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Another Boeing 737 Max Investigated After Pedals Get 'Stuck' During Landing: Earlier this week, the FAA said it found "multiple" quality control issues with ...
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FAA faults Boeing over quality control problems: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) faulted Boeing for quality control problems in the wake of a midair ...
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Another Boeing 737 Max Investigated After Pedals Get 'Stuck' During Landing: Earlier this week, the FAA said it found "multiple" quality control issues with ...
huffpost.com/entry/boeing-aircraft-investigation-stuck-pedals_n_65ea1b85e4b0c77c7415b7f4
FAA faults Boeing over quality control problems: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) faulted Boeing for quality control problems in the wake of a midair ...
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FAA probes union claims Boeing retaliated against two engineers in 2022: The Federal Aviation Administration said Tuesday it is investigating claims by a union ...
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Quick Glance: Boeing faces revenue decline after 7 quarters with decreasing deliveries
- Boeing experienced a revenue decline in the last quarter, marking the first time in seven quarters as aircraft deliveries decrease.
- The quarterly revenue amounted to $16.57 billion, surpassing the expectations of $16.23 billion.
- Boeing aims to deliver a significant portion of its inventory of 737s and 787s by the end of the year to generate much-needed capital.
- Operating margins at Boeing's defense business improved to 2.2% in the quarter, compared to a negative value of 3.2% a year ago.
Southwest Quits Four Airports in Cost-Cutting Drive: The airline expects fewer deliveries of Boeing planes than before, and cited “significant challenges” in ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/25/business/southwest-airlines-boeing-airports.html
Quick Glance: Is Southwest Ending Free Seating?
- Southwest Airlines is seriously considering seating allocation and passenger boarding to enhance its financial performance.
- Unlike most other airlines, Southwest does not have a premium section with higher fares.
- The airline is closely examining customer preferences regarding seating and boarding processes.
- Experts believe that Southwest could potentially earn a significant amount of money by introducing assigned seating.
Boeing engineer says safety concerns are ignored inside plane maker: Whistleblower says he was told to ‘shut up’ after raising questions about 777 and 787 ...
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Buttigieg says Boeing must meet FAA quality plan before raising 737 MAX output: U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said on Wednesday that Boeing must ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/buttigieg-says-boeing-must-meet-faa-quality-plan-before-raising-737-max-output-2024-04-24/
BREAKING: The US Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop advisory for all Alaska Airlines' mainline and subcarrier flights and that flights for ...
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Boeing and the Dark Age of American Manufacturing: Somewhere along the line, the plane maker lost interest in making its own planes. Can it rediscover its ...
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/04/boeing-corporate-america-manufacturing/678137/
US FAA to mandate use of safety tool by charter airlines, manufacturers: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Monday said it is finalizing new rules ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/us-faa-mandate-use-safety-tool-by-charter-airlines-manufacturers-2024-04-22/
FAA now requires reentry vehicles to get licensed before launch: Commercial operators must try Varda
theregister.com/2024/04/22/faa_now_requires_reentry_vehicles/
Archer Aviation aims to start electric air taxi trials in India next year: Archer Aviation , backed by Stellantis and Boeing , aims to begin trials of its ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/archer-aviation-aims-start-electric-air-taxi-trials-india-next-year-2024-04-19/
Quick Glance: Archer Aviation Plans to Start Electric Air Taxi Trials in India Next Year
- Archer Aviation, backed by Stellantis and Boeing, aims to begin trials of its electric air taxi in India next year, ahead of a planned commercial launch in 2026.
- The company is working with India's aviation watchdog to get the necessary regulatory approvals for trials in the country.
- Archer and InterGlobe will, in a joint venture, own and operate 200 of the 'Midnight' aircraft, providing services in India's capital New Delhi, and Mumbai and Bengaluru cities.
- The electric aircraft can carry four passengers and a pilot for up to 100 miles, covering the same distance in 7 minutes that would take 60-90 minutes by car in New Delhi.
American Airlines CEO Wants Action From Boeing, Not Words: American now expects to take delivery of 22 new mainline aircraft in 2024, down from its prior ...
aviationweek.com/air-transport/airlines-lessors/american-airlines-ceo-wants-action-boeing-not-words
LATAM scraps plan to acquire Boeing B737s after talks end with bankrupt Gol: LATAM Airlines said on Wednesday that it was no longer seeking to acquire Boeing ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/latam-scraps-plan-acquire-boeing-b737s-after-talks-end-with-bankrupt-gol-2024-04-24/
Spirit, Boeing enter into memorandum of agreement to improve aero supplier's issues
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/spirit-boeing-enter-into-memorandum-agreement-improve-aero-suppliers-issues-2024-04-23/
Air traffic controllers will have to take a 10-hour break between shifts to avoid fatigue
qz.com/faa-controllers-fatigue-1851422863
Mysterious liquid leaks down aisle from bathroom on Spirit flight traveling to NJ
nypost.com/2024/04/24/us-news/liquid-leaks-down-aisle-from-bathroom-on-spirit-flight-to-nj/
Boeing Earnings: Planemaker Is Burning Through Its Cash. That’s Good.: The planemaker is finally willing to spend what it takes to fix its supply chain and ...
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-04-24/boeing-earnings-planemaker-is-burning-through-its-cash-that-s-good
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Alaska Air Group Earnings Preview: Look Past An Ugly Quarter: Alaska Air Group projects flattish growth with Q1 revenues at $2.2B & loss of $1.05 per share ...
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Baseball coach filmed in cockpit under FAA investigation in US: Colorado Rockies hitting coach Hensley Meulens posted a video of himself on a flight from Denver ...
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Reclining Your Airplane Seat: Right Or Privilege?: Seat recline on planes is a controversial topic, especially with seats constantly shrinking ...
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United Airlines says Boeing 737 Max blowout, grounding cost it $200M: United blamed its failure to turn a profit in the first quarter of 2024 on the temporary ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/04/17/united-airlines-loss-boeing-737-max/
Quick Glance: United Airlines cuts 2024 aircraft delivery plan
- United Airlines has reduced its aircraft delivery expectations for the year due to Boeing delays.
- The company plans to lease 35 Airbus A321neos in 2026 and 2027.
- United Airlines incurred a $200 million loss due to the temporary grounding of the Boeing 737 Max 9 in January.
- The company exceeded Wall Street's expectations for the first quarter.
Boeing deliveries drop by half in March due to increased quality checks: Boeing said on Tuesday it had delivered 29 airplanes in March, down more than half from ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/boeing-deliveries-drop-by-half-march-due-increased-quality-checks-2024-04-09/
Quick Glance: Boeing Whistleblower Warns of 787 Fuselage Failure
- The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a Boeing engineer’s claims that the company took manufacturing shortcuts on two wide-body jets, with potentially catastrophic outcomes.
- Sam Salehpour went public in a New York Times story, describing how he believes sections of the 787 Dreamliner fuselage are improperly fastened together.
- Salehpour’s allegations are the latest dip in a turbulent period for the airplane manufacturing giant, which has been dealing with other issues including past crashes and quality control problems.
US watchdog to look into FAA's oversight of Boeing 737, 787 manufacturing, Semafor reports
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US consumers sue to stop Alaska Air, Hawaiian Airlines merger: Alaska Air has been hit with a U.S. consumer lawsuit alleging that the carrier’s proposed $1 ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/us-consumers-sue-stop-alaska-air-hawaiian-airlines-merger-2024-04-16/
Quick Glance: US consumers file lawsuit to halt Alaska Air and Hawaiian Airlines merger
- A group of eight airline passengers from Hawaii, California, and other states filed a lawsuit against Alaska Air to halt the proposed $1.9 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines.
- The passengers claim that the merger will result in higher prices, job layoffs, and fewer flights, violating antitrust laws.
- The Justice Department is reviewing the merger, with the airlines cooperating and expecting to continue doing so.
- In other similar cases, the Justice Department and American Airlines have already taken legal actions to block or reverse mergers in the aviation sector.
JetBlue and Southwest planes nearly miss each other, FAA investigating: The Federal Aviation Administration says it will investigate after a flight at Ronald ...
apnews.com/article/reagan-national-airport-southwest-jetblue-7eb1e99fdb209d79e3607b58d5e22f1c
Tragedy narrowly averted on JFK runway by quick-thinking Swiss Air pilot: Four planes were cleared to use the same JFK runway, according to the FAA ...
nydailynews.com/2024/04/23/jfk-airport-near-collision-runway/
Boeing retaliated against its own engineers working for FAA, union says: Boeing's engineering union alleges management retaliated against two engineers ...
seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/boeing-retaliated-against-its-own-engineers-working-for-faa-union-says/
Traveler flies every single US airline in a week to see which one is the best: Eric Decker, better known by his digital name Airrack, uses his online presence to ...
nypost.com/2024/04/19/lifestyle/youtuber-airrack-flies-on-everysingle-airline-in-america/
American Airlines pilots union warns of ‘significant spike’ in safety problems : A union representing pilots for American Airlines warned over the weekend that ...
thehill.com/regulation/transportation/4597091-american-airlines-pilots-union-warns-of-significant-spike-in-safety-problems/
Rockies coach posts video in cockpit, prompting FAA inquiry - ESPN: In a since-deleted social media post, Rockies hitting coach Hensley Meulens is seen sitting ...
espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39976154/rockies-coach-posts-video-cockpit-prompting-faa-probe
Now hiring: Air traffic controllers: Wannabe air traffic controllers don't need a degree.
axios.com/2024/04/18/faa-air-traffic-controllers-hiring
Ex-JetBlue (JBLU) CEO Robin Hayes to Lead Airbus (AIR FP) North America Unit: Airbus SE hired Robin Hayes, the former chief executive officer of JetBlue Airways ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/airbus-hires-former-jetblue-ceo-hayes-to-lead-north-america-unit
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Editorial: O’Hare’s boosters are finally realizing that the airlines are, in fact, the clients
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/12/editorial-ohares-boosters-are-finally-realizing-that-the-airlines-are-in-fact-the-clients/
Spirit Airlines Delays Airbus Deliveries to Boost Liquidity. It Could Help Boeing-Exposed Carriers.
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Exclusive: Spirit AeroSystems limits overtime and hiring as Boeing 737 output drops
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/spirit-aerosystems-limits-overtime-hiring-boeing-737-output-drops-2024-04-12/
Watch: Boeing 737 makes emergency landing in South Africa after wheel falls off: A Boeing 737 made an emergency landing in South Africa on Sunday, 21 April ...
independent.co.uk/tv/news/boeing-737-wheel-tyre-explode-b2534534.html
College not for you? Learn to fix planes instead at new CVG school: Epic Flight launches new school at CVG. Requirements: 18, high school grad, $45 ...
cincinnati.com/story/news/2024/04/21/how-can-i-enroll-in-new-cvg-aircraft-mechanic-school/73384213007/
Fashion that doesn’t fly: The turbulent issue of airline dress code policies: Airline passengers are hitting headlines by saying they’ve been denied boarding on ...
cnn.com/travel/airline-dress-code-policies-controversy/
NTSB conducting new interviews with Boeing on 737 MAX 9 door plug probe: The National Transportation Safety Board is conducting a new round of interviews with ...
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Quick Glance: NTSB's Investigation Update on Boeing 737 MAX 9 Door Plug Incident
- The National Transportation Safety Board is conducting a new round of interviews with Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration this week as part of its probe into the in-flight emergency on the Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 in January.
- NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy revealed that investigators were back at the 737 plant in Renton, Washington, this week for more interviews.
- Boeing has declined to comment on the interviews, stating that required documents detailing the removal of the door plug in the Alaska Airlines plane were never created.
- The NTSB plans to hold a public investigative hearing regarding the Alaska Airlines incident in August, which will include testimony from employees at Boeing, fuselage manufacturer Spirit AeroSystems, and others like Alaska Airlines.
As UN appeals for aid for Haiti, Pentagon sends in another military flight with supplies
miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/haiti/article288024705.html
Spirit Airlines unveils its ‘next chapter:’ A sprawling headquarters campus in Dania Pointe
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/18/spirit-airlines-unveils-its-next-chapter-a-sprawling-headquarters-campus-in-dania-pointe/
Boeing stock is on a historic losing streak: It’s less a big drop than a steady drip of negative market sentiment for the troubled plane maker ...
qz.com/boeing-stock-price-losing-streak-737-max-sp-500-1851407440
New Orleans is losing a nonstop flight after Southwest pulls out of 4 US airports
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/new-orleans-is-losing-a-nonstop-flight-after-southwest-pulls-out-of-4-us-airports/article_883030eb-daa4-5516-8999-dd6d08fe4114.html
Spirit Airlines shows improvements, but still finishes last in travel industry customer satisfaction study
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/24/spirit-airlines-shows-improvements-but-still-finishes-last-in-travel-industry-customer-satisfaction-study/
GE Aerospace Surges On Earnings, Outlook After Spinoff: GE stock rallied 5% early Tuesday as GE Aerospace topped quarterly results and raised its operating ...
investors.com/news/ge-aerospace-reports-first-earnings-after-spinout/
Boeing won’t even consider moving HQ back to Seattle: Some Boeing critics argue it would better chances of fixing its problems if it returned to Seattle ...
cnn.com/business/boeing-shareholder-proposal-hq-seattle/
Oakland International Airport to add San Francisco Bay to name — legal war looms: Officials have voted to combine Oakland International Airport with the name San ...
mercurynews.com/2024/04/11/oakland-airport-san-francisco-bay-name-travel-economy-court-airline/
How to fly your kid solo, free of tress: For many parents and guardians, putting a child on a flight alone may seem terrifying. Belligerent passengers, delays ...
omanobserver.om/article/1152851/features/travel/how-to-fly-your-kid-solo-free-of-tress
US FAA proposes airworthiness directive for certain Boeing 747-400F airplanes, notice shows
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/us-faa-proposes-airworthiness-directive-certain-boeing-747-400f-airplanes-notice-2024-04-11/
FAA issues new rules to combat air traffic controller fatigue: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is issuing new rules and guidelines to combat reports of ...
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Spirit Airlines flier was 'cussing, growling' at passengers before she was dragged off flight during viral meltdown
nypost.com/2024/04/10/us-news/spirit-airlines-passenger-was-cussing-growling-on-flight-before-she-was-dragged-off-for-viral-meltdown/
Quick Glance: Woman on Spirit Airlines Flight Cursed and Growled Before Viral Meltdown
- Lonnieka Dillard was arrested by Las Vegas Metropolitan Police on March 23 for her strange behavior aboard the California-bound flight.
- As the plane prepared to take off, Dillard had reportedly been 'cussing and growling at other passengers.'
- Several officers were involved in removing Dillard from the plane after she refused to deboard.
- Dillard was booked for her onboard antics and charged with violating airport rules, set to appear in Clark County Justice Court on May 29.
United Airlines delays flights on two new routes amid FAA safety probe: United Airlines said on Monday it has delayed the start of two new international routes ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/united-airlines-delays-flights-two-new-routes-amid-faa-probe-2024-04-08/
Aviation-Safety Officials Warn on Air-Traffic Controller Fatigue After Close Calls
wsj.com/business/airlines/aviation-safety-officials-warn-on-air-traffic-controller-fatigue-after-close-calls-c7049e14
China rallies aviation brainpower to get widebody C929 off the ground, amp up Airbus and Boeing competition
scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3259340/china-rallies-aviation-brainpower-get-widebody-c929-ground-amp-airbus-and-boeing-competition
Boeing Whistleblower Sounds the Alarm: A Boeing engineer called for the entire 787 fleet to be grounded due to safety issues.
newsweek.com/boeing-whistleblower-safety-issues-alarm-senate-hearing-1891134
Ryanair introduces three new summer routes from Liverpool, adds extra Boeing 737: The low-cost carrier Ryanair has announced the introduction of three new routes ...
aerotime.aero/articles/liverpool-airport-ryanair-new-routes
Spirit Airlines worker on 'power trip' caught on video hurling the F-word at a passenger
nypost.com/2024/04/12/us-news/spirit-worker-on-power-trip-caught-on-video-hurling-the-f-word-at-a-passenger/
Moment Boeing 737 loses wheel during takeoff, causing smoke to billow from FlySafair plane, caught on dramatic video
nypost.com/2024/04/23/world-news/flysafair-boeing-737-loses-wheel-after-takeoff-in-south-africa-video/
Colorado Rockies' Hensley Meulens sorry for United Airlines cockpit visit: report
businessinsider.com/colorado-rockies-hensley-meulens-sorry-united-airlines-cockpit-visit-report-2024-4
Delta Air Lines posts a narrow Q1 profit and says travel demand remains strong despite flight scares
apnews.com/article/delta-profit-first-quarter-premium-passengers-1abcb821642074825d0af2f7aabe90de
JetBlue Improves Inflight Entertainment Personalization: Blueprint by JetBlue is the carrier's new inflight entertainment personalization platform ...
onemileatatime.com/news/jetblue-inflight-entertainment-personalization/
Spirit just made an announcement that signals more bad news: The airline has been struggling after a series of unprofitable quarters.
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Boeing whistleblower says the Dreamliner 787 could 'break apart' because of safety flaws, report says
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/boeing-whistleblower-says-dreamliner-787-break-apart-due-safety-flaws-rcna147137
Unruly aircraft passenger; how airlines should handle meltdowns: Maybe we should accept reality — this is who we are — and play to our strengths.
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/22/magazine/on-airplanes-were-all-one-step-away-from-viral-stardom/
As DOJ weighs reviving Boeing prosecution, MAX crash families ‘disheartened’: Families who lost loved ones in the MAX crashes met Wednesday with the Justice ...
seattletimes.com/business/as-doj-weighs-reviving-boeing-prosecution-max-crash-families-disheartened/
Airline executives predict a record summer and even more demand for first class: Delta and United executives have forecast record demand this spring and summer ...
cnbc.com/2024/04/17/airline-execs-predict-record-summer-even-more-demand-for-first-class.html
JetBlue Rolled Out Its Most Clever Feature Yet. Anyone Who Has Ever Flown Will Immediately Love This
inc.com/jason-aten/jetblue-rolled-out-its-most-clever-feature-yet-anyone-who-has-ever-flown-will-immediately-love-this.html
Avoiding and Surviving Bird Strikes: One of the most frequently asked questions is how much trouble a pilot might be in if they accidentally hit a bald eagle—or ...
flyingmag.com/avoiding-and-surviving-bird-strikes/
FAA rolling out new technology to reduce risk of runway accidents: The Federal Aviation Administration, trying to eliminate all close calls at airports ...
foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/faa-rolling-out-new-technology-to-reduce-risk-of-runway-accidents
Southwest is no longer a top three airline by market cap (here is who is): The Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo has been growing in market cap and catching ...
kansascity.com/news/business/article287631440.html
New whistleblower raises concerns about Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner : A Boeing engineer says he was retaliated against after alleging sections of the fuselage on the ...
washingtonpost.com/transportation/2024/04/09/boeing-whistleblower-787-dreamliner-fuselages/
Oakland airport name change will boost Bay Area economy: Some say the name change will confuse travelers. But the proposed name actually does the opposite: It ...
sfchronicle.com/opinion/openforum/article/oakland-airport-name-oak-19394622.php
Boeing has a damaging trust crisis and airline passengers react: Recent alarming aircraft incidents have scared travelers.
thestreet.com/travel/major-us-airline-passengers-confront-boeings-crisis-of-trust
Will flying cars change air travel? An expert shares what’s on the horizon: Personal flying vehicles, a rarity and still years away from being approved ...
seattletimes.com/life/travel/flying-cars-arent-yet-cleared-for-takeoff-but-change-is-on-the-horizon/
It’s Time to Act on Pilots’ Mental Health: Mental health recommendations for pilots and air traffic controllers bring new ideas to old problems; the FAA must ...
scientificamerican.com/article/its-time-to-act-on-pilots-mental-health/
Receitas auxiliares em foco para as companhias aéreas: Os avanços digitais ajudam as companhias aéreas a capitalizar as escolhas de lugares ...
aviationweek.com/air-transport/airlines-lessors/ancillary-revenue-focus-airlines
From MHOMS to RIBBS, see 37 nods to Kansas City-area legends hidden in aviation codes
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I will always choose an airport that has this key thing: Veronika Bondarenko writes about her predilection for LaGuardia Airport.
thestreet.com/travel/why-are-airports-so-far-from-the-city
Boeing 737 engine rips apart during takeoff in terrifying footage: A Boeing 737 engine appeared to come apart as a Houston-bound Southwest Airlines plane began ...
independent.co.uk/tv/news/southwest-boeing-737-engine-flight-b2525646.html
NTSB could survey every Boeing employee about safety culture: Jennifer Homendy, the NTSB chair, said it previously surveyed all 20,000 Norfolk Southern employees ...
businessinsider.com/ntsb-could-survey-every-boeing-employee-about-safety-culture-2024-4
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