United Airlines Boeing 787 u-turns three times in two days

A United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner was involved in three separate incidents over the span of two days, as it attempted to depart from Tokyo’s Narita International Airport (NRT). (www.aerotime.aero) Mehr...

Boeing Quietly Pulls Plug on the 747, Closing Era of Jumbo Jets

Boeing Co. hasn’t told employees, but the company is pulling the plug on its hulking 747 jumbo jet, ending a half-century run for the twin-aisle pioneer. (www.bloomberg.com) Mehr...

First U.S. In-Airport COVID-19 Testing Facility opens at JFK Airport

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, JFKIAT, the operator of Terminal 4 at JFK International Airport, and XpresSpa’s new brand XpresCheck launched the first COVID-19 screening and testing location in a U.S. airport. (www.panynj.gov) Mehr...

Cessna 172 crashes in American Fork Canyon, Utah killing 4

A Cessna 172 with 4 occupants which took off from south valley regional airport, was reported by witnesses to spiral down and smashing into the mountain face, witnesses arrive at the crash to find all occupants dead. (www.ksl.com) Mehr...

The USAF Is Transporting COVID-19 Patients in Modified Shipping Containers

The shipping container was designed to move patients without infecting the crews of the transport planes carrying them. (www.popularmechanics.com) Mehr...

Congo Teen Caught Trying To Stow Away Inside Jet Engine

Ground crew at the Maya-Maya airport (BZV) in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo spotted a Congo teenager trying to stow away on a private Hawker 125-800XP. (www.gatechecked.com) Mehr...

Dash cam video shows emergency plane landing on LA 3235 South in Lafourche Parish

LAFOURCHE PARISH, La. — A truck driver captured an emergency landing of a plane on LA 3235 South in Lafourche Parish Thursday morning. According to Derek Breaux, a Breaux Petroleum truck driver's dash cam caught the emergency landing on video around 8:00 a.m. (www.wdsu.com) Mehr...

Airport offering flights to nowhere for people who want the illusion of travel

If your favorite part of taking a trip is going through the airport, then you’re in luck — a Taiwanese airport has created an experience for TSA-starved travelers to check in for a flight, go through security and then board the aircraft … and sit. Taipai Songshan Airport began offering passengers a trip to nowhere in early July, and received about 7,000 interested guests, New York Post reported. Only 60 were chosen from the pool for the half-day airplane “trips” that will continue in the next… (www.foxnews.com) Mehr...

A Leap Forward for the Troubled 737MAX

Though there are many opinions out there on the Boeing 737MAX, this is good news for the airline industry and Boeing overall. (www.reuters.com) Mehr...

Lufthansa Flies Back to Dubai

Having resumed part of its schedule this week, Lufthansa (LH) has announced today that it will return to Dubai skies starting on July 5. (airwaysmag.com) Mehr...

UK to Lift 14-Day Quarantine Requirement

The UK government confirmed today passengers coming into the UK from over 50 countries will not be mandated to self-isolate for 14 days starting July 10. (airwaysmag.com) Mehr...

Finnair Announces Re-opening of Helsinki Schengen Lounge

Finnair (AY) has announced that as air traffic gradually recovers, it will increase its service by opening the Finnair Lounge in the Schengen area and expanding the in-flight catering service. (airwaysmag.com) Mehr...

American Airlines Drops LAX Hub

American Airlines (AA) has dropped Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as an international hub after years of growing its operations at the airport. (airwaysmag.com) Mehr...

Breathing Clean Air At 30,000 Feet On American Airlines, Thanks To HEPA Filters

Breathing clean air at 30,000 feet on American Airlines, thanks to HEPA filters. American has been using these filters to purify the air on their entire mainline and most regional fleet since the late 1990s. The HEPA technology is also used help keep medical environments clear of bacteria and viruses while providing clean air. (news.flightag.com) Mehr...