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GE Aerospace announced yesterday it has successfully demonstrated a new hypersonic dual-mode ramjet. Developing ramjet technology is a pathway to enabling “high-speed flight and longer range across numerous multi-mission aircraft,” according to GE.
The future of the NGAD program, specifically its manned fighter component, is uncertain and faces significant challenges. The high cost of developing and procuring NGAD jets raises questions about the program's viability. General Kenneth S. Wilsbach, head of the US Air Force's Air Combat Command, has indicated that the manned sixth-generation fighter under the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program may not replace the F-22 Raptor.
Alaska Airlines introduces 18 new routes for winter, expanding to adventure destinations, ski resorts, and sunny locales in the US and internationally. The new connections include three new destinations: Vail, La Paz, and Monterrey, Mexico, providing a range of options for winter travelers and vacationers. Sunseekers can look forward to new beach routes to Costa Rica and Mexico, with Liberia, Guadalajara, Los Cabos, and Puerto Vallarta among the sunny destinations.
Joby announced earlier this week it has successfully completed a 523-mile flight of its hydrogen-electric concept aircraft. The flight occurred on June 24 over Marina, California, and included vertical takeoff and landing capability.
In a recent filing, JetBlue contended that United Airlines' proposed services from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) do not meet the Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements. On the same day, United Airlines responded with its own filing, accusing JetBlue of hypocrisy for failing to submit timetables for its proposed services from DCA to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). This dispute follows previous disagreements over an Essential Air Service (EAS) contract at Presque Isle Northern Maine Airport (PQI).
Alaska Airlines has unveiled the latest destinations in its Global Getaway promotion, offering discounted award tickets through 2025. The promotion allows Mileage Plan members to book an additional destination for free in each direction for up to two weeks. Destinations include Athens, Rome, and Guadalajara.
Winair uses four Twin Otters to connect Sint Maarten to various Caribbean destinations. Air Seychelles flies to Seychelles' surrounding islands with five Twin Otters. Malaysia Airlines has six Twin Otters for flights within Malaysia's Sarawak region. For nearly 60 years, the Canadian-built de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter has been a lifeline for many isolated communities and the workhorse of many small regional airlines. Using recent data from the aviation analytics website Cirium, we have compiled a list of airlines that currently operate the Twin Otter and where they fly.
A Boeing 737 in Tampa had to abort takeoff due to blown tires. No injuries were reported, and passengers were re-accommodated on a new flight. Similar incidents with burst tires have occurred in the past during takeoff and landing.
Textron Aviation has relocated its parts stockroom in Alaska from Fairbanks to Anchorage.
Two years after initiating the conversion, Phillips 66 has completed the transformation of its San Francisco Bay-area refinery from crude oil processing to renewable fuel production.
Pilot uniforms have stripes representing their experience and rank, with more bars signifying a higher rank. In the late 1930s, Pan Am introduced naval-style uniforms for its crew, setting a trend for other airlines. Uniforms for pilots have changed very little since then and follow similar standards across airlines.
Emirates offers a unique service to transport luxury cars safely and securely worldwide. The process includes handling all necessary documentation, insurance, and customs clearance. Other airlines offer this service, such as Etihad and ANA, but Emirates' White Glove Service stands out.
Dassault Aviation Business Services has adopted TrustFlight's Centrik 5 software to enhance safety, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
Etihad Airways resumed its Airbus A380 flights between Abu Dhabi and New York's JFK Airport in April 2024.
United Airlines is under increased scrutiny for its safety performance after a Boeing 757-200 lost a wheel from its main landing gear during takeoff from Los Angeles International Airport. This incident is the latest in a series of events that have drawn negative attention to the carrier, particularly from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Neos has initiated a new flight service between Bergamo, Italy, and Amritsar, India. The one-stop route spans approximately 3,700 nautical miles (6,852 km) each way, with a return journey duration of 11 hours and 10 minutes. This marks the airline's fourth route to Amritsar.
The Boeing 737 MAX 9 involved in the Alaska Airlines blowout incident in January 2024 will not return to the airline’s fleet. This decision concludes months of speculation regarding the future of the aircraft.
Air New Zealand is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Boeing 787-9 operations, an aircraft for which it was the launch customer. Since its introduction, the airline has carried over 11 million passengers on 59,000 Dreamliner flights, totaling 475,000 flying hours.
According to recent research from Private Jet Card Comparisons, the prices for fixed- and capped-rate jet cards with guaranteed availability have increased by 1.8% in the first half of 2024.
Republican leaders from the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee are urging agency heads to assess the impact of a recent Supreme Court decision on their operations.