Steelers' team plane forced to make emergency landing on way home from Las Vegas

The Delta Airlines charter from Las Vegas to Pittsburgh touched down at Kansas City International Airport at 3:57 a.m. CT. A person on the plane told Pittsburgh TV station WTAE an oil pressure light went off, prompting the plane to land. (www.usatoday.com) More...

Wanted: Another school ready for takeoff

LONDONDERRY, N.H. — The Aviation Museum of New Hampshire has opened its search for another high school to start a student plane-building program. Started in partnership with the Manchester School of Technology in 2019, the program gives young people the opportunity to build a real airplane, museum officials noted. Working alongside volunteer mentors, high school students assemble a two-seat all-metal Van’s RV-12iS, a kit-based light sport aircraft. (generalaviationnews.com) More...

Air France-KLM to Place Order for 50 A350 to Renew Long-Haul Fleet

Air France-KLM picked Airbus SE’s A350 to renew its long-haul fleet, giving the European planemaker a major commercial win over arch-rival Boeing Co. as demand picks up for global travel. The Franco-Dutch group will place an order for 50 of the Airbus A350-900 and the larger A350-1000 model, alongside purchase rights for 40 additional aircraft, according to a statement. First deliveries will start in 2026 and run through to 2030. With the airline group’s existing A350s and those pending, the… (www.msn.com) More...

Ukraine’s SkyUp Receives FAA Permission To Fly Boeing 737s In US Airspace

SkyUp Airlines has received approval to operate flights in US airspace, allowing them to take advantage of the large aviation market through wet lease and charter flights. The approval required clearance from three US regulatory bodies - the Department of Transportation, Transportation Security Administration, and Federal Aviation Administration. The approved aircraft for US airspace are four Boeing 737-800s, previously owned by Malaysia Airlines and Sunwing. SkyUp Airlines has been granted… (www.msn.com) More...

Air Canada Expands and Modernizes Fleet with 18 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners

Boeing and Air Canada have jointly announced a significant development in the carrier’s plans to modernize and expand its fleet. Air Canada, the nation’s flag carrier, has placed an order for 18 787-10 widebody jets from Boeing, with the option to acquire an additional 12. This move aligns with Air Canada’s broader strategy of reducing carbon emissions while simultaneously expanding its global route network. (www.airguide.info) More...

Dayton-bound Joby Aviation delivers first aircraft to the Air Force

Joby Aviation, Inc., which plans to launch large-scale manufacturing of electric aircraft in the Dayton area next year, said Monday it has delivered its delivered its first aircraft to the Air Force. The aircraft was delivered to Edwards Air Force Base in California some six months ahead of the expected 2024 delivery date, the Santa Cruz, Calif.-based company said Monday. (www.daytondailynews.com) More...

Air France-KLM to order 50 Airbus A350 aircraft

On September 25, Air France-KLM announced plans to order 50 Airbus A350 long-haul aircraft. The group will also acquire purchase rights for an additional 40 aircraft. The deal includes the A350-900 and A350-100 models, with deliveries between 2026 and 2030. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

From Start To Finish: A Day In The Life Of An Aviation Power Plant Engineer

Aviation power plant engineers are vital to a jet engine program’s success and the engines’ continued operability. Whether in the design, manufacturing, testing, or maintenance phase, power plant engineers ensure that engines run within their design limits while complying with aviation safety guidelines. The roles and responsibilities of power plant engineers differ based on the area of work. This article shadows a day in the life of aviation power plant engineers while also covering how some… (simpleflying.com) More...

DHL relocates A300 freighters to Europe for better sustainment

DHL Express says the A300 freighters it loans to Air Hong Kong can't get the care they need, so it is moving them to Europe. (www.freightwaves.com) More...

BermudAir Launches Flights To Ft. Lauderdale

BermudAir has launched flights from Bermuda to Ft. Lauderdale, now offering service between the two destinations six times per week. (www.gatechecked.com) More...

Youngest female captain in United Airlines history, first female VP of Denver Hub headline "Girls in Aviation Day" at Denver International Airport

When girls in Colorado want to explore a future in aviation they don't have to look far for incredible stories of success. At their annual "Girls in Aviation Day" event, women who help operate the Denver Hub for United Airlines showed off how many career paths their industry provides for girls and women. Recently the airline, Denver's largest private employer, hosted dozens of girls at the United Airlines hangar at Denver International Airport. The girls, from many age… (www.cbsnews.com) More...

Atlas Air snags ex-Ethihad cargo chief for c-suite role

The heads of Etihad Cargo and Qatar Airways Cargo have left their jobs. (www.freightwaves.com) More...

Major US airports thrown into chaos with flights cancelled thanks to huge storms

Major US airports have been thrown into chaos as severe thunderstorms and poor weather conditions. LaGuardia Airport in New York released a statement Monday morning saying weather conditions have caused flight disruptions. Chicago's O'Hare Airport has also issued a ground stop for arriving flights due to nearby thunderstorms. (www.msn.com) More...

Surf Air Mobility Inc. confirms order for up to 150 Cessna Grand Caravan EX aircraft

Textron Aviation announced Tuesday that Surf Air Mobility Inc. has confirmed its order and paid the deposit for the first 20 Cessna Grand Caravan EX aircraft to be purchased under its previously announced order of up to 100 aircraft. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...

FAA Issues Unapproved Parts Notification Over Fake Parts

American Airlines is the latest airline to fall victim to dubious parts. (simpleflying.com) More...