Corrosion found in four engines of hibernating Air NZ Boeing 777-300ER

Auckland’s humid climate has caused corrosion in the engines of hibernating Air New Zealand Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. (www.stuff.co.nz) Mehr...

US airlines warn C-Band 5G could cause 'catastrophic disruption'

The airline industry claims a “catastrophic” event could unfold on Wednesday when AT&T and Verizon activate their new C-Band 5G networks. In a letter obtained by Reuters, the CEOs of several prominent passenger and cargo airlines, including Delta, United and Southwest, warn interference from 5G cell towers could affect the sensitive safety equipment on their planes. "Unless our major hubs are cleared to fly, the vast majority of the traveling and shipping public will essentially be… (www.engadget.com) Mehr...

5G Rollout Expected to Delay Over 345,000 Flights

5G is being rolled out across the United States but is being scrutinized on whether or not it poses a threat to safety in the air. 5G uses frequencies between 3.70 and 3.98 GHz, which is very similar to what radio altimeters on aircraft use. Radio altimeters are used to determine the altitude of aircraft during critical phases of flight. One of the critical phases of flight is when visibility is reduced, and instruments aids must be used to land instead of visual aids. According to the Radio… (aeroxplorer.com) Mehr...

One of the last Tuskegee Airmen dies

Charles E. McGee passed peacefully in his sleep Sunday morning at age 102, his family said. (www.nbcnews.com) Mehr...

Exclusive: Pilots of World’s Largest Airplane Reveal Flight Details

Stratolauncher pilot Mark Giddings, along with co-pilot Evan Thomas and flight engineer Jake Riley, successfully completed Sunday’s third test flight of the world’s largest airplane—nicknamed Roc—which is scheduled to begin air-launching hypersonic test vehicles later this year. (www.flyingmag.com) Mehr...

Flights to Begin Between Bitter Enemies Turkey and Armenia

Turkey and Armenia, two countries with hostile political and historical relations, will be connected by charter flights as both nations work to repair ties. Both Turkish budget carrier Pegasus Airlines and Armenian low-cost carrier FLYONE Armenia, a subsidiary of the Moldovan low-cost airline FLYONE, will begin flights between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport and Yerevan Zvartnots International Airport in early February. (aeroxplorer.com) Mehr...

FedEx Seeks FAA Review of Lasers to Protect Cargo Flights from Missiles

FedEx wants to equip some of its aircraft with military-style missile defense technology. If allowed to do so, the airline could fly over contested areas that might otherwise be closed off to air traffic, according to a filing with the Federal Aviation Administration. The missile defense system directs infrared laser energy toward an incoming missile in an effort to confuse the missile’s tracking of the aircraft’s heat. (www.nbcnews.com) Mehr...

INFOGRAPHIC: Orders and Deliveries Airbus Commercial Aircraft – December 2021

The Airbus commercial aircraft orders and deliveries report for December 2021 has been published... (cmsherbert.blogspot.com) Mehr...