INCIDENT | Delta BCS1 Diverted Near Sacramento Due to Possible Engine Problem
On October 30, 2023, a Delta Airlines Bombardier C-Series CS-100, registered as N109DU, experienced a possible engine problem during its flight DL-2905 from San Jose, California to Salt Lake City,…
American Airlines in Negotiations with Airbus & Boeing for Major Narrowbody Order
American Airlines, the world’s largest airline by fleet size, is reportedly in discussions with both Airbus and Boeing for a substantial narrowbody aircraft order. This move comes at a time…
AerCap Optimistic About Future: Raises Earnings Forecast and Expands Share Buyback
AerCap, the world’s largest aircraft lessor, has announced an increase in its full-year earnings guidance and a $500 million expansion of its share buyback program. This move reflects the company’s…
JetBlue Airbus A321 Tips on its Tail at New York JFK
A JetBlue Airbus A321 tipped on its tail at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. The aircraft, registered as N959JB, had just arrived from Bridgetown, Barbados, operating flight B6662.…
Off-Duty Alaska Airlines Pilot Charged with Attempted Sabotage Amid Mental Health Crisis
An off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot, Joseph David Emerson, was charged with trying to disable the engines of an Embraer 175, a twin-jet aircraft. Emerson was riding as a standby employee…
Michael Whitaker Confirmed as FAA Head Amidst Safety and Staffing Concerns
On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate unanimously approved President Joe Biden‘s nominee, Michael Whitaker, to lead the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This comes as the FAA grapples with issues related to…
According to Schiphol’s CIO, airports must leverage the potential of technology
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) leadership acknowledges the need for changes in the airport’s interaction with its community. To become more environmentally and community-friendly, they presented an eight-point plan. The plan…
Lufthansa’s Response to In-Flight Coffee Spill Incident
In an unfortunate incident, a passenger on a Lufthansa flight to Budapest suffered second-degree burns due to a coffee spill. The German flag carrier, Lufthansa Airlines, reportedly offered $500 as…
Qantas Abandons $387 Million Acquisition of Alliance Aviation
Qantas Airways has decided to abandon its proposed A$611 million ($387 million) acquisition of charter flight operator Alliance Aviation Services, according to a joint statement released by the companies on…