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News from August 2024
For the first time, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has cleared commercial drone operators in Dallas to fly beyond their operator’s sight.
For years, major U.S. airlines Delta, American, and United have called for protectionism against Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways. They argued that these Middle Eastern carriers were subsidized and offered such an attractive product that competition was untenable. Efforts were made with both the Obama and Trump administrations to abrogate treaty obligations, raise airfares, and reduce choices.
On Tuesday, electric air taxi company Joby Aviation announced it has applied for aircraft certification in Australia.
When traveling, I often try to predict whether my flight will be delayed. This can provide a significant advantage in getting re-routed and avoiding long waits at the airport. Early awareness allows access to more flight choices and reduces competition for limited seats on fully booked planes.
Wright Brothers National Memorial, in partnership with the First Flight Society, will celebrate National Aviation Day at Dare County Regional Airport (KMQI) on August 19 with free admission, ranger-led educational programs, and an outdoor movie event.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its preliminary report on the fatal Lancair ES crash during the opening day of EAA’s AirVenture on July 22.
A Frontier Airlines passenger on July 19th’s flight 4401 from Las Vegas to San Francisco was accused of trafficking their own nine-year-old daughter. A flight attendant raised the concern and informed the captain, who arranged for law enforcement to meet the flight upon arrival.
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce's early resignation has been followed by a reduction in his bonuses, which the airline's board claims is part of a broader effort to improve governance and stakeholder relations. Despite these measures, Joyce will still receive AU$14.3 million (US$9.4 million) after leaving the company, a figure that includes a significant cut from his long-term bonus and short-term incentives.
ICON Aircraft has successfully completed its asset sale to SG Investment America, with nearly all assets transferred to the new entity, which will continue to operate as ICON Aircraft.
Even with Delta’s CrowdStrike meltdown in July, it still had better on-time arrivals performance for the month than American Airlines. The latter was significantly impacted by weather, but the results remain notable.
Pilot associations are raising concerns over Airbus' proposal to shift towards single-pilot operations in the cockpit.
Fiji Airways, set to become a full oneworld member and adopt American Airlines' AAdvantage as its loyalty program, will launch non-stop service from Dallas – Fort Worth to Nadi, Fiji on December 10. The new route has been introduced with significant award availability for business class seats.
A Southwest Airlines employee at St. Louis airport has been charged with printing and stealing flight vouchers. For two months last year, the customer service agent reportedly generated vouchers in customer names and redeemed them for himself.
Sunday morning's United flight 1116 from Washington Dulles to San Francisco was canceled after passengers waited for approximately 17 hours. The cancellation resulted from a series of issues, including weather delays, mechanical problems, an aircraft swap, and crew members exceeding their maximum duty hours.
Viasat has slightly increased its 2025 fiscal year revenue outlook and expects to have 4,200 aircraft in service by the end of the period, despite ongoing delays at major airframers.
In a rare occurrence, American Airlines diverted a domestic flight to a foreign country, leading passengers to describe themselves as "illegal immigrants" in the Bahamas.
A Cessna 172 has gained significant attention on social media this week after completing a ferry flight from California to Hawaii.
Bank of America across from Amazon’s HQ2 in Arlington, Virginia, was robbed on Monday morning. The getaway plan was unique: the suspect fled in a taxi, which took them to National Airport.
News and notes from around the internet highlight various aspects of air travel etiquette and developments.
SmartSky Networks is disputing claims made by Thorne and is seeking significant damages in the process.