FlightAware Launches Integrated Maps Solutions for Applications and Websites

“Customers have been asking FlightAware for an easy path to integrate the map experience of our flight stories into their digital properties,” said FlightAware president Matt Davis. “Over time, customers will migrate from legacy iFrame solutions to our new Integrated Maps Solutions for greater functionality and will appreciate the ease of integration.” (www.flightaware.com) More...

United Airlines Becomes Third Airline with Fake Engine Parts

United Airlines has become the latest airline to have sketchy engine parts in its aircraft. On September 18, Bloomberg reported that UK-based supplier AOG Technics provided fake engine parts to the airline. United is not the only carrier with this issue: Virgin Australia and Southwest Airlines also received counterfeit parts from AOG Technics. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

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...

JetBlue Launches Boston-Amsterdam Service

After launching its New York to Amsterdam service at the end of August, JetBlue has since inaugurated its second route to Schiphol, this time from Boston. (www.gatechecked.com) More...

JetBlue Seeks More Routes For A220 Fleet

JetBlue Airways is mulling the future route map to be covered by its growing fleet of Airbus A220s, as the airline takes advantage of the European type’s improved range and economics over its predecessor aircraft. The US carrier currently has 18 A220s in the fleet and expects to take delivery of about 20 more in 2024. The aircraft is replacing Embraer 190s: “With a range of up to 3,350 nautical miles and a 40% lower fuel burn per seat than [our] E190 aircraft, the favorable economics open the… (aviationweek.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...

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...

Hawaiian Airlines logo muse and Miss Hawaii 1964, Leina'ala Drummond, passes away at 77

Leina’ala Ann Teruya Drummond, former Miss Hawaii 1964, accomplished entertainer, businesswoman, and the face representing the unique island girl profile for Hawaiian Airlines' "Pualani of the Sky" has passed away. Born in Pu'unene, Maui, Leina’ala completed her education at Kamehameha Schools, Cannon’s Business College, and successfully finished the Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendant Training program, starting work at 18 years old. (www.kitv.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...

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...

Man Run Towards Departing TAAG Angola Aircraft In Soyo

Pilots on board a TAAG Angola Airlines aircraft were forced to shut down one of the engines after a man ran towards their aircraft on the runway. (www.gatechecked.com) More...

NetJets agrees to purchase up to 1,500 jets from Textron Aviation

Textron Aviation announced a record-breaking fleet agreement on Wednesday that enables jet service provider NetJets to purchase up to 1,500 additional Cessna Citation business planes over the next 15 years. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...

FAA grants temporary lightning protection exemption for the Boeing 737 MAX 7

The United States (US) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Boeing’s petition to temporarily exempt the 737 MAX 7 from lightning protection rules. According to the FAA’s document, Boeing filed the petition on June 29, 2023, with the 737 MAX’s Development Chief Project Engineer Gary Hamatani asking the regulator to exempt the 737 MAX 7 from certain Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) requirements. The company also provided additional documents to the FAA in August 2023 to support its… (www.aerotime.aero) 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...

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...

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...

San Carlos Tower Has An ATC Problem

The repercussions of contracted controllers being overworked and underpaid seem to be spilling onto the radio waves, and is a sign of a bigger problem with the system. (www.gatechecked.com) More...

Ryanair cuts routes from Dublin home base, says more incentives needed

Ryanair said on Thursday it will cut 17 routes from its winter schedule at its home base in Dublin and allocate 19 new Boeing 737 MAX planes to other European airports that offer incentives to fly quieter, lower CO2 emission aircraft. Ryanair plans to move some of the new MAX aircraft, which Boeing says use 15-20% less fuel and emit 40% less noise, to airports in Spain and Italy, as well as Britain's Luton Airport, Ryanair executive Eddie Wilson told a news conference. (www.msn.com) More...

FAA Issues Airworthiness Directive for GE90 Engines on Boeing 777 Aircraft

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has taken action following General Electric’s (GE) discovery of iron inclusion in GE90 engines, which power Boeing 777 aircraft. The FAA has issued a provisional airworthiness directive, highlighting potential safety concerns associated with this issue. (www.airguide.info) More...

Nigeria's Air Peace Demands 'Heathrow Or Nothing'

Air Peace is urging UK authorities to allow slots access at London Heathrow (LHR) and rejected the offer to fly from London Stansted or Gatwick. LHR slots are highly valuable due to its status as one of the busiest aviation hubs globally, offering extensive connectivity and elevating an airline's presence. In congested airports like LHR, the demand for slots far exceeds the limited supply, leading to expensive deals and fierce competition among airlines. Air Peace is urging UK authorities… (www.msn.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...

FlightAware 2023 Intern Summer Projects Part -3

Every year, our interns spend the summer working on interesting and meaningful projects that help them learn how to work on a professional team and help us solve problems across our business. Jared's project was no exception. As we transition to a new set of technologies to deliver our web products, we needed to create a platform on which all of our behind-the-scenes administrative pages could live. Jared took on the task with aplomb, creating that framework and building its first tool, a… (flightaware.engineering) More...

1 Hour of Plane Spotting at TOKYO NARITA (1999)

A look at the airlines & aircraft that operated a quarter century ago! (www.youtube.com) More...

Delta Air Lines Significantly Reduces Miami-Havana Flights

Delta Air Lines has reduced flight capacities by at least 50% on its Miami to Havana route. The reduction in frequencies is due to low demand for travel to Cuba, with other carriers also making significant cutbacks. Delta could potentially reintroduce these flights after March 30th, if its confidence in Cuba as a lucrative destination returns. When airlines reduce capacity on routes with lower demand, the cuts can sometimes be rather significant. Passengers flying via Delta Air Lines from Miami… (simpleflying.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...

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...

JD Power Rates The Best and Crappiest Airports for 2023

With the pandemic firmly in the rearview mirror and massive capital projects underway at many North American airports, air traveler satisfaction is creeping up, according to the J.D. Power 2023 North American Airport Satisfaction Study. (avgeekery.com) More...

Freed American Prisoners Return Home: The Importance of Humanitarian Flights

The five Americans freed as part of a $6 billion exchange with Iran arrived back in the United States on Monday. This situation highlights the importance of humanitarian flights. Time and time again, aviation has been a major player in facilitating responses to global issues, a topic that we will address today. (aeroxplorer.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...

CitationPartners is Breathing New Life into Older Cessna Citation Jets

Textron Aviation’s Citation jets are the most popular business jets in the world, having been in production since 1972 with more than 8,000 aircraft produced so far. Many of these aircraft have plenty of valuable life left in them, mainly because business jets fly relatively little compared to airliners, and some owners aren’t motivated to buy a new airplane but would like to bring their jet up to modern standards. (www.ainonline.com) More...

How data unlocks huge benefits in the aviation industry

From the inner workings of an airport and the surrounding airspace to passenger data and the information going back and forth from the flight deck to the airline operations center, the connected aviation ecosystem runs on data. The continuous flow of data is vital for driving progress in aviation. Technologies like machine learning and predictive analytics play a crucial role and enable experts to collect, monitor, and analyze vast amounts of aviation data worldwide. The power lies not just in… (www.collinsaerospace.com) More...

Edelweiss Confirms A340 Retirement

The era of four-engined aircraft is quickly drawing to a close, with another airline confirming the imminent retirement of its quad jets. That airline is Edelweiss and the aircraft concerned is the Airbus A340-300. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

Global event aims to get more women involved in aviation

Tens of thousands of people are participating in a global event this weekend, aiming to get more girls into aviation. The event is sponsored by “Women in Aviation,” which said it expects nearly 40,000 people to attend one of the local events. One of the local events took place at Flying Cloud Airport in Eden Prairie on Saturday. Attendees had the opportunity to meet female role models, attend career panels, get up close with aircraft, tour the airport and take part in hands-on educational… (kstp.com) More...

Starting in 2024, officials say Singapore’s Changi Airport will introduce automated immigration clearance

Traveling through one of the world’s best airports is set to get even smoother next year. Starting in 2024, officials say Singapore’s Changi Airport will introduce automated immigration clearance, which will allow passengers to depart the city-state without passports, using only biometric data. “Singapore will be one of the first few countries in the world to introduce automated, passport-free immigration clearance,” Communications Minister Josephine Teo announced during a parliament session on… (www.msn.com) More...

FAA Issues New AD on Boeing 737 Fuselage Skin Crack

This cracking occurred just below the S–14R fuselage skin lap splice, precisely where a lower skin panel buckle intersected with the upper skin of the lap splice. (aviationa2z.com) More...

Niger Bans Air France & All Other French Aircraft From Its Airspace

The Republic of Niger has banned all French aircraft, including Air France, from operating in its airspace, reflecting the wishes of the people. Air France suspended flights to Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso due to safety concerns and now faces further restrictions on its operations in West Africa. Since the reopening of Niger's airspace, some airlines have resumed flights to Niamey, while others have begun flying over the country again, improving connectivity in the region. Nearly four… (www.msn.com) More...

How The Aviation Industry Plans To Tackle Unruly Passengers

Stories and videos of unruly passengers have unfortunately been on the rise in the last few years, putting the safety of passengers and crew at risk. At the IATA World Security and Operations Conference (WSOC) earlier this month, industry leaders laid out their plan of action to tackle the problem. (simpleflying.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...

Qatar Airways Cockpit Airbus A380, Boeing 747-8, 777-300ER & 787

In the cockpit of the Qatar Airways Airbus A380, Boeing 747-8, 777-300ER & 787 (www.youtube.com) More...

FAA Investigates Two JetBlue Planes Hit by Green Lasers near Boston Airport

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently investigating two laser strike incidents involving JetBlue planes near Boston Logan International Airport. These incidents occurred on Thursday morning, and the agency reported that the crews of JetBlue flights 494 and 972 experienced green laser illumination while landing at the airport. (www.airguide.info) More...

India's aviation authorities say they can't interfere in Akasa dispute

India's aviation authorities have ruled out intervening in a dispute between Akasa Air and its pilots after the budget carrier accused the regulator of inaction, a legal filing shows. Over 40 of Akasa's 450 pilots quit without serving their notice in recent weeks, and the airline has sued some of them and challenged Indian authorities in court for not acting on its requests to deal with alleged pilot "misconduct". The airline has also warned of a shut down due to the crisis. (www.msn.com) More...

Overbooked flights: How airlines make money

Almost all flights are overbooked. Overselling tickets is legal, and the industry argues that passengers benefit from that practice. Have you ever turned up to catch a flight that you’ve reserved and paid for weeks in advance, to find out it’s been overbooked? You might wonder how on earth such a practice can be allowed, but overselling tickets is a legal practice, including in the European Union. Airlines calculate the average number of passengers that may not turn up to a flight, and sell… (www.euronews.com) More...

WestJet adds new cargo route to Havana

And Lufthansa Cargo adds new Nordic destinations to its short/medium-haul freight network. (www.freightwaves.com) More...