Europe to ban export of all aircraft and spare parts to Russian airlines

The European Union on Friday Feb. 25 shared that it will ban the export of all aircraft, equipment, and spare parts. This move falls under broader sanctions imposed by the European Commission following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. (www.airguide.info) More...

Delta Air Lines Pilots Set Sights on Guinness World Record with 48-State Flight

Two Delta Air Lines pilots have attempted to set a Guinness World Record for the fastest journey by plane through all 48 contiguous states of the United States within 48 hours. (www.airguide.info) More...

New Colorado bill would create felony for shining laser at aircraft

A new bill moving through the Colorado House would create a state felony charge for anyone caught shining a laser at helicopters or planes. The proposed law would allow local police to investigate and charge laser strike cases involving aircraft, instead of waiting for federal investigators. (www.airguide.info) More...

Airbus beats Boeing in net orders with more than 1,000 aircraft in the first nine months of the year

Airbus net orders rose to more than 1,000 aircraft in the first nine months of the year, beating Boeing and its own target for 2013, after the planemaker booked a raft of orders which had been pending from European airlines. (airguideonline.com) More...

The U.S. Air Force Wants Permission to Shoot Down Civilian Drones

The head of the U.S. Air Force’s Air Combat Command wants permission to deal with civilian drones-including shooting them down-that threaten to interfere with flight operations. (www.airguideonline.com) More...

Bombardier’s first CSeries aircraft is set for its maiden flight

Bombardier announced that the first CSeries aircraft, flight test vehicle one (FTV1), is set for its maiden flight. The flight is scheduled to depart Montreal-Mirabel International Airport tomorrow morning around 10AM local time. See it live webcast and track it on FlightAware. (airguideonline.com) More...

NASA is to end the 50-year ban on supersonic flights over land in the U.S.

NASA is working on ending the 50-year ban on civilian supersonic aircraft over land in the United States. This move could open up new commercial cargo and passenger markets and dramatically reduce travel time. (www.airguide.info) More...

Delta Air Lines Introduces New Pilot Training Academy in Florida

Delta Air Lines has introduced a new pilot training academy in Vero Beach, Florida, as a part of its Propel Pilot Career Path Program. In partnership with Skyborne Airline Academy, this academy offers aspiring pilots a specialized and accelerated route to becoming a Delta pilot. (www.airguide.info) More...

Southwest retires Boeing 737-300s to storage

World’s largest operator of an all-Boeing fleet prepares to place into service the newest version of the Boeing 737 aircraft line, the company is retiring its Boeing 737-300s from service, sending most to a company at Southern California Logistics Airport. (www.airguideonline.com) More...

Boeing 787 Dreamliner suffers new setback after ANA discovers wiring defects

Boeing 787 Dreamliner suffered a fresh setback after All Nippon Airways (ANA) said it discovered wiring defects in the fire-suppression system on three aircraft. The fault, first detected on a 787-8 due to depart Tokyo’s Haneda airport Aug. 14, would trigger the wrong extinguisher in the event of a blaze in one of the two engines, ANA said. Japan Airlines recalled a 787 flying to Helsinki from Tokyo as a precaution, and Boeing said it was investigating the flaw. (airguideonline.com) More...