News
The Supersonic Race: How We Conquered the Sound Barrier (VI)
The sixth part in a series on the history of how humanity conquered the sound barrier. Written by Dale J…April 13, 2024
Spirit Airlines Furloughs Pilots, Defers Aircraft Deliveries
Spirit Airlines is deferring aircraft deliveries and will start furloughing pilots later this year, following JetBlue’s failed takeover bid.April 8, 2024
The Supersonic Race: How We Conquered the Sound Barrier (V)
The fifth part in a series on the history of how we conquered the sound barrier. Written by Dale J…April 7, 2024
Airbus Aircraft Deliveries Go Up; Boeing Struggle Worsens?
Airbus aircraft deliveries in Q1 2024 are looking quite respectable, but monthly Boeing 737 production is reportedly close to single…April 4, 2024
Frontier Airlines Goes Premium to Fight Overcapacity!
Ultra-low-cost carrier Frontier decided to add premium seating in a number of high-demand markets. So, is the ULCC model due…April 3, 2024
Japan Considers Future Airliner Project (again)
Aircraft manufacturers in Japan haven’t successfully introduced an airliner for decades. But the country’s leadership wants to change that.April 2, 2024
Incidents
INCIDENT: Airbus A319 Loses Main Gear Wheel!
After diverting, the flight crew of an Airbus A319 in Brazil was told that their aircraft was missing one of…February 8, 2024
ACCIDENT – Avion Express A320 Runway Excursion In The Mud!
An Avion Express Airbus A320 suffered significant damage after a rather spectacular slide and runway excursion during its landing roll.February 4, 2024
ACCIDENT: Air France A350 Tail Strike In Toronto
An Air France A350 suffered a tail strike during a go-around in Toronto, Canada, sustaining significant damage. There were no…January 23, 2024
Incident: Atlas Air 747-8 Engine Failure Over Miami
The crew of an Atlas Air Boeing 747-8 had to return to their departing airport, after an engine failure that…January 19, 2024
JAL Flight 516 Tokyo Crash: Some Early ATC-Related Lessons?
The investigation into the crash in Tokyo between JAL Flight 516 and a Coast Guard turboprop is already leading to…January 10, 2024
Boeing
Dave Calhoun To Step Down As Boeing CEO, Stan Deal Retires
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun is stepping down at the end of the year, and Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO Stan Deal…March 25, 2024
FBI Investigating Alaska 737 MAX-9 Blowout?
The FBI has reportedly contacted the passengers of the Alaska Airlines 737 MAX-9 that lost a door plug because they…March 22, 2024
United Airlines Turns To Lessors For Quick (?) A321neo Deliveries
News reports indicate that United Airlines is nearing a deal to get A321neo narrowbodies from lessors. But will their numbers…March 15, 2024
Boeing Problems Force United Airlines To Pause Pilot Hiring
Several airlines in the United States have had to slow down their pilot hiring recently, and now United does the…March 10, 2024
Boeing: 737 MAX-9 Door Plug Documents Don’t Exist!
Boeing hasn’t delivered key documents to the NTSB regarding the 737 MAX-9 door plug blowout, because they were never created,…March 9, 2024