Europe’s fastest-growing ultra-low-cost airline, Wizz Air, has signed a firm contract for an additional 75 A321neo Family aircraft, taking its total order for the largest member of the Airbus single-aisle to 434, and for Wizz’s A320 Family overall to 565 aircraft. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) 更多...
FORT WORTH — American Airlines aiming to rejuvenate its aging fleet, has reportedly entered negotiations with aviation heavyweights Airbus and Boeing about procuring a minimum of 100 narrowbody aircraft. (www.airlinerwatch.com) 更多...
Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) stock is a soar-or-sink investment that, under the right circumstances, could go straight to the top in the coming quarters. I am bullish on JOBY stock, though it’s a high-risk stock. California-based Joby Aviation develops “all-electric, vertical take-off and landing aircraft,” which is a fancy way of saying the company builds flying taxis. The “vertical take-off” part basically means that the aircraft can go straight up before moving laterally to its destination. Joby… (www.tipranks.com) 更多...
Of almost 30,000 pilots in the UK, fewer than 5% are women, but one aviator has set up a support network in a bid to help others get their wings. When Katherine Moloney began flying, she did not know any other female pilots. Keen to connect with likeminded women, she organised a lunch at Brighton City Airport. Forty people from across the industry showed up and Elevate Her Aviation was born. "We had the most amazing day," she said. "It was quite emotional. When I came away, I knew… (www.bbc.com) 更多...
The company CLEAR claims to provide a biometric solution for airport security. Available at over 50 airports, CLEAR lanes provide identity verification for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The service does not replace physical security screening; the primary benefit of enrolling in CLEAR is that you get to leapfrog to the front of the airport security screening line. Physical screening, in either the PreCheck or standard screening lanes, must still be conducted. The privilege of… (thehill.com) 更多...
Powerful winds and lashing rain from an approaching typhoon have killed at least one person and knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of people in southern Japan. The slow-moving Typhoon Khanun, which was nearing Japan’s southwestern islands on Wednesday, also forced the cancellation of hundreds of flights to the popular tourist destination of Okinawa and other islands, stranding thousands of tourists. (www.aljazeera.com) 更多...
After much anticipation and with some wonderful support from the Cairns aviation community, reigning Red Bull Air Race World Champion Matt Hall, and his highly-skilled protégé Emma McDonald are coming back to Cairns! ð The team will be in town to support the Cairns Airport Careers Day on Sunday 27 August ✈ Come down for a meet and greet with both Matt & Emma between 9am - 12pm, check out the aircraft up-close and listen to an inspiring careers talk from the team. ð Yes, there will… (fb.watch) 更多...
The first Jetstar Airbus A321LR arrived a year ago, and another eight have since joined the fleet, with more to come, plus some A321XLRs. (simpleflying.com) 更多...
An Asiana Airlines passenger made headlines in May as he opened an emergency exit in mid-air. Now, four South Korean airlines are trying to prevent this happening again, per The Korean Times. Uniformed personnel including soldiers and airline workers will be prioritized for exit row seats. Four South Korean airlines have signed up to a new scheme to try and prevent a repeat of an incident where an Asiana Airlines passenger opened the emergency exit in mid-air, The Korea Times reported. (www.msn.com) 更多...
Iraqi Airways is auctioning two derelict Boeing 747 airframes, previously flown by the airline and the Iraqi government, for their scrap metal value or potential use as a unique establishment like a restaurant or hotel. The aircraft cannot be used for any political purposes or to glorify personalities, likely referring to Saddam Hussein, who flew on one of the 747s during his time in power. Iraqi Airways' remaining 747 fleet has entered storage and is unlikely to return to service, with one… (www.msn.com) 更多...
The reopening of international travel in North Korea after three years is raising questions about the future of the country's aviation and tourism industries. Pyongyang Airport recently allowed international services for the first time in three years, with Chinese and Russian diplomats arriving for a military parade without requiring quarantining. Air Koryo, North Korea's flag carrier, has been limited to domestic flights since early 2020 but has shown signs of increased activity and… (www.msn.com) 更多...
Beijing Daxing International Airport was flooded by Typhoon Doksuri, which led to heavy rainfall in Beijing. This led to flight cancellations and some flights being redirected to other airports. (aeroxplorer.com) 更多...
Now that the world has begun to reopen itself, aircraft manufacturer Boeing has also begun to produce more planes. Due to the pandemic, Boeing was forced to produce less planes, slowly losing out to its competitor Airbus. But now, Boeing is able to produce more planes again, and will hopefully be able to get back on its feet. (aeroxplorer.com) 更多...
Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus has restarted its pilot training program in order to combat pilot shortages. As the airline expands to new routes, Aer Lingus has chosen to fully sponsor pilots willing to train under their program. (aeroxplorer.com) 更多...
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) 更多...
Indian LCC IndiGo is further expanding its international network in August with four new overseas destinations joining the airline’s route map. Service to the first of the four new points will commence on Aug. 5, connecting Mumbai with Nairobi, Kenya. The route will become the airline’s first to Africa. Additionally, IndiGo intends to begin scheduled nonstop flights between Mumbai and Jakarta, Indonesia, from Aug. 7, operating daily aboard Airbus A320neo aircraft. A 3X-weekly service from New… (aviationweek.com) 更多...
Saudi Arabia has concluded a successful Hajj season, an annual event that, along with year-round Umrah pilgrimages, makes the kingdom an estimated $12bn. So far, religious pilgrimages and going there for work are the main reasons people think of when traveling to Saudi Arabia is mentioned. Even for those trips, visas were hard to get, and the kingdom did not have a reputation as a tourist destination. Saudi Arabia has been known instead for being a deeply conservative country that has been… (www.aljazeera.com) 更多...
July 31 (Reuters) - Archer Aviation (ACHR.N) shares jumped as much as 33% on Monday after the air taxi maker entered into a deal to provide up to six of its "Midnight" aircraft to the U.S. Air Force. The deal, worth up to $142 million, includes delivery of vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, pilot training, development of maintenance and repair operations, and share data such as additional flight test and certification-related test reports. (www.reuters.com) 更多...
TOKYO, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Flights were cancelled and tens of thousands of people were advised to evacuate their homes on Tuesday as powerful typhoon Khanun approached Japan's southern Okinawa island chain, threatening torrential rains and high winds through Thursday. Residents in a wide swathe of the tropical prefecture, a popular tourist destination some 1,600 km (1,000 miles) southwest of Tokyo, were advised to evacuate as the storm, with winds exceeding 200 kph (more than 145 mph), slowly… (www.reuters.com) 更多...
Most experts say the New X-66A is not just a PR stunt, but a serious attempt to advance the state of the art in aviation and address the challenge of climate change, or is it? (www.airguide.info) 更多...
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) 更多...
Bushliner Aircraft is developing a new variant of its Bushliner Cyclone 1850 aircraft, the Cyclone 1850SX, designed specifically for special missions. (generalaviationnews.com) 更多...
Four people who died in two separate crashes Saturday during the Experimental Aircraft Association's AirVenture convention have been identified. (www.thenorthwestern.com) 更多...
Qantas has added another Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft to its fleet. This is the eighth new aircraft Qantas has added to its fleet this year, alongside the reinstatement of two Airbus A380s from long-term storage. (aeroxplorer.com) 更多...
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) plays a central role in ensuring the safety and security of the US skies. As the aviation industry increasingly relies on digital systems and connectivity, the need to protect against cyber threats becomes paramount. It comes as little surprise that cybersecurity is a critical aspect of ensuring the safety of modern aviation. Emerging technologies, such as AI and automation, are rapidly transforming the aviation landscape. The FAA has been at the… (www.forbes.com) 更多...
Design and development Aeronautical/Aerospace/Mechanical Design Engineers are primarily involved in the design, simulation, and development of aircraft and propulsion systems. They work with the theoretical framework, technology, and all design aspects of the aircraft. Structural Engineers provide expertise in the construction of the airframe, other structural components, and their integrity under various operational conditions. (simpleflying.com) 更多...
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — In the last few years, the aviation industry has struggled finding workers. The Aviation Program at Sinclair Community College is helping fast-track students with real-world training and getting them into the pilot seat faster to help meet the increasing demand. Sanjing Yin is a non-traditional student with English as her second language. The single mom of two is in her second year at Sinclair. After spending time in the sky as a flight attendant for Delta since 2018, she… (www.wdtn.com) 更多...
A progress report on the aircraft slated for delivery starting in 2024. Based in Savannah, Georgia, in the United States, is one of the most prominent players in the private and business aviation industry, Gulfstream Aerospace. It already has a fleet comprising extremely capable business jets, notably its multi-record-breaking G650ER, but currently, the manufacturer has multiple programs in development. One is the G700, which was first announced the day before 2019’s National Business Aviation… (simpleflying.com) 更多...
So far this year, more than 32 million passenger planes have carried people across oceans and borders, but millions of airline customers are still afraid of traveling by air. Aerophobia is the official term given to the fear of flying, and it is estimated that it affects up to 25 million people in the U.S. alone. With summer vacation season now in full swing, a licensed clinical psychologist and an aviation expert told Newsweek why passengers should never be afraid of traveling by air, and what… (www.newsweek.com) 更多...
West Africa largest carrier, Air Peace is set to commence direct flight operations from Nigeria to Houston, United States and London before the end of this year.This is coming barely 24 hours after the airline commenced flight to Lome, Togo. In furtherance to his commitment towards dominating the region, the airline is also eyeing operations to Cotonou, Benin Republic, Abidjan, Cote d’ ivoire, Congo, Kinshasa and Malabo in Equatorial Guinea. Air Peace also honoured Nigeria’s 1976 Olympics Game… (www.vanguardngr.com) 更多...
eVTOL developer Archer Aviation continues to build and expand upon existing relationships with its partners and customers. Today’s news includes an expanded partnership with the United States Department of Defense in which the Air Force is planning to acquire a number of Midnight eVTOLs from Archer Aviation. Archer Aviation ($ACHR) is an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer that caught our eye when it first unveiled its “Midnight” aircraft in December of 2022. (electrek.co) 更多...
Ryanair pilots in Belgium continue to strike over issues including a 20% salary reduction implemented during the pandemic and poor working conditions. The ongoing dispute has led to the cancelation of 96 flights and has affected thousands of passengers. Ryanair has threatened to withdraw from Belgian airports. Ryanair pilots have launched a strike in Belgium, advocating for improved working conditions. The ongoing strike at Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) resulted in the cancelation of 96… (www.msn.com) 更多...
SWISS Airlines is following in the footsteps of its fellow STAR ALLIANCE carriers by adding a free-to-use Wi-Fi plan onboard all of its long haul flights. The new free plan will have no data cap and be available to all passengers in all classes onboard. (aeroxplorer.com) 更多...
United Airlines plans to add 127 nonstop flights to 30 games for the college football season. United Airlines is also partnering with Caleb Williams, a USC Trojans quarterback and 2023 Heisman Award winner, for promotional purposes. Many of these flights will operate to college towns that do not receive regular airline service on these routes. (aeroxplorer.com) 更多...
Catalina Aircraft, holder of the Type Certificates for the 28-5ACF Catalina, today announced on Jul. 25, 2023 during Oshkosh AirVenture the rebirth of the iconic and legendary Catalina as the Catalina II Amphibious Turboprop. A production re-start program has been formalized for the Next Generation Amphibious Aircraft (NGAA) Catalina II twin turboprop amphibious flying boat, and the company is preparing to take pre-orders as part of the turboprop production re-start program (theaviationgeekclub.com) 更多...
[UPDATE] Belgian Ryanair pilots strike again on July 29 and 30 – List of the 96 cancelled flights at Brussels South Charleroi Airport (www.aviation24.be) 更多...
The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) will receive nine Airbus A330-200 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft to replace its current CC-150 Polaris fleet. (skiesmag.com) 更多...
Airbus has successfully tested a removable firefighting demonstrator kit on the A400M new generation airlifter during a flight test campaign in Spain. (www.aviation24.be) 更多...
In the early hours of this morning UK time, a Mexican private jet crashed just minutes after departure from Veracruz, Mexico. (aviationsourcenews.com) 更多...
Diamond Aircraft has announced the first flight of its all-electric eDA40 single. The milestone flight took place at Diamond’s headquarters in Wiener Neustadt, Austria, on July 20. Safran Electrical & Power supplied the ENGINeUSTM electric smart motor, and Electric Power Systems (EPS) supplied the battery module, which is equipped with a direct current (DC) fast charging system. Diamond said it expects the eDA40 to be the first EASA/FAA Part 23 certified electric aircraft. (www.avweb.com) 更多...
A sweeping piece of aviation legislation passed last week by the U.S. House includes an obscure amendment that allows airliners to continue flying with partial safety upgrades, even though they don’t fully meet current safety standards. (www.seattletimes.com) 更多...
