The Tennessee Senate passed a bill prohibiting “the intentional injection, release, or dispersion, by any means, of chemicals, chemical compounds, substances, or apparatus within the borders of this state into the atmosphere with the express purpose of affecting temperature, weather, or the intensity of the sunlight …” In other words, the bill would make it against the law to dispense “chemtrails” over Tennessee. (www.avweb.com) 更多...
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun will step down at the end of 2024 in part of a broad management shakeup for the embattled aerospace giant. (www.cnbc.com) 更多...
Boeing needs to be led by engineers if it wants to pull itself out of its current crisis, Tim Clark, the president of Emirates Airline, said Wednesday (www.cnbc.com) 更多...
Multiple airlines offer ultra-long-haul flights to Australia and New Zealand to accommodate high demand among international travelers. Eight of the world's 20 longest nonstop routes by distance involve four destinations: Auckland (AKL), Melbourne (MEL), Perth (PER), and Sydney (SYD). These are the world's longest flights serving Australia and New Zealand. (aeroxplorer.com) 更多...
On Friday, Boeing asked a federal judge in Alexandria, Virginia, to issue a court order blocking Virgin Galactic from further using proprietary data that was shared between the two companies as part of an agreement in 2022, according to the complaint. Boeing is accusing Virgin Galactic of “retaining, using, and threatening further use of trade secrets” that belong to the company. (gizmodo.com) 更多...
Incidents involving Boeing aircraft have set back passengers who had overcome their fear of flying. "I am not willing to take that risk," one said. (www.nbcnews.com) 更多...
Although production for the Airbus A380 was discontinued in December 2021 due to poor demand, many airlines that grounded their A380 fleets during the pandemic have started flying them again. The A380's return raises questions about the possibility of a more fuel-efficient A380neo version. (aeroxplorer.com) 更多...
Cryptocurrency has emerged as an alternative currency to traditional forms of payment. A Florida-based private charter company, Bitlux, is revolutionizing private jet travel by allowing for its charters to be paid in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. (aeroxplorer.com) 更多...
FedEx's airline is cutting costs through a variety of efficiency initiatives and even trying to increase utilization by opening aircraft to more truck-related freight. (www.freightwaves.com) 更多...
In a strategic move that underscores the competitive dynamics of the aerospace industry, Boeing is reportedly evaluating measures to reduce or completely sever Spirit AeroSystems‘ ties with Airbus. (www.airguide.info) 更多...
Time to bring back inspections after every job regardless of time and cost of labor concerns. Maybe the retired veterans in all specialties can be a roving team. (www.flightglobal.com) 更多...
MOJAVE, Calif. and DENVER, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Boom Supersonic, the company building the world's fastest airliner, Overture, today announced the successful flight of XB-1, the world's first independently developed supersonic jet, at the Mojave Air & Space Port in Mojave, California. Like Overture, XB-1 leverages state-of-the-art technologies to enable efficient supersonic flight including carbon fiber composites, advanced avionics, digitally-optimized aerodynamics, and… (www.prnewswire.com) 更多...
The American plane maker has been under intense pressure since early January, when a panel blew off a brand-new Alaska Airlines 737 Max midflight. That's spotlighted a lengthy series of safety and manufacturing problems (www.theglobeandmail.com) 更多...
Flying on commercial airlines today might be a lot more of a pain than it used to be, but new tech is going to bring some improvement to one part of the experience—in-flight entertainment. Panasonic Avionics' brand Astrova in-flight entertainment systems are starting to roll out on commercial flights on certain airlines, promising 4K HDR TVs and other features to the backs of seats that should be a huge upgrade over the abysmal screens we normally watch in-flight movies on. (arstechnica.com) 更多...
On March 18 at 15:47, an A330-900neo with registration F-WTTN landed for the first time at the Toluca International Airport (TLC), Mexico. This model, the largest in the A330neo family, arrived from Toulouse/Blagnac (TLS), France, after a 13-hour and 39-minute flight. (www.aviacionline.com) 更多...
In the grand tapestry of aerospace innovation and global transportation, Boeing emerges as a colossal symbol of achievement, ambition, and the prowess of American industry. Founded in 1916, Boeing has become emblematic of the evolution of aviation, space exploration, and defense technology, continually shaping the frontiers of the skies and beyond through each successive decade. (www.airguide.info) 更多...
Jennifer Homendy, the Chair of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), has recently criticized the media for what she perceives as an exaggeration of incidents in commercial aviation. In a series of public comments, Homendy highlighted the contrast between the attention given to minor aviation incidents and the ongoing safety challenges facing the U.S. roadway system. (www.airguide.info) 更多...
The carrier, which has experienced several recent mishaps, told employees to expect a review by federal regulators in coming weeks. (www.nytimes.com) 更多...
2024 was anticipated to be a turning point for Boeing, as the company aimed to move past the turbulence of its last 737 Max crisis under the leadership of CEO Dave Calhoun. However, an unfortunate incident involving an Alaska Airlines flight has significantly disrupted Boeing’s trajectory for the year. (www.airguide.info) 更多...
Following the recent 737-9 Max incident, among others, mass media reports have frequently contained inaccuracies and displayed a fundamental misunderstanding of the nature of aviation incidents, which are, in fact, quite common. It is essential to acknowledge that modern aircraft are developed and operated with the highest safety standards in mind. Built-in fail-safe mechanisms are deliberately designed to reduce risks, aiming to lessen any potential effects on passengers and crew in the… (www.airguide.info) 更多...
At the Aviation Summit 2024, Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary disclosed that their engineers have found spanners belonging to Boeing in their new 737 MAXs. (aviationsourcenews.com) 更多...
An American Airlines jetliner that suffered an “anomaly” in the braking system before running past the end of a runway in North Texas last month had undergone a brake-replacement job four days earlier, U.S. investigators said Thursday. An inspection showed that flexible hydraulic lines to parts of the braking system on the Boeing 737 had been improperly reconnected, the National Transportation Safety Board said in a preliminary report on the Feb. 10 incident at Dallas-Fort Worth International… (www.nbcdfw.com) 更多...
Recent incidents have cast a spotlight on Boeing, a company historically hailed for its engineering excellence, as it grapples with the consequences of prioritizing production speed over quality. This shift in focus has been linked to various problems, even after two fatal crashes that drew global scrutiny. Current and former employees, alongside aviation safety experts, have voiced concerns, highlighting a worrying trend within the company’s operations. (www.airguide.info) 更多...
In Shreveport, Louisiana, a woman has been federally indicted after being arrested last year for aiming a laser pointer at multiple aircraft, posing serious risks to flight safety. April Poitras, 45, has been charged with two counts of directing a laser pointer at an aircraft, an offense under federal law, according to federal court documents. (www.airguide.info) 更多...
In anticipation of the summer 2024 travel season, European low-cost carriers EasyJet and Ryanair are strategically positioning standby aircraft fleets to enhance operational stability and ensure schedule reliability amidst the ongoing narrowbody aircraft shortage. (www.airguide.info) 更多...
The US Department of Transportation is looking into it with a review of the country's ten biggest airlines. The probe will look at air carriers' policies and procedures to determine if they are safeguarding personal info properly, unfairly or deceptively monetizing it, or sharing it with third parties, the agency said yesterday. If they're indeed doing anything "problematic," they can look forward to scrutiny, fines, and new rules, says the DOT. (www.theregister.com) 更多...
... the last Delta IV? Come and get me, Elon! The Delta IV Heavy, a rocket that briefly bursts into flame just before it lifts off, is set to launch for the last time as soon as Friday. (www.nytimes.com) 更多...