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Date: Saturday 28 December 2019 Time: 14:34 Type: Let L-410UVP-E10 Operator: Air Fast Congo Registration: 9S-GDX C/n / msn: First… Read More »
Boeing discloses ‘very disturbing’ messages on 737 Max to FAA
A new batch of messages between Boeing Co. employees on the development of the 737 Max paints a “very disturbing… Read More »
Emirates diverts Delhi-Dubai flight after ‘drone activity’ at airport
Dubai international airport had faced a similar situation in 2015 and 2016 when unauthorized drones flew on its airspace. Emirates,… Read More »
Airbus wants to know everything passengers do on an airplane
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One pilot jetliners flying anytime soon?
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Boeing 777-9 door blows out during ground test
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Former Boeing 737 MAX development official has refused to provide documents
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FAA cautions airlines on maintenance of sensors that were key to 737 MAX crashes
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U.S. Air regulators ban Apple MacBook Pros with recalled batteries from flights
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U.S. DoT releases guidelines for Emotional Support Animals on flights
Airlines are prohibited from banning specific breeds of dogs on board flights as service or emotional support animals, the US… Read More »
Cathay Pacific gets air safety warning
China’s aviation authority issued a major air safety warning to Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Airlines on Friday, after the airline… Read More »
Two United Airlines pilots arrested before flight from Scotland to U.S.
Two United Airlines pilots were arrested in Scotland on Saturday morning for drinking before taking control of the aircraft they… Read More »
What are the alcohol rules for US airline pilots?
The arrest of an airline pilot on suspicion of being under the influence of alcohol has travelers wondering about alcohol… Read More »
Are offshore aircraft-repair stations a safety risk to passengers and crew?
Somewhere on the ground in São Paulo, Brazil, an aircraft technician needed help. He was a man of about 40,… Read More »
Aviation experts disagree on Boeing’s 737 Max quick software fix
On Boeing’s earnings call with analysts yesterday, David Strauss from Barclays asked a question that dredged up the issue plaguing… Read More »
Wing cracks reported in Airbus A380 Superjumbo jets
Tiny cracks have been discovered in the wings of a number of Airbus A380 superjumbo jets. A total of 25… Read More »
US FAA says cellphones a flight danger on these Boeing jets
U.S. government officials in 2014 revealed an alarming safety issue: Passenger cellphones and other types of radio signals could pose… Read More »
New research highlights why sleep loss poses an insidious threat to flight safety
Sleep-deprived pilots suffer several impairments in mood and cognition, according to new research published in the scientific journal Biological Rhythm… Read More »
Delta flight crew restrains passenger claiming to be ‘God’
Delta Air Lines flight attendants restrained a passenger on a flight from Puerto Rico to New York after he shouted… Read More »
Orlando airport doused in jet fuel when Norwegian A340 jet made emergency landing
A Norwegian Air Airbus A340 jet that aborted an international flight spewed a substantial amount of fuel on a large… Read More »
Boeing to pay $100m to families of 737 Max aircraft victims
US aircraft manufacturer Boeing has said it will pay $100m (£80m) to families and communities affected by the two crashes… Read More »
Head of pilots’ union points to major mistakes with Boeing 737 Max
Boeing’s efforts to save its customers money contributed to the “fatal mistake” of failing to give pilots the crucial information… Read More »
Boeing says safety most important factor in 737 MAX’s return
Boeing executives struck an apologetic tone over two deadly crashes of its flagship 737 MAX heading into the start of… Read More »
Pilots reveal safety fears over Boeing’s fleet of Dreamliners
Airline pilots have voiced fears over the safety of a fleet of Boeing aircraft after a crucial fire-fighting system has… Read More »
Spirit Airlines bans passenger for life after vaping on airplane
A 30-year-old passenger on a Spirit Airlines flight was banned for life after vaping in the plane’s bathroom, according to… Read More »
Orlando airport rolling out facial recognition on all international flights
Orlando International Airport will be the first U.S. airport to implement a new facial-identification system on all international passengers, with… Read More »