5G now means some flights won’t be able to land when pilots can’t see the runway

Verizon and AT&T are hoping new swaths of C-band cellular radio spectrum will help make the 5G hype closer to reality, but the big mid-band 5G rollout may have a side effect. Airplanes rely on radio altimeters to tell how high they are above the ground to safely land when pilots can’t see, and the FAA is now instructing 6,834 of them to not do that at certain airports because of 5G interference. (www.theverge.com) Ещё...

Passengers forced to push plane down runway after tire ruptures

In a technique seemingly reserved for automobiles, Nepal airline passengers were forced to push their airplane after a popped tire stranded it on the tarmac. A video of the “Airplane”-esque scene boasts more than 800,000 views on TikTok. (nypost.com) Ещё...

PA-46 accident passengers wrongly believed they were flying with airline

French investigation authority BEA has detailed its concern over the way the flight to Courchevel mountain airfield was arranged, after the passenger organising the trip believed the service was associated with Air France-KLM. (www.flightglobal.com) Ещё...

Man whose gun went off in Atlanta airport was ‘shocked’ to see the gun, attorney says

The attorney for a man who allegedly fired a shot inside Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is making his case as to why the incident occurred. He says it was all an accident. He said his client is extremely remorseful for his actions. Githieya says that Wells was on his way to a wedding and was shocked to see a gun inside his bag, so he panicked. (www.wsbtv.com) Ещё...

FAA to prohibit many flight operations due to risk of ‘5G’ wireless interference

The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a sweeping order essentially prohibiting aircraft, including large jets, from using certain landing and navigation systems in areas of potential interference from new “5G” cellular networks. (travelandaviation.com) Ещё...

Pearl Harbor forced first around-the-world commercial flight

Strange things occurred Dec 7, 1941 -- global flight without maps or preplanning -- really historic and great read (www.washingtonpost.com) Ещё...

Airbus Doubles Its Order Books In November

Airbus has today released its orders and deliveries figures to the end of November, and it’s been an excellent month for the European planemaker. (simpleflying.com) Ещё...

The Crash of Two Airplanes and the Crisis at Boeing

FLYING BLIND The 737 Max Tragedy and the Fall of Boeing By Peter Robison (www.nytimes.com) Ещё...

easyJet Needs SAFs To Come Down In Price Massively

There are many challenges on the road to scaled supply of sustainable aviation fuel. (simpleflying.com) Ещё...

These submerged airplanes become man-made reefs and diving destinations

Ever wondered what it was like to swim through a sunken airliner? These submerged aircraft are good for tourism, coral reefs and wildlife. (www.usatoday.com) Ещё...

Amazon Air flight activity soared for Cyber Monday

The in-house airline of Amazon is growing by leaps and bounds, making it possible to pump out more packages to customers for the holidays. (www.freightwaves.com) Ещё...