Civil Aviation

The Union could not agree with Boeing on key issues for its members.

The Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI) published the memo shortly before a hearing involving the FAA.

However, the company's representative emphasized that Spirit AeroSystems has not yet made a final decision.

A medical emergency meant the United Airlines flight was diverted, however due to facilities in Albuquerque being closed, the pilot ordered 30 pizzas.

If Air Canada violates the restricted airspace within the next year, it will be penalized with the second half of the $250,000 fine.

To support the global growth in services, Airbus is building a new Training and Flight Operations Campus in Toulouse.

Apart from China's airlines, only the Brunei-based carrier GallopAir has ordered the COMAC C919.

The faulty rudder actuators were installed on a small number of 737 NG and MAX models.

On 24 September 2024, an SAS Scandinavian Airlines Airbus A350-900 registered SE-RSD bound for Shanghai Pudong as flight SK997 had to return to Copenhagen after being struck by lightning shortly after takeoff.

The manufacturer has delivered 30 planes this month.

The aircraft sustained little to no damage and departed later that day.

On October 1st, Brussels Airport is expected to see a significant disruption, as no flights will operate due to a large-scale union strike. Around 50,000 passengers have been affected by the protest, organized under the banner “Race to the bottom,” a collective action against mounting work pressure and deteriorating working conditions. The unions have called on airport workers and subcontractors to join the strike, with plans to gather at 10 AM at the airport entrance.

The airline hasn’t had a presence in India since the pandemic.

The aircraft landed safely 30 minutes after departing New York LaGuardia Airport.

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), in collaboration with the European Commission, has issued Conflict Zone Information Bulletins (CZIBs) advising airlines to avoid flying over the airspaces of Israel and Lebanon due to heightened military activity.

On Sunday, September 29, three workers from electricity company Iberdrola tragically died when their helicopter (type and registration unknown at the time of writing) collided with high-voltage power lines in the Monte Picayo area near Puzol, Valencia.

The Government Accountability Office has produced a report that should make any air traveler nervous, finding that the Federal Aviation Administration's progress on updating its aging air traffic control (ATC) systems is woefully lagging with limited oversight.

The union said that it will refuse to vote on Boeing's "best and final" proposal on September 27, the deadline to ratify the company's offer.

Boom’s XB-1 aircraft, a prototype for the upcoming Overture supersonic airliner, completed its fourth test flight on September 21, 2024, progressing toward supersonic speeds.

Cathay Pacific has banned a couple who harassed another passenger for reclining her seat. The airline didn't initially handle this well.

The deal announced today is worth around $150 million.

The FAA hired over 1,800 new controllers this year.

The Deutsche Aircraft D328eco should enter service in late 2027.

Global Airlines will ferry its Airbus A380 for maintenance to Dresden, Germany, sometime in Q4 2024.

The SAF Matchmaker service will focus on three key challenges: Connectivity, Visibility, and Efficiency.