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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.
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.
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.
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.
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'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.