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U.S. DoJ Sets Meeting Date with Boeing Victims’ Families as Decision Looms

By | 2024-05-09T17:28:36-04:00 May 8th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business, Airlines, Government & Regulatory, Safety|

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has scheduled a critical meeting with the families of the victims involved in the Boeing incidents, set to take place on May 31. This meeting is seen as a pivotal step as the DOJ nears a decision regarding the case. Families of the victims received letters inviting them to attend [...]

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Boeing Embraces Whistleblowers, Shifts Policy Following Allegations

By | 2024-05-09T17:27:02-04:00 May 8th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Aircraft Engines & Suppliers, Airline Business, Safety|

Boeing has recently signaled a shift in its stance on whistleblowers amidst a backdrop of serious allegations and scrutiny over its handling of whistleblower complaints and related safety concerns. The company's reputation had been marred by reports of retaliation against whistleblowers, who claimed that their concerns about safety and quality were ignored or suppressed. In [...]

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US Air Force Conducts Daring Mid-Ocean Rescue of Ill Passenger from Carnival Cruise Ship

By | 2024-05-09T17:13:58-04:00 May 8th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Business & Private Aviation, Cruise & Yachting, Safety|

A US Air Force rescue team executed a high-stakes operation to airlift a critically ill passenger from a Carnival cruise ship, located hundreds of miles into the open Atlantic. This past weekend, the skilled team navigated challenging conditions to provide urgent medical care to the civilian in distress, showcasing the readiness and precision of the [...]

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American Airlines Flight Diverted Due to Passenger’s Remarks: An Unusual Turnaround

By | 2024-05-09T17:13:11-04:00 May 8th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business, Airport Business, Safety|

American Airlines Flight 2557 experienced an unusual diversion last year when the pilot decided to turn the plane around due to remarks made by a passenger. The incident, which has sparked discussions on airline safety protocols and passenger behavior, highlights the complexities that can arise during air travel. This event raises questions about what constitutes [...]

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Pakistan Moves Closer to Privatizing PIA with Recent Regulatory Approvals

By | 2024-05-08T12:54:28-04:00 May 7th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Airline Business, Government & Regulatory, Safety|

The planned privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the state-owned carrier, has made significant progress with recent approvals from the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan. On May 6, the commission approved a scheme of arrangement between Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited and PIA Holding Company Limited, setting the stage for the legal separation of [...]

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Austria’s Skyemotion Seeks US Entry: Aims for DOT Approval to Expand Charter Services

By | 2024-05-09T17:13:13-04:00 May 7th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Business & Private Aviation, Government & Regulatory, Safety|

Skyemotion, an Austrian-based jet charter and management startup, is actively seeking entry into the US market, aiming to extend its charter services to include flights to and from the United States. The company has officially filed for an exemption and a foreign air carrier permit with the US Department of Transportation (DOT). This strategic move [...]

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FAA Launches Investigation into Boeing Over Possible Falsified 787 Inspection Records

By | 2024-05-09T17:13:15-04:00 May 7th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Aircraft Engines & Suppliers, Airline Business, Safety|

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has opened a new investigation into Boeing following the aerospace giant's admission last month that it may have skipped mandatory inspections on some of its newly manufactured 787 planes. The FAA's probe will determine whether the required inspections were actually completed and if there were any instances of falsification of [...]

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Flight from Dallas to Tokyo Delayed Due to Pilot’s Alleged Excessive Drinking

By | 2024-05-10T15:21:44-04:00 May 2nd, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Services & MRO, Airline Business, Airlines, Safety|

A Japan Airlines flight bound from Dallas to Tokyo faced an unexpected delay when reports emerged that the pilot had consumed an excessive amount of alcohol before the scheduled departure. The incident, which occurred prior to takeoff, prompted the airline to ground the flight, highlighting concerns over the pilot's fitness to operate the aircraft. The [...]

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Boeing’s Starliner: Safeguarding Against Hazardous ‘Black Zones’ on Journey to ISS

By | 2024-05-09T16:40:18-04:00 May 2nd, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Safety, Space & Satellite Business|

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, set for an upcoming trip to the International Space Station (ISS), is equipped with advanced safety protocols to navigate away from potential danger zones known as "black zones." These zones represent areas where a spacecraft crew would face life-threatening conditions in the event of a system failure. NASA astronauts have underscored the [...]

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Boeing Whistleblower Joshua Dean Passes Away Amid Safety Concerns

By | 2024-05-09T16:40:18-04:00 May 2nd, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft, Aircraft Business, Aircraft Engines & Suppliers, Safety|

Joshua Dean, a former Boeing whistleblower, has tragically passed away, adding to a series of concerns surrounding safety issues within the aviation giant. His death comes just a month after another former Boeing employee was found deceased in his car. Dean's passing has raised questions and renewed attention on the safety practices within Boeing, particularly [...]

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Coast Guard Rescues Carnival Cruise Crew Member Off Florida Coast

By | 2024-05-09T16:40:22-04:00 April 30th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Cruise & Yachting, Safety, Travel Business & GDS OTA|

The U.S. Coast Guard successfully conducted a rescue operation for a crew member from a Carnival cruise ship located off the Florida coast. The incident, which underscores the effectiveness of the Coast Guard's emergency response capabilities, involved a complex evacuation from the moving vessel. Further details about the condition of the crew member or the [...]

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Aurigny Air Services Scrambles for Additional ACMI Capacity Following Aircraft Incident

By | 2024-05-09T16:40:26-04:00 April 29th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business, Safety|

Aurigny Air Services, based in Guernsey, is actively seeking additional aircraft capacity on an ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) basis after a DHC-8-Q400 it wet-leased from Luxwing experienced a runway excursion at Guernsey airport on April 23. The incident has led to the grounding of the aircraft, 9H-LWB (msn 4332), pending an investigation, resulting [...]

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