Record-breaking supersonic Concorde airplane floats down New York’s Hudson River

Concorde, the world’s fastest commercial aircraft, has been making a rare journey – floating down New York’s Hudson River. The British Airways Concorde, one of only 20 of the supersonic aircraft to ever fly, has been en route back to NYC’s Intrepid Museum after being sanded and recoated during several months of restoration. (edition.cnn.com) Más...

United flight goes off runway and rolls ‘on to the grass,’ forcing passengers to evacuate in latest Boeing drama

A United Airlines flight went off a runway at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport on Friday morning, forcing passengers to evacuate — in the latest drama involving a Boeing jet. The Boeing 737 MAX 8, which arrived from Memphis, “rolled onto the grass when exiting onto the taxiway around 8 a.m.,” the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement. “The passengers deplaned on the taxiway and were bused to the terminal,” the FAA added. (nypost.com) Más...

Boeing plane bursts into flames mid-flight

A United Airlines’ Boeing 737 plane was forced to make an emergency landing in Texas after its engine exploded and burst into flames mid-air. The flight, which was bound for Fort Myers, Florida had just set off from Houston on Monday when it was forced to make an emergency landing just minutes into the journey. (www.independent.co.uk) Más...

Boeing flags potential delays after supplier finds another problem with some 737 fuselages

Boeing reported another problem with fuselages on its 737 jets that might delay deliveries of about 50 aircraft in the latest quality gaffe to plague the manufacturer. Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO Stan Deal said in a letter to Boeing staff seen Monday that a worker at its supplier discovered misdrilled holes in fuselages. Spirit AeroSystems, based in Wichita, Kansas, makes a large part of the fuselages on Boeing Max jets. (es.finance.yahoo.com) Más...

Boeing 737 Max fallout could be a win for Airbus. Here's why airlines might eye the A321neoXLR.

Boeing is facing renewed scrutiny after an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 plane lost a part of its fuselage during a January flight — and it could prompt airlines to turn to European competitor Airbus. (news.yahoo.com) Más...

Nose wheel comes off Delta Boeing 757 shortly before takeoff

A Boeing 757 plane lost its nose wheel shortly before taking off at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, according to US aviation officials. The Delta Air Lines plane had been preparing to fly to Bogota, Colombia, on January 20 when the “nose wheel came off and rolled down the hill,” according to a preliminary report from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). (edition.cnn.com) Más...

Cockpit window crack forces ANA Boeing flight in Japan to turn back

An All Nipon Airways (ANA) plane, Japan's second largest airline, had to return to Sapporo airport after a crack was found in one of the windows mid-flight. The plane is a Boeing 737 but a different model than the one that lost part of the fuselage during a flight in Alaska. The Japanese plane was heading to the town of Toyama with 65 people on board (59 passengers and 6 crew) and, fortunately, no injuries were reported. As a result of last week's incident in Alaska, US authorities… (www.bbc.com) Más...

American Airlines Re-Thinking Widebodies: MIA-LAX

American Airlines will be making a drastic change to its popular hub-to-hub route between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). This fall, the carrier will shift all flights on the route to be operated by narrowbody aircraft. (www.msn.com) Más...

The B-17 blew apart in an instant. The memory has burned for 80 years.

For waist gunner Mel Jenner, a friend’s farewell in the skies over occupied France has echoed since 1944. (www.washingtonpost.com) Más...

Airbus Launches Its Own Airline for the Iconic Beluga Cargo Planes

Airbus has launched a dedicated airline for its unique Beluga cargo planes, known for their distinct, oversized appearance resembling the white Arctic whale. The Beluga, which has fascinated aviation enthusiasts and planespotters for nearly two decades, primarily transports large aircraft components between Airbus’ European manufacturing sites. (www.airguide.info) Más...

Expect the cost of your airfare to continue to rise, an aviation trade group and industry heads warn

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The cost of your next flight is likely to go up. That’s the word from the International Air Transport Association, which held its annual meeting Monday in Dubai, home to the long-haul carrier Emirates. While carriers recover from the groundings worldwide from the coronavirus pandemic, industry leaders told journalists that there are several costs likely to push those ticket prices ever higher. Part of that comes from worldwide inflation, an ongoing problem… (apnews.com) Más...

FlightAware: Monorepo

We’ve been thinking a lot about velocity at FlightAware lately. How can we ship our products faster? How can we get customer feedback faster? Being able to ship quickly without compromising the stability of our products or platform is a competitive advantage. One key strategy we’ve implemented as part of our broader technological transformation is a monorepository architecture for new applications and libraries. In this blog post, we’ll dive into how this decision came about, the technical… (flightaware.engineering) Más...

NASA’s X-59 “Quiet” Supersonic Jet Passes Key Safety Review Ahead of First Test Flight

NASA’s new X-59 supersonic jet has successfully completed its Flight Readiness Review, marking a pivotal step toward its first flight. The review, conducted by independent experts from across NASA, evaluated the project team’s approach to safety for the public and staff during ground and flight testing, as well as their analysis of potential hazards. (www.airguide.info) Más...

IATA Reports: Global Airlines Raise Profit Forecast for 2024 Amid Record Travel Demand

Global airlines on Monday June 3 raised their profit forecast for 2024 and projected industry-wide revenues just shy of $1 trillion, driven by a record number of travelers boarding flights. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the worldwide industry is expected to generate $30.5 billion in profit this year, surpassing the upwardly revised $27.4 billion in 2023. (www.airguide.info) Más...

Boeing’s Cost-Cutting and Safety Issues Exposed by Emirates Boss at IATA Conference

Speaking on Sunday June 2 at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) conference in Dubai, Sir Tim Clark, president of Emirates, criticized Boeing for “ruthlessly pursuing cost cuts” which, he claimed, disrupted its supply chain and led to safety issues. Sir Tim Clark stated that the crisis affecting Boeing had been developing for over a decade. He argued that Boeing’s problems could be traced back 10 to 15 years when the company began prioritizing profits over engineering excellence. (www.airguide.info) Más...

Water cannon salute, retiring Delta A330 pilot

Retiring Delta A330 pilot water cannon salute Detroit metro, DTW. I do not have info on the crew Date: 6-2-24 Flight: DAL207 Airport: Detroit metro, KDTW Route: FCO-DTW Gate: A46 A/C: A330-323 Ship N801NW/3301 (www.youtube.com) Más...

American Flight Attendants Told to Prepare for Strike Action

The carrier has yet to reach an agreement with the flight attendants union, prompting calls to prepare for strike action. (airlinegeeks.com) Más...

American Sends 68 World War II Veterans on a Boeing 787 Charter to France

The charter flight is in honor of the 80th anniversary of D-Day. (airlinegeeks.com) Más...

GE Aerospace’s Passport Engine to Power Enhanced Performance in Bombardier Global 8000

GE Aerospace’s Passport engine, which entered service in late 2018 on the Bombardier Global 7500, is preparing for its next iteration on the upcoming Global 8000. This update is expected to enhance the aircraft’s speed to Mach 0.94 and extend its range to 8,000 nautical miles, compared to the Global 7500’s Mach 0.925 and 7,700 nautical miles. (skygofly.com) Más...

IATA Forecasts Record Revenue for Airlines in 2024 at Dubai Summit

The global airline industry's net profits are set to rise to $30.5 billion in 2024, up from an estimated $27.4 billion in 2023. However, "Earning just $6.14 per passenger barely covers a cup of coffee in many parts of the world,” according to IATA's director general, Willie Walsh. (businesstravelerusa.com) Más...

Air France’s Unique A320 Caribbean Island Hopper Service

French flag carrier Air France operates a unique Caribbean island hopper service that connects France's Caribbean territories. The service, operated by two Air France Airbus A320 aircraft based in Fort-de-France, Martinique, links French Guiana, Martinique, Guadeloupe, and Miami, USA. (aeroxplorer.com) Más...

£156m European super plane to get its own airline after 20 years

The Belugas have been in service since 1995 and delivered thousands of tonnes of payloads in that time. (www.express.co.uk) Más...

The Challenges With Pratt & Whitney's PW1100g Engines

Pratt & Whitney has been going through a rough patch in recent years. Many of the manufacturer's recent woes have been attributed to issues involving its PW1100G engines. But what are these issues, and how widespread are they? (aeroxplorer.com) Más...

Boeing Will Need Years for Turnaround, Emirates’ Clark Predicts

Boeing Co. will need years to emerge from its current crisis, the biggest buyer of the US manufacturer’s widebody aircraft predicted. (www.bnnbloomberg.ca) Más...

Unruly Passengers Disrupt Delta Connection Bombardier CRJ900 Flight From Indianapolis To New York LaGuardia

A flight from Indianapolis to New York was delayed due to unruly passengers causing safety concerns. One passenger was arrested for arguing with the crew about bag placement and using threatening language. Delta swiftly deplaned the aircraft, resolved the situation, and apologized for the disruption. A scheduled Delta Connection flight between Indianapolis and New York was delayed on Friday after the aircraft had to return to the gate due to the conduct of some passengers onboard. Once the… (www.msn.com) Más...

Qatar Airways Closes In on Major Boeing, Airbus Widebody Order

Qatar Airways PJSC is nearing a decision on a major widebody order split between Boeing Co. and Airbus SE, according to people familiar with the matter. The Middle East carrier is looking at ordering about 200 jets, with a decision possible as soon as the Farnborough Air Show in the UK late next month, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing private matters. The airline is looking at a mix of Airbus A350s and Boeing 777X models, some of the people said, although the split… (www.msn.com) Más...

Base2Final Solutions Announces Major Update to Designee EFB™ for Aviation Examiners

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, May 31, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Base2Final Solutions proudly announces the most significant revision of Designee EFB™ since its introduction in 2019. This latest update, driven by the recent release of 11 new Airmen Certification Standards (ACS) documents by the FAA, will ensure compliance and consistency in the application of Department of Transportation orders that govern the FAA's pilot certification process. (www.airlinepressreleases.com) Más...

Boeing’s largest plant in ‘panic mode’ amid safety crisis, say workers and union officials

Boeing’s largest factory is in “panic mode”, according to workers and union officials, with managers accused of hounding staff to keep quiet over quality concerns. The US plane maker has been grappling with a safety crisis sparked by a cabin panel blowout during a flight in January, and intense scrutiny of its production line as regulators launched a string of investigations. Its site at Everett, Washington – hailed as the world’s biggest manufacturing building – is at the heart of Boeing’s… (www.theguardian.com) Más...

FAA Allows United Airlines to Continue Aircraft Deliveries Amid Safety Review

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has allowed United Airlines to continue receiving new aircraft deliveries despite an ongoing regulatory review of the airline following a series of safety incidents. (skygofly.com) Más...

First crewed flight of Boeing’s Starliner capsule scrubbed minutes before liftoff

For the second time in a month, the first crewed launch of Boeing’s Starliner space capsule was called off while the crew members were in their seats, waiting for liftoff. (www.geekwire.com) Más...

Wideroe E190-E2 & Dash 8 Cockpit Winter flying

In the cockpit of the Wideroe Embraer 190-E2 and Dash 8 for flights to 14 airports in Norway (www.youtube.com) Más...

Investors Initiate Class Action Against Bombardier Following 2018 Stock Plunge

The Quebec Superior Court has granted approval for a class action lawsuit against Bombardier Inc. This litigation, initiated by shareholder Denis Gauthier in 2019, targets the aerospace company’s alleged misrepresentations of its financial health during a critical period in 2018. (skygofly.com) Más...

Qantas Bets Big On Perth Mega Hub For Airbus A350s

Qantas and Perth Airport have signed a long-term agreement to develop a major domestic and international hub, opening up a new gateway to Australia. (simpleflying.com) Más...

Boeing's 737 MAX Production Freeze Remains As FAA Demands Safety Overhaul

FAA will not approve Boeing's 737 MAX production increase soon. (www.benzinga.com) Más...

Former Polar Air Cargo COO sentenced to 4 years in prison

Scheme involved kickbacks from vendors and customers, and shell companies. (www.freightwaves.com) Más...

Atlas Air to end Amazon flights, focus on international customers

Atlas Air and Amazon are splitting up as airline operating partners, but Atlas will still lease planes to the retailer. (www.freightwaves.com) Más...

Gulf Air 787-9 Full Cockpit Flight

In the cockpit of the Gulf Air Boeing 787-9 for a flight from Bahrain to London Heathrow (www.youtube.com) Más...

Spirit to Open 10th Pilot Base in Newark

Spirit announced the opening of a new crew base for pilots in Newark. This move is set to take effect in September 2024. Initially, the ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) expects to base approximately 200 pilots in Newark, with plans to add supervisors and other support staff in the future. The decision comes weeks after the carrier announced a plan to close down in Atlantic City, N.J. Scheduled to take effect on Sept. 1, the base closure impacts approximately 150 pilots and flight attendants. (airlinegeeks.com) Más...

FAA on Holding Boeing Accountable, Oversight Plan

FAA administrator Michael Whitaker speaks on holding Boeing accountable after various safety concerns. (www.airwaysmag.com) Más...

This New Business Class Suite Concept Features a Bonkers 45-Inch Curved Screen

Collins Aerospace and Panasonic Avionics are bringing the cinema to the skies. The two aviation companies have teamed up to design a next-generation business-class suite with a giant screen that enables cinematic viewing at high altitudes. The Maya concept, which was unveiled at the 2024 Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany on Monday, combines the latest and greatest technologies with innovative design to elevate the in-flight experience. The suite seamlessly syncs to passenger electronic… (robbreport.com) Más...

Collins Aerospace wins prestigious Crystal Cabin Award for STARLight™ structural technology

HAMBURG, Germany, May 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Collins Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business has been named a winner of a 2024 Crystal Cabin Award for its STARLight™ structural technology. The Crystal Cabin Award is the only international award for excellence in aircraft interior innovation. Placing first in the Material and Components category, Collins' STARLight structures are ultra-lightweight, strong and sustainable composite structures that can easily integrate into many cabin… (www.rtx.com) Más...

Northern Air Cargo to discharge 18 pilots on Hawaii route

The pilots fly on behalf of Aloha Air Cargo, which is cutting back service. (www.freightwaves.com) Más...

Congress Shells Out Millions to Aid Pilot Shortage

The government will more than triple funding towards pilot recruitment and development efforts. (airlinegeeks.com) Más...

Airbus A319, King Air Involved in Washington-DCA Close Call

The FAA says it is investigating the Wednesday morning incident. (airlinegeeks.com) Más...

American A319 at Washington on May 29th 2024, rejected takeoff due to operational error

An American Airlines Airbus A319-100, registration N812AW performing flight AA-2134 from Washington National,DC to Boston,MA (USA), was cleared for takeoff from runway 01. At the same time a King Air was cleared to land on crossing runway 33. (avherald.com) Más...

Azul E195 at Sao Paulo on May 27th 2024, long takeoff

An Azul Linhas Aereas Embraer ERJ-195, registration PR-AXX performing flight AD-2610 from Sao Paulo Congonhas,SP to Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont,RJ (Brazil), was departing Congonhas' runway 35L when the aircraft rotated for takeoff just short of the runway end and became airborne at the runway end. The aircraft climbed out to safety and continued to Rio de Janeiro for a safe landing. (avherald.com) Más...

JetBlue Announces Crew Base in San Juan as Puerto Rico’s Largest Airline Continues to Invest in the Island

JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) today announced plans to open a pilot and flight attendant crew base at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) in San Juan, Puerto Rico, underscoring the airline’s commitment to growth and investment in the region. JetBlue, which offers its customers a unique combination of low fares and great service, is the largest carrier in San Juan, which is one of the airline’s focus cities. The news coincides with JetBlue’s 22nd anniversary of service to the island and comes… (news.jetblue.com) Más...

Person dies after falling into engine of departing passenger jet

Aperson died Wednesday after falling into the spinning turbine blades of a departing passenger jet at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport, officials said. The death occurred on the apron outside the busy hub's terminal as a KLM flight was ready to depart for Billund in Denmark. "An... incident took place at Schiphol today during which a person ended up in a running aircraft engine," Dutch flagship carrier KLM said in a statement. "Sadly the person has died," KLM said,… (www.msn.com) Más...

After a string of safety issues, Boeing is about to release a plan to fix its quality problems

Boeing is expected to release a plan this week to fix its endless string of safety issues that have been under federal investigation following a midflight fuselage blowout in January. The report is a critical step for Boeing to rebuild confidence among the public, airlines, and its regulator that it can build safe airplanes after its reputation has been severely damaged by accidents, probes and whistleblower claims of shortcuts and retaliation. The plans may also reveal what Federal Aviation… (www.cnn.com) Más...

Boeing To Open African Headquarters in Ethiopia

US-based global aerospace giant Boeing has announced on Monday that it will open its African headquarters in Ethiopia. The decision puts an end to speculation about South Africa and Kenya being the preferred locations to host the continental branch. (aeroxplorer.com) Más...