S. Korea toughens punishment on unruly air passengers

South Korea will impose tougher punishments on disruptive air passengers as part of its efforts to boost aviation safety and curb air rage incidents, the transportation ministry said Monday. (www.koreatimes.co.kr) More...

Marine Corps forced to pull warbirds out of 'boneyard' after new fleet delay

The Marines are looking for a few good planes, and their search has taken them to an Arizona boneyard where the Corps’ old F/A Hornets have been gathering dust for years. (www.msn.com) More...

Engineers say Boeing pushed to limit safety testing in race to certify planes, including 737 MAX

In 2016, as Boeing raced to get the 737 MAX certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), a senior company engineer whose job was to act on behalf of the FAA balked at Boeing management demands for less stringent testing of the fire-suppression system around the jet’s new LEAP engines... (www.seattletimes.com) More...

Disney loved its no-fly zone — until it wanted to fly its own drones

Florida pilots know the rule well — you better steer clear of Disney’s Magic Kingdom, or else. It has been a no-fly zone for over a decade – a luxury afforded to none of the other 400 theme parks in the United States, and a point of contention lingering over “The Happiest Place on Earth.” (www.msn.com) More...

After 50 years, Japan set to launch a new commercial passenger plane

Japan is set to make its mark in the skies with its first new commercial jet in more than 50 years, the Mitsubishi Regional Jet, or MRJ. (www.cnn.com) More...

Boeing has patented a 'Star Wars'-style force field

Boeing has won a patent for a protective force field that could stop vehicles from being harmed by explosions. (uk.businessinsider.com) More...