'So Overboard It Should Be Illegal': Use of Facial Recognition in Airports Draws Anger

A boarding technology for travelers using JetBlue is causing controversy due to a social media thread on the airline's use of facial recognition. Last week, traveler MacKenzie Fegan described her experience with the biometric technology in a social media post that got the attention of JetBlue's official Twitter account. (www.commondreams.org) Plus d'info...

Plane crash at Kerrville TX

Twin engine Beech BE58 crashed during landing attempt near 9am (www.mysanantonio.com) Plus d'info...

Florida's Silver Airways Launches ATR-600 Operations (+Video)

For the first time in nearly 25 years, a US independent regional airline has operated a flight using a brand-new ATR aircraft. Fort Lauderdale-based carrier, Silver Airways, has made history with the launch of regularly scheduled flights using its new ATR-600 series aircraft. The first aircraft, named “Mile Marker Zero” (N400SV) after the iconic Key West landmark, performed the airline’s first ATR42-600 from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Key West International Airport… (airwaysmag.com) Plus d'info...

How the Boeing 737 Max Disaster Looks to a Software Developer

Design shortcuts meant to make a new plane seem like an old, familiar one are to blame (spectrum.ieee.org) Plus d'info...

Cathay Pacific Inaugurates Seattle-Hong Kong Service (+Photos)

This month Cathay Pacific inaugurated new services to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. (airwaysmag.com) Plus d'info...

Emirates says goodbye to its last Boeing 777-300

Emirates is preparing to say goodbye to its last Boeing 777-300 in the fleet. The aircraft, which was delivered to the Gulf-based carrier in 2003, will be phased out soon. The aircraft is the shorter variant of the 777-300ER (Extended Range) and operated by Emirates on regional flights only. The company had a relatively small sub-fleet of 777-300 since 1999. The outdated planes have been taken out of service in recent years. In 2016, one was lost in a crash landing at Dubai airport. Emirates is… (airlinerwatch.com) Plus d'info...

Business: Prime You starts aircraft marketing operation in Brazil

Recognized for its performance in the shared ownership of aircraft and other luxury goods, and with two strategically located operational bases, one at Congonhas Airport in São Paulo and another at Jacarepaguá Airport in Rio de Janeiro, as well as a central office in Alphaville and, operations in Paraty (RJ) and Guarujá (SP)... (cmsherbert.blogspot.com) Plus d'info...

New York Times: Claims of shoddy production draw scrutiny to a second Boeing Jet

From the New York Times: Workers at a 787 Dreamliner plant in South Carolina have complained of defective manufacturing, debris left on planes and pressure to not report violations. (worldairlinenews.com) Plus d'info...