Civil Aviation
Oct. 20 is International Day of the Air Traffic Controller. You don't need to know who the host Michelle Khare is, you can just follow her experience trying ATCing as an ab initio. I was more interested in the behind-the-scenes (BTS) of FAA's training academy in Oklahoma City.
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> A private aircraft made an unexpected turn, putting it on a course to collide with the inbound American Airlines aircraft.
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> It appears that the jetstream of a departing Airbus A350 blew the loose cargo container into the Dreamliner engine.
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> In total, two separate announcements indicated that Boeing could add up to $35 billion of additional liquidity.
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> The review will look over Boeing’s safety processes and gather information to inform future policies.
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> Environmental organisations, led by Stay Grounded, are proposing a progressive European tax on frequent air travellers to reduce aviation emissions and generate funds for climate transition. The tax would start from the third flight in a year (second round trip), aiming to target wealthier frequent flyers while sparing occasional travellers.
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> Norwegian flight D8 4903 from London Gatwick to Gothenburg was forced to make an emergency landing at Stansted Airport on Friday afternoon due to a technical issue with one of its engines.
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> Maintenance teams failed to properly secure a borescope plug in the days leading up to the incident.
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> On October 15, United Airlines announced a $1.5 billion share repurchase program, which included share repurchases of up to $500 million in 2024.
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> Airbus UpNext and Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions have announced a collaboration to advance superconducting technologies for hydrogen-powered aircraft. This partnership will explore the development of a two-megawatt superconducting motor, leveraging liquid hydrogen to enhance electric propulsion systems by improving energy efficiency and performance.
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> Two people lost their lives when a T-6 Texan sports plane crashed and caught fire shortly after takeoff at Räyskälä airport (EFRY) in Loppi, Southwest Tavastland, Finland, on Wednesday.
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> Emirates is reportedly expanding its 777F freighter orders. But the airline’s president is scathing about Boeing’s handling of its crisis.
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> So much jamming is taking place in northeastern Norway, regulators no longer want to know.
Fears of a broader conflict between Israel and its Middle East neighbors like Iran and Lebanon are complicating flights in one of the most densely traversed regions of the world. Some airlines deem Taliban-controlled Afghanistan a safer route than Iran or Israel now. WSJ explains how commercial airlines adjust to the volatile situation in the Middle East.
> Just four airlines control 80% of the airline industry — the most concentrated it’s ever been. And they’re using their power over consumers, and airports, to jack up prices. But this small airport in Missoula, Montana, is showing how to break the major carriers’ stranglehold.
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> The FAA's safety alert came as the holiday season was just around the corner.
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> Hours after new EU sanctions were announced, Iran Air sent SMS cancellations to all Europe-bound flights. Passengers were informed that the cancellations were linked to the decision in Brussels.
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> Iran has banned passengers from carrying pagers and walkie-talkies on all flights, after near-simultaneous attacks last month in which the communication devices exploded across Lebanon and Syria.
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> A fake aviation company owned by the executive was set up in Georgia to help launder cash into the US.
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> Boeing announced some important developments, including job cuts affecting 10% of its workforce, and another year of delays for the 777X.
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> Once received, the airline is expected to deploy these aircraft on new 'long and thin' routes across Europe and Latin America.
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> Cancun is dropping the 19% tax that was inconsistently applied to travelers coming with a second laptop.
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> After reports that the airline's A380 fleet was struggling, Boeing 787 issues have resulted in network revisions.
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> First class passengers were being served shellfish. However, Brelis was scheduled to travel in economy class.
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> After escorting her aunt through a restricted area, an investigation was launched and it was found it was not an isolated incident.
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> PARIS – An Air France passenger plane was nearly hit by ballistic missiles during Iran’s 200-missile attack on Israel on Oct. 1. Join our WhatsApp group Subscribe to our Daily Roundup Email The flight, according to a report by the German news outlet Bild, departed Paris en route to Dubai. As it passed through southwestern […]
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> A flight attendant suffered a fractured ankle after a brief bout of clear air turbulence.
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> The aircraft landed safely, and no injuries were sustained by passengers or crew.
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> The most recent orders come from UrbanLink Air Mobility, a South Florida company that is doubling down on its electrification plans for urban air travel. The initial order is for 10 nine-seat variants of the Alice, with options for 10 more in the future. This represents a significant step towards the company's goal of building an all-electric mobility network across its hub cities of Miami, Los Angeles, and San Juan.
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> Protests in Martinique have escalated, leading to the shutdown of the island’s international airport after demonstrators overran the tarmac and attempted to breach the main terminal.attempted
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> President and CEO Kelly Ortberg clearly showed that change is afoot at the American plane maker.
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> Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg has shared an update with employees, highlighting the significant challenges the company faces and outlining key decisions for its recovery. Boeing is making structural changes to remain competitive, including a 10% reduction workforce reduction, roughly 17.000 employees, across all levels and a focus on core business areas.
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> Before introducing a stretch A220 variant, Airbus need to make the effort worthwhile by ramping up production. And they’re really trying!
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> Neeleman's solution would be to invest and discover more ways within those industries that use distillate and diesel fuels.