Data science helping Rolls Royce improve aircraft availability
Using technology and software to monitor, predict and plan aircraft engine maintenance is saving Rolls Royce customers hundreds of overhaul… Read More »
Aviation accidents on the decline according to Air Safety Institute report
The AOPA’s Air Safety Institute’s new Nall Report indicates that aviation accidents declined in 2020. Stall/spin accidents account for the… Read More »
Turkish Airlines flight forced to make emergency diversion after passenger attacks cabin crew
A Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Jakarta, Indonesia was forced to make an emergency diversion after a passenger was… Read More »
AI Co-Pilots are the future of flying
A human user supported by an AI pilot may be the best approach. While the U.S. Air Force is capable… Read More »
Laos’ airlines receive safety certification
Laos’ two airlines, Lao Airlines and Lao Skyway, have achieved the SafeFlight certification under the LaoSafe programme, with new flight… Read More »
Using smart composites for improved aviation safety
New industry-linked Swinburne research uses smart composite structures to help engineers detect structural defects in planes and rockets before they… Read More »
Passenger says man sneaked onto Delta flight in security breach at Atlanta’s airport
Passengers said a Delta pilot told them he had to return to the gate because a passenger had managed to… Read More »
Hackers knock some U.S. airport websites offline
Airports in Los Angeles and Atlanta were among those affected. Officials say there was no effect on operations Websites for… Read More »
Airbus delivers 55 jets in September and has more than 7000 on order
Having a huge backlog is one thing to be happy about, but getting them built to meet customer needs is… Read More »
Aircraft Wi-Fi might get even worse
The skies are about to become a lot less friendly, to take the British government’s word for it. On Thursday,… Read More »
Airways New Zealand recognised as safety leader
Airways New Zealand has been recognised as a world leader in aviation safety reporting and improvement. An innovative safety performance… Read More »
Man took magic mushrooms and then assaulted United flight attendants
A man was arrested on assault charges after authorities say he attacked two United Airlines flight attendants on a trip… Read More »
Alaska Airlines continues fleet optimization with 12 additional Boeing 737-9 aircraft
Alaska Airlines announced today it is accelerating its fleet growth by exercising options early on 12 Boeing 737-9 aircraft. The… Read More »
Afghanistan aviation authority advises transit aircraft to reroute
The Afghanistan Civil Aviation Authority (ACAA) said on Monday that Kabul airspace had been released to the military and that… Read More »
800 People evacuated from Kabul aboard a single U.S. Air Force C-17 Cargo Jet
As the situation continues to deteriorate in Afghanistan, with even Kabul’s international airport, the last hope for U.S. and other… Read More »
Canadian Federal government to require vaccines for air and rail travelers
The federal government said Friday it will require air and train travellers, as well as public servants and workers in… Read More »
Two visitors arrested at Honolulu airport for falsifying coronavirus vaccination cards
The Attorney General’s office is not revealing much about the case against the pair, including a possible reason for the… Read More »
A Spirit pilot and flight attendant describe flying empty planes around the country
One pilot said Spirit’s cancellations came down to the airline’s inadequate infrastructure. Flight attendants were left stranded away from base… Read More »
India set to clear Boeing 737 MAX to fly again soon
India is set to allow Boeing Co’s 737 MAX jets to resume flights in the country within days, Bloomberg News… Read More »
Siemens and SITA Team Up to Deliver Next-Generation Airport Experience at New Kansas City Airport Terminal
Siemens and SITA are providing the Kansas City Aviation Department with future-proof, scalable technologies for the Kansas City International (MCI)… Read More »
Private jet buyers are turning to Asia for glitzy aircraft as a shortage grips the U.S.
Private aviation has not been immune to the shortages plaguing nearly every industry. America’s wealthy realized the value of flying… Read More »
U.S. Airlines begin to feel the squeeze of the delta variant
Southwest and Frontier Airlines are starting to brace for the delta variant’s economic impact as infections in the country rise…. Read More »