Australian Air Traffic Controllers Cast Votes on Potential Strike Action
Australia’s air travel industry faces potential disruption as air traffic controllers represented by the union Civil Air began voting on possible strike action on April 1st, 2024. The ballot, scheduled…
Alarms Over Omission: Senator Raises Concerns About Undisclosed 737-9 Feature
Senator Tammy Duckworth, a Democrat from Illinois and the Chair of the Senate’s Aviation Safety, Operations, and Innovation Subcommittee, has ignited a firestorm over Boeing‘s apparent failure to inform pilots…
Boeing CEO’s Pay Package of $33 Million Is on The Go Despite Turbulent Times
In a move that has raised eyebrows, Boeing disclosed that outgoing CEO Dave Calhoun received a compensation package valued at nearly $33 million for 2023. This represents a significant increase…
Garuda Indonesia to Expand Fleet in 2024
Garuda Indonesia, the national airline of Indonesia, has announced plans to expand its fleet in 2024. The airline expects to operate a total of 80 aircraft by the end of…
Four A380s To Be Scrapped Amid High Demand for Spare Parts
The global aviation industry has been severely hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to a significant decline in air travel. Airlines are struggling to stay afloat amidst the crisis and…
Alaska Air Received $160 Million from Boeing over MAX Grounding
Alaska Airlines is seeking $160 million in compensation from Boeing after the grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft, according to a regulatory filing. The airline said in the…
More Boeing 737 Production Slowdown As Quality Checks and FAA Scrutiny
Production of Boeing‘s 737 MAX jetliner has hit a significant snag in recent weeks. According to industry sources who spoke to Reuters, the slowdown stems from a two-pronged approach: intensified…
Proposed Bill to Rename Washington Dulles Airport After Donald J. Trump
A new bill has been introduced in the United States House of Representatives by Republicans that proposes renaming the Washington Dulles International Airport to “Donald J. Trump International Airport”. The…