Biden-Harris Administration Announces $76 Million in Grants from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Modernize Airports, From Runway Improvements to Better Facilities

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding another $76.1 million from the previously allocated $9 billion, for 45 airport-related infrastructure projects in 22 states. The projects are funded under President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) program, part of the $25 billion total included in the law for airport improvements, including front-of-house projects such as terminal expansions and baggage… (www.faa.gov) المزيد...

Marine unit found metal shavings in F-35 fuel, plastic tool in wing

Metal shavings in contaminated fuel, incorrectly assembled parts, and a plastic scraper protruding from a wing fold were among the faults discovered in five new F-35C Joint Strike Fighters delivered to a U.S. Marine Corps fighter squadron in California in 2023, according to a memo obtained by Defense News. (www.defensenews.com) المزيد...

Miami’s Six Hour Immigration Line Disaster

Clearing immigration at Miami International Airport is usually not bad, but more and more instances have popped up where immigration line wait times are stretching beyond the two hour mark. (www.gatechecked.com) المزيد...

Delta flight makes emergency return after exit slide separates from Boeing aircraft

"After the aircraft had safely landed [back at JFK] and proceeded to a gate, it was observed that the emergency slide had separated from the aircraft," a Delta spokesperson said in a statement to NPR Friday afternoon. (www.npr.org) المزيد...

US lawmakers strike deal to boost aviation safety, will not raise pilot retirement age

WASHINGTON, April 29 (Reuters) - U.S. House and Senate negotiators said early Monday they had reached a deal to boost air traffic controller staffing and boost funding to avert runway close-call incidents, but will not increase the airline pilot retirement age to 67 from 65. The U.S. House of Representatives in July voted 351-69 on a sweeping bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that would also raise the mandatory pilot retirement age to 67 but the Senate Commerce… (www.reuters.com) المزيد...

Second Boeing whistleblower dies after raising concerns about 737 MAX

Joshua Dean, a former quality auditor at Spirit AeroSystems, went public with claims that the company’s leadership ignored manufacturing defects in Boeing’s 737 MAX. Spirit AeroSystems is a Boeing supplier (www.independent.co.uk) المزيد...

Airlines required to refund passengers for canceled, delayed flights

Good news for airline travelers: the Department of Transportation on Wednesday announced it is rolling out new rules that will require airlines to automatically give cash refunds to passengers for canceled and significantly delayed flights. "This is a big day for America's flying public," said Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg at a Wednesday morning news conference. Buttigieg said the new rules -- which require prompt refunds -- are the biggest expansion of passenger rights… (abcnews.go.com) المزيد...

ADS-B Requirements: Pilots Beware!

https://youtu.be/KMWr14kDRIM?feature=shared WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ADS-B Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast is a primary technology supporting the FAA’s Next Generation Air Transportation System, or NextGen, which shifts aircraft separation and air traffic control from ground-based radar to satellite-derived positions. ADS-B Out broadcasts an aircraft’s WAAS-enhanced GPS position to the ground, where it is displayed to air traffic controllers. It’s also transmitted to aircraft… (www.aopa.org) المزيد...

5 problems facing hydrogen-powered airplanes

BRUSSELS — The best way to cut greenhouse gas emissions from flying is to fly less — but that's a non-starter for the industry and millions of passengers. Instead, the sector is hunting for a tech fix that would allow airplanes to keep flying while polluting less — and one idea is to use hydrogen. But there are big questions over whether this is a workable solution. Here are five challenges facing hydrogen-powered aviation. 1. Sourcing clean hydrogen won't be easy Hydrogen can be very… (www.politico.eu) المزيد...

Finnair Suspends Route Due to GPS Interference Concerns

GPS "spoofing" continues to be a concern for airlines operating in certain regions. (airlinegeeks.com) المزيد...

Pima Air and Space Museum Acquires Iconic Philippine Mars

The Pima Air and Space Museum (PASM) made public via Facebook its acquisition of the Philippine Mars. Coulson Aviation published a press release announcing that the Philippine Mars will soon find its “forever home” at the PASM in Tucson, Arizona this year. The Philippine Mars is one of only seven Martin JRM Mars flying boats produced. (vintageaviationnews.com) المزيد...

Bonza Suspends Operations Following Financial Difficulty

Bonza, an Australian ultra low-cost carrier, has temporarily suspended operations through May 2, following mounting financial difficulties. (www.gatechecked.com) المزيد...

Osaka Kansai: The Airport Sinking Into the Sea

Climate change, particularly rising sea levels, has placed one of the world's most unique airports at risk. Today, we will examine the case of Kansai Airport, how it is gradually sinking into the sea, and what engineers are doing to fix it. (aeroxplorer.com) المزيد...

Emergency Slide Falls Off Plane, Winds Up At Home Of Lawyer Whose Firm Is Suing Boeing

The Boeing jet lost the slide shortly after takeoff last week at New York City’s JFK Airport. (www.huffpost.com) المزيد...

FAA Investigating: Delta Air Lines Boeing 767 Emergency Slide Falls Off In Flight

Crew reported hearing vibrations in the same area of the aircraft. (simpleflying.com) المزيد...

Southwest Airlines Is in Trouble

Major U.S. carrier Southwest Airlines is facing a huge shake up after posting poor first-quarter financial results this week. (www.newsweek.com) المزيد...

Travelers stranded as Australian airline cancels all flights

Around Australia, travelers are stranded and trying to get home after low-cost airline Bonza unexpectedly announced it has “temporarily suspended services.” The airline, Australia’s newest, had a fleet of six planes, all painted a bright purple color and given Aussie-inspired names like Sheila and Matilda. According to a report in CNN affiliate 9News, Bonza is now in severe financial trouble. In a statement made on April 30, Bonza CEO Tim Jordan reportedly said that “discussions are currently… (www.msn.com) المزيد...

‘I Would Do It Again a Hundred Times:’ A Delta Captain’s Ultimate Send-Off

Why one Delta pilot chartered an entire Airbus A330neo for his retirement flight. (airlinegeeks.com) المزيد...

Wizz Air A321neo Cockpit to Sarajevo

Wizz Air Airbus A321neo landing at Sarajevo Airport (www.youtube.com) المزيد...

American Adds Boeing 787 Flights From New York

The airline will operate the Boeing 787 Dreamliner on a handful of route from New York-JFK, replacing the 777. (airlinegeeks.com) المزيد...

Korean Air Considers Adding Boeing 777X to Its Fleet Amid Expansion Plans

Korean Air is reportedly in discussions to acquire at least ten Boeing 777X aircraft, according to sources cited by Reuters. This potential order comes shortly after the airline’s significant purchase of twenty-seven Airbus A350-1000s and six A350-900s earlier in the month, underscoring Korean Air’s ambitious fleet expansion strategy. (www.airguide.info) المزيد...

FAA Mandates Increased Rest for Air Traffic Controllers

In response to concerns about air traffic controller exhaustion and its potential impact on safety, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced new regulations aimed at addressing fatigue among controllers. (www.airguide.info) المزيد...

Ohio Men Sentenced for Targeting Ohio State Highway Patrol Pilots with Laser

Two Ohio men faced sentencing for their involvement in targeting an Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) helicopter with a laser and LED spotlight, actions classified as a federal offense. (www.airguide.info) المزيد...

Air Canada abandons plans for two Boeing 767 converted freighters

Downturn in cargo market forced rethink on freighter investments. (www.freightwaves.com) المزيد...

Most dangerous electronic items passengers take on planes revealed

The worst device for causing fires by far are portable battery chargers – also known as battery packs – which have caused 199 incidents since records began in 2006. Second is vapes and e-cigarettes which together have sparked 99 incidents even though people cannot even smoke on aircraft. Mobile phones come third with 61 incidents and laptops fourth with 58. In total there have been 476 verified lithium battery incidents recorded by the FAA from March 2006 to March 2024 but figures have rocketed… (www.adsadvance.co.uk) المزيد...

Cargo airline Amerijet warns of pilot furloughs amid downsizing

Amerijet's has lost some key customers and volume, so it plans to reduce the number of pilots to save money. (www.freightwaves.com) المزيد...

Airbus Set to Increase A350 Production to 12 Units Monthly

Toulouse-based Airbus is set to boost production of its A350 aircraft to 12 units per month by 2028, a move driven solely by surging consumer demand and not by the challenges faced by its U.S. competitor Boeing, according to Airbus Chief Financial Officer Thomas Toepfer. (www.airguide.info) المزيد...

Tornado touches down near Eppley airport; Gen Aviation Damage

Tornado touched down near Eppley Airfield leaving behind major damage. That's all they know. (omaha.com) المزيد...

A330 returns to the sky from storage on its journey to become a freighter

Ex China Airlines Airbus A330-302 (B-18356, sn 1272) returns to the sky as N810CM with its new owner Cargo Aircraft Management. The aircraft was pulled out of storage at Phoenix Goodyear, GYR after sitting since June 2023. Nomadic Aviation Group would ferry the aircraft to Istanbul, ISL with a fuel stop in Detroit metro, DTW on its journey to its freighter conversion. (www.youtube.com) المزيد...

Tire Damage after Rejected Takeoff at Johannesburg [Photos]

Air France flight AF995 operated by a wide-body twin engine passenger aircraft, suffered burst or deflated tyres after a rejected takeoff from runway 21R at JOhannesburg FAOR. The aircraft vacated the runway and stopped on a taxiway. The takeoff was aborted due to a baggage compartment opening alarm. (web.facebook.com) المزيد...

GPS interference: Russia suspected; Finnair flight diverted

Thousands of commercial airline flights in Europe have reportedly had their GPS data jammed, with suspicions pointing towards Russia (www.aviation24.be) المزيد...

Airbus flies RACER high-speed helicopter

Airbus Helicopters’ super-fast, efficient Racer makes maiden flight (newatlas.com) المزيد...

Air China signs for 100 C919s

Air China has entered into an agreement with Comac for the purchase of 100 C919 aircraft, becoming the latest high-profile customer for the narrowbody programme. In a stock exchange filing on 26 April, the Beijing-based carrier said the new aircraft will be delivered from this year through to 2031, with an unspecified number “aimed at meeting the renewal needs” of the airline. “The actual net increase in fleet capacity will be maintained within a manageable range,” it adds. Air China does not… (www.flightglobal.com) المزيد...

GlobalX Airlines delivers Haiti relief supplies after airport reopens

Global Crossing Airlines is the first carrier to return to Haiti with relief supplies. (www.freightwaves.com) المزيد...

Hawaiian Plans to Return Grounded GTF-powered A321neos to Service

The airline says troubles with GTF engines remain a 'fluid situation.' Hawaiian Airlines hopes to return all 18 of its Airbus A321neo aircraft to service in the coming weeks. Issues with P&W GTF engines have plagued many airlines. The engine manufacturer’s parent company RTX has reported it expects 50 A320neo-family aircraft will be grounded through 2026, and up to 650 grounded in the first half of 2024. (airlinegeeks.com) المزيد...

Turkish Airlines in Negotiations with Airbus and Boeing for 235 Aircraft Expansion

Turkish Airlines is currently engaged in negotiations with both Airbus and Boeing to procure 235 aircraft as part of its expansion plans, as announced by Chairman Ahmet Bolat on Monday, April 29th. (www.airguide.info) المزيد...

Inflation tempers Cargojet's outlook despite Q1 volume growth

Canada's Cargojet saw some positive growth in the first quarter, but is taking a conservative approach for its full-year outlook. (www.freightwaves.com) المزيد...

How Much Did U.S. Airline CEOs Make Last Year?

The average median salary for an employee of a major U.S. airline was $72,030 in 2023. (airlinegeeks.com) المزيد...

Cargo IT meltdown hits Air France-KLM earnings

Air France-KLM saw cargo revenues fall during the first quarter. A software glitch didn't help matters. (www.freightwaves.com) المزيد...

Military jet crashes near Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico

An F-16 military jet crashed near Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico on Tuesday afternoon, a U.S. official confirmed to Fox News. According to the official, the pilot of the plane was able to eject from the aircraft before it went down. (www.foxnews.com) المزيد...

IndiGo Eyes Multiple Hubs with New A350s and A321XLRs

Given India's geographical location, the airline is optimistic about offering both overlapping and unique connections through various metro cities. (aviationa2z.com) المزيد...

New FlightAware iOS Widgets By FlightAware

FlightAware is excited to introduce our latest iOS widget update — your gateway to instantaneous ADS-B receiver metrics directly from your home screen. What is a widget? Mobile widgets offer users a convenient way to access important information and perform common tasks directly from their device's home screen, enhancing efficiency and usability in mobile interactions. FlightAware now has two new widgets to keep you up-to-date on your ADS-B positions and receiver status Positions Reported… (blog.flightaware.com) المزيد...

IndiGo’s experience with Boeing 777 paved the way for Airbus A350 order

The airline on Thursday announced the agreement for the purchase of 30 Airbus A350 (infra.economictimes.indiatimes.com) المزيد...