Boeing human resources boss heads for exits
Deal and Colbert report to David Calhoun became Boeing President and CEO on Jan. 13. He replaced Dennis Muilenburg, who… Read More »
Latest SpaceJet M90 test aircraft embarks on first flight
Mitsubishi Aircraft’s SpaceJet M90 flight-test vehicle 10 took off on its maiden sortie on 18 March. The aircraft, FTV10, registered… Read More »
Air Canada Flight attendants’ union outlines COVID-19-related health and safety concerns
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to create turmoil in the airline industry, the union representing flight attendants at Air Canada… Read More »
FAA is probing how a 12-inch crack occurred in Southwest jet
Federal officials said Friday they are investigating after a crack ruptured the skin on a Boeing 737 jet operated by… Read More »
JetBlue picks up used jets as Airbus A321neo delays mount
JetBlue Airways has joined the ranks of carriers scrambling to make up for a shortfall in new jets as delivery… Read More »
Commercial air travel is safer than ever MIT report says
The rate of passenger fatalities has declined yet again in the last decade, accelerating a long-term trend. It has never… Read More »
Australian pilots say the nation’s regulator will breach its legal safety if it accepts a new fatigue risk
Australian pilots say the nation’s regulator will breach its legal safety and responsibilities if it accepts a new fatigue risk… Read More »
Boeing to rethink proposals for new mid-market jet
Boeing CEO David Calhoun says will “start with a clean sheet of paper” on a decision whether to launch a… Read More »
Federal proposal would let airlines block emotional support animals from flying
A federal proposal unveiled Wednesday would significantly limit the types of animals entitled to fly in aircraft cabins as emotional… Read More »
Dubai airport implements special screening for China flights
Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest for international travel, announced that it’s taking special precautions to screen the droves of… Read More »
Passing out on a plane is pretty common
On long-haul flights of six hours or more, it’s not unusual for at least one passenger to lose consciousness. During… Read More »
Whistleblower alleges Southwest received special treatment for Hawaii flights
Southwest Airlines allegedly received preferential treatment from the FAA as the airline launched flights to Hawaii, according to a report… Read More »