VIDEO: Passenger Assaults American Airlines Flight Attendant

A Friday afternoon flight turned violent after a passenger assaulted an American Airlines flight attendant shortly after takeoff. The passenger was restrained and arrested upon the aircraft's arrival in Los Angeles. (aeroxplorer.com) Plus d'info...

How Many DC-3 Are Still Flying?

The Douglas Commercial 3 (DC-3) was one of the most mass-produced, well-engineered aircraft in history. Built to last, to land anywhere and never to break, Douglas churned out more than 11,000 of the type before and during World War II. But how many of these 80-year-old aircraft are still flying today? The 80-year old aircraft that will never die For an aircraft that was built before the Second World War, you’d be forgiven for assuming most would have been retired by now. So, imagine our… (www.msn.com) Plus d'info...

Video: American Airlines cannot explain weird humanlike groans heard from intercom during some flights

DALLAS, TEXAS — On some flights operated by American Airlines, passengers have reported hearing eerie groans and phantom breathing over the intercom systems. Emerson Collins, a film producer, recorded the bizarre commotion while flying from Los Angeles to Dallas on September 6. The video captured by Collins immediately went viral On Twitter and TikTok with millions of views. (www.airlinerwatch.com) Plus d'info...

Laser pointed at police helicopter pilots. Bail set at $100

The police pilots were able to direct ground units to the suspects, who were arrested. The amount of the bail is what is really disturbing. (www.click2houston.com) Plus d'info...

Virgin Atlantic to Join SkyTeam

British carrier Virgin Atlantic is set to join the SkyTeam Alliance opening up new opportunities for the airline. (aeroxplorer.com) Plus d'info...

Canada Finally Drops Travel Mask Mandates And Vaccine Rules

Effective October 1, 2022, the Government of Canada will drop all border and travel mask and vaccine measures. (www.gatechecked.com) Plus d'info...

Israeli developed electric plane takes off

Brain child of Israeli engineers, Elis said to be able to fly 830 km (515 miles) at speeds of up to 460 kmph (286 miles per hour), sufficient for most local U.S. flights with maintenance costs expected to be lower than existing aircraft (www.ynetnews.com) Plus d'info...

REGENT Seaglider Achieves First Flight

This is a quarter-scale demonstrator of a float, foil, fly technology. It's explained in this Twitter thread: https://twitter.com/billythalheim[er/status/1572556301762449410 but the basic idea is that it's a seaplane with a hydrofoil to achieve stable flight, and forced lift with distributed electric propellers. Once in the air it uses ground effect for economy of operation. If you run out of electricity, you just land on the water. Sure, you're stranded, but at least you're… (vimeo.com) Plus d'info...

Eviation's All-Electric Alice Aircraft Completes First Flight

A milestone moment: Eviation's all-electric Alice aircraft completes its first flight. (airwaysmag.com) Plus d'info...

Airbus delivers its 500th A350

Airbus delivers its 500th A350 and unveils its new Production Standard 2022. (www.airbus.com) Plus d'info...

What Air New Zealand's JFK Issues Could Mean For Qantas' New Service

Air New Zealand's flagship route from New York's JFK to Auckland Airport onboard its Boeing 787-9 has come under the magnifying glass since its inaugural flight due to unexpected headwinds that have reduced passenger, baggage, and cargo loads on the service. Qantas plans to start the same service thrice weekly from June 2023. The Air New Zealand flight is one of the longest in the world. Qantas also plans to launch non-stop flights from Sydney to New York under its Project Sunrise… (www.msn.com) Plus d'info...

FlyArystan Celebrates The Delivery Of Its 1st Brand New Airbus A320neo

Air Astana’s low-cost subsidiary, FlyArystan, has taken delivery of its first brand new aircraft in Toulouse, France. The aircraft, named Leo after the star constellation, is the 12th to enter the FlyArystan fleet. However, it is the first brand new aircraft for the airline, with previous jets coming from the parent airline, Air Astana. FlyArystan has named the new aircraft Leo. It is always cause for celebration when an airline takes delivery of a brand new plane, and especially when it is the… (www.msn.com) Plus d'info...

Boeing 787 Mid Atlantic emergency diversion

Avianca Av120 Bogota to London diverts mid Atlantic. Story developing… (flightaware.com) Plus d'info...

WestJet Orders Another 42 737 MAX 10s Plus 22 Options

WestJet has announced an agreement with Boeing to purchase 42 addition Boeing 737 MAX 10s, along with 22 options, bringing its firm orders for MAX 10s up to 65. The addition order extends their fleet growth plan to 2028. (www.gatechecked.com) Plus d'info...

Air cargo sector plays bigger role in CO2 emissions reductions

IATA wants ICAO to endorse net zero carbon by 2050 so governments can promote sustainable aviation fuel more. Meanwhile, Etihad, Lufthansa, AFKLM, Cathay Pacific and others are doing a lot on the cargo side to use SAF. (www.freightwaves.com) Plus d'info...

Malaysia Airlines to return A380s to Airbus by 2023

Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of Malaysia Airlines (MH, Kuala Lumpur Int'l), is returning its six inactive A380-800s to Airbus in a deal reportedly reached during recent negotiations to acquire twenty A330-900Ns. The first of the A380s - 9M-MNA (msn 78) - only arrived at the airline in 2012. Collectively, they were deployed on select routes to Europe, Australia, and within Asia. Malaysia Airlines parked its A380s in 2020 at the start of the pandemic. In July 2021, the… (www.ch-aviation.com) Plus d'info...

Avelo to Open a Base in Fort Myers

Avelo airlines is planning to open a base at Fort Myers. The new base will allow the airline to operate four new routes from the airport and station planes at RSW. (aeroxplorer.com) Plus d'info...