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Airlines crackdown on what passengers can carry on flights

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Passengers are often allowed a carry-on a bag and personal item for their flights, but airlines are looking to clarify and enforce their rules for what people can bring with them on board. NBC’s Sam Brock reports for TODAY. (www.today.com) More...

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A NEW Trace! The FULL MH370 Story...So Far.

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Petter from Mentour Pilot gives an excellent summary of MH370 so far and calls for a renewed search. (www.youtube.com) More...

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Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun to Step Down; Board Chair and Commercial Airplane Head Replaced in Wake of 737 MAX Crisis

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Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun will step down at the end of 2024 in part of a broad management shakeup for the embattled aerospace giant. (www.cnbc.com) More...

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Boeing Needs to Be Led by Engineers, Time is Not On Its Side, Emirates President Says

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Boeing needs to be led by engineers if it wants to pull itself out of its current crisis, Tim Clark, the president of Emirates Airline, said Wednesday (www.cnbc.com) More...

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Photos: Few Former American A330s Remain in New Mexico Desert

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The airline retired the fleet in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. (airlinegeeks.com) More...

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Southwest Airlines’ Pilots Prepare for Possible Airline Acquisition Amid Speculation

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The pilot union of Southwest Airlines, SWAPA, has strategically enlisted the services of several law firms in anticipation of the airline potentially pursuing the acquisition of another carrier. This move underscores the union’s commitment to safeguarding the interests and securing the future of Southwest pilots in the event of a major corporate transaction. (www.airguide.info) More...

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There Are Only 5 747 Passenger Jet Operators Remaining In 2024

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If you haven't flown the passenger Boeing 747 yet, here are the remaining passenger airlines still operating them. (www.gatechecked.com) More...

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Tennessee Lawmakers Propose Legislation Banning ‘Chemtrails’

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The Tennessee Senate passed a bill prohibiting “the intentional injection, release, or dispersion, by any means, of chemicals, chemical compounds, substances, or apparatus within the borders of this state into the atmosphere with the express purpose of affecting temperature, weather, or the intensity of the sunlight …” In other words, the bill would make it against the law to dispense “chemtrails” over Tennessee. (www.avweb.com) More...

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Boeing Demands Virgin Galactic Destroy All Data From Its Failed Space Tourism Partnership

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On Friday, Boeing asked a federal judge in Alexandria, Virginia, to issue a court order blocking Virgin Galactic from further using proprietary data that was shared between the two companies as part of an agreement in 2022, according to the complaint. Boeing is accusing Virgin Galactic of “retaining, using, and threatening further use of trade secrets” that belong to the company. (gizmodo.com) More...

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Lightly Used Boeing 787 Heads to Scrapyard

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This Dreamliner never entered revenue service and will now be stripped for parts. (airlinegeeks.com) More...

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In the cockpit FIJI AIRWAYS Airbus A350-900 Fiji to Sydney

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In the cockpit FIJI AIRWAYS Airbus A350-900 Fiji to Sydney (www.youtube.com) More...

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TAP Air Portugal Airbus A321neo Lands Nose First At Madeira (Video)

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A TAP Air Portugal A321neo landed twice nose first at Madeira after dealing with strong, gusting winds. (www.gatechecked.com) More...

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The World's Top 5 Longest Flights to Australia and New Zealand

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Multiple airlines offer ultra-long-haul flights to Australia and New Zealand to accommodate high demand among international travelers. Eight of the world's 20 longest nonstop routes by distance involve four destinations: Auckland (AKL), Melbourne (MEL), Perth (PER), and Sydney (SYD). These are the world's longest flights serving Australia and New Zealand. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

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Boom Supersonic Announces Successful Flight of XB-1 Demonstrator Aircraft

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MOJAVE, Calif. and DENVER, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Boom Supersonic, the company building the world's fastest airliner, Overture, today announced the successful flight of XB-1, the world's first independently developed supersonic jet, at the Mojave Air & Space Port in Mojave, California. Like Overture, XB-1 leverages state-of-the-art technologies to enable efficient supersonic flight including carbon fiber composites, advanced avionics, digitally-optimized aerodynamics, and… (www.prnewswire.com) More...

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United Airlines To Install Larger Overhead Bins On Its Embraer E175 Fleet

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United Airlines plans to install larger overhead bins on its Skywest-operated United Express Embraer E175 fleet. (www.gatechecked.com) More...

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Florida Duo Admits to Trafficking Counterfeit Aircraft Parts to Canadian Airlines and U.S. Defense

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Two individuals from Florida, identified as Daniel Navarro, 50, of Miami Lakes, and Jorge Guerrero, 71, of Hialeah, have entered guilty pleas for their roles in distributing counterfeit aircraft parts to Canadian airlines and a contractor for the U.S. Department of Defense. (www.airguide.info) More...

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Faulty Brake Install Blamed for Boeing 737 Overrun

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The NTSB published its preliminary findings into a February runway overrun incident involving an American 737. (airlinegeeks.com) More...

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Onboard the U.S.’s Longest Dornier 328 Flight

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Here's what it was like to fly across California on a Dornier328Jet. (airlinegeeks.com) More...

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End of an Era: Asiana Plans to Retire Last 747

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The airline plans to retire its last Boeing 747-400 near the end of the month. (airlinegeeks.com) More...

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United Airlines Nears Leasing Deal for 36 Airbus A321neo Jets Amid Boeing 737-10 Uncertainties

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United Airlines is on the verge of leasing over thirty-six Airbus A321neo jets, as per Bloomberg News, leveraging sources familiar with the discussions. The move comes as United seeks alternatives to the yet-to-be-certified Boeing MAX 10 aircraft, initially anticipated to become a fleet mainstay this year. (www.airguide.info) More...

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Asiana Airlines To Retire Last Passenger 747 In Late March

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Asiana Airlines will retire its last Boeing 747-400 passenger jet on March 25, 2024. (www.gatechecked.com) More...

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Runway overun with brake failure d/t maintenance

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Time to bring back inspections after every job regardless of time and cost of labor concerns. Maybe the retired veterans in all specialties can be a roving team. (www.flightglobal.com) More...

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Could We See an Airbus A380neo?

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Although production for the Airbus A380 was discontinued in December 2021 due to poor demand, many airlines that grounded their A380 fleets during the pandemic have started flying them again. The A380's return raises questions about the possibility of a more fuel-efficient A380neo version. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

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Can You Pay for a Private Jet with Crypto?

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Cryptocurrency has emerged as an alternative currency to traditional forms of payment. A Florida-based private charter company, Bitlux, is revolutionizing private jet travel by allowing for its charters to be paid in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

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The Next “World's Biggest Plane” Could Be 12 Times Larger Than the Boeing 747

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Radia, a Colorado-based energy startup, has been developing the world's largest aircraft in aviation history. The aircraft, dubbed The WindRunner, will be 12 times larger than the Boeing 747. It will also be larger than the Antonov An-225 destroyed during the Russia-Ukraine war. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

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Grant dollars help Iowa community colleges’ aviation programs soar

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Adam Townsend has been a mechanic his whole life, and plans to turn it into a career upon completion of his training at Indian Hills Community College. He found his passion for aviation in high school, and though he thought about becoming a pilot, aviation maintenance allows him to combine his interests at a college close to home with a good program. Now in his second year of the program, Townsend is already interning at a company in Des Moines and plans to continue there full-time after… (iowacapitaldispatch.com) More...

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Korean Air Opts for Airbus Over Boeing in a $14 Billion Fleet Expansion Deal

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Korean Air Lines, traditionally reliant on Boeing for its aircraft supply, has made a significant pivot by securing a deal with Airbus for 33 A350 wide-body jets, valued at $14 billion. This strategic move is aimed at enhancing the airline’s fleet efficiency as it gears up for a merger with Asiana Airlines. (www.airguide.info) More...

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FAA Readies For PAFI Unleaded Fuel Tests

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The FAA says engine cell testing of one of three contenders actively being considered as a replacement for 100LL avgas will begin later this year at the agency’s William J. Hughes Technical Center in Atlantic City. In a statement to AVweb, the agency said the fuel developed by a partnership between LyondellBasell Industries and VP Racing will also undergo flight testing as part of the approval process through the Piston Aviation Fuels Initiative. If it meets all the various standards required… (www.avweb.com) More...

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Uncle Sam wants to know how big airlines use passenger data

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The US Department of Transportation is looking into it with a review of the country's ten biggest airlines. The probe will look at air carriers' policies and procedures to determine if they are safeguarding personal info properly, unfairly or deceptively monetizing it, or sharing it with third parties, the agency said yesterday. If they're indeed doing anything "problematic," they can look forward to scrutiny, fines, and new rules, says the DOT. (www.theregister.com) More...

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Condor Airlines Kicks Off Miami Service

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Condor launched its Miami service with a splash, inviting Airways to tour its new A330neo. (airwaysmag.com) More...

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EasyJet and Ryanair Prepare with Standby Fleets to Ensure Smooth Summer Operations 2024

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In anticipation of the summer 2024 travel season, European low-cost carriers EasyJet and Ryanair are strategically positioning standby aircraft fleets to enhance operational stability and ensure schedule reliability amidst the ongoing narrowbody aircraft shortage. (www.airguide.info) More...

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Boeing’s Speed Over Quality Approach Sparks Safety and Future Concerns

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Recent incidents have cast a spotlight on Boeing, a company historically hailed for its engineering excellence, as it grapples with the consequences of prioritizing production speed over quality. This shift in focus has been linked to various problems, even after two fatal crashes that drew global scrutiny. Current and former employees, alongside aviation safety experts, have voiced concerns, highlighting a worrying trend within the company’s operations. (www.airguide.info) More...

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