Iran Air To Be Banned From Flying To Europe.

Iran's national airline is facing an impending ban from various European countries over concerns related to the country's conduct with Russia. Today, we will analyze what this means for Iran Air, Iranians, and competitor airlines. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

Flight engineer reveals what it was really like to operate supersonic jet Concorde

As the flight engineer, it was Hazelby’s job to operate the controls – to make the adjustments needed to ensure the aircraft safely punched through the sound barrier to reach speeds of over Mach 2. That first day, Hazelby looked at the floor to ceiling panel and felt “very nervous.” Flight engineer colleagues had warned him Concorde duties were all consuming – he’d barely have time to eat or drink a cup of coffee for the duration of the flight. (www.cnn.com) More...

Delta A350 Tears Off Tail Section Of Delta Connection CRJ-900 In Atlanta

On Tuesday September 10, a Delta Airbus A350 came into contact with a Delta Connection CRJ-900 in Atlanta, completely tearing the tail section of the smaller regional jet at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. (www.gatechecked.com) More...

Chinese Nationals Found Hiding in Airport Bathroom to Avoid Deportation

Two Chinese immigrants were found hiding in airport restrooms in Ireland. See what was left behind in one of the restrooms and what the stowaways could be facing. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

Airbus Beluga XL Makes Emergency Landing at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport after Heathrow Visit

An Airbus Beluga XL made an emergency landing at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) on September 10th. The Beluga declared an emergency while flying over the Netherlands and landed 20 minutes later. At the time of writing, the unique cargo jet is still on the ground at AMS. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

DOT Approves Alaska/Hawaiian Merger With Special Terms And Conditions

After announcing merged intentions in December 2023, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have cleared the final stumbling block after being given the green light by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to proceed with the merger. (www.gatechecked.com) More...

Madrid to Cancun in Cockpit of A350-900

Full cockpit flight on World2Fly Airbus A350-900 from Madrid to Cancun (www.youtube.com) More...

Drunk British Airways Pilot Assults 3 Crew Members During Layover; Suspended from Airline

British Airways (BA) first officer faces suspension following accusations of drunken assaults on three female crew members in Johannesburg. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

Retiring Delta 737 pilot, water cannon salute

Delta Air Lines Boeing 737 pilot retirement water cannon salute Date: 9-16-24 Flight: DAL2236 Airport: Detroit metro, KDTW Route: SLC-DTW Gate: A20 A/C: B737-932(ER) Ship: N924DZ/3924 (www.youtube.com) More...

Alaska Airlines flight blows out tires while aborting takeoff to avoid tarmac collision with Southwest plane

Two planes narrowly avoided a disaster on the tarmac at Nashville International Airport Thursday morning, according to authorities. (nypost.com) More...

Possible Flight Deviation over the White House (Video)

By none other than Donald Trump's/JDVance's 737...... (www.youtube.com) More...

Passenger ordered to pay more than $5,000 in fuel costs after flight diverted due to bad behavior

Aproblematic airline passenger has been hit with an unusual form of punishment – he has to pay back the airline for the cost of fuel. According to the Australian Federal Police, a then-32-year-old man from Western Australia was disruptive on a flight headed from Perth to Sydney. As a result, the plane had to turn around and go back to Perth, which meant that the pilot was forced to dump some fuel to land. Now, the passenger has been ordered to pay $8,630 AUD ($5,806 USD) back to the airline to… (www.msn.com) More...

Furious JetBlue Passenger Destroys JFK Check-in Counters; Says Airline 'Lied' About Haiti Ticket

A livid JetBlue Airways passenger went on a rampage through the check-in area at JFK terminal 5 on Saturday September 14th. The traveler was reportedly denied a last-minute ticket to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, which led the man to destroy several check-in kiosks, trash cans, and barrier walls. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

Unruly Airplane Behavior Down 75% Within The US

It took some time getting there, but air travel has returned to some semblance of normalcy. Admittedly, the aviation landscape is different from what we were accustomed to in 2019 and prior, but the relaxation of rules have certainly made traveling a bit more comfortable. (www.gatechecked.com) More...

Europe Struggles With Aviation Fuel Taxation Policy

Euronews reported this week it has received a leaked document that shows Hungary is proposing delaying taxes on airline and maritime fuel until mid-century. Currently, diesel, gasoline and electricity used for rail and road vehicles is “heavily taxed,” according to Euronews. But airlines and marine vessels, from fishing boats to cruise ships, pay no fuel taxes. The policy is seen as a means of stimulating air travel, but environmentalists find the measure counter to Europe’s commitment to green… (www.avweb.com) More...

Arctic Takeoff from Svalbard in Norwegian 737-800 Cockpit

Svalbard is the northernmost airport with scheduled service, watch the takeoff from the cockpit of the Norwegian Boeing 737-800 (www.youtube.com) More...

In the cockpit of the Malawi Airlines Boeing 737

Malawi Airlines Boeing 737-700 cockpit to Zambia & Zimbabwe (www.youtube.com) More...

Air Canada Boeing 777-200LR Cockpit Flight Toronto to Hong Kong (Polar Route)

Air Canada Boeing 777-200LR Cockpit Flight Toronto to Hong Kong (Polar Route) (www.youtube.com) More...

String of Safety Incidents Prompt Additional Southwest Pilot Training

The airline is requiring that all of its nearly 11,000 pilots attend a new day-long training course. (airlinegeeks.com) More...

NBA looking to acquire 13 VIP A321 NEOS?

The US National Basketball Association (NBA) is working on leasing 13 customised VIP Airbus A321neo aircraft to transport teams between games in future seasons. SMBC Aviation Capital, the Irish aircraft lessor, is expected to lease the aircraft to the NBA. Delta Airlines, which historically has run most NBA flights and charters, is expected to operate the aircraft. Comlux has been awarded the contract to complete the VIP interiors at its Indianapolis facility. Spokespeople for Airbus, SMBC and… (www.corporatejetinvestor.com) More...

Boeing Freezes Hiring, Considers Furloughs as Strike Could Cost $3.5 Billion

Report indicates Boeing strike hits 737 deliveries most in Q3. (airlinegeeks.com) More...

Israeli broker pleads guilty to using Miami as hub for shipping aircraft parts to Russia

When Russia invaded Ukraine more than two years ago, the United States slapped sanctions on Moscow. An Israeli businessman ignored them and got into trouble with the feds in South Florida. On Monday, Gal Haimovich admitted in Miami federal court that he played a central role in an international scheme to ship aircraft parts and electronic equipment from U.S. manufacturers to sanctioned Russian airline companies. Haimovich billed his co-conspirators more than $2 million for arranging the illicit… (www.miamiherald.com) More...

14 Hours Of Bird Screeches On Qatar Airways Business Class Flight

When you buy a business class ticket, you probably expect nice service, delicious food, and an overall comfortable experience. While this should certainly be guaranteed, a Qatar Airways flight from Miami to Doha seemed to have issues delivering this promise. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

Air Canada labor dispute puts supply chains at risk

Negotiations with pilots on a new contract are at a standstill. Air Canada wants the government to step in. (www.freightwaves.com) More...

Frankfurt Takeoff in Cockpit Mongolian B767-300ER

We took a ride on the Classic Boeing from FRA to Mongolia and here is the takeoff from Frankfurt (www.youtube.com) More...

Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and TU Delft partner on sustainable aviation research

Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) have signed a master research agreement (MRA) to collaborate on sustainable aviation research. The partnership will explore advanced materials, hydrogen propulsion, advanced manufacturing, and industrial design. Over the next five years, Collins Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney, both part of RTX, will work closely with TU Delft's graduate research facilities, students, and staff on multiple research… (avitrader.com) More...

Unruly passenger threatens to 'kill everybody' and choke flight attendant on Frontier flight

A California man on a Frontier Airlines flight was arrested on Wednesday after attempting to strangle a flight attendant and threatening to kill everybody. The unruly passenger ultimately caused the flight to be diverted, according to officials. Charles Angela Salva, 30, of Fremont, California, was a passenger on Flight 3581 departing from John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana to San Francisco International Airport on Monday, according to a press release by the U.S. Attorney's Office, Central… (www.msn.com) More...

Southwest Airlines Mandates Extra Pilot Training After Safety Incidents

Southwest Airlines is implementing a new mandate requiring all of its nearly 11,000 pilots to undergo additional training following a series of recent safety incidents. This comprehensive, day-long training will commence in November and extend into 2025. (airguide.info) More...

Thousands attend families day event at Airbus Broughton

Around 11,000 attendees enjoyed factory tours of A320, A330 and A350, as well as visiting the Beluga and Beluga line station. (www.leaderlive.co.uk) More...

Reflections on 9/11: Washington Dulles Airport Managers Share Personal Stories of Tragic Day

They all had direct and immediate involvement in American Airlines flight 77. Their compelling stories of tenacity and teamwork give us a firsthand perspective into the tragic day. (airlinegeeks.com) More...