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...

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...

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...

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...

Emergency landing in Australia

Engine out emergency landing in Australia filmed by news helicopter (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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...