Video: American Airlines cannot explain weird humanlike groans heard from intercom during some flights

DALLAS, TEXAS — On some flights operated by American Airlines, passengers have reported hearing eerie groans and phantom breathing over the intercom systems. Emerson Collins, a film producer, recorded the bizarre commotion while flying from Los Angeles to Dallas on September 6. The video captured by Collins immediately went viral On Twitter and TikTok with millions of views. (www.airlinerwatch.com) עוד...

VIDEO: Passenger Assaults American Airlines Flight Attendant

A Friday afternoon flight turned violent after a passenger assaulted an American Airlines flight attendant shortly after takeoff. The passenger was restrained and arrested upon the aircraft's arrival in Los Angeles. (aeroxplorer.com) עוד...

Alaska Airlines shaves flight minutes and fuel, thanks to software from Google-backed AI startup

Alaska Airlines has reduced flight time and carbon emissions after using dispatch software from a small Silicon Valley startup. Airspace Intelligence has helped the Seattle-based airline shave an average of 2.7 minutes per flight so far this year, saving 6,866 metric tons of carbon dioxide — the equivalent of 17 million miles driven by an average gasoline-powered passenger vehicle, according to new data provided by Alaska. The software helps Alaska’s flight dispatchers plot better routes for… (www.msn.com) עוד...

Laser pointed at police helicopter pilots. Bail set at $100

The police pilots were able to direct ground units to the suspects, who were arrested. The amount of the bail is what is really disturbing. (www.click2houston.com) עוד...

WestJet Orders Another 42 737 MAX 10s Plus 22 Options

WestJet has announced an agreement with Boeing to purchase 42 addition Boeing 737 MAX 10s, along with 22 options, bringing its firm orders for MAX 10s up to 65. The addition order extends their fleet growth plan to 2028. (www.gatechecked.com) עוד...

United Airlines flight attendants picket at over a dozen airports, demanding better operations

United Airlines flight attendants picket at over a dozen airports, demanding better operations (www.foxbusiness.com) עוד...

The De Havilland Comet: A Pioneer with a Fatal Flaw

The story of the design of the de Havilland Comet, the first jet-powered airliner. Why the two high-profile crashes occurred, and how this was fixed. (aeroxplorer.com) עוד...

Jet Airways Expected To Take Airbus A320neos Not Delivered To S7

An Airbus A320neo aircraft is creating a significant buzz on social media and aviation websites for its paint job. While most Indians are familiar with its livery, nobody can claim to have seen it on an A320. The aircraft in question is an Airbus narrowbody sporting colors of soon-to-be-launched Jet Airways, further fueling long-standing speculation that the airline could look towards Airbus narrowbodies for its aircraft needs this time around. A320 in Jet Airways' livery Images of an A320… (www.msn.com) עוד...

Boeing's Converted Freighter program reaches a new mile stone with the delivery of 100th 737-800 BCF

DUBLIN, IRELAND — The American aircraft manufacturer Boeing delivered the 100th 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter to the Irish lessor AerCap. The aircraft was converted at Boeing Shanghai Aviation Services. (www.airlinerwatch.com) עוד...

Boeing to sell 24 Dreamliners to [Taiwan] China Airlines

The Chicago-based [sic] aerospace giant has finalized an order with China Airlines for up to 24 787 Dreamliners. This comes as the Taiwan-based carrier invests in the fuel-efficient widebody to expand passenger and cargo operations. The deal includes a firm order for 16 of the longest range 787-9 with options for eight additional jets. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. (www.bizjournals.com) עוד...