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...

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...

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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...

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...

Airbus faces new output delays amid parts shortages, sources say

Airbus is facing new pressure on its planned production ramp-up for passenger jets as the world's largest planemaker struggles to overcome continued parts and labour shortages, industry sources said on Thursday. It was not immediately clear whether the slowdown would put at risk overall delivery targets for 2024 since deliveries lag output decisions by months, but the sources said assembly of several dozen jets could be delayed in the second half. (www.reuters.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...

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...

Emergency landing in Australia

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

USA Jet quietly retires Falcon 20 fleet

According to inside sources at the company, USA jet has quietly and without much warning, parked its fleet of Falcon 20 aircraft. The airline cited lack of smaller cargo demand and not making money with the Falcon fleet as the reason for its sudden retirement. It is rumored that although now retired, the company will keep the aircraft type on its certificate in case the need for a smaller aircraft ever arises and they can be pulled from storage and reactivated. (www.youtube.com) 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...

United Wants End To Airliner Duopoly

United CEO cites lack of competition in current duopoly as reason for lack of innovation by Boeing in particular. (theaircurrent.com) Más...

Aircraft Shortages Drive Profit Windfall for Airlines

Aircraft shortages are proving to be lucrative for select airlines, as supply constraints empower carriers to sell newly acquired planes to leasing firms at significantly inflated prices. Denver-based Frontier Airlines and Hungary’s Wizz Air stand out among the beneficiaries, reporting substantial gains amounting to hundreds of millions of dollars through innovative sale-and-leaseback arrangements. (www.airguide.info) 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...

Korean Air Lines Plans to Order 30 Boeing 787 Planes

Korean Air Lines is set to order up to 30 new jets from Boeing, according to a report by Bloomberg News on Sunday June 2. The South Korean airline is currently deciding between Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner and additional A350s from Airbus, as stated by Korean Air Chairman and CEO Cho Won-Tae in an interview. (www.airguide.info) 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...

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...

Spirit Airlines extends flight credit validity, raises checked bag maximum weight

Key points Spirit Airlines is increasing the weight limit for checked bags to 50 pounds. The carrier is also extending the validity of flight credits to 12 months. These changes bring Spirit more in line with the rest of the airline industry. (www.usatoday.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...

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...

A US pilot school has banned solo flights for trainees at one of the world's top airlines after a spate of incidents

A pilot school in Phoenix has stopped cadets from Cathay Pacific flying solo, per Bloomberg. It said planes were damaged in incidents that weren't properly reported. Cathay, one of the world's top airlines, is trying to increase pilot numbers after dropping during Covid. An Arizona pilot school has stopped Cathay Pacific trainees from solo flights after several incidents that went unreported, Bloomberg first reported. Cathay Pacific, the Hong Kong flag carrier, is one of the… (www.msn.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...

Russian Plane Issues Triple Since Sanctions Imposed

In response to Russia's offensive actions in Ukraine, various Western governments imposed sanctions on the Federation. This has led to Russian airlines struggling to find spare parts to fix crippled aircraft and has further contributed to a spike in malfunctions. (aeroxplorer.com) Más...

Video Shows Moment of Air Canada 777 Engine Failure in Toronto

Video shows the harrowing moment an Air Canada Boeing 777 suffered a compressor stall moments after departure from Toronto. (www.youtube.com) Más...

Michigan Aviation Museum sells B17

Y Yankee Lady, the Boeing B-17G often referred to as the star of the Michigan Flight Museum, is going to a new home. Since the 1980s, the grand lady of the air has been a centerpiece of the museum that was formerly known at the Yankee Air Museum located in Belleville, Michigan, at Willow Run Airport (KYIP). The museum's name change and the sale of the aircraft are not related, according to president and CEO Kevin Walsh. (www.flyingmag.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...

Mexicana de Aviación Orders 20 Embraer E2 Aircraft

Seeing the success and rapid growth Mexicana has achieved since it restarted operations in December 2023 has been remarkable.... (www.maisquevoar.com.br) 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...

What Happens When Someone Dies on a Plane: Inside the Protocol and Response

When someone dies on a plane, it presents a complex challenge for airline crews, who must manage both practical and emotional aspects of the situation. While in-flight deaths are rare, they require a meticulously coordinated response, as demonstrated by recent incidents on flights from various airlines. (www.airguide.info) Más...

Cascade of Events Led to Last Year’s Austin Incursion

A series of critical events led to a near collision involving a Southwest Boeing 737 and FedEx 767 last year in Austin, Texas. (airlinegeeks.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...