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The NTSB has launched an investigation into an incident involving a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 at the end of June. The early morning departure, flight WN4805, departed from a runway that was closed.
At the Farnborough International Airshow 2024, a new wave of small electric aircraft, primarily with capacities between two and six passengers and ranges slightly over 100 nautical miles, has become a focal point in aviation's advanced air mobility (AAM) sector. These new eVTOL vehicles are vying for attention alongside larger aircraft, advocating for early-stage commercial operations expected to commence as soon as 2025.
Pilots have a new resource for planning visits to flying destinations with SocialFlight’s enhanced website and mobile app. The new SocialFlight Destinations feature provides detailed information about interesting places to fly in North America, including photos, reviews, crew car availability, and local transportation options. Additionally, the Destination Digest offers a personalized adventure guide.
Liebherr Aerospace has adopted the motto "transform. develop. sustain." to highlight its presence at the 2024 Farnborough Airshow and demonstrate how it addresses significant challenges facing the aviation industry.
A passenger on Frontier Airlines flight 1449 from Atlanta to Denver on Saturday evening reported being removed from the aircraft after boarding to make room for staff. The medical student stated she was "threatened with arrest" if she did not relinquish her seat, resulting in her missing the wedding she was traveling to attend. The flight subsequently experienced a delay of approximately 40 minutes before departing without her.
United Airlines has introduced new requirements for flight attendants calling in sick on weekends, mandating documentation from a doctor to substantiate the absence. The airline cited a 23% increase in sick calls over weekends this summer as the reason for the policy change.
Qatar Airways plans to unveil its latest business class product, the "Qsuite Next Gen," at the Farnborough Airshow this week. The new design will be showcased at the Qatar Airways Discover Lounge.
Collins Aerospace has completed the preliminary design review (PDR) for the European Union Clean Aviation HECATE program, which is developing new high-voltage distribution technologies for future hybrid-electric aircraft. The HECATE initiative aims to demonstrate a 500-kilowatt (kW) powertrain to achieve Technology Readiness Level 5 (TRL5) by 2025.
SkyTeam member Vietnam Airlines operates a non-stop service between the U.S. and Vietnam, offering four weekly flights from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City using an Airbus A350. Currently, there is notable business class award availability for up to four passengers per flight, with options extending up to eleven months in advance. This route can also serve as a gateway for further travel within Southeast Asia or beyond, subject to mileage requirements.
Audio Authority is unveiling the newest version of its White Lightning ground power units (GPU) at this year’s EAA AirVenture. According to the manufacturer, the SmartGPU is the industry’s first connected GPU, equipped with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, allowing a pilot to remotely control the GPU and monitor the condition of the battery.
Two years after the Covid bounce-back of 2022, the global aerospace and defense industry is set to gather at Farnborough Airshow 2024. The event aims to regain its historical power and influence.
The FAA continues to investigate a Southwest Airlines flight that descended to within 150 feet of the surface, approximately four miles from the end of the runway at Tampa International Airport in Florida. This information is based on ADS-B data posted by FlightAware. At that point in the GPS approach, the aircraft should have been at an altitude of 1,600 feet.
United Airlines has announced a new policy requiring flight attendants to provide a doctor’s note when calling in sick on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays. The airline cited an increase in sick calls over summer weekends by as much as 23%, suggesting that some crew members may be misusing their sick leave.
As debate continues over the suitability of Stephanie Pope to lead Boeing Commercial Airplanes, it is worth recalling that Bill Allen, a lawyer by profession, was arguably Boeing's most influential president. Allen's tenure saw the launch of several aircraft that revolutionized aviation.
Flight instructors Doug Stewart and Tim Tucker will be inducted into the Flight Instructor Hall of Fame on July 25 at EAA AirVenture 2024. The ceremony will take place at the National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) Professional Development Center.
The Cameroon Civil Aviation Authority (CCAA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Luxembourg-based Vallair Group to collaborate on aeronautical training, aircraft maintenance, aircraft disassembly, and workforce development. The agreement was formalized at the Farnborough Airshow 2024.
Delta Air Lines continues to face significant operational challenges, with more cancellations than any other airline globally, following the CrowdStrike outage. Endeavor Air, owned by Delta, is experiencing even worse performance in percentage terms. United Airlines also struggles with recovery.
Embraer-founded Eve Air Mobility has unveiled the first full-scale prototype of its much-anticipated eVTOL aircraft and named two new suppliers to the program. The unveiling ceremony for this uncrewed prototype took place earlier this month during a private event at Embraer’s Gaviao Peixoto test facility, located approximately 300 kilometers from São Paulo.
ForeFlight is showcasing new features of its mobile app at EAA AirVenture 2024, including demonstrations of the ForeFlight Voyager app for Apple’s Vision Pro virtual reality headset. Interested visitors must sign up for these demos at the ForeFlight exhibit and be 16 years or older.
Embraer's new E-Freighter, the E190F, is making its first public appearance at Farnborough this week and headlines the company's activities at this year's show.