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News from July 2024
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has validated GKN Aerospace's plans to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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-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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.