New FlightAware iOS Widgets By FlightAware

FlightAware is excited to introduce our latest iOS widget update — your gateway to instantaneous ADS-B receiver metrics directly from your home screen. What is a widget? Mobile widgets offer users a convenient way to access important information and perform common tasks directly from their device's home screen, enhancing efficiency and usability in mobile interactions. FlightAware now has two new widgets to keep you up-to-date on your ADS-B positions and receiver status Positions Reported… (blog.flightaware.com) Más...

Miami’s Six Hour Immigration Line Disaster

Clearing immigration at Miami International Airport is usually not bad, but more and more instances have popped up where immigration line wait times are stretching beyond the two hour mark. (www.gatechecked.com) Más...

Ohio Men Sentenced for Targeting Ohio State Highway Patrol Pilots with Laser

Two Ohio men faced sentencing for their involvement in targeting an Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) helicopter with a laser and LED spotlight, actions classified as a federal offense. (www.airguide.info) Más...

US lawmakers strike deal to boost aviation safety, will not raise pilot retirement age

WASHINGTON, April 29 (Reuters) - U.S. House and Senate negotiators said early Monday they had reached a deal to boost air traffic controller staffing and boost funding to avert runway close-call incidents, but will not increase the airline pilot retirement age to 67 from 65. The U.S. House of Representatives in July voted 351-69 on a sweeping bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that would also raise the mandatory pilot retirement age to 67 but the Senate Commerce… (www.reuters.com) Más...

Second Boeing whistleblower dies after raising concerns about 737 MAX

Joshua Dean, a former quality auditor at Spirit AeroSystems, went public with claims that the company’s leadership ignored manufacturing defects in Boeing’s 737 MAX. Spirit AeroSystems is a Boeing supplier (www.independent.co.uk) Más...

Finnair Suspends Route Due to GPS Interference Concerns

GPS "spoofing" continues to be a concern for airlines operating in certain regions. (airlinegeeks.com) Más...

5 problems facing hydrogen-powered airplanes

BRUSSELS — The best way to cut greenhouse gas emissions from flying is to fly less — but that's a non-starter for the industry and millions of passengers. Instead, the sector is hunting for a tech fix that would allow airplanes to keep flying while polluting less — and one idea is to use hydrogen. But there are big questions over whether this is a workable solution. Here are five challenges facing hydrogen-powered aviation. 1. Sourcing clean hydrogen won't be easy Hydrogen can be very… (www.politico.eu) Más...

Man Fined $21K for Causing Disturbance on Flight from London to Newark

A 30-year-old man has been fined $21,000 for exhibiting unruly behavior and engaging in loud arguments on a flight from London to Newark. Described as physically combative, the man’s actions led to significant disruptions aboard the aircraft, prompting authorities to impose a hefty fine as a consequence of his conduct. (www.airguide.info) Más...

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $76 Million in Grants from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Modernize Airports, From Runway Improvements to Better Facilities

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding another $76.1 million from the previously allocated $9 billion, for 45 airport-related infrastructure projects in 22 states. The projects are funded under President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) program, part of the $25 billion total included in the law for airport improvements, including front-of-house projects such as terminal expansions and baggage… (www.faa.gov) Más...

FAA Mandates Increased Rest for Air Traffic Controllers

In response to concerns about air traffic controller exhaustion and its potential impact on safety, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced new regulations aimed at addressing fatigue among controllers. (www.airguide.info) Más...

FAA investigating near collision of two jets at Reagan National Airport

Two passenger jets came within 400 feet of each other before controllers took last-minute evasive action and immediately stopped the two planes. It’s not clear why the jets were authorized to be on the same runway at the same time. (wtop.com) Más...

Airbus Set to Increase A350 Production to 12 Units Monthly

Toulouse-based Airbus is set to boost production of its A350 aircraft to 12 units per month by 2028, a move driven solely by surging consumer demand and not by the challenges faced by its U.S. competitor Boeing, according to Airbus Chief Financial Officer Thomas Toepfer. (www.airguide.info) Más...

Southwest Closes Four Stations Amid Ongoing Boeing Delivery Woes

The airline lost $231 million in the first quarter of 2024. (airlinegeeks.com) Más...

Marine unit found metal shavings in F-35 fuel, plastic tool in wing

Metal shavings in contaminated fuel, incorrectly assembled parts, and a plastic scraper protruding from a wing fold were among the faults discovered in five new F-35C Joint Strike Fighters delivered to a U.S. Marine Corps fighter squadron in California in 2023, according to a memo obtained by Defense News. (www.defensenews.com) Más...

A330 returns to the sky from storage on its journey to become a freighter

Ex China Airlines Airbus A330-302 (B-18356, sn 1272) returns to the sky as N810CM with its new owner Cargo Aircraft Management. The aircraft was pulled out of storage at Phoenix Goodyear, GYR after sitting since June 2023. Nomadic Aviation Group would ferry the aircraft to Istanbul, ISL with a fuel stop in Detroit metro, DTW on its journey to its freighter conversion. (www.youtube.com) Más...

Something unforgettable in our April skies that wasn't the solar eclipse

Flight attendant survivor of Georgia's worst aircraft disaster is honored. (www.gpb.org) Más...

Air Canada abandons plans for two Boeing 767 converted freighters

Downturn in cargo market forced rethink on freighter investments. (www.freightwaves.com) Más...

Boeing and the Dark Age of American Manufacturing

Somewhere along the line, the plane maker lost interest in making its own planes. Can it rediscover its engineering soul? (www.theatlantic.com) Más...

Why Pilot Hiring Is Slowing in the U.S.

A cyclical rebalancing and a long-term labor market improvement are among the many factors at play. (airlinegeeks.com) Más...

Automatic Refunds and No More Hidden Fees: D.O.T. Sets New Rules for Airlines

The Transportation Department issued new requirements on refunds when flights are canceled or delayed and on revealing “junk” fees before booking. (www.nytimes.com) Más...

Times Up For Embattled Go First After Losing 54 Aircraft To Lessors

Go First loses its fleet, with creditors' hopes dashed as liquidation discussions loom. Its aircraft can now be repossessed by lessors. Two bids have been under review for the bankrupt airline - SpiceJet Group and Sky One. Extensive maintenance work is needed for aircraft. The High Court ruling favors lessors, allowing the repossession of aircraft. After months of stalling, over-ambitious claims and broken promises, the end is near for bankrupt Indian low-cost carrier Go First. Last week,… (www.msn.com) Más...

Delta flight makes emergency return after exit slide separates from Boeing aircraft

"After the aircraft had safely landed [back at JFK] and proceeded to a gate, it was observed that the emergency slide had separated from the aircraft," a Delta spokesperson said in a statement to NPR Friday afternoon. (www.npr.org) Más...

FAA will require more rest for air traffic controllers

"There are 1,000 fewer certified air traffic controllers working today than a decade ago, according to NATCA. As a result, many air traffic facilities are short-staffed, union president Rich Santa told a Senate subcommittee in November. Mandatory overtime — including six-day workweeks and 10-hour shifts — are routine, he said." (www.npr.org) Más...

American Adds Boeing 787 Flights From New York

The airline will operate the Boeing 787 Dreamliner on a handful of route from New York-JFK, replacing the 777. (airlinegeeks.com) Más...

Boeing Supplier Whistleblower Dies After Sudden Infection Takes Hold

A former Spirit AeroSystems Josh Dean passed away after battling pneumonia and a MRSA infection. This followed a Boeing whistleblower passing away in March. Recently, more whistleblowers have come out with testimonies against Boeing. A whistleblower at Spirit AeroSystems, a Tier 1 supplier for Boeing, has passed away after battling pneumonia and a subsequent bacterial infection. The whistleblower, Josh Dean, spent two weeks in a critical condition before passing away. Let go from Spirit… (simpleflying.com) Más...

Military jet crashes near Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico

An F-16 military jet crashed near Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico on Tuesday afternoon, a U.S. official confirmed to Fox News. According to the official, the pilot of the plane was able to eject from the aircraft before it went down. (www.foxnews.com) Más...