Southwest Airlines pushes back 737 MAX re-introduction to February 2020

Southwest Airlines has also joined American and Air Canada by once again revising the re-introduction date of its Boeing 737 MAX fleet. (www.gatechecked.com) Plus d'info...

Asiana Airlines Ordered To Suspend San Francisco Route For 45 Days

Asiana Airlines will be made to suspend its San Francisco route for a period of 45 days at some point in the next six months. The Korean Supreme Court upheld a decision by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport to issue the suspension as a punishment, following the crash of flight 214 in 2013. As reported today in Reuters, South Korea’s Supreme Court upheld a decision to suspend the airline’s route between Seoul Incheon and San Francisco for a total of 45 days. This will be very… (simpleflying.com) Plus d'info...

My Letter to the Editor of New York Times Magazine - by Capt. “Sully” Sullenberger

The MCAS design should never have been approved, not by Boeing, and not by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) (www.sullysullenberger.com) Plus d'info...

Asiana Airlines Airbus A380 Catches Fire At Seoul Airport

An Asiana Airlines A380 has caught fire whilst being refueled at an airport in Korea. The aircraft, details of which are unknown at the time, was parked at the gate at Seoul Incheon today when the far left engine, number one, caught fire. Shocking footage has emerged of the Asiana Airlines A380 at the gate at Seoul Incheon Airport. Smoke and flames appear to be spewing out of the number one engine (outer left) as it is parked at the terminal. (simpleflying.com) Plus d'info...

(Video) Piper Stuck at Full Throttle with Family Onboard

A video for weekend viewing. Family of 4 on a piper when the throttle cable breaks, and by design, is stuck at full throttle. He’s flying way above gear speed, only has control of mixture and prop. Great teamwork getting the mechanic on the phone with ATC - and some troubleshooting before forced to make a power off landing.. (m.youtube.com) Plus d'info...

Airbus PR Chief Has Twitter War with Extinction Rebellion prompting Apology

Airbus head of PR has had some words with extinction rebellion. The tweets have been deleted but we’re aready captured and are in he article. After said words - airbus has issued an apology, and PR’s twitter account modified to reflect that his comments are his own. A fun read.. (www.google.ca) Plus d'info...

NTSB releases preliminary report on deadly B-17 crash

WINDSOR LOCKS, CT (WFSB) - A preliminary report on a deadly vintage plane crash in Windsor Locks was released by transportation officials on Tuesday morning. The B-17 bomber slammed into a deicing facility at Bradley International Airport on Oct. 2. (www.wfsb.com) Plus d'info...

Boeing pilots discussed 'fundamental issues' with 737 MAX in internal messages

Washington (CNN) Federal regulators on Friday demanded Boeing explain why it withheld documentation of employees' concerns with a software system which investigators have linked to two fatal crashes of the 737 MAX. A copy of instant messages obtained by CNN from a congressional source show one Boeing pilot saying the MCAS stabilization system was "running rampant" in simulator testing. He wrote the plane had "some real fundamental issues that they claim they're aware of.… (www.cnn.com) Plus d'info...

BREAKING A hijack attack inspired by “September 11” foiled in France, according to French Minister

Interior Minister Christophe Castaner revealed Thursday at night TV show that a massive attack had been foiled in France. (www.airlive.net) Plus d'info...

Why Do Some European Airlines Thrive While Others Just Survive?

It’s been a trying time for European airlines over the past 12 months. As a number carriers collapse into bankruptcy and others are forced to tighten their belts, how have some managed to come out on top? While one airline is closing its doors, another is launching a new route. What separates these winners and losers in Europe, and what can we learn from them? It’s been quite a year for European aviation. Since the start of the year, we’ve seen collapse after collapse, as one by one, the… (simpleflying.com) Plus d'info...

Runaway TAAG 777 rolls into grassy area at Porto Airport, knocking down light pole in the process

Earlier this morning, video was captured showing a TAAG Angola Airlines Boeing 777-300ER rolling away from its parked location, into a grassy area at Porto Airport (OPO) in Portugal. (www.gatechecked.com) Plus d'info...

And..... its off! Track QF7879 Qantas non-stop flight from New York JFK to Sydney

This mega long flight of 19 hours is a test flight for Qantas. The first of three, with the next two being in November from LHR and again from JFK in December. (flightaware.com) Plus d'info...

Germany’s climate policies will increase air travel tax by as much as 74%

Passengers traveling into and out of Germany will soon see a slight bump in their ticket prices thanks to an upcoming increase in German government-imposed taxes. (www.gatechecked.com) Plus d'info...

Delta All Female Crew

n the United States, a mere five percent of commercial pilots are women. However, Delta is hoping to change that by not only hiring more women, but by also encouraging young girls to join the aviation industry in the future. (www.msn.com) Plus d'info...

Passenger dies from Alaska Airlines plane crash

Alaska Airlines Flight 3296, operated by Peninsula Airways, ran off the runway while landing at Alaska's Unalaska/Dutch Harbor Airport, airline officials said, and stopped just short of plunging into the waters of the bay. Passenger David Allan Oltman, 38, of Washington state, died as a result, Alaska State Troopers said on Friday. This is the first U.S. commercial plane passenger death since a passenger died in a Southwest incident last year. (www.msn.com) Plus d'info...

Boeing Staff Discussed 737 MAX Flaw In 2016 Via Instant Message

New messages from a Boeing staff member from 2016 express concern about the fatal 737 MAX flaw that led to the type’s worldwide grounding. A pilot shared instant messages with some of his colleagues that highlighted issues with the system. According to a New York Times report, a Boeing 737 MAX pilot expressed concern with the MCAS system onboard the aircraft that had a direct role in both the Lion Air and Ethiopian Airlines crash. Mark Forkner, the pilot who sent the messages, at the time was… (simpleflying.com) Plus d'info...

737MAX Crisis: Boeing Reportedly Misleads FAA on Safety

Reports have emerged today that Boeing has reportedly misled the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding the safety of its grounded 737MAX aircraft. (airwaysmag.com) Plus d'info...

Alaska Pumpkin Drop, happening 10/26/19, Kenai, AK, also in Juneau, WI 10/27/19

It seems there are several pumkpin drops happening around Alaska in coming weeks. and one in Wisconsin if you can't make it to AK. Approximately 40-50 Supercubs and Cessna's typically participate. Kenai: https://members.alaskaairmen.org/eventcalendar/Details/kenai-aviation-chili-cook-off-and-fly-in-137024?sourceTypeId=Website Juneau WISCONSIN: https://www.funplacestofly.com/aviation-event-details.asp?EventID=24109 (www.onlyinyourstate.com) Plus d'info...

Pittsburgh International unveils microgrid project that will power entire airport

The Allegheny County Airport Authority approved a plan Friday to establish its own microgrid powered by on-site gas wells and solar panels; when implemented, Pittsburgh International Airport will have its own grid, which the Authority said would lead to savings and more reliable power. "We will be completely energy-independent as an airport," said Authority CEO Christina Cassotis, shortly after the board meeting had ended. "This is absolutely a new way of doing business." A… (www.bizjournals.com) Plus d'info...

Qantas Set To Operate Direct Sydney To New York Flight Today

Qantas is going big and bold with their first Project Sunrise test flight. The nonstop Boeing 787 flight will take off from New York-JFK on October 18th with a light load. This flight will allow Qantas to better study how these ultra-long haul flights will impact passengers and crew alike. (simpleflying.com) Plus d'info...

AirCanada to keep 737max off sked Until Feb 2020.. looking for predictability for new reservation software launch

Aircanada will be keeping their 737 Max off the books until Feb 2020. They plan to lease two additional wide bodies to help with the traffic. While initially the max was booked off until Jan 5 - and Boeing saying they will be fixed by fourth quarter 2019 - Air Canada is looking for predictablity as they launch their nee reservation software. (globalnews.ca) Plus d'info...

Nostalgic B-17 "Aluminum Overcast" back in the air.

Westfield B-17 Tour Stop Personifies ‘Keep ’em Flying’ (eaa.org) Plus d'info...

Alaska Airlines flight goes off runway, high school swim team on board.

Happened in Unalaska. read more for description, trying to get to 50 characters. (www.yahoo.com) Plus d'info...

A Southwest Boeing 737 Collided With A Jet Bridge In Boston

Stormy weather throughout the night in Massachusetts caused an incident with Boeing 737 at Boston Logan International Airport. The harsh conditions forced the Southwest Airlines aircraft into a jet bridge. Boston 25 news reports that the aircraft was sitting at a gate before being blown into the bridge by the storm. Thankfully, no passengers or workers were on the plane when the accident happened. Along with this, there were no members of airport staff on the bridge at the time. (simpleflying.com) Plus d'info...