United Launches Program to Hire Active Military Pilots

CHICAGO —United has launched an innovative initiative, the United Military Pilot Program, tailored to U.S. military pilots. This groundbreaking program assures them a position as a First Officer with the airline, contingent on meeting all hiring criteria. (www.airlinerwatch.com) More...

Video: 767-300 sunset takeoff at Heathrow

United 767-300ER sunset takeoff at London Heathrow (www.youtube.com) More...

San Carlos Tower Has An ATC Problem

The repercussions of contracted controllers being overworked and underpaid seem to be spilling onto the radio waves, and is a sign of a bigger problem with the system. (www.gatechecked.com) More...

Pictures: Baggage Loading Vehicle Hits a Brand-New Condor A330neo at Frankfurt International

FRANKFURT — A baggage loading vehicle collided with a Condor Airbus A330-900 type passenger plane at Frankfurt Aiport. Serious damage occurred to the body of the German carrier's brand-new plane. (www.airlinerwatch.com) More...

Steelers' team plane forced to make emergency landing on way home from Las Vegas

The Delta Airlines charter from Las Vegas to Pittsburgh touched down at Kansas City International Airport at 3:57 a.m. CT. A person on the plane told Pittsburgh TV station WTAE an oil pressure light went off, prompting the plane to land. (www.usatoday.com) More...

Tips and Tricks for Winning your Next FlightAware Hackathon

FlightAware's yearly hackathons are a fun diversion from usual work where we can focus on just making something cool. They're also an opportunity to vie for dominance on the battlefield of public opinion! Coolest project wins. I've always loved hackathons. It started in college, where a hackathon was just a good excuse to stay up all night with your friends drinking red bull, fooling around, and getting free swag. Maybe you coded up something impressive by the end, but your brain… (flightaware.engineering) More...

Final Airbus A321 Exits Alaska Airlines, Paving Way for All-Boeing Fleet Again

SEATTLE —Alaska Airlines has recently ushered out its last 10 Airbus A321 aircraft from revenue service, concretizing its progression towards an exclusively Boeing-dominated fleet. The Washington-based airline communicated that the final commercial flight operated by an A321 was executed on 30 September, with Flight 1126 transitioning smoothly from Seattle to Los Angeles. (www.airlinerwatch.com) More...

Video: Emirates A380 Braves Gale-Force Winds to Land in Christchurch

CHRISTCHURCH — Christchurch Airport witnessed the defiance of the world's largest passenger plane, the Emirates A380, against the wrath of gale-force winds, making a daring attempt to land amidst meteorological mayhem on Monday. (www.airlinerwatch.com) More...

‘Plane spotters’ welcomed by TPA: ‘They’re an extension of our ambassador program’

TAMPA, Fla. - You will see them on the roof of the parking deck or in groups at Cypress Point Park; they always have their eyes on the sky and the planes coming and going from Tampa International Airport. These are plane spotters and aviation enthusiasts always watch what's overhead. "Plane Spotters are basically big plane nerds; they love planes, they love pictures of planes, they love to do plane photography. It's really kind of a growing phenomenon," shared Emily Nipps… (www.fox13news.com) More...

This high school aviation class is setting the course for aerospace employment

More than a third of all aerospace employees in the state of Florida work in Brevard County, according to Career Source Brevard. This week’s Getting Results Award winner has a track record of providing aerospace companies with qualified workers, and he’s doing it from a one-of-a-kind high school classroom. On the campus of Eau Gallie High School you’ll find a few things no other high school can offer: a 7,500-square-foot airplane hangar with a Mitsubishi Diamond 1A business jet and a Piper PA-28… (www.clickorlando.com) More...

ND veterans welcomed to DC on Western ND Honor Flight

BALTIMORE, Md. (KFYR) - More than 100 North Dakota veterans got a hero’s welcome to our nation’s capital Sunday morning. They are on the Western North Dakota Honor Flight. They’ll spend Sunday and Monday touring the city. All branches of the military are represented on this trip. Most of the veterans on this trip served in Vietnam. A few also served in Korea. Baltimore veteran Joe Short was the first to welcome the vets to D.C. He’s been greeting Honor Flights for the past 15 years. “We like to… (www.kfyrtv.com) More...

WestJet adds new cargo route to Havana

And Lufthansa Cargo adds new Nordic destinations to its short/medium-haul freight network. (www.freightwaves.com) More...

EASA cancels A321 P2F airworthiness directive following incorrect calculations

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has canceled an airworthiness directive (AD) affecting Airbus A321 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) aircraft after discovering a calculation error on which the AD was based. (www.aerotime.aero) More...

CitationPartners is Breathing New Life into Older Cessna Citation Jets

Textron Aviation’s Citation jets are the most popular business jets in the world, having been in production since 1972 with more than 8,000 aircraft produced so far. Many of these aircraft have plenty of valuable life left in them, mainly because business jets fly relatively little compared to airliners, and some owners aren’t motivated to buy a new airplane but would like to bring their jet up to modern standards. (www.ainonline.com) More...

Air Canada Expands and Modernizes Fleet with 18 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners

Boeing and Air Canada have jointly announced a significant development in the carrier’s plans to modernize and expand its fleet. Air Canada, the nation’s flag carrier, has placed an order for 18 787-10 widebody jets from Boeing, with the option to acquire an additional 12. This move aligns with Air Canada’s broader strategy of reducing carbon emissions while simultaneously expanding its global route network. (www.airguide.info) More...

Fatal 2021 jet crash was likely caused by parking brake left on during takeoff, NTSB says

Asmall jet that crashed into a building in Connecticut in 2021, killing four people, was going slower than usual as it took off because the pilot had left a parking brake on, according to a report released Thursday. The failure to release the brake was the probable cause of the accident, according to the report from the National Transportation Safety Board, which also said a lack of equipment on the jet to notify the pilots of such a problem contributed to the crash. (www.msn.com) More...

Airports want you to come hang out — even without a flight

American airports might not be the first place you would think to go shopping or grab a bite to eat. But as many major locations splurge on renovations, they’re encouraging travelers to take advantage of their revitalized spaces, even if they don’t have a flight to catch. Orlando International Airport has a new day-pass program that will let you do just that, joining a handful of other facilities around the country blurring the lines between terminals and shopping malls. The visitor program,… (www.washingtonpost.com) More...

Aviation, trade sectors brace for government shutdown

The air traffic control system is under great strain and a government shutdown doesn't help. (www.freightwaves.com) More...

From Start To Finish: A Day In The Life Of An Aviation Power Plant Engineer

Aviation power plant engineers are vital to a jet engine program’s success and the engines’ continued operability. Whether in the design, manufacturing, testing, or maintenance phase, power plant engineers ensure that engines run within their design limits while complying with aviation safety guidelines. The roles and responsibilities of power plant engineers differ based on the area of work. This article shadows a day in the life of aviation power plant engineers while also covering how some… (simpleflying.com) More...

Overbooked flights: How airlines make money

Almost all flights are overbooked. Overselling tickets is legal, and the industry argues that passengers benefit from that practice. Have you ever turned up to catch a flight that you’ve reserved and paid for weeks in advance, to find out it’s been overbooked? You might wonder how on earth such a practice can be allowed, but overselling tickets is a legal practice, including in the European Union. Airlines calculate the average number of passengers that may not turn up to a flight, and sell… (www.euronews.com) More...

Boeing Grants FAA Exemption for 737-7 Max Certification Despite Stall-Management System Non-Compliance

Boeing has secured an exemption from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that paves the way for the certification of the 737-7 Max, even though its stall-management system falls short of certain certification requirements. This development has sparked discussions surrounding aviation safety and the protocols for certifying commercial aircraft. (www.airguide.info) More...

How Bombardier’s Blended Wing EcoJet Could Change the Aviation Landscape

The aviation industry indeed stands at a pivotal juncture, where innovation and sustainability are no longer optional but imperatives. Bombardier’s Blended Wing EcoJet is not just a testament to engineering prowess, but it is also a beacon of what the future of aviation could and should look like. (skygofly.com) More...

Flight of the Seagull: Rare restored bush plane leaving Ottawa for private museum

A treasured aircraft that has held pride of place at the Canadian Aviation and Space Museum for half a century is leaving Ottawa. Some time soon, the immaculately restored Curtiss Model 18 Seagull flying boat, all gleaming mahogany with wings covered in tightly stretched silver fabric, will be carefully disassembled and loaded on two trucks for a journey down Highway 417 to a new home at the Montreal Aviation Museum. (ottawacitizen.com) More...

Air India acquires India's first Airbus A350-900 aircraft through GIFT City

Air India on Friday said it successfully acquired India's first Airbus A350-900 aircraft through a finance lease transaction with HSBC. It is the airline'sfirst financing transaction from its record-setting orders for 470 aircraft. According to the statement issued by the airline, Air India is the country's first scheduled carrier to have acquired an aircraft from an entity registered in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City). Air India’s first A350-900 is also the… (www.msn.com) More...

Wanted: Another school ready for takeoff

LONDONDERRY, N.H. — The Aviation Museum of New Hampshire has opened its search for another high school to start a student plane-building program. Started in partnership with the Manchester School of Technology in 2019, the program gives young people the opportunity to build a real airplane, museum officials noted. Working alongside volunteer mentors, high school students assemble a two-seat all-metal Van’s RV-12iS, a kit-based light sport aircraft. (generalaviationnews.com) More...

Boeing Celebrates 55 Years Of The 747

The Boeing 747, first produced in 1968, was designed for Pan Am and became one of the world's most iconic aircraft. The 747 features a double-deck design and a cargo door, allowing for easy conversion into a freighter. Its cockpit is located on the top deck. Over 1,500 747s have been delivered in the past 55 years, with Atlas Air being the largest operator, followed by British Airways and Lufthansa. One of the world's most famous aircraft rolled out of production 55 years ago. The… (www.msn.com) More...

How The Aviation Industry Plans To Tackle Unruly Passengers

Stories and videos of unruly passengers have unfortunately been on the rise in the last few years, putting the safety of passengers and crew at risk. At the IATA World Security and Operations Conference (WSOC) earlier this month, industry leaders laid out their plan of action to tackle the problem. (simpleflying.com) More...

Delta’s CEO knows he went ‘too far’ with unpopular SkyMiles changes, and promises to keep customers on board with a reshuffle

When Delta slipped up on changes to its loyalty program, its competitors were inevitably close behind. Earlier this month Delta revealed it would limit access to its beloved Sky Club lounges for many American Express users, as well as rewarding customers with elite status based on how much they spent. The news didn't go down well with customers: many took to social media to warn they'd be switching to other carriers with better benefits. (www.msn.com) More...

EASA Issues Warning About Battery Drain on All Airbus Aircraft During Storage

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued an airworthiness directive (AD) addressing a battery problem related to aircraft storage for all Airbus aircraft. The proposed AD, currently open for comments from stakeholders, arises from an investigation conducted by Airbus and an undisclosed manufacturer of Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries. (www.airguide.info) More...

New York airports socked with delays because of heavy rain

Torrential rain affecting most of New York City is having an effect on area air travel. The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a ground stop for New York’s LaGuardia airport, holding departing flights because of flooding and heavy rain. As of 12:30 pm ET, there are about 110 cancellations, or 18% of its daily schedule, and 108 delays, amounting to 18% of its schedule, according to FlightAware. Passengers from LaGuardia’s Terminal A, which is currently closed due to flooding, are being… (www.cnn.com) More...

Alaska Airlines retires the “More to Love” special livery

Alaska Airlines today is retiring the pictured special “More to Love” special livery on Boeing 737-900ER N493AS. N493AS is flying from the Seattle/Tacoma base to Spokane today for repainting into the standard livery. The special livery was introduced at San Francisco on December 14, 2016 with the acquisition of Virgin America. (worldairlinenews.com) More...

Alaska Airlines, finally all-Boeing, ventures beyond the recovery

On the nose of nearly every Boeing 737 in Alaska Airlines’ fleet reads a message: Proudly All Boeing. Given the fact that at one point in recent years, parent Alaska Air Group was flying airplanes from four different manufacturers at its mainline and regional carrier, Horizon Air, the message was as much an industry punchline as it was a statement of the carrier’s aspiration. (theaircurrent.com) More...

Dash-8 runway incursion at MLA

Ground crew unchoked Dash-8 before hooking to tug. Rolled down from maint. ramp and slowly crossed main runway before stopping in grass after runway. The ground crew got a laugh out of it. (na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com) More...

AI copilot enhances human precision for safer aviation

Imagine you're in an airplane with two pilots, one human and one computer. Both have their “hands” on the controllers, but they're always looking out for different things. If they're both paying attention to the same thing, the human gets to steer. But if the human gets distracted or misses something, the computer quickly takes over. Meet the Air-Guardian, a system developed by researchers at the MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL). As modern pilots… (news.mit.edu) More...

US air travel system facing a double blow of disruptions at the end of the week

The US aviation system is bracing for two simultaneous disruptions at the end of this week – a looming government shutdown and the expiration of a key aviation law. Officials say the double-barrel threat would result in millions of dollars in losses daily, scramble efforts to rebuild the air traffic control system, set back technology improvements and further strain the already-stressed aviation system that suffered a series of runway close calls this year. Rep. Steve Cohen, the top Democrat on… (www.msn.com) More...

Ryanair Blames Boeing Delays For Winter Schedule Cuts

Ryanair is making cuts to its winter schedule due to delivery delays, with only 14 out of 27 expected aircraft set to be delivered in late 2023. These cuts will have significant knock-on effects on Ryanair's 2023/24 winter schedule, resulting in reduced capacity at certain bases. Despite the delays, Ryanair doesn't expect the situation to impact its full-year traffic results, but it may need to adjust its figures if the delays worsen. Despite a strong year to date as it bounces back… (www.msn.com) More...