FAA Investigating YouTuber Who Probably Staged A Plane Crash For Views

"YouTuber and former Olympian Trevor Jacob ignited discussions and countless breakdowns in aviation media after jumping out of a perfectly flyable plane. The video of the incident has many calling it staged. Now, the Federal Aviation Administration has launched its own investigation... During the flight, the aircraft’s engine appears to stall before failing. Inside of the cockpit, Jacob is wearing a parachute. The video shows him looking around briefly before popping open the door and… (jalopnik.com) Más...

Teen becomes youngest woman to fly solo around the world

Teenager Zara Rutherford has become the youngest woman ever to fly solo around the world. The 19-year-old pilot took five months to complete the world record flight, covering 52 countries along the 32,000 mile (51,000 km) journey. She said she was in tears during the final leg to Belgium, and was looking forward to seeing her cats. Ms Rutherford hopes to become an astronaut and to inspire more young women to become pilots. (www.bbc.com) Más...

Student Is the Only Passenger on 8-Hour Flight in Viral Video

A college student was boarding an eight-hour international flight from London to Orlando, Florida, when he realized that he was the only passenger on the plane. (www.newsweek.com) Más...

Saying goodbye to the Buffalo

For pilots, crew, and maintenance personnel, the aircraft they fly or work on, becomes almost like a child. They get it ready to go in the morning, discover its quirks and learn how to get the very best performance out of it. Then, when all is done for the day, they get it ready for the night. They can move on, working with and flying other aircraft, but they remember each one. But what happens when not just one, but every one of a specific kind of aircraft are retired from the Royal Canadian… (rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca) Más...

Airbus scraps Qatar Airways order for 50 A321neo aircraft as crisis deepens between two companies

TOULOUSE, FRANCE — On Jan 20, the European aerospace giant raised the dispute to another level with its largest customer Qatar Airways. The planemaker revoked the orders of the Qatari carrier for 50 A321neo aircraft. (www.airlinerwatch.com) Más...

The 5G Fiasco From An Airline Pilot’s Point Of View

The rollout of 5G wireless service across the United States and its impact on air travel has become a massive story. It seems beyond comprehension that possible complications with the high-speed data networking services wouldn't have been deconflicted for flight safety long ago, but with tens of billions of dollars invested in these networks... (www.thedrive.com) Más...

Avelo Airlines Offering $20K Sign-On Bonus, $200 Hourly Captain Salaries In Push To Hire 120 New Pilots

BURBANK (CBSLA) — A discount airline that launched just last year at Hollywood Burbank Airport is offering big bonuses and a hefty hourly salary in its push to hire 120 new pilots. Avelo Airlines announced a plan Thursday to hire 120 pilots this year, and send pilot salaries sky-high. “We’re committed to attracting and retaining the industry’s best pilots,” Avelo Chairman and CEO Andrew Levy said in a statement. For new pilots who sign on, Avelo is offering a $20,000 sign-on bonus – with $5,000… (losangeles.cbslocal.com) Más...

The Rapid and Unlikely Rise of JetBlue Airways

JetBlue Airways, though still a relatively young airline, has become a major U.S. carrier offering service to almost one hundred cities using a fleet of approximately 260 aircraft. The New York-based, low-cost airline has become a favorite among travelers across the country, especially on the east coast. Despite their young age, the carrier holds a colorful history that has influenced their product and popular brand. (aeroxplorer.com) Más...

US airlines warn C-Band 5G could cause 'catastrophic disruption'

The airline industry claims a “catastrophic” event could unfold on Wednesday when AT&T and Verizon activate their new C-Band 5G networks. In a letter obtained by Reuters, the CEOs of several prominent passenger and cargo airlines, including Delta, United and Southwest, warn interference from 5G cell towers could affect the sensitive safety equipment on their planes. "Unless our major hubs are cleared to fly, the vast majority of the traveling and shipping public will essentially be… (www.engadget.com) Más...

American Airlines flight returns to MIA for disruptive customer

AA flight MIA-LHR returns due to disruptive customer refusing to wear a mask. (www.cnn.com) Más...

Tuskegee airman dies at 102

Charles McGee, vetran of 6,308 flying hours sucomes after a noted service record (www.washingtonpost.com) Más...

Emirates Resumes Flights to US

Emirates said its Boeing 777 service to Chicago, Dallas Fort Worth, Miami, Newark, Orlando and Seattle would resume Friday. (www.foxbusiness.com) Más...

In the Month of Christmas, GRU Airport Records Movement of more than 24.16 Million Passengers

This number represents a growth of 36.4% compared to the same month of the previous year; for the year shows an exponential increase of 18.9% compared to... (cmsherbert.blogspot.com) Más...

Exclusive: Pilots of World’s Largest Airplane Reveal Flight Details

Stratolauncher pilot Mark Giddings, along with co-pilot Evan Thomas and flight engineer Jake Riley, successfully completed Sunday’s third test flight of the world’s largest airplane—nicknamed Roc—which is scheduled to begin air-launching hypersonic test vehicles later this year. (www.flyingmag.com) Más...

New Hong Kong carrier is in talks with both Boeing and Airbus for 30 narrowbody jets, sources

HONG KONG — Greater Bay Airlines, a new Hong Kong-based carrier is reportedly considering ordering up to 30 single-aisle jets from either Boeing or Airbus. (www.airlinerwatch.com) Más...

ICAO Issues A Report Into Last Year’s Ryanair Belarus Diversion

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has released a fact-finding report on the forced landing of a Ryanair flight in Minsk last year. Detailing the timeline of the events and the statements of those involved in the incident, the report has been sent to all the ICAO Member States. (simpleflying.com) Más...