Aircraft parts rain on Broomfield, Colorado as plane makes emergency landing at Denver airport

Debris from a commercial jet rained down on Broomfield on Saturday afternoon, and the distressed flight made an emergency landing at Denver International Airport. Denver firefighters based at the airport responded to an “emergency landing” at about 1:35 p.m., said Capt. Greg Pixley, a fire department spokesman. The crew of United Airlines Flight #328, which departed Denver at 12:15 p.m. bound for Honolulu, “reported an engine issue” after takeoff, said Alex Renteria, a DIA spokeswoman. The plane… (www.denverpost.com) 更多...

US Air Force C-17 moves 500,000 Covid test swabs from Italy to USA for distribution

“On March 17, [Air Mobility Command] transported a shipment of 13 pallets of Covid-19 testing supplies aboard a C-17 Globemaster III from Aviano Air Base, Italy, to the Memphis Air National Guard Base where the 164th Airlift Wing C-17 is assigned,” says the USAF. “Air Mobility Command is postured to support additional requests to deliver Covid-19 testing supplies in the coming weeks.” Upon arrival in Memphis the swabs were loaded onto FedEx aircraft for distribution throughout the USA, the… (www.flightglobal.com) 更多...

United, American, Delta cut more flights, some executives take pay cuts as coronavirus keeps people from flying

Airlines slashed more domestic and international flights and executives took pay cuts as the coronavirus outbreak takes a growing toll on the travel industry. (www.chicagotribune.com) 更多...

U.S. successfully flight tests 3800 mph hypersonic weapon

The United States has tested an air-breathing hypersonic weapon capable of speeds faster than five times the speed of sound, marking the first successful test of the class of weapon since 2013, the Pentagon said on Monday. Hypersonic weapons travel in the upper atmosphere at speeds of more than five times the speed of sound, or about 6,200 kilometers (3,853 miles) per hour. "The missile, built by Raytheon Technologies, was released from an aircraft seconds before its Northrop Grumman… (news.yahoo.com) 更多...

U.S. weighs ban on all flights from China over virus outbreak: report

CNBC reported late Tuesday that officials reportedly held a conference call with airline officials Tuesday and said a suspension of all China-U.S. flights is on the table as an option. CNBC reported that was one of a variety of responses being considered. United Airlines UAL said Tuesday it was cancelling dozens of flights to Hong Kong and mainland China, and Delta Air Lines DAL,and American Airlines AAL said they will waive fees to allow travelers to reschedule trips to China. (www.marketwatch.com) 更多...

Airlines' Woes Rise as CDC Warns Against Thanksgiving Travel

Given the rapidly increasing COVID-19 cases in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has warned people to avoid Thanksgiving travel. In an already suppressed demand scenario, this only adds to the worries of U.S. airlines. Dr. Henry Walke, CDC’s COVID-19 incident manager, stated that the “strong recommendation” is because the virus might spread at the country’s “transportation hubs” due to lack of physical distancing. (www.nasdaq.com) 更多...

British Airways agrees to require negative coronavirus tests before New York flights

NY Gov. Cuomo says he’s asked Delta, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic to ensure travelers test negative for coronavirus before flying from the U.K. to the U.S. More than two-dozen countries have restricted travel from the U.K. because of a highly contagious strain of the virus there. (www.cnbc.com) 更多...

First ‘mass air shipment’ of Pfizer’s Covid vaccine arrives as airlines prepare for more

United Airlines carried Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine from Brussels to Chicago O’Hare International Airport, according to people familiar with the matter. The United flight, first reported by the Wall Street Journal, required special approval from federal regulators to carry more dry ice than is normally allowed. Vaccines are stored at below-freezing temperatures. “Several vaccines need continued cold temperatures during transport, which, in some circumstances, require dry ice, a hazardous… (www.cnbc.com) 更多...

FAA temporarily banned drones with video cameras showing Del Rio, Texas bridge

Thousands of migrants waiting under Texas bridge to be processed. The FAA implemented, then lifted, a two week TFR (Temporary Flight Restrictions) over the international bridge in Del Rio, TX. News drones showed images of the thousands of migrants waiting to be processed at the USA border. By Friday afternoon, the FAA announced that news organizations could operate drone cameras in the area for the rest of the month. (www.foxnews.com) 更多...

Boeing's new CEO orders rethink on New mid-market jetliner project

LONDON/CHICAGO (Reuters) - Boeing Co's <BA.N> new chief executive has sent the aerospace giant back to the drawing board on proposals for a new mid-market aircraft, effectively shelving in their current form plans worth $15 billion-$20 billion (www.yahoo.com) 更多...