Civil Aviation
- Air traffic control systems in the US rely on aging tech, $8 billion needed for upgradeswww.techspot.com Air traffic control systems in the US rely on aging tech, $8 billion needed for upgrades
The Government Accountability Office has produced a report that should make any air traveler nervous, finding that the Federal Aviation Administration's progress on updating its aging air...
> The Government Accountability Office has produced a report that should make any air traveler nervous, finding that the Federal Aviation Administration's progress on updating its aging air traffic control (ATC) systems is woefully lagging with limited oversight.
- Striking Boeing Machinists Reject "Final Offer" Of 30% Pay Risesimpleflying.com Striking Boeing Machinists Reject "Final Offer" Of 30% Pay Rise
The union said that it will refuse to vote on Boeing's "best and final" proposal on September 27, the deadline to ratify the company's offer.
> The union said that it will refuse to vote on Boeing's "best and final" proposal on September 27, the deadline to ratify the company's offer.
- Boom Supersonic's XB-1 demonstrator nears supersonic flight with record fourth testwww.aviation24.be /airlines/boom-supersonics-xb-1-demonstrator-nears-supersonic-flight-with-record-fourth-test/
> Boom’s XB-1 aircraft, a prototype for the upcoming Overture supersonic airliner, completed its fourth test flight on September 21, 2024, progressing toward supersonic speeds.
- Cathay Pacific Bans Couple Over Seat Recline Harassmentonemileatatime.com Cathay Pacific Bans Couple Over Seat Recline Harassment
Cathay Pacific has banned a couple who harassed another passenger for reclining her seat. The airline didn't initially handle this well.
> Cathay Pacific has banned a couple who harassed another passenger for reclining her seat. The airline didn't initially handle this well.
- 99% Of Frontier Airlines Flight Attendants Vote On Strike Authorizationsimpleflying.com 99% Of Frontier Airlines Flight Attendants Vote On Strike Authorization
Frontier Airlines flight attendants show that they mean business.
> Frontier Airlines flight attendants show that they mean business.
- Nordic Seaplanes Commits To Electric Future With MoU For Up To 15 'Noemi' Aircraft From Elflysimpleflying.com Nordic Seaplanes Commits To Electric Future With MoU For Up To 15 'Noemi' Aircraft From Elfly
The deal announced today is worth around $150 million.
> The deal announced today is worth around $150 million.
- FAA Intensifies Hiring In 2024 To Combat Controller Shortagesimpleflying.com FAA Intensifies Hiring In 2024 To Combat Controller Shortage
The FAA hired over 1,800 new controllers this year.
> The FAA hired over 1,800 new controllers this year.
- This New Aircraft Is Designed To Revolutionize US Regional Aviationsimpleflying.com This New Aircraft Is Designed To Revolutionize US Regional Aviation
The Deutsche Aircraft D328eco should enter service in late 2027.
> The Deutsche Aircraft D328eco should enter service in late 2027.
- Machinists Union at Textron, owner of Cessna, votes to strike
> WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Machinists union members assembled at Park City Arena on Saturday, where they rejected the final contract offer from Textron Aviation. > KSN has learned that union members voted against the final contract, and 81% of union members voted to strike.
- JetBlue Airbus A321 Diverts To Kansas Following Cargo Smoke Indicationsimpleflying.com JetBlue Airbus A321 Diverts To Kansas Following Cargo Smoke Indication
A JetBlue flight safely landed in remote Kansas after smoke detection and a replacement flight took the passengers to their intended destination.
> A JetBlue flight safely landed in remote Kansas after smoke detection and a replacement flight took the passengers to their intended destination.
- Jewish Delta Flight Attendant Sues Over Ham Sandwich, Yom Kippuronemileatatime.com Jewish Delta Flight Attendant Sues Over Ham Sandwich, Yom Kippur
A Delta flight attendant is accusing the airline of antisemitism, with complaints involving ham sandwiches and Yom Kippur.
> A Delta flight attendant is accusing the airline of antisemitism, with complaints involving ham sandwiches and Yom Kippur.
- AJet flight skids off runway in heavy rain; all passengers safewww.aviation24.be /airlines/turkish-airlines/anadolujet/ajet-flight-skids-off-runway-in-heavy-rain-all-passengers-safe/
> A potentially dangerous situation unfolded on September 20, when an AJet (formerly AnadoluJet) Boeing 737-800 registered TC-JKU, operating flight VF4316 from Ankara to Hakkari Yüksekova Selahaddin Eyyûbî Airport, veered off the runway during its landing. The incident occurred at approximately 13:18, as the aircraft’s nose landing gear became stuck in the ground, a consequence of heavy rainfall affecting the runway surface.
- American Engine Makers Falling Behind On Hydrogen Propulsion?mentourpilot.com American Engine Makers Falling Behind On Hydrogen Propulsion?
Airbus is unhappy with what it sees as a relatively lower focus among jet engine makers in the US (GE, P&W) on hydrogen propulsion.
> Airbus is unhappy with what it sees as a relatively lower focus among jet engine makers in the US (GE, P&W) on hydrogen propulsion.
- Global Airlines Signs Maintenance Contract For Its Airbus A380 Fleetsimpleflying.com Global Airlines Signs Maintenance Contract For Its Airbus A380 Fleet
Global Airlines will ferry its Airbus A380 for maintenance to Dresden, Germany, sometime in Q4 2024.
> Global Airlines will ferry its Airbus A380 for maintenance to Dresden, Germany, sometime in Q4 2024.
- Making SAF Accessible: IATA's New Platform Matches Airlines And Fuel Suppliers
> The SAF Matchmaker service will focus on three key challenges: Connectivity, Visibility, and Efficiency.
- Alaska Airlines set to finalise $1.9 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines with DOT approvalwww.aviation24.be /airlines/alaska-airlines/alaska-airlines-set-to-finalise-1-9-billion-acquisition-of-hawaiian-airlines-with-dot-approval/
> Alaska Airlines is poised to finalise its $1.9 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines after receiving approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).
- Urgent medical landing in Gran Canaria: crew and ground teams save passenger in critical conditionwww.aviation24.be /airlines/air-france-klm-group/transavia/urgent-medical-landing-in-gran-canaria-crew-and-ground-teams-save-passenger-in-critical-condition/
> Transavia flight HV6521 from Amsterdam to Gran Canaria (Boeing 737-800 registered PH-HXG) made a priority landing on Saturday 21 September due to a passenger suffering from serious medical issues.
- [Video] Southwest Airlines Under Activist ATTACK!
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> Are Southwest Airlines in trouble? They are under attack from an activist investor! But… what are Activist Investors? Can somebody just buy a… “chunk” of an airline, get rid of its leadership and COMPLETELY change the way it works? Is THAT going to be the fate of Southwest Airlines, and… do they deserve it?
- SAS Airbus A320neo Diverts To Copenhagen After Mouse Jumps Out Of Passenger's Mealsimpleflying.com SAS Airbus A320neo Diverts To Copenhagen After Mouse Jumps Out Of Passenger's Meal
Rodents are a safety threat as they are known to gnaw on wiring.
> Rodents are a safety threat as they are known to gnaw on wiring.
- Boeing accused of being ‘unprepared’ for federal mediation as strike continueswww.theguardian.com Boeing accused of being ‘unprepared’ for federal mediation as strike continues
Union members ‘frustrated’ that company was allegedly unwilling to discuss wages and pensions in negotiations
> Union members ‘frustrated’ that company was allegedly unwilling to discuss wages and pensions in negotiations
- Boeing CEO Announces Temporary Furloughs For Thousands Of US Workerssimpleflying.com Boeing CEO Announces Temporary Furloughs For Thousands Of US Workers
These will be rolling furloughs until the end of the strike.
> These will be rolling furloughs until the end of the strike.
- SpaceX dinged by FAA for failing to get mission changes approvedwww.theverge.com SpaceX dinged by FAA for failing to get mission changes approved
Elon Musk says he’ll be suing the FAA.
> Elon Musk says he’ll be suing the FAA.
- Boeing Strike Drama As Security Guard Draws Gun On Picketssimpleflying.com Boeing Strike Drama As Security Guard Draws Gun On Pickets
A security guard has brandished a gun at striking workers on a picket line outside a Boeing facility, bringing a new dimension to the dispute.
> A security guard has brandished a gun at striking workers on a picket line outside a Boeing facility, bringing a new dimension to the dispute.
- Qantas plane damages Perth Airport runway, leading to luggage restrictions on international flightswww.aviation24.be /airlines/qantas/qantas-plane-damages-perth-airport-runway-leading-to-luggage-restrictions-on-international-flights/
> A Qantas Airbus A330 aircraft damaged a 20-metre section of Perth Airport’s runway 03 during takeoff on Sunday 15 September, forcing some international flights to depart without luggage to meet weight limits on a shorter runway.
- Hearing on compensation for 22 March 2016 Brussels Airport terror attack victims delayed due to staff shortageswww.aviation24.be /airports/brussels-airport-bru/brussels-airport-attacks/hearing-on-compensation-for-march-22-2106-terror-attack-victims-delayed-due-to-staff-shortages/
> The victims and families of the 22 March 2016 Brussels metro and Brussels Airport terror attacks will have to wait longer for possible compensation. A scheduled hearing has been postponed due to staff shortages and the poor condition of the courthouse in Nivelles. No new date has been set.
- Embraer showcases E195-E2 aircraft in Belgrade
> OOn September 17, 2024, Embraer presented its latest aircraft, the E195-E2, at Belgrade’s Nikola Tesla Airport, offering a demonstration to Air Serbia officials, the Serbian government, and the media. The E195-E2, renowned as the world’s quietest and most efficient single-aisle aircraft, was showcased as a potential solution for Air Serbia’s growing short- and medium-haul operations.
- INCIDENT: Lithium Battery Fire Disrupts EasyJet Flightmentourpilot.com INCIDENT: Lithium Battery Fire Disrupts EasyJet Flight
The passengers and crew of an EasyJet flight had to quickly leave their aircraft when a lithium fire broke out before the flight’s departure.
> The passengers and crew of an EasyJet flight had to quickly leave their aircraft when a lithium fire broke out before the flight’s departure.
- Air France, British Airways and Lufthansa Group airlines suspend flights to Middle East following attack in Lebanonwww.aviation24.be /airports/tel-aviv-tlv/air-france-british-airways-and-lufthansa-group-suspend-flights-to-middle-east-following-attack-in-lebanon/
> Brussels Airlines, part of the Lufthansa Group, has announced the immediate suspension of all flights to and from Tel Aviv (Israel) following a deadly attack in Lebanon. The decision comes after reports of multiple fatalities and thousands of injuries caused by explosions targeting Hezbollah militants in Lebanon.
- Alaska Airlines And Hawaiian To Finalize Merger Following US DOT Approvalsimpleflying.com Alaska Airlines And Hawaiian To Finalize Merger Following US DOT Approval
The two airlines will close their merger transaction in the coming days.
> The two airlines will close their merger transaction in the coming days.
- Bradley International Airport To Host Practice Boarding Event For Travelers With Autismsimpleflying.com Bradley International Airport To Host Practice Boarding Event For Travelers With Autism
This is the third such event organized by Autism Double-Checked .
> This is the third such event organized by Autism Double-Checked .
- Boeing Will Resume Talks With IAM To End Strikesimpleflying.com Boeing Will Resume Talks With IAM To End Strike
Boeing and IAM Union District 751 will continue talking to resolve the latest contract dispute that has resulted in a strike.
> Boeing and IAM Union District 751 will continue talking to resolve the latest contract dispute that has resulted in a strike.
- Air Canada Airbus A330 damaged as catering truck slams into nose
> A recent Air Canada flight got delayed as a catering truck hit and damaged the parked Airbus A330, registered C-GHKR. Flight AC72 from Montreal, Canada to Casablanca, Morocco was getting readied for its departure as the mishap occurred, roughly forty minutes before STD.
- Boom Supersonic Completes 3rd Test Flight With XB-1 Demonstratorsimpleflying.com Boom Supersonic Completes 3rd Test Flight With XB-1 Demonstrator
Boom Supersonic has a meaningful XB-1 third test flight coupled to other good news for the new aircraft manufacturer.
> Boom Supersonic has a meaningful XB-1 third test flight coupled to other good news for the new aircraft manufacturer.
- Delta Air Lines Airbus A330-900neo Returns To New York-JFK After Pilots Smell Fumes In Cabinsimpleflying.com Delta Air Lines Airbus A330-900neo Returns To New York-JFK After Pilots Smell Fumes In Cabin
The aircraft was on a flight to London Heathrow.
> The aircraft was on a flight to London Heathrow.
- Passenger Sues American Airlines After Coffee Pot Falls On Her 'Genital Area'simpleflying.com Passenger Sues American Airlines After Coffee Pot Falls On Her 'Genital Area'
The plaintiff has asked compensation in excess of $75,000.
> The plaintiff has asked compensation in excess of $75,000.
- Boeing Agrees To Pay Embraer $150 Million Settlement For Failed 2020 Dealsimpleflying.com Boeing Agrees To Pay Embraer $150 Million Settlement For Failed 2020 Deal
The payment comes more than four years after Boeing pulled out of its proposed joint venture with Embraer.
> The payment comes more than four years after Boeing pulled out of its proposed joint venture with Embraer.
- Allegiant Air Passengers Allegedly Thrown Off Flight Due To Nut Allergysimpleflying.com Allegiant Air Passengers Allegedly Thrown Off Flight Due To Nut Allergy
Allegiant pays commissions on snack sales, which is allegedly the cause of this incident.
> Allegiant pays commissions on snack sales, which is allegedly the cause of this incident.
- KLM considers ending free sandwiches on European flightswww.aviation24.be /airlines/air-france-klm-group/klm-royal-dutch-airlines/klm-considers-ending-free-sandwiches-on-european-flights/
> KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is exploring the possibility of discontinuing its free sandwich service on European flights.
- Air Horizont flight HT6061 makes emergency landing in Athens due to windshield crackwww.aviation24.be /airlines/air-horizont/air-horizont-flight-ht6061-makes-emergency-landing-in-athens-due-to-windshield-crack/
> On 14 September, Air Horizont flight HT6061, a Boeing 737-400 registered 9H-MPW, carrying 177 passengers, made an emergency landing at Athens’ Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
- Air Canada Avoids Strike By Reaching Tentative Agreement With Pilots On New 4-Year Dealsimpleflying.com Air Canada Avoids Strike By Reaching Tentative Agreement With Pilots On New 4-Year Deal
The ALPA has approved the tentative agreement, but ratification will take around a month.
> The ALPA has approved the tentative agreement, but ratification will take around a month.