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...

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...

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...

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...

Influencers Video Brings Federal Charges

Pilots' Licenses Suspended In Fireworks Stunt Involving Helicopter, Fireworks, and a Lamborghini. (www.courtwatch.news) Más...

United to Resume New Pilot Classes While Slowing Overall Hiring

While pilot hiring is set to resume, the company expects to hire fewer new employees overall than previously planned. (airlinegeeks.com) Más...

Airbus Unveils AI-Powered ‘Wingman’ Drone Fighter Jet

Airbus has taken a significant step forward in military aviation technology by unveiling a full-scale model of its new AI-powered “Wingman” drone at the International Aerospace Exhibition (ILA) in Berlin. This unmanned fighter jet, controlled by a pilot from a modern combat aircraft like the Eurodeadter, represents a shift in how military missions can be conducted, prioritizing safety and efficiency. (www.airguide.info) Más...

D-Day, the story of 24 hours that changed the world

It has been called The Longest Day, the biggest amphibious invasion of all time, and the beginning of the end of the Second World War. However it is described, D-Day is undoubtedly one of the most significant turning points in a six-year war that witnessed the deaths of an estimated 70-85 million people. (news.sky.com) Más...

After 777x delays, Emirates president asks Boeing for compensation

Emirates President Tim Clark on Sunday called on Boeing to compensate the airline for delays in the development of the US planemaker’s latest 777 jet, which the carrier has bought. (www.albawaba.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...