Overweight British Airways Passenger Gets Stuck in First Class Seat on Lagos to London Flight

In an unusual incident on a British Airways flight, a passenger traveling from Lagos, Nigeria, to London found himself stuck in his first-class seat. The incident took place on July 29, 2023, during a 6-hour flight on a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. The passenger was seated in 1A, a spacious first-class seat with 78 inches of legroom and a seat width of 22 inches, according to Seat Guru. (www.airguide.info) More...

ATP Flight School Expands Fleet with 40 Cessna Skyhawks

ATP Flight School, the nation’s leader in commercial pilot training, has announced the purchase of 40 new Cessna Skyhawks from Textron Aviation. This is the second major order from ATP in the past year, following the agreement to buy 55 Skyhawks in October 2021. (www.airguide.info) More...

Serial Stowaway Strikes Again, Challenging Airport Security with Dangerous Behavior

A Guatemalan man described as a ‘serial stowaway’ was caught in the act once again when he snuck into an American Airlines plane wheel well to catch a flight from Houston to Miami, after hopping over a security fence. (www.airguide.info) More...

Delta Flight Returns to Boston After Passenger Allegedly Made Threats

A Delta Air Lines flight from Boston to Newark, New Jersey, had to turn back to Massachusetts on Sunday night after an anonymous caller reported that a passenger on board had allegedly made threats related to the safety of the flight, according to authorities. (www.airguide.info) More...

APA Reveals Details of Proposed Tentative Agreement between American Airlines and Pilots

The Allied Pilots Association (APA) has provided further information regarding a proposed tentative agreement between American Airlines and its pilots. The agreement was approved by the APA board members, with 16 in favor and four against, leading to the board’s approval for union members to vote on the new labor contract. Voting for pilots who are part of APA will take place between July 24 and August 7, 2023. (www.airguide.info) More...

Boeing’s Mid-Market Jet Delayed Until the Mid-2030s

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun said last week that the plans for a New Midsize Airplane, initially intended to replace the out-of-production 757, were canceled in 2020, prompting a call for a fresh approach. Looking forward to 2025 and beyond, should Boeing invest in its 797 New Midsize Airplane (NMA) project or replace it’s best selling 737 with a brand new 150 to 250 seat design using 787 and 777X technologies? (www.airguide.info) More...

Boeing Prepares for 777-9 Certification Push with Updates on Testing and Compliance

Boeing is making significant strides in the certification process of the 777X, focusing on addressing design aspects and regulatory requirements. The recent completion of VMU (velocity minimum unstick) testing on the 777-9 marks an important milestone in this endeavor. (www.airguide.info) More...

Qantas Reveals Loss-Making Kangaroo Route with Airbus A380 Before Transition to 787-9

Qantas, the Australian airline, has disclosed that its renowned “Kangaroo Route” flights between Australia and London, UK, were not profitable prior to the introduction of the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. (www.airguide.info) More...

Private Jet Captain Lacked Valid Pilot Certificates during Dassault Falcon Crash

An investigation looking into why a Dassault Falcon 900EX private jet overran the runway during take-off has found that the Pilot In Command (PIC) “did not hold any valid pilot certificates at the time of the accident”. (www.airguide.info) More...

Highlights of Boeing's Journey Towards a Safety Revamp

Boeing is continuing its efforts to implement safety improvements aimed at mitigating risks and preventing crises. Almost five years after the first Boeing 737 Max crash, the company remains committed to addressing issues and enhancing safety measures. (www.airguide.info) More...