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Boeing Crash Victims’ Families Seek to Share Evidence With DOJ: US Justice Department officials will meet Wednesday with families of Boeing Co ...
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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.
Pilot proposes to flight attendant girlfriend in front of passengers: A Polish pilot has proposed to his flight attendant girlfriend on a flight from Warsaw to ...
cnn.com/2024/04/24/travel/pilot-proposes-to-flight-attendant-scli-intl/
Quick Glance: Pilot Proposes to Flight Attendant on LOT Flight to Krakow
- A flight attendant rushes down the aisle of an airplane after receiving a surprising marriage proposal from her partner.
- The video was captured on a LOT Polish Airlines flight to Krakow and later shared on Facebook.
- During the flight, the captain emerged from the cockpit to introduce himself to the passengers before making a heartfelt proposal to his partner.
- Choosing Krakow as the proposal location due to its significance in their relationship, the video of the proposal has garnered over 433,000 views on Facebook and Instagram, receiving widespread acclaim.
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/
The ex-flight attendant who became the first female boss of Japan Airlines: Mitsuko Tottori was named as the first female boss of Japan Airlines earlier this ...
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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.
Ukrainian pilots preparing for flights on F-16s in France: Ukrainian pilots are undergoing basic flight training on F-16 fighter jets in France’s southwest.
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/25/7452842/
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/
Singapore Airlines ordered to pay $3,580 to couple after recliner seats failed to work
straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/singapore-airlines-ordered-to-pay-3580-to-couple-after-recliner-seats-failed-to-work
Air traffic controllers will have to take a 10-hour break between shifts to avoid fatigue
qz.com/faa-controllers-fatigue-1851422863
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 ...
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68858625
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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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/
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
Possible UFO reported over LaGuardia Airport: A plane passenger has claimed she spotted a possible UFO flying high over the Big Apple ...
nypost.com/2024/04/25/us-news/possible-ufo-reported-over-nycs-laguardia-airport/
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/
Boeing announces million-dollar losses after series of safety scandals: The aircraft manufacturer beat Wall Street expectations but still finds itself in crisis ...
euronews.com/business/2024/04/24/boeing-announces-million-dollar-losses-after-plane-maker-hit-by-safety-scandals
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.
'Crazy plane lady' Tiffany Gomas is now a right-wing influencer: You might recognise Tiffany Gomas as the woman who went viral last year for her "not real" rant ...
indy100.com/viral/tiffany-gomas-right-wing-influencer
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
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/
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/
Lily Allen books first class seat on flight and leaves daughter, 12, in economy: The singer revealed she's flying to London for her friend ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/celebrity/lily-allen-books-first-class-32668839
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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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
British passengers flying to Turkey drink all plane’s booze: The passengers were described as ‘hedonistic’ by the airline
independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/british-passengers-turkey-plane-alcohol-b2531566.html
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
Their partially sighted cat went missing on a flight. Weeks later they still don’t know what happened to it
cnn.com/travel/article/aegean-airlines-loses-cat-rodri/
Sloppy booking? Drama as Team Kenya detained, miss world race over flight mix-up: World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships went down on Sunday.
nation.africa/kenya/sports/athletics/sloppy-booking-drama-as-team-kenya-detained-miss-world-race-4599402
"Like a business class flight": Deutsche Bahn presents two-person compartments for the ICE
n-tv.de/wirtschaft/Bahn-stellt-Zweier-Abteile-fuer-den-ICE-vor-article24879859.html
Quick Glance: "Digital towel" in the train - Changes in train travel
- The German Railway is planning special private compartments for two people in new ICE trains to offer more privacy and comfort.
- In the future, a digital towel will allow travelers without seat reservations to secure a free seat and travel undisturbed.
- The modernization of travel centers at the most frequented long-distance train stations will bring improvements for train travelers, such as a new call system and more accessibility.
- The train app will also display buses, rental bikes, and car-sharing offers from 2024, allowing customers to book directly through the app.
Man's leg 'snapped in half' 30 minutes into flight after plane hit by turbulence: Niko, 47, who lives in Bali, was left with a broken leg at the start of his ...
mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/mans-leg-snapped-half-30-32631260
Dubai selected as Air India’s first international destination for new A350-900s: Air India will finally use one of its new Airbus A350-900 aircraft on an ...
aerotime.aero/articles/air-india-international-destination-dubai
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
Longer SIA flights to Europe as airline avoids Iranian airspace: All Scoot flights between Singapore and Athens will also take longer, says a Singapore Airlines ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-airlines-sia-flights-europe-new-york-delay-iran-attacks-israel-4268336
Ski jumping: 291 meters, no world record: Kobayashi's miracle flight: The World Ski Federation confirms Ryoyu Kobayashi's spectacular 291-meter flight ...
kicker.de/291-meter-aber-kein-weltrekord-kobayashis-wunderflug-in-hlidarfjall-1019086/artikel
Quick Glance: Record Flight by Ryoyu Kobayashi in Iceland
- Ryoyu Kobayashi reaches 291 meters at a ski jumping event in Iceland, surpassing the official world record by 37.5 meters.
- Kobayashi expresses that the jump was a long-time dream and credits all involved for their support.
- A provisional ski jump in Iceland allowed for flights over 300 meters, with Kobayashi reaching 291 meters.
- Although the record is not officially recognized, it was an exciting event with months of preparation and a second attempt by the energy drink giant.
Japan MSDF helicopters crash: What we know: Two Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopters, carrying eight crew members, crashed during nighttime training ...
www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/backstories/3271/
Quick Glance: 8 crew missing after 2 Japanese navy helicopters crash
- Two Japanese navy helicopters with eight crew members are believed to have crashed in the Pacific south of Tokyo, according to the Defence Minister.
- The cause of the crash is unknown, but the focus is on the rescue operation.
- The Navy deployed ships and aircraft to search and rescue the missing crew members.
- The training on Saturday was solely for the Japanese navy and not part of a multinational exercise.
Deep sea footage shows inside sunken passenger plane mistaken for missing MH370: This deep-sea footage shows inside a sunken passenger plane, once thought to be ...
independent.co.uk/tv/news/deep-sea-passenger-plane-wreckage-mh370-b2530931.html
American Airlines passenger alleges discrimination over use of first-class restroom
npr.org/2024/04/25/1245583048/american-airlines-racial-discrimination-allegation-bathroom
Passenger horrified by barefoot flyers snuggling on top of each other during flight
nypost.com/2024/04/10/lifestyle/passenger-horrified-by-barefoot-flyers-snuggling-on-top-of-each-other-during-flight/
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
O.J. Simpson was always on the run: A compelling and tragic lifetime of flight came to an end after Simpson’s death from cancer at 76.
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/04/11/oj-simpson-death-cancer-news/
Quick Glance: O.J. Simpson's Failed Attempt at Rebranding
- O.J. Simpson tried unsuccessfully to improve his image through social media.
- Despite attempts at normalization through videos, he could not alter his negative image.
- Expert Bernt Ullmann explains Simpson's lack of remorse, crucial for a successful comeback.
- Simpson's controversial videos further polarized and isolated him from the public.
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
U.S. resumes deporting Haitians as country faces broad gang violence: The Biden administration sent about 50 Haitians back to their country on Thursday marking ...
nbcnews.com/news/world/us-resumes-deporting-haitians-gang-violence-rcna148562
Quick Glance: US Deports Haitians Amid Violence and Instability
- Despite the increase in deadly gang violence and widespread instability in Haiti, the United States has deported dozens of Haitian citizens back to their country on a deportation flight.
- The flight, which departed from Louisiana and made a stop in Miami, Florida, was the first deportation flight to Haiti since January.
- Following the assassination of President Jovenel Moise in July 2021, Haiti has faced widespread gang violence in recent years.
- Pressure is mounting on the United States to halt deportations to Haiti amid the crisis and extend the TPS program for Haiti.
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
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/
Oldest Qantas A380 returns to service after being in storage for over a year: Qantas’ oldest A380 has returned to Sydney and is back in service after being in ...
aerotime.aero/articles/oldest-qantas-a380-returns-to-service-after-being-in-storage-for-over-a-year
Smoke seen as ANA flight carrying about 200 people lands safely in northern Japan, public TV says
apnews.com/article/japan-ana-smoke-sapporo-landing-b86e5f14f9f59fb8fcae911fd6b65b95
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/
From MHOMS to RIBBS, see 37 nods to Kansas City-area legends hidden in aviation codes
kansascity.com/news/local/article287554275.html
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
New direct flights to Paris from East Midlands Airport: It's good news for travellers as Paris is set to host the 2024 Olypmics and Paralympics
leicestermercury.co.uk/news/local-news/east-midlands-airport-gains-new-9199369
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
Biden wants to tax firms like SpaceX and Blue Origin that launch in US: His budget proposal suggests rewriting the aviation excise tax structure so space ...
businessinsider.com/biden-tax-companies-spacex-blue-origin-launch-us-musk-bezos-2024-4
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