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...

FlightAware Founder Daniel Baker on Flight Club!

Daniel shares his insights on the significant impact FlightAware has made, the challenges and rewards of building a technology enterprise within the aviation sector, and the transformative trends shaping the future of flight. This is a compelling discussion for aviation enthusiasts and future innovators alike. (www.youtube.com) Más...

Memorial Day: The Tribulations of the DC-10.

In Ask the Pilot: Memorial Day. The Tribulations of the DC-10. (askthepilot.com) Más...

Skyaware Anywhere down

No traffic on Skyware Anywhere since early afternoon in central Alabama. (www.flightaware.com) Más...

Visiting Airport Observation Decks in Japan

Japanese airports are perfect for aviation lovers; almost all have observation decks. (www.airwaysmag.com) Más...

Emergency landing in Australia

Engine out emergency landing in Australia filmed by news helicopter (www.youtube.com) Más...

Quantum INS: GPS's Replacement?

It may sound like something out of science fiction, but navigation using the principles of Quantum Physics (Quantum Technology) is fast becoming a reality. Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) can increase accuracy by orders of magnitude, revolutionizing navigation across the board. Self-contained Quantum Inertial Navigation Systems (Q-INS) are also impervious to jamming or spoofing by hostile actors. (aeroxplorer.com) Más...

Turbulence Injures 12 People on Qatar Airways 787 Doha-Dublin

On May 26th, 2024, 12 people onboard a Qatar Airways Boeing 787 Dreamliner flying between Dublin and Doha got injured due to severe turbulence enroute to it’s destination. Information is beginning to circulate regarding what happened onboard this flight. Qatar Airways flight QR17 departed Doha at 0806 local time on May 26 and tracked north-west to Dublin, Ireland. It is understood that at some point in the flight, the aircraft experienced severe turbulence, which resulted in the injury of six… (www.youtube.com) Más...

Boeing to launch starliner with crew without repairing gas leak

Boeing is planning to launch its first crewed space mission in June without repairing a helium leak (timesofindia.indiatimes.com) Más...

The Story of the Forgotten Emirates A340 Fleet

Emirates (EK), based in Dubai, UAE (DXB/OMDB), is one of the world’s largest global carriers and is well known in the aviation world for flying a massive fleet of over 100 Airbus A380s as well as approximately 130 Boeing’s high-capacity 777-300ERs. But Emirates Airlines’s fleet wasn’t always as simple as it is now, and it operates many types throughout its history that may not be known to many, even those well-versed in aviation. (aeroxplorer.com) Más...

World’s Longest-Serving Flight Attendant Passes Away

Bette Nash began her career in 1957 at Eastern Air Lines and continually flew since. (airlinegeeks.com) Más...

Biman cockpit 777-300ER & 737-800

In the cockpit of the Bangladesh Biman Boeing 777-300ER and 737-800 from Dhaka to Kathmandu, Singapore & Sylhet (www.youtube.com) Más...

Delta Schedules Initial SkyWest CRJ-550 Routes

The carrier plans to deploy the aircraft in markets previously served by the CRJ-200. (airlinegeeks.com) Más...

What Are the Safety Implications of eVTOL Aviation?

What once seemed like a faraway fantasy, the reality of flying taxis, is now upon us. Over the past decade, hundreds of eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) start-ups have developed successful prototypes and launched their products into aviation markets globally. While the use of eVTOL aircraft for passenger transport is still limited, eVTOL technologies have already been used in various roles, such as autonomous cargo transport. While eVTOL aircraft have been launched in several… (aeroxplorer.com) Más...

Spirit to Open 10th Pilot Base in Newark

The announcement comes just weeks after the carrier said it plans to close its base in Atlantic City. (airlinegeeks.com) Más...

British Airways Adds Its Most Northerly Route

Commonly known as the ‘gateway to the Arctic,’ the new route will make Tromsø the airline’s northernmost destination in the world. (airlinegeeks.com) Más...

Frontier Airlines CEO urges crackdown of ‘rampant abuse’ of airport wheelchair service

The 1986 Air Carrier Access Act requires airlines to provide a wheelchair for passengers with disabilities at the airport. The problem, though, is that many travelers are faking it, Frontier Airlines CEO Barry Biffle said. He said he has seen some Frontier flights where 20 people were brought in wheelchairs at departure, with only three using them upon arrival... some travelers were “using wheelchair support to try to get fast-tracked through the airport.” (www.cnbc.com) Más...

This airline flies you and your dog on biz jet

An airline for the top 1% with dogs I guess. Tickets for one person and one dog cost $8,000 for a one-way international flight or $6,000 for domestic trips. (www.reuters.com) Más...