Airbus reported a first-quarter operating profit and cashflow lower than anticipated, partially due to increased staffing to prepare for rising demand. However, the aerospace giant reaffirmed its financial objectives for 2024 after facing initial challenges in the year regarding industrial costs. Despite the shaky start, Airbus announced a higher output target for its wide-body A350 [...]
United Airlines and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are conducting investigations following reports that an unauthorized person was seated in the cockpit during a flight carrying the Colorado Rockies baseball team. The incident, which allegedly occurred on an April 10 flight to Toronto, was first reported by The Wall Street Journal and has since prompted [...]
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently investigating a near miss involving two passenger jets at Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, that occurred on Thursday morning. This incident involved a JetBlue flight bound for Boston and a Southwest Airlines flight heading to Orlando, which nearly collided due to what appears to be an air [...]
In response to increasing international tensions, Russia's major airlines are beginning to implement domestically developed software solutions to support the maintenance of their Western-manufactured aircraft. This strategic shift aims to reduce reliance on Western technology and enhance the sustainability of Russia’s aviation operations amid global trade restrictions. The move to adopt local software alternatives reflects [...]
Ahead of a critical testimony before the Senate Homeland Security Committee, whistleblower and engineer Sam Salehpour has called for Boeing to ground all 787 Dreamliner aircraft due to emerging safety concerns. Salehpour, set to speak to key government officials, has raised alarms about potential safety issues that could impact the integrity and safety of Boeing’s [...]
The pilots union at American Airlines has reported a concerning increase in safety and maintenance issues, which includes lax routines in aircraft inspections and shorter test flights for planes re-entering service after significant maintenance. According to the Allied Pilots Association, there have also been instances of tools and other items being improperly left in critical [...]
Following a recent drone attack launched by Iran on Israel, several nations in the Middle East have decided to close their airspace, resulting in significant disruptions to international flight operations. This strategic decision has grounded numerous flights and required others to divert, affecting thousands of travelers and major airline schedules across the region. The airspace [...]
An Air Canada Boeing 737 Max 8 made a safe emergency landing at Boise Airport, Idaho, after a warning light indicated a potential issue during its flight from Mexico City to Vancouver on Tuesday. The airline and airport officials confirmed that the problem was due to a faulty cargo hold indicator, prompting the precautionary diversion. [...]
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the national carrier, continues to navigate financial turbulence, with significant debts anchoring its progress amid plans for privatization. Contrary to several media reports, the Pakistani government has not yet transferred the airline's hefty liabilities to a separate entity, a crucial step intended to make PIA more appealing to potential investors. The [...]
The US aviation regulatory body has initiated a probe into a troubling incident involving a Southwest Airlines flight where the engine cover detached during ascent, impacting the wing flap. This event adds to a sequence of recent safety concerns surrounding Boeing. The incident occurred on a Sunday Apr. 7 when Southwest Airlines flight 3695 was [...]
JetZero, a pioneering startup based in California, is reshaping the future of air travel with its innovative blended wing body (BWB) aircraft design. This ambitious venture has recently marked a significant milestone as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved the Pathfinder Demonstrator, a 1:8 scale model of JetZero's BWB aircraft, for test flights above [...]
A British Airways flight experienced a perilous encounter with a drone flying significantly above the legal altitude limit, according to safety investigators. The incident involved an Airbus A321 and occurred while the aircraft was flying at an altitude of 9,600 feet—far exceeding the UK's Civil Aviation Authority maximum height of 400 feet for recreational drones. [...]
