Discovery of AirAsia flight QZ8501 debris confirmed

Indonesian rescuers have confirmed the discovery of the wreckage of the liner. In Indonesia, the Ministry of Transport said that the objects found off the coast of Borneo, are likely to be the fragments of the missing aircraft AirAsia, reportsLenta.Ru citing Reuters. According to various sources, more than 40 bodies have been already retrieved. 

According to RIA Novosti, the Indonesian Air Force also found human bodies. "There was a person in the water. After I reviewed the photos on my laptop, I have realized that the body was of the deceased, " said lieutenant Prabowo.

Earlier, the authorities said that about a dozen "red-white" (color airline AirAsia) large and many smaller items  were found in the sea. According to Agus Dwi Putranto, Indonesia's aviation Vice-Marshal, objects were found approximately 10 kilometers from the place where the radar recorded the missing aircraft for the last time; two of them resembled the door liner and emergency chute.

Airplane Airbus A320-200 Malaysia's AirAsia, flying QZ8501 flight from Surabaya in Indonesia Singapore, disappeared from the radar on the night of December 28. On board were 162 people, including 17 children.

Transaero’s Irish daughter seeks for protection from the creditors

Transaero Airlines‘ subsidiary, Transaero Engineering Ireland (TEI), reported that it is no longer receiving payments for provided MRO services from its parent company.

Due to the difficult financial situation, TEI has been forced to apply to the court for protection from the creditors.

According to Transaero Engineering Ireland press-release, it is indicated that the unfavorable situation is a result of the international geopolitical crisis, sanctions pressure on Transaero and the financial difficulties related to the ruble’s exchange rates.

Due to the reasons mentioned above, currently Transaero is not able to pay for the provided MRO services. Moreover, Transaero “…is not in a position to support TEI on an ongoing basis”. Transaero Engineering Ireland has started the search of new investors.

In New Zealand passengers jumped out of a falling plane

A passenger plane crashed in New Zealand, but the passengers and crew escaped in time.

Emergency situation with Skydive Taupo plane occurred in the area of Lake Taupo, located in the North Island of New Zealand. On board were 13 people: six passengers, six crew members and the captain, reports Lenta.ru citing the Associated Press.

After the ship began to lose altitude, flight attendants provided all passengers with parachutes. According to the Sun Herald, passengers jumped out of a plane in tandem with the members of the crew. The last couple left the aircraft just a few seconds before the plane crashed into the lake. The pilot escaped independently and reached the shore safely.

As police spokesman Kim Perks told, passengers and crew members undergo a medical examination. No serious injuries were suffered.

BREAKING news: JKIA runway closed after aircraft crash landing

      Jomo Kenyatta International Airport's runway was Sunday closed after a Fokker 50 Aircraft operated by Skyward belly landed. Recovery plans are underway. According to the Kenya Airports Authority, flights have been diverted to Mombasa. Major schedules have be disrupted. The plane was arriving from Wajir with six passengers on aboard. No injuries were reported during incident.

     The runaway which is covered in foam which was sprayed to prevent any fire is closed for now.  Mombasa International Airport according to the Kenya Airports Authority. No word on when the runway is going to reopen.

The last words of Flight QZ8501's pilot

The last words of Flight QZ8501's pilot have been revealed. Captain Iriyanto is said to have asked Indonesian state navigation operator AirNav for permission to turn left to avoid a storm. His request was granted and the jet turned left seven miles. According to AirNav standards and safety director Wisnu Darjono, the captain then asked if he could climb, saying: "Request to higher level." The air traffic controller responded: "Intended to what level?", to which Iriyanto said he wanted to go to 38,000 feet. It was the last AirNav heard from the pilot. The revelation came as the search for missing Flight QZ8501 entered its third day. Ships and aircraft from Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Australia are scouring the Java Sea for any trace of the AirAsia plane, which disappeared on Saturday with 162 people on board. The Airbus 320-200 had been flying from Surabaya, Indonesia, to Singapore when it vanished. Weather conditions were poor in the Java Sea when the aircraft disappeared. The man leading the search for Flight QZ8501 has said it is likely "at the bottom of the sea".

SH13BN JKIA RUNWAY PLAN GATHERS SPEED

Kenya Airports Authority’s plan to build a second runway at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport has gathered speed with the national environment regulator inviting public input on the project before its approval.

In a gazette notice on Friday, the National Environment Management Authority, released the environmental impact assessment report for the 5.5km runway at the airport inviting public opinion.

The second runway, whose construction was to start last year at a cost of Sh13 billion, is expected to facilitate direct travels to long haul destinations.

NON-STOP FLIGHTS

It was meant to open non-stop flights between Kenya and United States, but its construction has delayed since June 2013 due to funding hitches.

The runway will comprise a 45-metre pavement and will be 5.5 kilometres long with shoulders, drainage and taxi ways.

FAA proposed $317,500 civil penalty against United Air Lines

The U.S Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a $317,500 civil penalty against United Air Lines, Inc. of Chicago, Ill., for allegedly operating an aircraft that was not in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations.

The FAA alleges that on January 19, 2013, United mechanics removed and replaced a nose landing gear wheel and tire on a Boeing 767 without installing a required axle washer. The Boeing and United maintenance manuals warn that the wheel bearing can fail if the washer is not installed. An FAA inspector discovered the missing washer during a routine inspection.

United allegedly operated the aircraft on 35 passenger flights when the washer was missing. The aircraft was not in an airworthy condition during those flights, the FAA alleges.

United has requested to meet with the FAA to discuss the case.