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...

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...

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...

Japan Airlines Launches Free Domestic Flights for International Passengers

Japan has been a very affordable place for tourists to visit for quite some time, but Japan Airlines is making things even better for international travelers with free domestic flights. This move can certainly make Japan a top go-to destination for as long as this offer is present. (aeroxplorer.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...

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...

Bad Weather landing in cockpit Boeing 737

Air Austral Boeing 737-800 bad weather landing in Mauritius (www.youtube.com) More...

Passengers Fly to the Wrong Airport After Oakland Airport Renaming

Recently, the airport in the Californian city of Oakland had its name changed, albeit in quite a confusing way. The airport that was once known as Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) has changed its name to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) last May, and it is confusing travelers. (aeroxplorer.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...

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...

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...

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...

JetBlue introducing its first airport lounges

JFK and Boston Logan airports will soon be home to JetBlue’s first airport lounges, the carrier announced Thursday. The airline’s first-ever airport lounge is expected to open at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 5 in late 2025, followed “soon after” by a lounge at Boston Logan International Airport’s Terminal C. The lounges are part of the airline’s push to meet demand for premium offerings, an initiative it’s calling JetForward, with a “be loved, be profitable”… (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...

In the cockpit of the Malawi Airlines Boeing 737

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

Russia’s S7 Airlines signs deal to acquire 100 Tu-214 aircraft

Russian airline S7 Airlines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) for the acquisition of 100 Tu-214 airliners, according to local media reports. The deal was signed by the Managing Director of UAC, Yuri Slyusar, and the owner of the S7 Group, Vladislav Filev, on September 18, 2024, in the city of Kazan, located in the Republic of Tatarstan, where UAC produces the model of aircraft. The Tu-214 is a modernized version of a Soviet-era design, the… (www.aerotime.aero) 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...

Frontier Airlines flight attendants have voted to authorize a strike

A vast majority of Frontier Airlines (ULCC) flight attendants voted to authorize a strike, their union said Wednesday. The flight attendants represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA voted 99.6% in favor of the strike authorization, with 92.7% of members participating. The union has been trying to negotiate with management of the budget airline over its increase in “out-and-back” fights. The change means flight attendants usually work a round-trip flight in a shift, which limits… (www.msn.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...

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...

Qantas Airplane Tears Up Part Of Newly Paved Runway at Perth Airport

A Qantas Airbus A330 departing Perth Airport on Sunday tore up a section of runway that had been recently resurfaced. (www.gatechecked.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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...