Tanzanian Dreamliner Takes a Long Nap: Engine Problems Keep Plane Grounded in Malaysia

One of Air Tanzania’s fancy Boeing 787 Dreamliners has been stuck in Malaysia for almost seven months! This plane hasn’t flown any passengers since last August because of problems with its Rolls-Royce engines. Mechanics are working on it now, but it took so long because there weren’t any spare engines available. This particular airplane (registration 5H-TCJ) is brand new – they got it in 2019. It’s supposed to be one of two Dreamliners that Air Tanzania has, but for now, only one is flying… (www.msn.com) Más...

Is Comac's C939 Widebody Jet Poised To Take On Boeing And Airbus?

COMAC is working on the C939, which is set to seat up to 400 passengers, positioning it against Airbus A350 and Boeing 777. The C939 is part of COMAC's lineup, including the ARJ21 and C919, aiming to compete in the aircraft market. With plans for a twin-engine aircraft capable of intercontinental distances, COMAC aims to challenge the Airbus-Boeing duopoly in commercial aviation. The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) has begun work on its C939 widebody aircraft, which will be… (www.msn.com) Más...

Delta Air Lines Boeing 737-900ER Hits Spirit Airlines Airbus A321neo At Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

An unfortunate incident involved damage to Delta Air Lines and Spirit Airlines aircraft in Cleveland. Both planes have been taken out of service for inspections due to the contact between the two aircraft. The incident caused multi-hour delays to Delta's flights and the cancelation of Spirit's flight. A Boeing 737-900ER operated by Delta Air Lines came in contact with a Spirit Airlines Airbus A321neo at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) on Sunday. The incident caused the… (www.msn.com) Más...

Air Vanuatu: What Happens When An Airline Goes Bankrupt

On May 10, Air Vanuatu canceled all flights and grounded their planes. Shortly after, the airline went into liquidation. This left thousands of passengers booked with the airline stranded in the small Pacific island nation of Vanuatu. That being said, what happens when an airline goes bankrupt? (aeroxplorer.com) Más...

Jumping from History: The Skydiving DC-9 Hot Rod Flies Again

It’s been over a decade since a former SAS Scandinavian Airlines DC-9 took to the skies over southern California for a skydiving mission. It finally made its return to the skies last week! (avgeekery.com) Más...

Saudi Arabia Set to Soar by $2 Billion in General Aviation Roadmap for Future Aviation Forum

The Saudi Arabian General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) is set to unveil its General Aviation Roadmap during the forthcoming Future Aviation Forum 2024. Scheduled from May 20-22 under the banner “Elevating Global Connectivity,” the forum aims to outline strategies for amplifying the general aviation sector’s impact on the national GDP. The roadmap targets a substantial increase in economic contributions, aspiring to boost sector value to $2 billion by 2030—an ambitious tenfold increase. The… (www.travelandtourworld.com) Más...

German aviation company Lilium and Swiss firm to open new sites in France

PARIS, May 12 (Reuters) - German aviation firm Lilium and Swiss-based nickel refinery company KL1 will set up new sites in France representing a combined investment of 700 million euros ($753.83 million), French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Sunday. Lilium will invest 400 million euros in a new factory that will create up to 850 new jobs. KL1's new site in Blanquefort, near Bordeaux, will amount to an investment of 300 million euros, creating 200 new jobs, Le Maire said. The… (www.reuters.com) Más...

Airlines sue DOT over new rules requiring disclosure of fees

Major airlines have filed a lawsuit against the federal government over new rules that would require carriers to disclose all airline fees — including those for checked and carry-on bags as well as change and cancelation fees — up front. (www.cnn.com) Más...

Delta Planning to Fly Premium-Heavy CRJ-550s

The airline is slated to add the 50-seat aircraft to its regional fleet. (airlinegeeks.com) Más...

Brazil’s Embraer Jets Gain Popularity in Short-Medium Haul Markets

Embraer, the Brazilian aerospace manufacturer, is making significant strides in the global regional airline market, capitalizing on opportunities as Boeing faces challenges. Embraer’s focus on aircraft up to 150 seats has positioned it well in the sector, especially given the growing demand for regional air travel and the need for more efficient and environmentally friendly aircraft​​. (www.airguide.info) Más...

Boeing to pay $17 million to settle plane production issues

Federal officials say Boeing will pay at least $17 million and take steps to fix production problems on its 737 jets, including the Max. (ca.style.yahoo.com) Más...

Extraordinary Courage: The Fight To Save Alaska Air Flight 261 - Part 2

Alaska Airlines Flight 261 crashed into the ocean off the coast of California on Jan. 31, 2000, when the jackscrew assembly in the tail of the aircraft failed, causing the aircraft to lose vertical control. (aeroxplorer.com) Más...

Bangladesh Biman Boeing 787 Cockpit

Ride along in the cockpit of the Biman Boeing 787-9 from London Heathrow to Dhaka via Sylhet and bonus Q-400 flight to Cox's Bazar (www.youtube.com) Más...

New Boeing whistleblower comes forward after three latest incidents

New Boeing whistleblower comes forward after three latest incidents, says he was told to 'falsify information' Santiago Paredes says he wasn't surprised when door plug blew out of Alaskan Airlines jet at 16,000 feet (www.foxnews.com) Más...

Airbus Racer reaches 165 knots in second test flight

The Airbus Racer technology demonstrator is rapidly expanding its flight envelope, achieving a speed of 165 knots (305 km/h) in only its second test flight (verticalmag.com) Más...

Pilot Fatigue: Are We Putting Safety At Risk for Efficiency?

In the cockpit of an airliner, certain situations force pilots to make split-second decisions that often-times mean the difference between a safe flight and disaster. The ever increasing pressure to push for more flights and higher efficiency in the commercial aviation industry promote pilot fatigue and threaten aviation safety. (aeroxplorer.com) Más...

A woman on board Southwest Airlines flight climbed up into an overhead bin

A Southwest Airlines passenger climbed up into an overhead bin before a flight from Albuquerque to Phoenix to apparently catch a nap. (airlive.net) Más...

RTX introduces the Collins Airport Surface Awareness System

Collins Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, introduces Collins’ Airport Surface Awareness System for real-time tracking, monitoring, and recording of both aircraft and ground support equipment at airports. The ability to track aircraft as well as ground support equipment provides a real-time, holistic view of airport operations that enables airports to enhance operational efficiency and help decrease ground incursions. “Lack of situational awareness consistently contributes to critical… (www.rtx.com) Más...

Issue with A320 forces diversion

Delta Airbus A320 performing flight 1166 from Austin to NY JFK diverted to Cincinnati due to technical issues and met by fire vehicles on landing. No details yet. (www.flightaware.com) Más...

NTSB to deliver findings on FedEx-Southwest near miss

Investigators will finalize their findings into a Boeing 767-involved incident last year next month while starting an investigation into an accident in Turkey. (www.freightwaves.com) Más...

Southwest May Soon Crack Down On Seat Savers And Wheel Chair Abusers

Southwest Airlines may look into the possibility of assigned seating, which would crack down on seat savers and those abusing the preboarding process. (www.gatechecked.com) Más...

Transair 737 Takeoff Accident in Dakar Leaves 11 Injured

A Transair Senegal Boeing 737-300 suffered substantial damage during takeoff accident at Dakar-Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), Senegal on 9 May 2024. (aviationsourcenews.com) Más...

Boeing quality issue delays Alaska Airlines converted freighters

First it was a door plug that blew out weeks after Alaska Airlines began flying the new 737 MAX. This time the Boeing issue has to do with a cargo conversion on a 737. (www.freightwaves.com) Más...

FedEx 27came back to Roissy Charles de Gaulle ?

Hi, I was checking out my setup and saw a 7700 squawk. I was curious and saw that the plane took off from CDG and came back to it after a strange flight (it didn't reach its planned altitude). Did I dream this ? Cheers (www.flightaware.com) Más...

Lufthansa Anticipates Boeing 777-9 Delivery Delay Until Mid-2026

Lufthansa CEO Jens Ritter has announced that the airline now expects the delivery of its first Boeing 777-9 aircraft to be delayed until at least the summer of 2026. This adjustment comes as the latest in a series of setbacks for the model’s entry into service. (www.airguide.info) Más...

Video: Fedex 767 lands without front landing gear

Its as undramatic as expected. See also https://youtu.be/0u1_Iz8d0zg?si=UosgbGjB4ySvWF6X (www.theguardian.com) Más...

ABX pilots win back Amazon business with power of positivity

You catch more flies with honey than vinegar, as the saying goes. The Teamsters-affiliated union at ABX has taken that approach it has paid off. (www.freightwaves.com) Más...

FedEx 767-300ER freighter lands with nose-gear retracted at Istanbul

A Boeing 767 cargo plane crash-landed at Istanbul Airport due to issues with the landing gear (www.youtube.com) Más...

Airbus Reports 13% Increase in April Deliveries, Confirms A350F Schedule

Airbus has reported a significant increase in its aircraft deliveries for April, with a 13% rise compared to April 2023. The European aerospace giant successfully delivered 61 aircraft in April, bringing its total deliveries for the year to 203, as announced on Tuesday May 7. (www.airguide.info) Más...

Spirit Airlines CEO says industry is like a 'rigged game,' US consumers are 'long-term losers'

Spirit, JetBlue's proposed $3.8B merger was blocked by a federal judge (www.foxbusiness.com) Más...

Global Airlines’ Unusual Airbus A380 Ferry Flight

The aircraft crossed the Atlantic Ocean with its landing gear down. (airlinegeeks.com) Más...

Aloha Air Cargo to cease Los Angeles-Honolulu freighter service

Aloha Air Cargo is part of Saltchuk Aviation, which has decided to park its widebody freighter. (www.freightwaves.com) Más...