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The Pink Jet, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising breast cancer awareness and supporting survivors, made its world debut at EAA AirVenture 2024 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The organization presented its pink Aero Vodochody L-39 Albatros, piloted by an all-female crew consisting of Heather “Lucky” Penney, Stephanie Goetz, and Vicky Benzing. The jet is operated by Aerial Angels, another nonprofit focused on breast cancer survivor support and awareness.
The Farnborough International Air Show, commencing on Monday, July 22nd, will prominently feature two aerospace giants—Airbus and Boeing. Airbus appears to have the upper hand in aircraft participation.
Aviation pinch-me moments seldom come sweeter than sitting in a simulator alongside aerial coordinator and movie stunt pilot Kevin La Rosa as he demonstrates how he flew a Phenom 300 just 10 feet above the deck of USS Theodore Roosevelt during filming for the movie Top Gun: Maverick.
Stephanie Pope, interim president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, has emphasized the crucial role of employee feedback in implementing a safety and quality plan aimed at restoring Boeing's reputation. Speaking at a Presidents Panel briefing in London ahead of the Farnborough Airshow, Pope highlighted the importance of empowering employees to voice concerns and take responsibility.
At EAA AirVenture 2024, Garmin is sharing information about its avionics products through demonstrations inside its pavilion and with customer aircraft. The Olathe, Kansas-based avionics manufacturer also introduced two new slimline com radios for experimental aircraft: the panel-mount GTR 205x and remote-mount GTR 205xR.
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has validated GKN Aerospace's plans to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Reuters reported today that Russia has claimed a pair of U.S. B-52H long-range bombers were turned away from the Russian border by MiG-29 and MiG-31 fighter jets. The incident occurred over the Barents Sea, which borders Russia to the north of the Scandinavian Peninsula.
One hotel in Europe has taken a stringent approach to prevent towel theft by informing guests that all towels are equipped with an invisible, localizable RFID chip. The hotel's management warns that if the towels do not remain in the apartment, they reserve the right to report the incident to relevant authorities, with fines ranging from €300.00 to €15,000.00.
Technology incubator Aerospace Xelerated (AX) plans to run a pitching contest for shortlisted startups competing for a £5,000 prize at the Farnborough Airshow this week.
New Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO Stephanie Pope has spent her initial four months in the role engaging with various stakeholders to chart a new direction for the commercial aircraft division.
Air navigation service providers (ANSPs) worldwide continue to face challenges in recruiting, training, and retaining air traffic controllers. Staffing levels have not recovered from the layoffs and retirements during the Covid-19 pandemic. In the United States alone, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) needs to fill approximately 3,000 vacancies, reflecting a situation similar to the pilot shortage.
During a demonstration flight in the Skyryse flight simulator, it became evident that this is how a helicopter ought to fly. The system simplifies control with just one stick, eliminating the need for managing multiple controls like collective, cyclic, and pedals. Skyryse’s SkyOS flight control and operating system aims to make flying easier while retaining the full performance of traditional helicopters.
Cardless, a company founded in 2019 by Stanford graduates Michael Spelfogel and Scott Kazmierowicz, assists international airlines in launching and scaling credit cards in the United States. The company partners with First Electronic Bank for card issuance and management, offering airlines speed to market, direct integration into airline ecosystems, and unique underwriting methods.
A Marriott Ambassador member, who spends over 100 nights and $23,000 annually with the hotel chain, reported an unsettling incident upon returning to their room. The guest found a housekeeping cart in front of their door and the housekeeper inside the bathroom. When asked to wait outside until she was done, the guest insisted on entering to store food in the refrigerator.
BAE Systems and the UK Ministry of Defence plan to conduct inflight trials of the Advanced Tactical Augmented Reality System (ATARS) developed by U.S. company Red 6. The tests will use a Hawk T.Mk 2, the RAF’s current advanced trainer. Demonstration flights with ATARS are scheduled to begin later this year, allowing the RAF to evaluate augmented reality (AR) in future aircrew training.
A recent social media post has gone viral after a woman received an unsettling message while waiting for her flight. The user, identified as @kir.a.lo, shared the incident on her account with the caption: “Why are men? #creeper #creepy #greenscreen #ichoosethebear,” accompanied by the sound “original sound – kirsten.” The message read, "I saw your number on your luggage tag."
With Brazil's first air force squadron gaining initial operating experience and Sweden preparing to introduce the Saab JAS 39E/Gripen E fighter next year, the program is moving closer to full-service entry.
Germany's Bundeswehr has decided to acquire over 3,200 MBDA Brimstone 3 precision strike missiles to equip its Eurofighter Typhoon fleet. To meet this demand and support the weapon in service, a final assembly line and service center will be established at Schrobenhausen in Bavaria. This facility is strategically located near the Luftwaffe’s Eurofighter base at Neuburg and the major test and maintenance center at Manching. Currently, all Brimstones are assembled in the UK.
RTX business Pratt & Whitney and SR Technics have announced the induction of the first Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine at the MRO service provider's Zurich facility. The facility will provide full disassembly, assembly, and test capability for the PW1100G engine for the Airbus A320neo family.
Southwest Airlines is facing a lawsuit for allegedly failing to protect a minor from an inflight sexual assault. The incident raises questions about the extent of an airline's responsibility for the behavior of its passengers.