Civil Aviation
- Newark TSA Checkpoints Fitted With New 3D Explosive Detection Scannerssimpleflying.com Newark TSA Checkpoints Fitted With New 3D Explosive Detection Scanners
The new scanners allow travelers to leave laptops and other electronic devices in their carry-on bags.
> The new scanners allow travelers to leave laptops and other electronic devices in their carry-on bags.
- Boeing Details Plans To Build Better 737 MAX Planessimpleflying.com Boeing Details Plans To Build Better 737 MAX Planes
Unfortunately, the Boeing executive's statements related to the Alaska Airlines incident have resulted in sanctions by the NTSB.
> Unfortunately, the Boeing executive's statements related to the Alaska Airlines incident have resulted in sanctions by the NTSB.
- NASA and Boeing deny Starliner crew is 'stranded': "We're not in any rush to come home"techcrunch.com NASA and Boeing deny Starliner crew is 'stranded': "We're not in any rush to come home" | TechCrunch
NASA and Boeing officials pushed back against recent reporting that the two astronauts brought to the ISS on Starliner are stranded on board. The
> NASA and Boeing officials pushed back against recent reporting that the two astronauts brought to the ISS on Starliner are stranded on board.
- Roof collapse at Delhi Airport Terminal 1: one dead, six injured; operations disruptedwww.aviation24.be /airports/delhi-del/roof-collapse-at-delhi-airport-terminal-1-one-dead-six-injured-operations-disrupted/
> A tragic incident occurred at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal 1 early Friday morning, where a section of the roof collapsed amidst heavy rainfall. This resulted in one fatality and six injuries. The collapse affected cars, including taxis, parked in the pick-up and drop-off area.
- NTSB sanctions Boeing for unauthorised release of investigative information on 737 MAX 9 door plug incidentwww.aviation24.be /organisations/ntsb-national-transportation-safety-board/ntsb-sanctions-boeing-for-unauthorised-release-of-investigative-information-on-737-max-9-door-plug-incident/
> The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has imposed sanctions on Boeing for violating investigative regulations by sharing non-public information about the January 5 door-plug blowout on a 737 MAX 9 with the media. This violation also included speculative comments on the causes of the incident, breaching the party agreement Boeing had signed.
- Vietnam Airlines eyes purchase of Chinese C919 jets amid aircraft shortagewww.aviation24.be /airlines/vietnam-airlines/vietnam-airlines-eyes-purchase-of-chinese-c919-jets-amid-aircraft-shortage/
> Vietnam Airlines is exploring the acquisition of Chinese-made C919 passenger jets to address its current aircraft shortage, according to a report by the business newspaper CafeF. The airline has yet to confirm or comment on the potential purchase.
- Strain Between Boeing and NTSB Higher Than Ever?mentourpilot.com Strain Between Boeing and NTSB Higher Than Ever?
The NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) is furious with Boeing after the manufacturer revealed investigation details to journalists.
> The NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) is furious with Boeing after the manufacturer revealed investigation details to journalists.
- British AAIB Investigating Ryanair High-Speed Nose-Down Go-Round At London Stansted Airportsimpleflying.com British AAIB Investigating Ryanair High-Speed Nose-Down Go-Round At London Stansted Airport
The Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 was taken out of service for two days following the incident.
> The Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 was taken out of service for two days following the incident.
- Eurocontrol report: 2023 marks one of the worst years for airspace-related delays in two decadeswww.aviation24.be /organisations/airlines-for-europe-a4e/eurocontrol-report-2023-marks-one-of-the-worst-years-for-airspace-related-delays-in-two-decades/
> The recently released Performance Review Report (PRR) from Eurocontrol reveals that 2023 was one of the worst years for airspace-related delays in the past two decades, significantly affecting airlines and passengers across Europe. The report indicates that over a quarter of flights failed to arrive within 15 minutes of their scheduled time.
- Ryanair demands urgent reform of European Air Traffic Controlwww.aviation24.be /air-traffic-control/ryanair-demands-urgent-reform-of-european-air-traffic-control/
> Ryanair has called for immediate reforms in European Air Traffic Control (ATC) due to severe underperformance causing significant disruptions. The airline reported over 60 flight cancellations and delays affecting 150 first-wave departures on June 27th and 28th due to ATC “staff shortages” and “equipment failures” at the Maastricht centre.
- EU approves €1.3 billion restructuring aid for SASwww.aviation24.be /airlines/scandinavian-airlines-system-sas/eu-approves-e1-3-billion-restructuring-aid-for-sas/
> The European Commission has greenlighted a €1.3 billion restructuring aid package for Scandinavian Airlines System AB (SAS), proposed by Denmark and Sweden. This measure aims to restore SAS’s long-term viability and limit market competition distortions.
- Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 Departs From Closed Runway At Portland International Jetportsimpleflying.com Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 Departs From Closed Runway At Portland International Jetport
The airline departed safely and continued its flight.
> The airline departed safely and continued its flight.
- Emergency services dispatched for small plane that crashed in Hasselt, Belgium; one fatalitywww.aviation24.be /miscellaneous/incidents/emergency-services-dispatch-for-small-plane-that-crashed-in-hasselt-belgium/
> A Boeing-Stearman PT-17 Kaydet (registered OO-OUI) crashed near Heidestraat in Hasselt, Belgium, on Friday evening around 17:20 LT. According to TV Limburg, two people were in the biplane, and one of them, a lady, died. Emergency services rushed to the crash site and transported the pilot to a hospital.
- NASA astronauts stranded on ISS due to Boeing Starliner issues
> Two NASA astronauts, Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita “Suni” Williams, are currently stuck on the International Space Station (ISS) with no set return date due to mechanical issues with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. Originally scheduled to return on June 14, their mission has been delayed multiple times due to problems such as helium system leaks and thruster performance issues observed during the spacecraft’s rendezvous and docking.
- FedEx Phases Out 22 Boeing 757-200 Freighterssimpleflying.com FedEx Phases Out 22 Boeing 757-200 Freighters
The airline has been reducing the number of its planes as part of a larger fleet downsizing plan.
> The airline has been reducing the number of its planes as part of a larger fleet downsizing plan.
- Airbus Shares Plummet Nearly 10% Following Profit Forecast Cutsimpleflying.com Airbus Shares Plummet Nearly 10% Following Profit Forecast Cut
Airbus has also pushed its monthly delivery target of 75 A320 jets from 2026 to 2027.
> Airbus has also pushed its monthly delivery target of 75 A320 jets from 2026 to 2027.
- Slow 787 Production Forces 4-Month Shutdown In Italian Plantmentourpilot.com Slow 787 Production Forces 4-Month Shutdown In Italian Plant
Due to Boeing's production delays, Italy’s Leonardo needs to shut down a factory making aerostructures for the Boeing 787 for four months.
> Due to Boeing's production delays, Italy’s Leonardo needs to shut down a factory making aerostructures for the Boeing 787 for four months.
- Boeing Will Not Bring 737 MAX Or 777X Test Aircraft To Farnborough Airshow 2024simpleflying.com Boeing Will Not Bring 737 MAX Or 777X Test Aircraft To Farnborough Airshow 2024
Instead, Boeing will be represented with a Qatar Airways Boeing 787-9 and a Royal Air Force (RAF) P-8 Poseidon.
> Instead, Boeing will be represented with a Qatar Airways Boeing 787-9 and a Royal Air Force (RAF) P-8 Poseidon.
- WestJet Locks Out Mechanics After Getting Strike Notice During Bargainingsimpleflying.com WestJet Locks Out Mechanics After Getting Strike Notice During Bargaining
WestJet's maintenance technicians' strike authorization vote is valid until July 9, 2024.
> WestJet's maintenance technicians' strike authorization vote is valid until July 9, 2024.
- Potential strike threatens Paris Airports ahead of Olympicswww.aviation24.be /airport-operator/adp/potential-strike-threatens-paris-airports-ahead-of-olympics/
> Several unions representing employees of Groupe ADP, the operator of Paris’s airports, have threatened to strike starting in early July, demanding bonuses related to the upcoming Olympic Games. The unions CGT, CFDT, FO, and UNSA have been requesting additional resources to manage increased air traffic and Olympic organisation needs for months.
- Air Serbia Expanding Airbus A330 Fleet, Long Haul Flightsonemileatatime.com Air Serbia Expanding Airbus A330 Fleet, Long Haul Flights
Air Serbia will grow its Airbus A330 fleet considerably, allowing the airline to increase long haul capacity. Here's what we can expect.
> Air Serbia will grow its Airbus A330 fleet considerably, allowing the airline to increase long haul capacity. Here's what we can expect.
- A Russian Government Jet Is Flying To New Yorkonemileatatime.com A Russian Government Jet Is Flying To New York
A Russian government Ilyushin Il-96-300 is currently flying from Moscow to New York. Here's the reason for this very unusual flight.
> A Russian government Ilyushin Il-96-300 is currently flying from Moscow to New York. Here's the reason for this very unusual flight.
- $76 Eco-Charge: Lufthansa Group Airlines Add Fee To Cover EU Sustainability Regulationssimpleflying.com $76 Eco-Charge: Lufthansa Group Airlines Add Fee To Cover EU Sustainability Regulations
The environmental surcharge will range between between €1 ($1.07) and €72 ($76.95), depending on the route and fare.
> The environmental surcharge will range between between €1 ($1.07) and €72 ($76.95), depending on the route and fare.
- Mexicana de Aviacion Places Firm Order For 20 Embraer E2 Jetssimpleflying.com Mexicana de Aviacion Places Firm Order For 20 Embraer E2 Jets
Embraer has announced an order for 20 E2 Jets from Mexicana and will start deliveries in the second quarter of 2025.
> Embraer has announced an order for 20 E2 Jets from Mexicana and will start deliveries in the second quarter of 2025.
- Judge Caught Traveling With Loaded Gun At Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airportsimpleflying.com Judge Caught Traveling With Loaded Gun At Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Firearms can be transported through an airport, but there are strict rules.
> Firearms can be transported through an airport, but there are strict rules.
- Korean Air Boeing 737 MAX 8 Descends 21,000 Feet With 13 Injuredsimpleflying.com Korean Air Boeing 737 MAX 8 Descends 21,000 Feet With 13 Injured
While no official word has come from Korean Air, Boeing or the regulator, this is another disturbing issue surrounding a 737 MAX 8.
> While no official word has come from Korean Air, Boeing or the regulator, this is another disturbing issue surrounding a 737 MAX 8.
- US Prosecutors: DoJ SHOULD Charge Boeing For MAX Crashesmentourpilot.com US Prosecutors: DoJ SHOULD Charge Boeing For MAX Crashes
The advice of US prosecutors to the DoJ (Department of Justice) is to criminally charge Boeing for its role in the 2018-19 737 MAX crashes.
> The advice of US prosecutors to the DoJ (Department of Justice) is to criminally charge Boeing for its role in the 2018-19 737 MAX crashes.
- KLM Boeing 777-200ER Returns To Amsterdam Schiphol Airport After Hydraulic Issuessimpleflying.com KLM Boeing 777-200ER Returns To Amsterdam Schiphol Airport After Hydraulic Issues
The airline said that the passengers and crew were never in any danger.
> The airline said that the passengers and crew were never in any danger.
- Boeing 737 Returns To Moscow Vnukovo Reporting Flight Control Issuesimpleflying.com Boeing 737 Returns To Moscow Vnukovo Reporting Flight Control Issue
No injuries were reported.
> No injuries were reported.
- KLM Boeing 777 makes emergency return to Amsterdam Schiphol due to technical issuewww.aviation24.be /airlines/air-france-klm-group/klm-royal-dutch-airlines/klm-boeing-777-makes-emergency-return-to-amsterdam-schiphol-due-to-technical-issue/
> A KLM Boeing 777-200 registered PH-BQB en route to Rio de Janeiro was forced to return to Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport on Saturday afternoon after a technical problem arose mid-flight. The aircraft, operating as Flight KL705, had been airborne for approximately 40 minutes before it turned around over Belgium.
- Airbus, Boeing Much Closer To Spirit Break-up Deal?mentourpilot.com Airbus, Boeing Much Closer To Spirit Break-up Deal?
According to recent reports, Airbus and Boeing may be days away from announcing a three-way deal to split supplier Spirit AeroSystems.
> According to recent reports, Airbus and Boeing may be days away from announcing a three-way deal to split supplier Spirit AeroSystems.
- Climate activists remain in custody after defacing private jets at London Stansted Airportwww.aviation24.be /airports/london-stansted-stn/climate-activists-remain-in-custody-after-defacing-private-jets-at-london-stansted-airport/
> Two climate activists from Just Stop Oil are still in custody after spraying orange paint on private jets at Stansted International Airport. The incident occurred early Thursday morning when the two women, aged 22 and 28, breached the airport’s fence and defaced two planes. They were arrested shortly after.
- Southwest 737 Buzzes Oklahoma City Suburbs In Bizarre Incidentonemileatatime.com Southwest 737 Buzzes Oklahoma City Suburbs In Bizarre Incident
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 flying to Oklahoma City had a strange incident, whereby it descended to a low altitude far from the airport.
> A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 flying to Oklahoma City had a strange incident, whereby it descended to a low altitude far from the airport.
- Delta Air Lines Airbus A321neo Diverts To Boston Logan International Airport Due To Engine Issuessimpleflying.com Delta Air Lines Airbus A321neo Diverts To Boston Logan International Airport Due To Engine Issues
Passengers were only airborne for 22 minutes before returning to Boston.
> Passengers were only airborne for 22 minutes before returning to Boston.
- Lessors Reach Settlement With Aeroflot Over Stuck Aircraftsimpleflying.com Lessors Reach Settlement With Aeroflot Over Stuck Aircraft
More and more seized aircraft in Russia are being settled with foreign lessors, and ownership is being transferred to Russian airlines.
> More and more seized aircraft in Russia are being settled with foreign lessors, and ownership is being transferred to Russian airlines.
- US Treasury Obtains Over $556 Million From Airline Stock Warrants Auctionsimpleflying.com US Treasury Obtains Over $556 Million From Airline Stock Warrants Auction
The Treasury sold off over half a billion in COVID-era stock warrants in an auction.
> The Treasury sold off over half a billion in COVID-era stock warrants in an auction.
- "Don't Leave": Man Stops Iberia Flight From Turin To Madrid After Deciding To Stay With Love Of His Lifesimpleflying.com "Don't Leave": Man Stops Iberia Flight From Turin To Madrid After Deciding To Stay With Love Of His Life
A CRJ-1000 aircraft operated the affected Iberia flight, connecting Turin and Madrid.
> A CRJ-1000 aircraft operated the affected Iberia flight, connecting Turin and Madrid.
- Aer Lingus Cancels 244 Flights This Week Due To Pilot Strikesimpleflying.com Aer Lingus Cancels 244 Flights This Week Due To Pilot Strike
Showing just how quickly industrial disputes can turn ugly, Aer Lingus IALPA pilots are stopping work as well as working to rule next week.
> Showing just how quickly industrial disputes can turn ugly, Aer Lingus IALPA pilots are stopping work as well as working to rule next week.
- GE Aerospace: Aviation Supply Challenges Will Continue In 2025simpleflying.com GE Aerospace: Aviation Supply Challenges Will Continue In 2025
No let up for the industry-wide supply chain issues.
> No let up for the industry-wide supply chain issues.
- Virgin Atlantic Terminates Contract Of Pilot Who Also Flew For KM Malta Airlinessimpleflying.com Virgin Atlantic Terminates Contract Of Pilot Who Also Flew For KM Malta Airlines
Virgin has shared that the pilot's contract was terminated during her training period due to not meeting high standards.
> Virgin has shared that the pilot's contract was terminated during her training period due to not meeting high standards.