Nigeria's Air Peace Demands 'Heathrow Or Nothing'

Air Peace is urging UK authorities to allow slots access at London Heathrow (LHR) and rejected the offer to fly from London Stansted or Gatwick. LHR slots are highly valuable due to its status as one of the busiest aviation hubs globally, offering extensive connectivity and elevating an airline's presence. In congested airports like LHR, the demand for slots far exceeds the limited supply, leading to expensive deals and fierce competition among airlines. Air Peace is urging UK authorities… (www.msn.com) More...

FAA Issues Airworthiness Directive for GE90 Engines on Boeing 777 Aircraft

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has taken action following General Electric’s (GE) discovery of iron inclusion in GE90 engines, which power Boeing 777 aircraft. The FAA has issued a provisional airworthiness directive, highlighting potential safety concerns associated with this issue. (www.airguide.info) More...

Air Force Receives Its First Electric Air Taxi

The Air Force said on Monday that it had received its first electric passenger aircraft capable of taking off and landing vertically, a milestone for the companies that hope to one day sell thousands of such vehicles to serve as air taxis. Joby Aviation, an air taxi start-up, delivered the aircraft to Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California, where the first supersonic flight took place. Air taxis are typically powered by batteries and designed to lift off and land like helicopters, but… (www.nytimes.com) More...

Aviation Africa 2023: How technology is driving efficiency for Africa’s airports

From biometrics and e-visas to smart security screening, data analytics and ensuring more efficient, sustainable operations the innovation and adoption of new technologies is enhancing efficiency and transforming the way passengers travel through airports on the African continent. During a panel session on how airports are facing the future at the 7th Aviation Africa summit held in Abuja, Nigeria last week, airport leaders discussed how technology is taking airports to new heights by… (www.regionalgateway.net) More...

Global event aims to get more women involved in aviation

Tens of thousands of people are participating in a global event this weekend, aiming to get more girls into aviation. The event is sponsored by “Women in Aviation,” which said it expects nearly 40,000 people to attend one of the local events. One of the local events took place at Flying Cloud Airport in Eden Prairie on Saturday. Attendees had the opportunity to meet female role models, attend career panels, get up close with aircraft, tour the airport and take part in hands-on educational… (kstp.com) More...

From Start To Finish: A Day In The Life Of An Aviation Power Plant Engineer

Aviation power plant engineers are vital to a jet engine program’s success and the engines’ continued operability. Whether in the design, manufacturing, testing, or maintenance phase, power plant engineers ensure that engines run within their design limits while complying with aviation safety guidelines. The roles and responsibilities of power plant engineers differ based on the area of work. This article shadows a day in the life of aviation power plant engineers while also covering how some… (simpleflying.com) More...

India's aviation authorities say they can't interfere in Akasa dispute

India's aviation authorities have ruled out intervening in a dispute between Akasa Air and its pilots after the budget carrier accused the regulator of inaction, a legal filing shows. Over 40 of Akasa's 450 pilots quit without serving their notice in recent weeks, and the airline has sued some of them and challenged Indian authorities in court for not acting on its requests to deal with alleged pilot "misconduct". The airline has also warned of a shut down due to the crisis. (www.msn.com) More...