Airbus performs formation flypast for annual family day in Toulouse

A range of Airbus aircraft have been in action as part of the planemaker’s annual family day celebrations at its plant in Toulouse, Southwest France. (www.aerotime.aero) More...

Madrid to Cancun in Cockpit of A350-900

Full cockpit flight on World2Fly Airbus A350-900 from Madrid to Cancun (www.youtube.com) More...

Furious JetBlue Passenger Destroys JFK Check-in Counters; Says Airline 'Lied' About Haiti Ticket

A livid JetBlue Airways passenger went on a rampage through the check-in area at JFK terminal 5 on Saturday September 14th. The traveler was reportedly denied a last-minute ticket to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, which led the man to destroy several check-in kiosks, trash cans, and barrier walls. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

Boeing Freezes Hiring, Considers Furloughs as Strike Could Cost $3.5 Billion

Report indicates Boeing strike hits 737 deliveries most in Q3. (airlinegeeks.com) More...

NBA to Lease 13 Custom VIP Airbus A321neo Jets to Enhance Player Travel and Performance

The NBA is set to significantly upgrade team travel by leasing 13 VIP Airbus A321neo aircraft, aiming to improve working conditions and boost player performance across the league. These custom-fitted planes, leased through SMBC Aviation Capital, will feature luxury amenities designed to reduce travel fatigue. Upgrades include custom lie-flat beds, humidifiers, adjustable lighting, and a cabin altitude equivalent of less than 6,000 feet. Delta Air Lines, a longstanding partner of the NBA, is… (airguide.info) More...

Australian freight sector welcomes approval of third runway in Melbourne

Trade and travel will get a boost from a third runway at Melbourne Airport when it is completed in several years. (www.freightwaves.com) More...

Southwest Finalizes Its Last Labor Deal

The airline completed a 2-year process of renewing agreements with its 12 unionized labor groups. (airlinegeeks.com) More...

Crew Resource Management Enhances Flight Safety

As aviation technology evolves and passenger numbers soar to record levels, aircrew, flight departments, and governments have developed sophisticated procedures to ensure the safe operation of flights. The phrase “Who is flying the airplane?” may be a familiar line from popular movies, but in the commercial aviation world, it underscores the critical importance of clearly defined roles and responsibilities. Jekaterina Shalopanova, Chief Business Officer of Aerviva, explains how pilots… (airguide.info) More...

Boeing to Pay Embraer $150 Million for Scuttled Combination

Boeing Co. will pay Embraer SA $150 million for its failed combination with the Brazilian aircraft maker, forcing the US company to hand over funds at a time when it’s trying to prop up its balance sheet. (www.bnnbloomberg.ca) More...