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Leading aircraft charter specialist Air Charter Service reported a significant increase in private aircraft charters on Friday, following an IT outage linked to cybersecurity software company CrowdStrike. The disruption led to numerous airline flight cancellations, prompting travelers to seek alternative means of transport.
Extra Aircraft unveiled one of the first U.S. models of its single-seat aerobatic Extra 330SX on Monday at IAC headquarters during EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is a major US airport, the second-largest in the New York City area after JFK. United Airlines dominates EWR, but competitors like American, Delta, and Spirit Airlines have a significant presence. Spirit Airlines is the second-largest airline at EWR, offering an extensive ULCC network, including unique transcontinental routes.
A pilot’s business is with the wind, and with the stars, with night, with sand, with the sea. He strives to outwit the forces of nature. He stares with expectancy for the coming of the dawn in a way a gardener awaits the coming of spring. He looks forward to port as a promised land, and truth for him is what lives in the stars.
On June 26, 2024, Lufthansa launched a new group airline, Lufthansa City Airlines. The official statements from the company emphasized that this move was intended to strengthen its long-haul hubs at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Munich Airport (MUC). However, the pilots' union Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) criticized the decision, alleging it was made to circumvent agreements with the union that included operational restrictions on Lufthansa CityLine.
A United Airlines Boeing 737-900ER aircraft was diverted back to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) due to cabin pressurization issues on July 3, 2024. The incident occurred approximately an hour after take-off during a scheduled flight UA 343 from Chicago O'Hare to San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The aircraft descended to 10,000 feet and landed safely at ORD.
United Airlines has selected Honeywell Aerospace Technologies to provide a range of avionics for 737 Max jets scheduled to enter service over the next decade. The new cockpit equipment includes advancements such as the industry's only 3D weather radar, new 25-hour flight data recorders, and advanced traffic avoidance systems.
De Havilland Canada (DHC) has secured an order for seven Dash 8-400 aircraft and launched a new refurbishment program for its global turboprop fleet at the Farnborough Airshow 2024. The company confirmed sales of one of the large turboprops to Skyward Express, another to Tanzania's Government Flight Agency, and two to Wideroe Airlines of Norway. Additionally, DHC signed a deal to supply a quick-change freighter kit to Advantage Air.
Aircraft MRO provider StandardAero is celebrating six decades of its support for the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 turboprop engine series. In 1964, Dallas Airmotive—which was acquired by StandardAero in 2021—was the first independent maintenance provider to sign an agreement with the Canadian engine maker to service the PT6A, which had just received Canadian and U.S. certification the previous year. Today, the powerplant family encompasses more than 70 models with output ranging from 500 shp to nearly 2,000 shp.
Boeing has projected a need for 2.4 million new aviation professionals over the next two decades, according to its 2024 Pilot and Technician Outlook (PTO) announced on July 22 at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
Joby Aviation is showcasing its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi at the Farnborough International Airshow this week, marking its first appearance in Europe.
Two people have died after a Lancair Super ES aircraft crashed two miles south of Wittman Regional Airport during the opening day of EAA AirVenture on Monday, July 22.
Jekta has selected ZeroAvia’s fuel cell power generation system for its planned PHA-ZE 100 hydrogen-electric amphibious aircraft. The Swiss start-up announced the agreement on Monday at the Farnborough International Airshow, aiming to bring the latest version of the 19-passenger seaplane to market following certification of an initial battery-electric model.
GE Aerospace and Kratos Turbine Technologies (KTT), a division of Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, signed a Memorandum of Understanding at Farnborough on Monday to develop and produce a family of small, affordable turbofan engines. Intended to meet the rapidly expanding market for powering a range of unmanned air vehicles, the engines could power collaborative combat aircraft (CCAs, “loyal wingmen”), loitering munitions, and cruise missiles. The deal will replace an earlier joint development agreement that also covers full-scale production.
In the wake of the Boeing Max crashes, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is continuing to evolve its organization designation authority (ODA) process by issuing a draft revision to its oversight order. Comments are due by October 21 on the draft Revision C of ODA Order 8100.15. This order establishes the ground rules for a manufacturer to obtain ODA approval and provides procedures for FAA personnel conducting oversight of ODA holders.
Eve Air Mobility has secured sufficient funding to support its eVTOL program through 2027, extending its cash runway beyond 2026 when it anticipates starting deliveries of its four-passenger aircraft. The Embraer spin-off confirmed on Sunday that a recent $1.6 million capital injection from Space Florida brought the total for its latest funding round to $95.6 million.
Rolls-Royce has been conducting flight tests for the Pearl 10X turbofan, developed for the Dassault Falcon 10X business jet, on its Boeing 747 testbed. During a media briefing ahead of the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow, Rolls-Royce's business aviation director Dirk Geisinger stated that the 18,000-pound-thrust engine is exceeding projected performance targets and has surpassed thrust levels since its initial test run.
Electric aircraft manufacturer and regional air mobility pioneer Lilium is expanding its "Power-On" aftermarket services portfolio, the German eVTOL company announced at the Farnborough Airshow this week. Power-On provides a suite of digital solutions to ensure efficient and seamless operations of the Lilium Jet eVTOL.
Boeing made significant announcements on the first day of the Farnborough Airshow 2024, securing several large and strategically important orders. These developments underscore continued confidence in Boeing's capabilities despite its recent challenges.
The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Office of Inspector General (OIG) has reported that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is nearly three years behind schedule in deploying its Terminal Flight Data Manager (TFDM) program. Costs for the program have risen by 20%, and airspace users may not see benefits until at least next year.