Remembering Dick Rutan, Aviation Legend and Decorated Veteran

This weekend, the aviation world mourns the loss of a pioneer in the industry. Remembering USAF Lt Col (ret) Dick Rutan, an aviation legend and decorated combat veteran. Rutan passed away on May 3, while battling a severe lung infection. (avgeekery.com) Más...

Mobile Version Checking at FlightAware

Updating and Maintaining Version Data Our solution is a combination of a service called Mobile Version Check and logic to process that in the client-side app UI. The service oversees updating and maintaining our app version data as well as determining if a user needs to upgrade to a new version based on input that is provided. It is accessed through a REST endpoint and is deployed on two Kubernetes clusters using Flux. Each deployment includes two replicas that check independently to ensure… (flightaware.engineering) Más...

JetBlue to Return Some Retired A320 Jets to Service

Embattled with ongoing Pratt & Whitney engine troubles on its newer A321neo aircraft, JetBlue is planning to return some older Airbus A320s to revenue service. (airlinegeeks.com) Más...

Counterfeit parts even in fighter jets

Jail sentence handed down for perpetrator of counterfeiting scam involving networking components that even found their way onto US fighters. (www.military.com) Más...

What Is It Like to Fly the Inaugural Lufthansa Allegris Business Class?

Lufthansa has launched its highly anticipated Allegris Business Class product, which marks a new era in premium air travel for the German carrier. I recently flew on the inaugural flight from Munich to Vancouver and got the chance to experience its groundbreaking features firsthand. (businesstravelerusa.com) Más...

FAA launches new investigation into Boeing after company may have missed some 787 Dreamliner inspections

The FAA is investigating whether Boeing completed the inspections and if employees falsified aircraft records (www.foxbusiness.com) Más...