FAA proposes fining Boeing $1.25 million for exerting undue pressure on safety reps in South Carolina

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Wednesday proposed to fine Boeing just over $1.25 million for violations in the program that allows company employees to perform oversight on behalf of the safety agency. (www.seattletimes.com) Plus d'info...

Insecure satellite Internet is threatening ship and plane safety

More than a decade has passed since researchers demonstrated serious privacy and and security holes in satellite-based Internet services. The weaknesses allowed attackers to snoop on and sometimes tamper with data received by millions of users thousands of miles away. You might expect that in 2020—as satellite Internet has grown more popular—providers would have fixed those shortcomings, but you’d be wrong. (arstechnica.com) Plus d'info...

Activist kicked off American Airlines plane after flight attendant deems her face mask ‘offensive’

A woman was kicked off an American Airlines flight and forced to drive thousands of miles to get where she was going. (www.local10.com) Plus d'info...

Introducing the Beechcraft King Air 360

Textron Aviation ushered in the next generation of its legendary King Air turboprop family on Tuesday with the introduction of the Beechcraft King Air 360/360ER. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) Plus d'info...

No more medical exemptions: Alaska Airlines says anyone who can't or won't wear a mask won't be allowed to fly

Alaska Airlines is the latest airline to announce it will no longer allow medical exemptions from its mask-wearing requirement. The carrier said that if a passenger was unwilling or unable to wear one, they would not be permitted to fly. Despite evidence that wearing masks can significantly limit the spread of the coronavirus, masks have become a flashpoint for conflicts aboard flights (as well as elsewhere). Alaska Airlines said on Wednesday that it will no longer fly passengers who are… (www.yahoo.com) Plus d'info...

Virgin Atlantic files for bankruptcy in the US

Virgin Atlantic has filed for bankruptcy in the United States as the global airline industry reels from the coronavirus pandemic. The company, which is based in the United Kingdom, filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection in New York on Tuesday. Virgin Atlantic hasn't been immune from the airline industry's pandemic problems. In July, the company received a £1.2 billion ($1.5 billion) rescue deal to keep the airline solvent just days before it was due to resume passenger flights. (www.cnn.com) Plus d'info...

Canada’s Air Transat to Operate Flights to 40 Holiday Destinations in Winter

Air Transat announced the destinations it will offer travellers as of November 1, 2020, strengthening its overall program since gradually resuming its operations on July 23. (kokpitherald.com) Plus d'info...

Boeing May Face Fines Over Negligence

According to a new report, US federal officials are looking to fine Boeing due to its negligence involving the 737 MAX safety procedures. (airwaysmag.com) Plus d'info...

The MC-21: Russia’s New Widebody Alternative

With passenger traffic slowly increasing, Russia’s Irkut MC-21-300 (Иркут МС-21) is all set to take it to the skies. The aircraft is ready to lift off by the end of the year, with locally made engines. (airwaysmag.com) Plus d'info...

Alaska Airlines Strengthens Face Covering Policy: No mask, No Travel, No Exceptions

As part of continuing efforts to keep guests and employees safe, Alaska Airlines announced today that all guests must wear a cloth mask or face covering at all times when at the airport or onboard Alaska aircraft. Passengers who do not comply with the requirement will not be permitted to travel. (kokpitherald.com) Plus d'info...

Lufthansa Records Heavy Losses, Redundancies In Progress

German company Lufthansa Group (LH) has today recorded heavy losses, with redundancies in significant progress. (airwaysmag.com) Plus d'info...

Falcon 6X near its first flight

The new aircraft from the manufacturer Dassault Falcon comes to bring to the market with the objective of being the largest cabin cross section of... (cmsherbert.blogspot.com) Plus d'info...

How a small Ohio airport became the new darling of the world's cargo carriers

As the coronavirus pandemic has put a premium on air freight, it's not just the cargo-focused airlines that are riding a steady wave of increased traffic. Airports ready to cater to pallets rather than people have seen a similar boom. Just look at Columbus, Ohio's Rickenbacker Airport. (www.businessinsider.com) Plus d'info...

Melbourne Airport to Open Solar Farm in 2021

Melbourne Airport (MEL) has unveiled its plans to open a solar farm next January. The construction will be complete by September 2020. (airwaysmag.com) Plus d'info...

JetBlue Continues Commitment to Blocking Middle Seats, Strengthens Face Covering Policy

JetBlue is strengthening its face covering policy to prohibit masks with vents or exhalation valves, and will no longer allow customers to claim exemptions from wearing a face covering altogether. (kokpitherald.com) Plus d'info...

Pakistan International Airlines To Partially Resume UK Flights

Pakistan International Airlines (PK) has announced it is going to partially resume services to the United Kingdom. (airwaysmag.com) Plus d'info...

United Airlines Resumes Munich-New York Flights

United Airlines (UA) has resumed its operations from Munich Airport (MUC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). It will operate a frequency of three flights per week. (airwaysmag.com) Plus d'info...

Embraer Delays E175-E2 Until 2023

Embraer announced its second quarter results today, offering delays to the E175-E2 program. (airwaysmag.com) Plus d'info...

[VIDEO] Virgin Australia Announces Restructuring Plans

After entering into voluntary administration in April of this year, Virgin Australia (VA) has announced its plans for restructuring and how it will operate post-administration. The plan focuses on six key points, each specific to a different facet of the company. (www.youtube.com) Plus d'info...