Unauthorized trainee pilot was at the controls when Aeromexico Connect E190 crashed

Mexican investigators have disclosed that an unqualified pilot had been sitting in the first officer’s seat of an Embraer 190, flying the aircraft, moments before it crashed on take-off during poor weather at Durango. (www.flightglobal.com) Mehr...

United Airlines Now Tells Pilots No Drinking for 12 Hours Before Shift Starts

In a notable change of policy amongst US operators, United Airlines is now requiring Flight Crew stop drinking alcohol 12 hours before sign-on, from the previous 8. This comes after a crew failed an alcohol breath test in Scotland a week ago. (finance.yahoo.com) Mehr...

Zurich convicts ATC for self reporting mistake

The Zurich High Court, convicted and fined an Air Traffic Controller for self-reporting a pretty serious 'near-miss' - one which the subsequent investigation report had given "no grounds" for the taking of any disciplinary action against the air traffic controller. (linkedin.com) Mehr...

Qantas B767 Special Livery - Disney Planes

In a world first, Qantas and Disney have ‘premi-aired’ the Australian release of Disney’s new family animated feature ‘Planes’ on a Qantas flight at 30,000 feet. Celebrities Jessica Marais, James Stewart, Neil Perry, Merrick Watts, Danielle Spencer, Michael Slater and David Campbell featured on the event’s red carpet prior to boarding a Qantas Boeing 767 with a special ‘Planes’ livery - the largest decorative decal ever featured on a Qantas aircraft. (images3.jetphotos.net) Mehr...

Dubai Airport repairs to hit Qantas flights

Qantas faces a reduction in flights to Dubai during a three-month period next year due to urgent repairs to the runways at the world's second-busiest international airport. (www.theage.com.au) Mehr...

The best seats on a Boeing 777? Try the upstairs bunk beds!

The best seats on a Boeing 777 might not be at the pointy end of the plane – they could in fact be the 'secret' bunk beds nestled upstairs above the economy section (www.ausbt.com.au) Mehr...

United to replace ageing jumbo jets with 777s for Australia flights

United Airlines will replace its ageing Boeing 747-400 jumbos on the Australia-US route with Boeing 777 long-range aircraft early next year, in a move which will reduce capacity on one of this country's main international air routes. (www.smh.com.au) Mehr...

European ATC delays are up 133%

European ATC delays are on the increase, caused by staffing and capacity shortages. (flightservicebureau.org) Mehr...

Unique battle for Virgin Australia

A unique and opaque battle is under way within the complicated share register of Virgin Australia, which will ultimately determine the future ownership of Australia's second-largest airline. (www.stuff.co.nz) Mehr...

Virgin Australia has only 'about one month of operating cash-flow'

The Brisbane-based company has the third-highest debt ratio among global airlines as it takes on loans to fund this battle. Virgin is pledging its head office building for a new bank loan, taking out credit lines from Air New Zealand Ltd., Etihad Airways PJSC, and Singapore Airlines Ltd. (SIA), all big shareholders in Virgin Australia. It also has a credit line from a joint venture with the Samoan government. (www.businessweek.com) Mehr...