from six customers worldwide. 777X production is scheduled to begin in 2017, with the first delivery directed in 2020.
Antonov An-225 Mriya At Perth Airport
Antonov An-225 Mriya At Perth Airport At Night
Bird Eye View of Air China Boeing 747-8i
Bird Eye View of Air China Boeing 747-8i at Airport
Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-900
Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-900 Retracting Landing Gear In. This is the first delivery of extra widebody (XWB) Airbus A350 series. Photo credit goes to Clement Alloing.
First Airbus A350-1000
First Airbus A350-1000, which is now structurally complete in Toulouse, is on track to make its first flight later this year as it moves through the final assembly process.Airbus says that although it has not yet set the date for the official launch, the first A350-1000 "is progressing well on the final assembly line" and "first flight is on track to go through the end of the year" .
Drawing, derivative A350-900 seats 366 is equipped with more powerful Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines. A notable obvious change at a glance is the main landing gear revised, incorporating bogies six wheels instead of four-wheel drives on the A350-900.
Airbus named it MSN059, it is one of the flight test aircraft three Airbus A350-1000 is producing. The first -1000 is expected to be delivered to first customer in Q2-2017.
McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle Literally On The Road
McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle Literally On The Road
Antonov An-225 Mriya While Banking
Antonov An-225 Mriya While Banking In Low Level Flight. The An-225 is known as the largest aircraft in the world. Courtesy of V. Koba.
Singapore Airlines Flies A350-900
Singapore Airlines Flies A350-900 XWB to Europe. Amsterdam has become the first long-haul destination for the newest Singapore Airlines A350-900, flight number SQ324 from Singapore to reach the Dutch. The A350-900 departed Singapore Changi Airport on May 9, 2016 at 2355hrs local time and arrived at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport on 10 May 2016 at 0645hrs local time, after a flight of nearly 13 hours.Customers departing from Singapore were treated with a variety of food and drinks at a special event gate to mark the inaugural flight. They also received exclusive gifts bag containing a commemorative certificate, a 1: Model A350 Singapore Airlines 400 and a set of A350 postcard.
On board, customers of all cabin classes were treated with champagne and a welcome ceremony was held at the arrival of the aircraft at Schiphol Airport. Singapore Airlines received its first A350-900 on March 2, 2016, against the Airbus Delivery Centre in Toulouse. Now he has two in its fleet, with another 65 on firm order. Before the launch of A350 long-haul services to Amsterdam, the airline has been operating the aircraft on certain flights for training of crew Jakarta, Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur.
The initial batch of A350 will be equipped with 253 seats in three classes, with capacity for 42 customers in Business Class, 24 in Premium Economy Class and 187 in Economy Class. With advanced technology and superior operational efficiency, the latest addition to the fleet of the airline will offer customers a travel experience enhanced with features such as high ceilings, large windows, a body wider and lighting designed to reduce the gap schedule.
The A350 a key part of the fleet of the airline in the coming years will be formed, allowing the introduction of new destinations like Dusseldorf from July, and help improve connectivity to and through the hub of Singapore.
Twin-Rotorcraft Bell-Boeing MV-22B Osprey
Twin-Rotorcraft Bell-Boeing MV-22B Osprey of USA Marines. It able to retract its shaft just similar as helicopter during takeoff or landing in vertical way. Credit photo goes to Anthony Osborne.
ANA Japan Boeing 787-9 R2-D2 Star Wars
ANA Japan Boeing 787-9 R2-D2 Star Wars Special Livery. Photo credit goes to Tomoya Koyanai, captured while taxiing on taxiway. Below also can be watched how this special livery made at Boeing paint shop facility.
Denmark To Purchase 27 F-35 Lockheed Martin, pic: F-35A of United States Air Force
Denmark To Purchase 27 F-35 jet fighter. The defense ministry have recommended the selection of the Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter aircraft as the future of the nation, after an evaluation involving the Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet and the Eurofighter Typhoon.Announced by Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen on May 12, Denmark to acquire 27 conventional takeoff and landing F-35As occurs after an expert panel classified the type for the first time in all criteria. The type US "Will involve the greatest potential to promote Danish interests, both in terms of security policy and military strategy" and "provide the highest degree of flexibility at the political level with respect to future tasks", states the Ministry of Defence.
During the evaluation, the Typhoon was second candidate- but more expensive - while the third candidate is Boeing Super Hornet. A summary document states: "the small group of users Super Hornet and the geographic location of users away from the neighboring areas of Denmark have been contributing factors."
As an international long-term partner in the F-35 project, the European nation had previously projected a potential to be for 30 units purchase. However, the MoD says the new figure of 27 reflects the economic challenges facing the country. If completed, an acquisition would replace its Lockheed F-16AM/BMS series. Unfortunately, they not revealed the deal worth to, but analyst said that it would be billions of dollars deal.
F-22 Raptor and F-4 Phantom Are Lining Up In The Sky
F-22 Raptor and F-4 Phantom Are Lining Up In The Sky
Lufthansa Boeing 747-8i During Takeoff
Lufthansa Boeing 747-8i During Takeoff. The -i stands for intercontinental and the German carrier is only airline that operating this kind of jumbo jet aircraft. Most of them buy to be freighter as Boeing 747-8 Freighter series.
Sukhoi T-50 PAK-FA Unique Stabilizer Movements
Sukhoi T-50 PAK-FA Unique Stabilizer Movements while the jet on taxiing and testing its rear controls and stabilizers. As you can see on the picture shown, it has unique horizontal and vertical stabilizers movements.
Qatar Airways Flies Super Jumbo Jet A380, pic: Airbus A380-800 of Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways Flies Super Jumbo Jet A380 to China. The gulf carrier will step up Doha-Guangzhou service with the introduction of its flagship Airbus A380-800 on the route. Guangzhou is Qatar Airways fourth A380 series destination after London, Paris and Bangkok.The daily flights aboard the world's largest commercial aircraft will begin on July 1, 2016, compared to Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar, at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. Passengers traveling to and from Guangzhou with Qatar Airways QR874 and QR875 will enjoy a unique travel experience and improved the super jumbo jet A380 aircraft as the airline.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker said: "This year marks the eighth anniversary of operations in Guangzhou are met and we are delighted to celebrate this milestone with the introduction of our A380s as reaffirming our longstanding commitment China. the region of the Pearl river delta is one of the biggest shopping and vibrant travel centers in China and have experienced steady growth in passengers to and from over the years Guangzhou. passengers from Asia can now enjoy all your trip in our A380 aircraft when flying luxury to popular cities like London and Paris through our international airport in the state of the art Hamad in Doha ".
The A380 provides exceptional levels of comfort and reliability using the latest technology and sets new benchmarks for all key qualities related to welfare, while a passenger on board. wider seats, lower noise levels, air circulation without drafts, and precise temperature control are some of the many advances in the A380 that keep passengers fresh and comfortable feeling during a long flight.
The 517-seat plane spans the twin decks in a three-class configuration of eight seats in first class, 48 seats in Business Class and 461 in Economy Class. Each class seating cabin owned by Qatar Airways and have been developed in close collaboration with designers and manufacturers. The first class cabin has eight exclusive suites on the top deck in a 1-2-1 configuration. Each seat has a field of 90 inches with a fully reclining bed, 26-inch high-definition screen in-flight entertainment and direct access to the aisle. The first class cabin also offers features such as spa-style bathrooms with luxury amenities to ensure that passengers enjoy a comfortable and enjoyable flight.
Business class cabin on Qatar Airways A380 has 48 seats in the upper deck in a 1-2-1 configuration, with a full flat bed 80-inch, 17-inch HD screen in-flight entertainment and access straight to the hall. The upper deck also features a spacious lounge in flight offering First and Business Class passengers an escape from the typical environment of aircraft, Qatar Airways experience that is unique to the A380. In addition, First and Business Class passengers can enjoy a sumptuous a la carte menu on demand service and amenity kit Giorgio Armani luxury when flying with Qatar Airways.
Whilst the two Economy Class cabins on Qatar Airways A380 wide can be found on the upper deck in a 2-4-2 configuration and on the main deck in a 3-4-3 configuration. Each Economy Class seat is 18.5 inches wide with a seat pitch of 32 inches. Along with the highest ceilings on the main deck and a configuration that uses fewer seats, the shipboard environment contributes to a real feeling of space when aboard the A380 super jumbo.
Travelers can enjoy luxurious and spacious extravagance on their way to Guangzhou for the Canton Fair - one of the events Import and larger export of China - in October, which Qatar Airways is the official partner airline. Qatar Airways has seen rapid growth in just 19 years of operation, to the point that it is today flying a modern fleet of 184 aircraft to more than 150 destinations business and key leisure across Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, North America and South America.
Airbus A380-800 of Emirates Real Madrid
Airbus A380-800 of Emirates Real Madrid FC Special Livery. The aircraft beautifully captured in a dark grey cloud by Diego Ruiz. Currently Emirates is the official sponsor for Real Madrid Football Club of Spanish LaLiga.
Kazan Ansat-U Rotorcraft
Kazan Ansat-U Rotorcraft of Russian Air Force Lined Up in the sky of Ramenskoye Russian Air Force Base. This picture taken by Max Bryansky during the 100th anniversary of Russian Air Force.
Etihad Airways Airbus A380 Flies To Mumbai, pic: Etihad Airbus A380-800
Etihad Airways Airbus A380 Flies To Mumbai. The Etihad Airways, second largest airline from United Arab Emirates launches the Airbus A380 series in India with regular daily flights between Abu Dhabi and Mumbai, becoming the fourth destination of the airline that flies the largest passenger aircraft in the world. With its A380 already operating from Abu Dhabi to New York, London and Sydney, the aircraft will also be included in the Abu Dhabi - Melbourne route from 1 June as well.These include The Residence - suite of industry commercial aviation only three rooms in the air with a living room, private bathroom with shower, double bedroom with a trained Savoy butler says airline's spokesperson.
Etihad Airways began operations in 2003, and in 2015 carried 17.6 million passengers. From its base in Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways flies, or have announced plans to serve 117 passenger and cargo destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and America. The airline has a fleet of 122 Airbus and Boeing aircraft, with 204 aircraft on firm order, including 71 Boeing 787s, 25 Boeing 777Xs, 62 Airbus A350 and 10 Airbus A380.
Currently only six of A380s are on service while another four A380s are still on awaiting delivery.
Etihad Airways has stakes in Air Berlin, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Alitalia, Jet Airways, Virgin Australia, and Switzerland-based Darwin Airline, trading as regional Etihad. Etihad Airways, along with Air Berlin, Air Serbia, Seychelles Air, Alitalia, Etihad Regional, Jet Airways and NIKI, also participate in Etihad Airways Partners, a brand that brings together airlines come together to offer customers more choice through improved networks and schedules and enhanced frequent flyer benefits.
Bombardier CS100 on Beautiful Sunset
Bombardier CS100 on Beautiful Sunset Scene
NASA Astronauts Prepare For Commercial, pic: NASA Dream Chaser on a Test Flight
NASA Astronauts Prepare For Commercial Flights. Five years after the last NASA astronauts flew from Cape Canaveral, Florida, to the International Space Station, a new group is preparing for a trip, this time in a private spacecraft.
On Tuesday, Eric Boe and veteran astronauts Sunita Williams touchscreen use simulators to practice docking spacecraft CST-100 Starliner Boeing Co., with the space station during a training session near Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. The simulator, called the Group of the Party-coach, helps prepare astronauts and flight controllers for missions, flight conditions and situations, including rendezvous and docking with the space station.
"This is the next exciting chapter for our country and our space program," Williams said. "It refocuses on what I think is very important to planning for future generations and thinking about their future."
The United States has not seen a manned from Atlantis took off on the final mission of space shuttle launch in 2011. NASA is currently hiring source their performances and paying Russia to transport astronauts to the space station.
The space agency wants to continue the outsourcing of tasks so you can focus on getting astronauts beyond low Earth orbit and Mars and other destinations. NASA is developing the Orion spacecraft and space launch system for those longer journeys and has a contract with Boeing and other US company SpaceX to transport astronauts to the space station.
"If you think of Mars as the summit of Everest (and) low-Earth orbit as a base camp, commercial enterprises that service low Earth orbit are the sherpas who take things back and forth," said Chris Ferguson, director the attached program and COO of the crew and mission for the program Boeing commercial crew. "It allows NASA to go and carry out its mission of exploration."
The cost of a trip on a private spacecraft, which runs USD 58 million will be cheaper than the Russia aorund USD 76 million per trip, according to NASA.
Boeing's role in space exploration began in the 1960s the McDonnell Aircraft, which later merged with McDonnell Douglas before its merger with Boeing-developed the Mercury and Gemini space capsules.
In 2014, NASA awarded Boeing USD 4.2 million to develop the Starliner, its operations launch vehicle and mission and ground systems. The contracts with Boeing and SpaceX, which is developing a crew capsule next generation, total USD 6.8 billion and require at least a test flight with at least one NASA astronaut aboard. Boeing contract includes up to six missions to the space station.
Division of Defense, Space & Security Boeing is building several training devices in St. Louis, including the part in tasks coach and a simulator of large-scale mission astronauts will run through rehearsals, the problems during the launch of the recovery of the spacecraft. The simulator and other training devices will be delivered to the Johnson Space Center in Houston over the next year.
Boeing and SpaceX are targeting test flights to the space station in late 2017.
Etihad Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner In the Dark of Night
Etihad Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner In the Dark of Night
Boeing to Retain 737 Jetliner, Boeing 737 MAX At The First Flight
Boeing to Retain 737 Jetliner, The aircraft maker Boeing Co. is prepared to defend his rainmaker Boeing 737 jetliner as competition heats up at the top and the bottom of the single-aisle market profit, Chief Executive Dennis Muilenburg said.The threat to the US aircraft maker It was highlighted when Delta Air Lines Inc. last week announced orders for all new aircraft from Bombardier Inc. Series C and largest jet narrow-body Airbus group. The Airbus A321neo has captured 85 percent of the orders against its Boeing 737 Max 9, while the C Series is finally making inroads with smaller planes.
"We would not be surprised if Boeing were to change its narrow-body strategy in order to maintain their competitive edge," Ron Epstein, an analyst at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, wrote in a note to clients. "With orders Delta, Lufthansa and Air Canada and circulation of this year, the C Series is no longer a nuisance. The C series is a credible threat that has come to stay."
Boeing is considering its potential to the "middle market" dominated by once out of production Boeing 757 aircraft where larger narrow-body smaller twin-aisle models overlap segment response. Recreational stretch: the 737 largest Max and equipment with improved engines and a new landing gear to counter the A321neo.
"We will continue to watch the market, have productive conversations with customers," Muilenburg said at the annual general meeting of Boeing in Chicago on Monday. "If we have to make further movement in that space, we will be ready." The urgency has grown as Airbus took a commanding lead sales of its aircraft single-aisle. Ray Conner, executive director of the unit of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, told employees in February that it wanted to develop a strategy in the next 12 months.
The challenge is to find a design that justifies the renewed investment by airlines without undermining the 737, the largest gold mine Boeing. The horse battle jet favored by low-cost airlines, accounting for about 25 percent of total revenue, according to Bloomberg Intelligence analyst George Ferguson. The order book without cover 737 could be the most valuable asset of Boeing, at about $ 200 billion, according to Bloomberg estimates intelligence.
"We are in a strong position, but we also know that it is a competitive market," Muilenburg said. "We have the right products, but we will be relentless in our efforts productivity and ongoing costs."
Boeing has explored all new designs that will not be released for about a decade, including an elliptical frame with double aisles to speed up passenger boarding. Recently, the planemaker has also focused on simpler repairs that could reach the market quickly. The manufacturer has approached Max 7 customers Southwest Airlines and WestJet Airlines Ltd., about a redesign that would involve decreasing under the Max 8 to strengthen the capacity of the cabin and range.
Thai Airways Airbus A350 XWB
Thai Airways Airbus A350 XWB Completes Aircraft Livery. This picture shown the extrawidebody aircraft rolling out of paint shop at Airbus facility in Toulouse. Thai Airways orders four A350s and soon to be delivered. Photo credit goes to Goose of Airbus.
British Airways Boeing 777 Intercepted, pic: Saab JAS 39 Gripen of Hungarian Air Force
British Airways Boeing 777 Intercepted by Hungarian Air Force. A British Airways flight was intercepted by fighter jets over Hungary air space after losing contact with air traffic controllers. According to reports, the Boeing 777-200 of flight number BA2018 was escorted by two Hungarian Air Force Saab JAS 39 Gripen aircraft scrambled to identify after it passed over its border not announced on Saturday afternoon.
The flight, BA108, was en route from Dubai to Heathrow when it was detected by the Hungarian Ministry of Defense. According to the protocols of aviation safety, pilots must make contact with air traffic controllers on the ground as fly over from one country to another country.
When the (BA) British Airways plane did not, reportedly, the Hungarian authorities issued their highest alert and the pair of fighter jets sent to identify the aircraft and make sure he was making progress accordingly.
British Airways Boeing 777-200
The Gripen reportedly took off at 12.55 am local time before the BA flight made contact with ground control. The planes returned to their base at 1.20 am local time. In the other hand, airline spokesman said: "Communication can be restored in air traffic control and the aircraft landed normally at Heathrow."
There have been several similar incidents in the recent past, where civil commercial flights have inadvertently triggered security alerts high level. In October 2015, passengers aboard a Monarch airlines flight from Madeira to Birmingham seen combat aircraft in the vicinity of the plane after the communication of French airspace is lost.