FAA Issues Ground Stop Advisory for Alaska Airlines

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop advisory on Wednesday for Alaska Airlines, saying: "All Alaska mainline and subcarrier flights ground stopped." (www.msn.com) Ещё...

FAA Grants Historic Authorization for Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 Flight Tests

In a groundbreaking decision, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued its first-ever special flight authorization for the testing of a civil supersonic aircraft, the Boom XB-1. This milestone paves the way for Boom Supersonic to commence flight tests, marking a significant advancement in the development of faster-than-sound travel. (www.airguide.info) Ещё...

Software bug at Alaska Airlines caused 2 tailstrikes

This is what led to the FAA issuing temporary ground holds for all Alaska Airlines flights. (gizmodo.com) Ещё...

Asia Pacific Airlines on notice for $2.9 million FAA fine

FAA says Pacific island carrier violated numerous safety rules. (www.freightwaves.com) Ещё...

United Airlines sets bar for Q1 cargo performance

United Airlines rode the coattails of the cargo recovery to a relatively strong first quarter. (www.freightwaves.com) Ещё...

IndiGo Airlines Finalizes Order for Ten Additional A320neo Aircraft with Airbus

IndiGo Airlines, based at Delhi International Airport, has confirmed an order for ten A320neo family jets, solidifying its commitment with Airbus. This move, officially documented in Airbus’s March 2024 order and delivery update, comes as the latest in a series of expansions for the Indian low-cost carrier (LCC). (www.airguide.info) Ещё...