Video: 767-300 sunset takeoff at Heathrow

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United Launches Program to Hire Active Military Pilots

CHICAGO —United has launched an innovative initiative, the United Military Pilot Program, tailored to U.S. military pilots. This groundbreaking program assures them a position as a First Officer with the airline, contingent on meeting all hiring criteria. (www.airlinerwatch.com) More...

San Carlos Tower Has An ATC Problem

The repercussions of contracted controllers being overworked and underpaid seem to be spilling onto the radio waves, and is a sign of a bigger problem with the system. (www.gatechecked.com) More...

Steelers' team plane forced to make emergency landing on way home from Las Vegas

The Delta Airlines charter from Las Vegas to Pittsburgh touched down at Kansas City International Airport at 3:57 a.m. CT. A person on the plane told Pittsburgh TV station WTAE an oil pressure light went off, prompting the plane to land. (www.usatoday.com) More...

Wanted: Another school ready for takeoff

LONDONDERRY, N.H. — The Aviation Museum of New Hampshire has opened its search for another high school to start a student plane-building program. Started in partnership with the Manchester School of Technology in 2019, the program gives young people the opportunity to build a real airplane, museum officials noted. Working alongside volunteer mentors, high school students assemble a two-seat all-metal Van’s RV-12iS, a kit-based light sport aircraft. (generalaviationnews.com) More...

Air Canada Expands and Modernizes Fleet with 18 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners

Boeing and Air Canada have jointly announced a significant development in the carrier’s plans to modernize and expand its fleet. Air Canada, the nation’s flag carrier, has placed an order for 18 787-10 widebody jets from Boeing, with the option to acquire an additional 12. This move aligns with Air Canada’s broader strategy of reducing carbon emissions while simultaneously expanding its global route network. (www.airguide.info) 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...

JetBlue Seeks More Routes For A220 Fleet

JetBlue Airways is mulling the future route map to be covered by its growing fleet of Airbus A220s, as the airline takes advantage of the European type’s improved range and economics over its predecessor aircraft. The US carrier currently has 18 A220s in the fleet and expects to take delivery of about 20 more in 2024. The aircraft is replacing Embraer 190s: “With a range of up to 3,350 nautical miles and a 40% lower fuel burn per seat than [our] E190 aircraft, the favorable economics open the… (aviationweek.com) More...

Air France-KLM to Place Order for 50 A350 to Renew Long-Haul Fleet

Air France-KLM picked Airbus SE’s A350 to renew its long-haul fleet, giving the European planemaker a major commercial win over arch-rival Boeing Co. as demand picks up for global travel. The Franco-Dutch group will place an order for 50 of the Airbus A350-900 and the larger A350-1000 model, alongside purchase rights for 40 additional aircraft, according to a statement. First deliveries will start in 2026 and run through to 2030. With the airline group’s existing A350s and those pending, the… (www.msn.com) More...

WestJet adds new cargo route to Havana

And Lufthansa Cargo adds new Nordic destinations to its short/medium-haul freight network. (www.freightwaves.com) More...

Overbooked flights: How airlines make money

Almost all flights are overbooked. Overselling tickets is legal, and the industry argues that passengers benefit from that practice. Have you ever turned up to catch a flight that you’ve reserved and paid for weeks in advance, to find out it’s been overbooked? You might wonder how on earth such a practice can be allowed, but overselling tickets is a legal practice, including in the European Union. Airlines calculate the average number of passengers that may not turn up to a flight, and sell… (www.euronews.com) More...

CitationPartners is Breathing New Life into Older Cessna Citation Jets

Textron Aviation’s Citation jets are the most popular business jets in the world, having been in production since 1972 with more than 8,000 aircraft produced so far. Many of these aircraft have plenty of valuable life left in them, mainly because business jets fly relatively little compared to airliners, and some owners aren’t motivated to buy a new airplane but would like to bring their jet up to modern standards. (www.ainonline.com) More...

How The Aviation Industry Plans To Tackle Unruly Passengers

Stories and videos of unruly passengers have unfortunately been on the rise in the last few years, putting the safety of passengers and crew at risk. At the IATA World Security and Operations Conference (WSOC) earlier this month, industry leaders laid out their plan of action to tackle the problem. (simpleflying.com) More...

Dayton-bound Joby Aviation delivers first aircraft to the Air Force

Joby Aviation, Inc., which plans to launch large-scale manufacturing of electric aircraft in the Dayton area next year, said Monday it has delivered its delivered its first aircraft to the Air Force. The aircraft was delivered to Edwards Air Force Base in California some six months ahead of the expected 2024 delivery date, the Santa Cruz, Calif.-based company said Monday. (www.daytondailynews.com) More...

Ukraine’s SkyUp Receives FAA Permission To Fly Boeing 737s In US Airspace

SkyUp Airlines has received approval to operate flights in US airspace, allowing them to take advantage of the large aviation market through wet lease and charter flights. The approval required clearance from three US regulatory bodies - the Department of Transportation, Transportation Security Administration, and Federal Aviation Administration. The approved aircraft for US airspace are four Boeing 737-800s, previously owned by Malaysia Airlines and Sunwing. SkyUp Airlines has been granted… (www.msn.com) More...

DHL relocates A300 freighters to Europe for better sustainment

DHL Express says the A300 freighters it loans to Air Hong Kong can't get the care they need, so it is moving them to Europe. (www.freightwaves.com) More...

Fatal 2021 jet crash was likely caused by parking brake left on during takeoff, NTSB says

Asmall jet that crashed into a building in Connecticut in 2021, killing four people, was going slower than usual as it took off because the pilot had left a parking brake on, according to a report released Thursday. The failure to release the brake was the probable cause of the accident, according to the report from the National Transportation Safety Board, which also said a lack of equipment on the jet to notify the pilots of such a problem contributed to the crash. (www.msn.com) More...

Youngest female captain in United Airlines history, first female VP of Denver Hub headline "Girls in Aviation Day" at Denver International Airport

When girls in Colorado want to explore a future in aviation they don't have to look far for incredible stories of success. At their annual "Girls in Aviation Day" event, women who help operate the Denver Hub for United Airlines showed off how many career paths their industry provides for girls and women. Recently the airline, Denver's largest private employer, hosted dozens of girls at the United Airlines hangar at Denver International Airport. The girls, from many age… (www.cbsnews.com) More...

Flight of the Seagull: Rare restored bush plane leaving Ottawa for private museum

A treasured aircraft that has held pride of place at the Canadian Aviation and Space Museum for half a century is leaving Ottawa. Some time soon, the immaculately restored Curtiss Model 18 Seagull flying boat, all gleaming mahogany with wings covered in tightly stretched silver fabric, will be carefully disassembled and loaded on two trucks for a journey down Highway 417 to a new home at the Montreal Aviation Museum. (ottawacitizen.com) More...

Surf Air Mobility Inc. confirms order for up to 150 Cessna Grand Caravan EX aircraft

Textron Aviation announced Tuesday that Surf Air Mobility Inc. has confirmed its order and paid the deposit for the first 20 Cessna Grand Caravan EX aircraft to be purchased under its previously announced order of up to 100 aircraft. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...

Boeing Grants FAA Exemption for 737-7 Max Certification Despite Stall-Management System Non-Compliance

Boeing has secured an exemption from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that paves the way for the certification of the 737-7 Max, even though its stall-management system falls short of certain certification requirements. This development has sparked discussions surrounding aviation safety and the protocols for certifying commercial aircraft. (www.airguide.info) More...

Atlas Air snags ex-Ethihad cargo chief for c-suite role

The heads of Etihad Cargo and Qatar Airways Cargo have left their jobs. (www.freightwaves.com) More...

Aviation, trade sectors brace for government shutdown

The air traffic control system is under great strain and a government shutdown doesn't help. (www.freightwaves.com) More...

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...

1 Hour of Plane Spotting at TOKYO NARITA (1999)

A look at the airlines & aircraft that operated a quarter century ago! (www.youtube.com) More...

Delta’s CEO knows he went ‘too far’ with unpopular SkyMiles changes, and promises to keep customers on board with a reshuffle

When Delta slipped up on changes to its loyalty program, its competitors were inevitably close behind. Earlier this month Delta revealed it would limit access to its beloved Sky Club lounges for many American Express users, as well as rewarding customers with elite status based on how much they spent. The news didn't go down well with customers: many took to social media to warn they'd be switching to other carriers with better benefits. (www.msn.com) More...

This high school aviation class is setting the course for aerospace employment

More than a third of all aerospace employees in the state of Florida work in Brevard County, according to Career Source Brevard. This week’s Getting Results Award winner has a track record of providing aerospace companies with qualified workers, and he’s doing it from a one-of-a-kind high school classroom. On the campus of Eau Gallie High School you’ll find a few things no other high school can offer: a 7,500-square-foot airplane hangar with a Mitsubishi Diamond 1A business jet and a Piper PA-28… (www.clickorlando.com) More...

How data unlocks huge benefits in the aviation industry

From the inner workings of an airport and the surrounding airspace to passenger data and the information going back and forth from the flight deck to the airline operations center, the connected aviation ecosystem runs on data. The continuous flow of data is vital for driving progress in aviation. Technologies like machine learning and predictive analytics play a crucial role and enable experts to collect, monitor, and analyze vast amounts of aviation data worldwide. The power lies not just in… (www.collinsaerospace.com) More...

EASA Issues Warning About Battery Drain on All Airbus Aircraft During Storage

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued an airworthiness directive (AD) addressing a battery problem related to aircraft storage for all Airbus aircraft. The proposed AD, currently open for comments from stakeholders, arises from an investigation conducted by Airbus and an undisclosed manufacturer of Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries. (www.airguide.info) More...

Pictures: Baggage Loading Vehicle Hits a Brand-New Condor A330neo at Frankfurt International

FRANKFURT — A baggage loading vehicle collided with a Condor Airbus A330-900 type passenger plane at Frankfurt Aiport. Serious damage occurred to the body of the German carrier's brand-new plane. (www.airlinerwatch.com) More...

Air India acquires India's first Airbus A350-900 aircraft through GIFT City

Air India on Friday said it successfully acquired India's first Airbus A350-900 aircraft through a finance lease transaction with HSBC. It is the airline'sfirst financing transaction from its record-setting orders for 470 aircraft. According to the statement issued by the airline, Air India is the country's first scheduled carrier to have acquired an aircraft from an entity registered in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City). Air India’s first A350-900 is also the… (www.msn.com) More...

Major US airports thrown into chaos with flights cancelled thanks to huge storms

Major US airports have been thrown into chaos as severe thunderstorms and poor weather conditions. LaGuardia Airport in New York released a statement Monday morning saying weather conditions have caused flight disruptions. Chicago's O'Hare Airport has also issued a ground stop for arriving flights due to nearby thunderstorms. (www.msn.com) More...

Air France-KLM to order 50 Airbus A350 aircraft

On September 25, Air France-KLM announced plans to order 50 Airbus A350 long-haul aircraft. The group will also acquire purchase rights for an additional 40 aircraft. The deal includes the A350-900 and A350-100 models, with deliveries between 2026 and 2030. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

Dash-8 runway incursion at MLA

Ground crew unchoked Dash-8 before hooking to tug. Rolled down from maint. ramp and slowly crossed main runway before stopping in grass after runway. The ground crew got a laugh out of it. (na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com) 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...

United Airlines Becomes Third Airline with Fake Engine Parts

United Airlines has become the latest airline to have sketchy engine parts in its aircraft. On September 18, Bloomberg reported that UK-based supplier AOG Technics provided fake engine parts to the airline. United is not the only carrier with this issue: Virgin Australia and Southwest Airlines also received counterfeit parts from AOG Technics. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

New York airports socked with delays because of heavy rain

Torrential rain affecting most of New York City is having an effect on area air travel. The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a ground stop for New York’s LaGuardia airport, holding departing flights because of flooding and heavy rain. As of 12:30 pm ET, there are about 110 cancellations, or 18% of its daily schedule, and 108 delays, amounting to 18% of its schedule, according to FlightAware. Passengers from LaGuardia’s Terminal A, which is currently closed due to flooding, are being… (www.cnn.com) More...

BermudAir Launches Flights To Ft. Lauderdale

BermudAir has launched flights from Bermuda to Ft. Lauderdale, now offering service between the two destinations six times per week. (www.gatechecked.com) More...

FAA Issues New AD on Boeing 737 Fuselage Skin Crack

This cracking occurred just below the S–14R fuselage skin lap splice, precisely where a lower skin panel buckle intersected with the upper skin of the lap splice. (aviationa2z.com) More...

Niger Bans Air France & All Other French Aircraft From Its Airspace

The Republic of Niger has banned all French aircraft, including Air France, from operating in its airspace, reflecting the wishes of the people. Air France suspended flights to Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso due to safety concerns and now faces further restrictions on its operations in West Africa. Since the reopening of Niger's airspace, some airlines have resumed flights to Niamey, while others have begun flying over the country again, improving connectivity in the region. Nearly four… (www.msn.com) More...

Ryanair Blames Boeing Delays For Winter Schedule Cuts

Ryanair is making cuts to its winter schedule due to delivery delays, with only 14 out of 27 expected aircraft set to be delivered in late 2023. These cuts will have significant knock-on effects on Ryanair's 2023/24 winter schedule, resulting in reduced capacity at certain bases. Despite the delays, Ryanair doesn't expect the situation to impact its full-year traffic results, but it may need to adjust its figures if the delays worsen. Despite a strong year to date as it bounces back… (www.msn.com) More...

US air travel system facing a double blow of disruptions at the end of the week

The US aviation system is bracing for two simultaneous disruptions at the end of this week – a looming government shutdown and the expiration of a key aviation law. Officials say the double-barrel threat would result in millions of dollars in losses daily, scramble efforts to rebuild the air traffic control system, set back technology improvements and further strain the already-stressed aviation system that suffered a series of runway close calls this year. Rep. Steve Cohen, the top Democrat on… (www.msn.com) More...

FAA Investigates Two JetBlue Planes Hit by Green Lasers near Boston Airport

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently investigating two laser strike incidents involving JetBlue planes near Boston Logan International Airport. These incidents occurred on Thursday morning, and the agency reported that the crews of JetBlue flights 494 and 972 experienced green laser illumination while landing at the airport. (www.airguide.info) 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...