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...

Amazon hires ATSG to fly 10 Boeing 767 freighters

Amazon will also receive options to buy more shares of its partner airline. (www.freightwaves.com) Más...

Why Are Electric Taxiing Systems Not Used Today?

Electric green taxiing systems (EGTS) have emerged as a beacon of hope for reducing fuel consumption and emissions in the aviation industry. The idea is simple, use electric motors in the wheels to taxi airplanes instead of relying on the fuel guzzling main engines. (aeroxplorer.com) Más...

JetBlue to Return Some Retired A320 Jets to Service

Embattled with ongoing Pratt & Whitney engine troubles on its newer A321neo aircraft, JetBlue is planning to return some older Airbus A320s to revenue service. (airlinegeeks.com) Más...

FAA launches new investigation into Boeing after company may have missed some 787 Dreamliner inspections

The FAA is investigating whether Boeing completed the inspections and if employees falsified aircraft records (www.foxbusiness.com) Más...

What Is It Like to Fly the Inaugural Lufthansa Allegris Business Class?

Lufthansa has launched its highly anticipated Allegris Business Class product, which marks a new era in premium air travel for the German carrier. I recently flew on the inaugural flight from Munich to Vancouver and got the chance to experience its groundbreaking features firsthand. (businesstravelerusa.com) Más...