British Airways is set to enhance its flight operations by providing pilots and flight planning teams with advanced real-time weather data through two new applications. This initiative marks a significant upgrade from the manually generated weather reports that were previously used, which were prepared earlier in the day and could not reflect real-time weather changes. [...]
Ventura Air Services, based in Farmingdale, has strategically expanded its operations by acquiring Alpha Aircraft Services, a specialized AOG (Aircraft on Ground) maintenance firm located in Teterboro. This acquisition, finalized on April 1, aims to enhance Ventura's service offerings and provide added value to its customers. Sam Wolf, President of Ventura Air Services, emphasized that [...]
When you're at the airport, take a moment to observe the airplanes on the tarmac. You'll likely notice that most of them are painted white. This isn't just a style choice; it serves several practical purposes that enhance aircraft performance and safety. The primary reason airplanes are painted white is to reflect sunlight. According to [...]
A groundbreaking venture between Wizz Air and UK-based Firefly could soon see aircraft powered by jet fuel derived from human waste. Firefly has unveiled plans to construct a commercial refinery in Essex, aimed at transforming treated sewage into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Wizz Air, in support of this innovative technology, has committed to purchasing up [...]
Frontier Airlines has introduced a significant policy change that impacts new pilots, informing them that they will be required to reimburse the airline nearly $60,000 if they decide to leave within the first two years of employment. This new initiative, termed the ‘Training Cost Repayment Agreement’, is set to be implemented starting May 1, 2024. [...]
Spirit Airlines has reached a significant monthly credit agreement with International Aero Engines (IAE), affiliated with Pratt & Whitney, to address the operational disruptions caused by necessary PW1100G engine inspections. Announced in a recent SEC filing, this agreement outlines compensation for Spirit Airlines, expected to range between USD150 million and USD200 million, reflecting the operational [...]
In response to the increasing need for improved turbulence monitoring in aviation, researchers have developed a new method that promises enhanced safety and efficiency in detecting air turbulence. A recent study published in Advances in Atmospheric Sciences introduces a novel symbolic classification approach, utilizing genetic programming to analyze data from quick access recorders (QARs) aboard [...]
In the competitive world of commercial aviation, pilots at leading U.S. carriers - American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines - are among the highest earners in the workforce, thanks to a series of recent pay adjustments. These adjustments, implemented to address a persistent labor shortage and to retain skilled pilots, have catapulted pilot [...]
A United Airlines Boeing 737 Max experienced a notable incident last month when it slid off a taxiway at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, prompting a preliminary investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Released on Thursday, April 4, 2024, the NTSB's initial findings reveal the pilot's observations that the aircraft's brakes were [...]
United Airlines is reaching out to its pilots with an offer for voluntary time off in May 2024 due to unforeseen delays in the delivery of new Boeing aircraft, attributing the bottleneck to production challenges at Boeing. The spokesperson for United, Leslie Scott, confirmed that this move is a response to the adjusted flight hours [...]
The aviation industry is once again at the forefront of a heated debate over pilot retirement age regulations, a discussion that has traditionally focused on airline operations but is now extending into the business aviation sector for the first time. With the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) considering raising the standard retirement age from 65 to [...]
Workers at the Canadian assembly line for the Airbus A220 jet, represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), are set to implement pressure tactics starting Monday, following their overwhelming rejection of a proposed contract. This move comes after nearly 99% of the 1,000 voting members opposed the contract and authorized a [...]
