In the cockpit of a New Silkway Boeing 777 Freighter to Dubai

In the cockpit of a New Silkway Boeing 777 Freighter to Dubai (www.youtube.com) More...

Southwest Airlines pilot who smelled of alcohol was removed from cockpit

A Southwest Airlines pilot was removed from the cockpit ahead of a Wednesday January 15 flight 3772 from Savannah Georgia to Chicago Midway and was booked on a charge of driving under the influence (airlive.net) More...

South Korea extends Boeing 737-800 inspections as Jeju Air wreckage lifted

Inspections on 101 Boeing jets operated by country’s airlines extended to January 10 following the deadly plane crash. (www.aljazeera.com) More...

Fierce criticism of PIA after advertisement: “is this a threat ?”

Pakistan’s national airline, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), is facing severe criticism after an advertisement intended to celebrate the resumption of flights to Paris after four years was met with shock and controversy. (www.aviation24.be) More...

British Pilots Wins Court Case Against Ryanair for Illegal Blacklisting

This decision not only restores justice for affected Ryanair pilots but also sends a strong message to employers across industries about the importance of respecting workers’ legal rights to organize and strike. (aviationa2z.com) More...

Southwest Airlines Sued By US DOT For “Illegal” Scheduling Practices

On Wednesday, the United States and US Department of Transportation (DOT) announced a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines for illegally operating multiple chronically delayed flights (simpleflying.com) More...

Silver Airways Booted From Anguilla

The government of Anguilla has revoked the carrier’s operating privileges over unpaid debt. (airlinegeeks.com) More...

Boeing's dismal 2024 deliveries show just how much of a challenge CEO Kelly Ortberg faces

Boeing delivered 348 commercial aircraft last year, fewer than half as many as rival Airbus. (www.businessinsider.com) More...

Southwest Airlines Savannah to Chicago Flight Pilot Arrested

The arrest occurred after Allsop attempted to pass through the TSA checkpoint, where agents reportedly smelled alcohol on his breath. (aviationa2z.com) More...

FAA Orders Boeing 787 Seat-Track Inspection Amid Manufacturing Defect

The faulty seat-track fittings could fail under emergency landing loads, posing a risk of passenger injury. (aviationa2z.com) More...

Aircraft Diversions Due to Starship Failure

JBU353 is one of numerous flights currently holding or being diverted over the Caribbean due to debris from the failure of the SpaceX Starship over the Turks and Caicos Islands. (www.flightaware.com) More...

PIA’s Unfortunate Paris Ad Under Government Investigation; Finance Minister Calls It “Stupidity”

The Pakistan government has opened an investigation into Pakistan International Airlines' Paris ad for evoking 9/11 imagery. (www.gatechecked.com) More...

U.S. Southwest pilot removed from cockpit, booked for DUI

A Southwest Airlines pilot was removed from the cockpit ahead of a Wednesday January 15 flight 3772 from Savannah Georgia to Chicago Midway and was booked on a charge of driving under the influence, a source familiar with the incident told CBS News. Airport police in Savannah removed him before flight 3772 to Chicago's Midway Airport took off. (www.cbsnews.com) More...

Boeing To Resume 777X Test Flights

Certification flight tests will continue now that Boeing has resolved its labor disruptions and corrected engine issues. (airlinegeeks.com) More...

Emirates leases additional Boeing 747 freighters to meet shipper demand

Emirates SkyCargo has hired Compass Cargo Airlines on an ACMI basis to fly 747s. (www.freightwaves.com) More...

4-Hour Flight Airborne for Nearly 8 Hours Following "Stabilizer Issues"

A Boeing 737-800 registered to UT Air made an emergency landing on January 7th. The flight, UT Air Flight 881, reportedly experienced "stabilizer issues" mid-flight, causing the aircraft to divert to Moscow Vnukovo Airport (VKO) 6 hours and 50 minutes after takeoff. None of the 173 passengers onboard were injured. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

Unruly Passenger Incident Leads to Operational Suspension, Potential Aircraft Seizure in Mozambique

Airlink has suspended its flights to Nampula, Mozambique following a legal dispute initiated by two passengers who were removed from a flight for "unruly and threatening behavior." The claim by the passengers has led to an interim court order to seize three of Airlink’s aircraft, pending the outcome of the case. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

Passengers Stuck for 4 Hours, Delayed, then Diverted in South Korean Pressurization Incident

An Eastar Jet flight had to ramp return twice due to an A/C unit issue, and diverted to its origin after taking off due to a pressurization issue. The flight was ultimately canceled. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

Pilot Hiring Nosedives in 2024

Major U.S. airlines hired far fewer pilots last year. (airlinegeeks.com) More...

Southern Airways Express Grounded Over Maintenance Woes

Both Southern Airways Express and its Mokulele counterpart have grounded their fleets. (airlinegeeks.com) More...

A new era for Icelandair: flying the inaugural revenue service on their first-ever Airbus

Airbus is several steps ahead of Boeing with their newer A321LR and just-released A321XLR. (www.airlinereporter.com) More...

Crashed Jeju Jet’s Black Box Failure Shows Gap in Power Systems

The investigation into South Korea’s recent deadly plane crash has underscored a shortcoming first identified more than two decades ago — that older aircraft lack the technology to keep the cockpit voice recorder working when the main power sources fail. (www.claimsjournal.com) More...

Northern Jet strengthens operations with Part 145 Repair Station acquisition

Following a year of significant fleet expansion with the addition of seven charter jets in 2024, Northern Jet has further solidified its commitment to the industry by acquiring a Part 145 Repair Station. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...

WestJet Adds Seasonal Calgary-LaGuardia Flights, Boosting New York Options

Great news for travelers planning a summer escape. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...

U.S. Sues Southwest Airlines Over Chronic Delays

The Transportation Department said in a lawsuit that two of the airline’s routes were consistently delayed in violation of federal rules. (www.nytimes.com) More...

Southwest Sued, Frontier Fined for Flight Delays

The Department of Transportation cracks down on chronically late carriers. (airlinegeeks.com) More...

MIAT Boeing 787-9 departing Mongolia

MIAT Boeing 787-9 cockpit departing Ulaanbaatar Mongolia (www.youtube.com) More...

New United Route Is E175’s Longest

The new service from Houston will begin later this year. (airlinegeeks.com) More...

American Airlines and Qatar Airways Codeshare Suspension Requested

A passenger has officially petitioned the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) to suspend the codeshare agreement between American Airlines (AA) and Qatar Airways (QR). (aviationa2z.com) More...

Firefighting – Aviation, Insurance Companies, and Government

We have spoken before about the need for additional aviation resources, in particular the CL-515 Super Scooper aircraft that was purpose built for firefighting. (airinsight.com) More...

Avelo COO Greg Baden Talks Leadership, Innovation, and Building One of America’s Newest Airlines

For Avelo Airlines COO Greg Baden, leading one of America’s newest airlines isn’t just a job–it’s a heartfelt passion for leadership, aviation, and making air travel accessible to all. While Avelo officially took to the skies in 2021, the Houston-based carrier’s story actually began way back in 1987. Long before the days of ULCCs (at least the modern iteration), a small carrier called Casino Express Airlines launched out of Elko, Nevada. Utilizing a small fleet of Boeing 737-200s, Casino Express… (avgeekery.com) More...

Boeing’s 2024 Deliveries Tumble 35% as Strike, Blowout Take Toll

Boeing faced a series of crises that started when a door-shaped fuselage panel blew out of an airborne 737 Max on Jan. 5, 2024, sparking investigations, a customer revolt and eventually a leadership shake-up. The planemaker slowed the pace of work in its factories to tackle defective or late-arriving parts from stressed suppliers in the months after the incident. (www.bnnbloomberg.ca) More...

Qantas Delays Flights Over Falling Space Debris

One of the airline’s most southerly routes has faced delays over the past few weeks. (airlinegeeks.com) More...

Ryanair Details €15,000 Suit Against Drunken Passenger; Wants Alcohol Sales Limited At Airports

Ryanair is tired of drunk and unruly passengers, and they’re aren’t accepting their rowdy behavior anymore. (www.gatechecked.com) More...

Qatar Airways Boeing 747-8 Cockpit Doha to Paris

Qatar Airways Boeing 747-8 Full Cockpit flight Doha to Paris CDG (www.youtube.com) More...

American Moves to Two-Class-Only Service From Chicago

The airline will also end E145 operations from ORD. (airlinegeeks.com) More...

American Eagle To End All CRJ-200 Service.

Air Wisconsin and American Airlines are set to part ways this spring, ending an on-again, off-again regional partnership that began in its most recent form in March 2023. According to a press release issued by Air Wisconsin last week, the capacity purchase agreement will conclude by the end of April, with the airline ceasing CRJ-200 operations for American on 3 April. (avgeekery.com) More...

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025: The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration

OSHKOSH, WI— Prepare for an unforgettable experience this summer as EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025, the world’s largest aviation celebration, takes flight from July 21–27, 2025, at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The 72nd annual Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) fly-in convention is set to deliver spectacular aerial displays and once-in-a-lifetime aviation moments. (www.onfocus.news) More...

Taking off with the swipe of a finger

Officials with Skyryse, the creator of SkyOS, a universal operating system for flight, report the recent completion of the world’s first fully automated hover at the swipe of a finger. (generalaviationnews.com) More...

Condor airline selects new terminal at JFK for service in 2026

JFK Millennium Partners, the company chosen by the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey to build and operate the new Terminal 6 (T6) at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), announced on Monday that Condor airline has selected the new facility for its future operations. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...

All-cargo airlines expand capacity on Europe-Asia routes to start 2025

Maersk Air Cargo, MSC Air Cargo, Etihad and Emirates are adding freighter services into key European markets. (www.freightwaves.com) More...

Delta ‘Steadfast’ in DEI, ESG Efforts

The airline doubled down on its commitment to these corporate policies. (airlinegeeks.com) More...

Spirit Retires Airbus A319 Fleet

The carrier phased out its remaining A319s last week. (airlinegeeks.com) More...

FAA Mandates Landing Gear Checks On Boeing 767s To Prevent Collapse

The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) requiring airlines to inspect the landing gear on certain Boeing 767 aircraft. (simpleflying.com) More...

'We want to come home': Boeing Starliner astronauts reflect on delayed return to Earth

The crew, originally slated for a brief mission, is set to make their way back to Earth this spring after delays caused by issues with the Boeing spacecraft. (www.seattlepi.com) More...

In reversal, Texas high court will hear Southwest Airlines pilots' suit over Boeing 737 Max crashes

The Texas Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear Southwest Airlines pilots' lawsuit against Boeing over the airline’s use of the global aircraft manufacturer’s defective 737 MAX, after rejecting the case in May. (www.keranews.org) More...

Black boxes from South Korea plane crash failed to record final 4 minutes, officials say

Jeju Boeing 737 crash inquiry suffers setback as neither recorder captures final minutes of flight (torontosun.com) More...

American Halts CRJ-200 Operations

The airline is planning a regional shake-up later this year. (airlinegeeks.com) More...

Law firms line up to investigate Southwest Airlines for shareholders

Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announced this week that it is investigating potential breaches of fiduciary duties by Southwest Airlines' directors and officers regarding its information technology infrastructure, which impacts the company's business, operations, and stock price. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...