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QR codes are making it easier to steal plane tickets

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A Texas man was arrested for using a boarding pass he photographed off someone else's phone A Texas man was arrested in Salt Lake City on Sunday after he was discovered roaming around on a Delta Air Lines flight without a designated seat to call his own. How did he get on the plane in the first place? The man allegedly photographed a fellow passenger’s boarding pass without their knowledge and successfully used it to board the flight. (aviationrepublic.com) More...

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Boeing targets a culprit of 737 MAX production woes: 'Traveled work'

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“Starting on March 1 of this year, we will no longer travel work between Wichita and our fuselage supplier [Spirit AeroSystems] and Renton [Boeing assembly plant],” Boeing CFO Brian West said. “It had been going on too long. So now we will only accept a fully conforming fuselage from Spirit, which means in the near term, there might be variability of supply.” (finance.yahoo.com) More...

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EasyJet and Ryanair Prepare with Standby Fleets to Ensure Smooth Summer Operations 2024

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In anticipation of the summer 2024 travel season, European low-cost carriers EasyJet and Ryanair are strategically positioning standby aircraft fleets to enhance operational stability and ensure schedule reliability amidst the ongoing narrowbody aircraft shortage. (www.airguide.info) More...

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Shreveport Woman Federally Indicted for Aiming Laser at Aircraft

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In Shreveport, Louisiana, a woman has been federally indicted after being arrested last year for aiming a laser pointer at multiple aircraft, posing serious risks to flight safety. April Poitras, 45, has been charged with two counts of directing a laser pointer at an aircraft, an offense under federal law, according to federal court documents. (www.airguide.info) More...

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Boeing’s Speed Over Quality Approach Sparks Safety and Future Concerns

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Recent incidents have cast a spotlight on Boeing, a company historically hailed for its engineering excellence, as it grapples with the consequences of prioritizing production speed over quality. This shift in focus has been linked to various problems, even after two fatal crashes that drew global scrutiny. Current and former employees, alongside aviation safety experts, have voiced concerns, highlighting a worrying trend within the company’s operations. (www.airguide.info) More...

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Mexicana Faces $841 Million Lawsuit From Launch Partner

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Mexico's state-owned airline is facing a hefty lawsuit for at least $841 million over alleged breaches of contract. (airlinegeeks.com) More...

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Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport Tests Self-Driving Electric Buses

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The airport hopes to have all ground vehicles replaced by autonomous models by 2050. (airlinegeeks.com) More...

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In the cockpit FIJI AIRWAYS Airbus A350-900 Fiji to Sydney

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In the cockpit FIJI AIRWAYS Airbus A350-900 Fiji to Sydney (www.youtube.com) More...

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Onboard the U.S.’s Longest Dornier 328 Flight

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Here's what it was like to fly across California on a Dornier328Jet. (airlinegeeks.com) More...

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Boeing Needs to Be Led by Engineers, Time is Not On Its Side, Emirates President Says

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Boeing needs to be led by engineers if it wants to pull itself out of its current crisis, Tim Clark, the president of Emirates Airline, said Wednesday (www.cnbc.com) More...

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Condor Airlines Kicks Off Miami Service

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Condor launched its Miami service with a splash, inviting Airways to tour its new A330neo. (airwaysmag.com) More...

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FedEx pilots pick third union chairman since last summer

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The Master Executive Council is taking a more hardline posture. (www.freightwaves.com) More...

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Can You Pay for a Private Jet with Crypto?

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Cryptocurrency has emerged as an alternative currency to traditional forms of payment. A Florida-based private charter company, Bitlux, is revolutionizing private jet travel by allowing for its charters to be paid in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

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The World's Top 5 Longest Flights to Australia and New Zealand

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Multiple airlines offer ultra-long-haul flights to Australia and New Zealand to accommodate high demand among international travelers. Eight of the world's 20 longest nonstop routes by distance involve four destinations: Auckland (AKL), Melbourne (MEL), Perth (PER), and Sydney (SYD). These are the world's longest flights serving Australia and New Zealand. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

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Can United Still Certify Pilots and Aircraft?

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Despite murmurings of a complete pause to certification activities, the FAA has yet to provide official guidance. (airlinegeeks.com) More...

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TAP Air Portugal Airbus A321neo Lands Nose First At Madeira (Video)

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A TAP Air Portugal A321neo landed twice nose first at Madeira after dealing with strong, gusting winds. (www.gatechecked.com) More...

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Boeing Demands Virgin Galactic Destroy All Data From Its Failed Space Tourism Partnership

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On Friday, Boeing asked a federal judge in Alexandria, Virginia, to issue a court order blocking Virgin Galactic from further using proprietary data that was shared between the two companies as part of an agreement in 2022, according to the complaint. Boeing is accusing Virgin Galactic of “retaining, using, and threatening further use of trade secrets” that belong to the company. (gizmodo.com) More...

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United Airlines To Install Larger Overhead Bins On Its Embraer E175 Fleet

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United Airlines plans to install larger overhead bins on its Skywest-operated United Express Embraer E175 fleet. (www.gatechecked.com) More...

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As Boeing turbulence persists: A look at past crashes and safety issues involving the plane maker

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The American plane maker has been under intense pressure since early January, when a panel blew off a brand-new Alaska Airlines 737 Max midflight. That's spotlighted a lengthy series of safety and manufacturing problems (www.theglobeandmail.com) More...

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Airbus Evolves A330neo Performance with High and Hot Tests in Mexico & Bolivia

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On March 18 at 15:47, an A330-900neo with registration F-WTTN landed for the first time at the Toluca International Airport (TLC), Mexico. This model, the largest in the A330neo family, arrived from Toulouse/Blagnac (TLS), France, after a 13-hour and 39-minute flight. (www.aviacionline.com) More...

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Flying coach? At least you’ll be able to watch movies on an in-seat OLED TV soon

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Flying on commercial airlines today might be a lot more of a pain than it used to be, but new tech is going to bring some improvement to one part of the experience—in-flight entertainment. Panasonic Avionics' brand Astrova in-flight entertainment systems are starting to roll out on commercial flights on certain airlines, promising 4K HDR TVs and other features to the backs of seats that should be a huge upgrade over the abysmal screens we normally watch in-flight movies on. (arstechnica.com) More...

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Uzbekistan-based cargo airline My Freighter adds third Boeing 767

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My Freighter has an unassuming name, but is looking to grow in Central Asia. (www.freightwaves.com) More...

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FedEx deactivates 17 more aircraft as cost controls pay off

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FedEx's airline is cutting costs through a variety of efficiency initiatives and even trying to increase utilization by opening aircraft to more truck-related freight. (www.freightwaves.com) More...

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New Pacific Halts Scheduled Service

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The carrier will shift to charter-only operations. (airlinegeeks.com) More...

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Boeing CEO to Step Down

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Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun to step down in wake of ongoing safety problems (www.cnn.com) More...

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Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun to Step Down; Board Chair and Commercial Airplane Head Replaced in Wake of 737 MAX Crisis

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Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun will step down at the end of 2024 in part of a broad management shakeup for the embattled aerospace giant. (www.cnbc.com) More...

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FBI notifies Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 passengers they could be crime victims

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FBI tells Alaska Airlines passengers they may be 'victim of a crime.' Here's the latest on Boeing's ongoing problems. (www.foxnews.com) More...

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Some nervous travelers are changing their flights to avoid Boeing airplanes

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Incidents involving Boeing aircraft have set back passengers who had overcome their fear of flying. "I am not willing to take that risk," one said. (www.nbcnews.com) More...

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Qatar Airways Boeing 747-8 cockpit landing in Paris

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Qatar Airways just retired their Boeing 747-8 freighter fleet last week, here is a landing in Paris (www.youtube.com) More...

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NTSB Chair Addresses Media Sensationalism in Aviation Reporting

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Jennifer Homendy, the Chair of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), has recently criticized the media for what she perceives as an exaggeration of incidents in commercial aviation. In a series of public comments, Homendy highlighted the contrast between the attention given to minor aviation incidents and the ongoing safety challenges facing the U.S. roadway system. (www.airguide.info) More...

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United Airlines Faces Closer F.A.A. Scrutiny After Safety Incidents

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The carrier, which has experienced several recent mishaps, told employees to expect a review by federal regulators in coming weeks. (www.nytimes.com) More...

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Delta A350 Spotted in Toulouse With Special Livery

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The paint scheme on the yet-to-be-delivered A350 recognizes the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. (airlinegeeks.com) More...

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Boeing’s Turbulent 2024: Navigating Through Crisis, Competition, and Legal Headwinds

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2024 was anticipated to be a turning point for Boeing, as the company aimed to move past the turbulence of its last 737 Max crisis under the leadership of CEO Dave Calhoun. However, an unfortunate incident involving an Alaska Airlines flight has significantly disrupted Boeing’s trajectory for the year. (www.airguide.info) More...

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Lessons from Boeing: The Crucial Role of Risk Management in Aviation Safety

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Following the recent 737-9 Max incident, among others, mass media reports have frequently contained inaccuracies and displayed a fundamental misunderstanding of the nature of aviation incidents, which are, in fact, quite common. It is essential to acknowledge that modern aircraft are developed and operated with the highest safety standards in mind. Built-in fail-safe mechanisms are deliberately designed to reduce risks, aiming to lessen any potential effects on passengers and crew in the… (www.airguide.info) More...

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Boeing Contemplates Severing Spirit AeroSystems’ Airbus Connections Ahead of Acquisition

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In a strategic move that underscores the competitive dynamics of the aerospace industry, Boeing is reportedly evaluating measures to reduce or completely sever Spirit AeroSystems‘ ties with Airbus. (www.airguide.info) More...

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Boeing Spanners Found in Ryanair 737 MAXs?

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At the Aviation Summit 2024, Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary disclosed that their engineers have found spanners belonging to Boeing in their new 737 MAXs. (aviationsourcenews.com) More...

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Insights: Number of Female U.S. Pilots at All Time High

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The number of female airline transport pilots (ATPs) in the U.S. exceeded 5% in 2023, setting a new record. (airlinegeeks.com) More...

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American runway overrun due to maintenance error

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An American Airlines jetliner that suffered an “anomaly” in the braking system before running past the end of a runway in North Texas last month had undergone a brake-replacement job four days earlier, U.S. investigators said Thursday. An inspection showed that flexible hydraulic lines to parts of the braking system on the Boeing 737 had been improperly reconnected, the National Transportation Safety Board said in a preliminary report on the Feb. 10 incident at Dallas-Fort Worth International… (www.nbcdfw.com) More...

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Runway overun with brake failure d/t maintenance

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Time to bring back inspections after every job regardless of time and cost of labor concerns. Maybe the retired veterans in all specialties can be a roving team. (www.flightglobal.com) More...

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Uncle Sam wants to know how big airlines use passenger data

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The US Department of Transportation is looking into it with a review of the country's ten biggest airlines. The probe will look at air carriers' policies and procedures to determine if they are safeguarding personal info properly, unfairly or deceptively monetizing it, or sharing it with third parties, the agency said yesterday. If they're indeed doing anything "problematic," they can look forward to scrutiny, fines, and new rules, says the DOT. (www.theregister.com) More...

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Boom Supersonic Announces Successful Flight of XB-1 Demonstrator Aircraft

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MOJAVE, Calif. and DENVER, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Boom Supersonic, the company building the world's fastest airliner, Overture, today announced the successful flight of XB-1, the world's first independently developed supersonic jet, at the Mojave Air & Space Port in Mojave, California. Like Overture, XB-1 leverages state-of-the-art technologies to enable efficient supersonic flight including carbon fiber composites, advanced avionics, digitally-optimized aerodynamics, and… (www.prnewswire.com) More...

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Photos: Few Former American A330s Remain in New Mexico Desert

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The airline retired the fleet in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. (airlinegeeks.com) More...

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End of an Era: Asiana Plans to Retire Last 747

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The airline plans to retire its last Boeing 747-400 near the end of the month. (airlinegeeks.com) More...

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Tennessee Lawmakers Propose Legislation Banning ‘Chemtrails’

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The Tennessee Senate passed a bill prohibiting “the intentional injection, release, or dispersion, by any means, of chemicals, chemical compounds, substances, or apparatus within the borders of this state into the atmosphere with the express purpose of affecting temperature, weather, or the intensity of the sunlight …” In other words, the bill would make it against the law to dispense “chemtrails” over Tennessee. (www.avweb.com) More...

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Boeing Faces Increased Cash Burn Amid 737 Max Production Challenges

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Boeing is experiencing a higher-than-anticipated cash burn rate due to ongoing safety and production issues, particularly with its 737 MAX aircraft, as revealed by CFO Brian West at a recent Bank of America conference. (www.airguide.info) More...

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Grant dollars help Iowa community colleges’ aviation programs soar

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Adam Townsend has been a mechanic his whole life, and plans to turn it into a career upon completion of his training at Indian Hills Community College. He found his passion for aviation in high school, and though he thought about becoming a pilot, aviation maintenance allows him to combine his interests at a college close to home with a good program. Now in his second year of the program, Townsend is already interning at a company in Des Moines and plans to continue there full-time after… (iowacapitaldispatch.com) More...

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Standalone Smart Monitor Joins Collins Venue Family

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Collins Aerospace has introduced a “smart monitor” for its Venue cabin management system (CMS), allowing aircraft owners and operators to install the monitor as a standalone inflight entertainment (IFE) system or as part of a Venue CMS. Collins noted the flexibility offered by the Venue smart monitor at the Aircraft Electronics Association new product introduction session on Tuesday. “The Venue smart monitor provides operators and their passengers with a single access point to completely control… (www.ainonline.com) More...

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The Next “World's Biggest Plane” Could Be 12 Times Larger Than the Boeing 747

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Radia, a Colorado-based energy startup, has been developing the world's largest aircraft in aviation history. The aircraft, dubbed The WindRunner, will be 12 times larger than the Boeing 747. It will also be larger than the Antonov An-225 destroyed during the Russia-Ukraine war. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

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How do airplanes fly? An aerospace engineer explains the physics of flight

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Airplane flight is one of the most significant technological achievements of the 20th century. The invention of the airplane allows people to travel from one side of the planet to the other in less than a day, compared with weeks of travel by boat and train. Understanding precisely why airplanes fly is an ongoing challenge for aerospace engineers, like me, who study and design airplanes, rockets, satellites, helicopters and space capsules. Our job is to make sure that flying through the air or… (theconversation.com) More...

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Highlighting Amelia Earhart's most memorable flights and her fearlessness during Women's History Month

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Amelia Earhart is regarded as one of the most influential women in history. The legendary pilot was born in Atchison, Kansas. At a very young age, Earhart was considered a tomboy as she preferred getting her hands and clothes dirty and walked a dangerous line by climbing trees and hunting rats with a .22 rifle, according to the official website of Amelia Earhart. Earhart worked in a military hospital in Canada during WWI. Though she was enrolled in the premed program at Columbia University, she… (www.foxnews.com) More...

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