German air force rejects delivery of two Airbus planes

German air force rejects delivery of two Airbus planes (www.spacedaily.com) More...

Signs of turbulence at Boeing existed long before the 737 Max tragedies

If the company is serious about reclaiming its position as the world’s leading jetbuilder, it needs to change its approach. (crosscut.com) More...

Union president recommends Southwest to buy planes from another company

The union that represents Southwest Airlines pilots thinks that Boeing may be rushing the return of the 737 MAX back into service. The union of pilots also said Southwest should not rely on Boeing's planes only. The union president, Jon Weaks, says Boeing is raising the threat of shutting down the 737 MAX assembly line to pressure regulators to let the plane fly again soon and force airlines to resume making payments on their 737 MAX jets and absorb some costs of getting the planes back in… (airlinerwatch.com) More...

Qantas gears up for the second "Project Sunrise" research flight

Sydney, Australia - The Australian flag carrier Qantas will fly a nearly empty a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner from London Heathrow to Sydney as part of “Project Sunrise”. The 787-9 registered VH-ZNJ will take off from Heathrow and fly directly to Sydney with no paying passengers onboard. (airlinerwatch.com) More...

IATA Set To Combat Greta Thunberg’s Flight Shaming Movement

The aviation industry is set to launch a campaign to combat the growing flight shaming movement led by Greta Thunberg. The campaign comes as weakened demand has been reported in Europe. (simpleflying.com) More...

F-117 Stealth Fighter arrives at Reagan Library

The F-117 will join an F-14 Tomcat, a VC-137 "Air Force One", and a VH-3 "Marine One" helicopter that are already on display at the Reagan Presidential Library. Article has photos of the F-117 wing section details. (www.thedrive.com) More...

Baggage handler sentenced for tampering with passengers' checked bags in revenge plot against company

Tay Boon Keh, 66, was sentenced to 20 days in jail on Monday after he confessed to intentionally swapping 286 luggage tags on passenger’s bags at Singapore Changi Airport, sending them to different destinations, between Nov. 8, 2016 and Feb. 6, 2017, Channel News Asia reports. He was charged with 20 counts of mischief. (www.foxnews.com) More...

Mooney Ceasing Production. Closes Kerrville Plant, furloughs hundreds of employees

The Kerrville Daily Times is reporting that Mooney International has ceased manufacturing operations at its Kerrville Airport factory at Kerrville Municipal Airport (KERV), Texas. In the move, a company spokesman said, the company laid off 229 employees, bringing Mooney employment down to around 90 workers. None will be producing aircraft parts, however, which is certain to concern Mooney owners. (www.planeandpilotmag.com) More...

GAMA Publishes 2019 Third Quarter Aircraft Shipment and Billings Report

Washington, DC — The General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) today published a nine-month industry update with the release of its third quarter general aviation aircraft shipments and billings report. Aggregate business jet and piston airplane deliveries continued experiencing increases through the first nine months of 2019 compared to last year, whereas the number of turboprops and rotorcraft deliveries declined. "The first nine months of 2019 show positive results for business… (gama.aero) More...

Salam Air is in talks with Airbus for two Airbus A321LR

Oman's low-cost carrier Salam Air is in talks with Airbus to place an order for two A321neo jets as part of its network expansion plans. The negotiations are focused on the acquisition of two A321LR, the long-range variant of the A321neo family jets, valued at around $250 million at list prices. Salam Air and the European aircraft manufacturer will most likely finalize the deal during the Dubai Airshow next week. Founded in 2017 and based in Muscat, Salam Air operates three Airbus A320-200… (airlinerwatch.com) More...

Tailwind and poor braking present before ERJ-145 excursion

Preliminary indications suggest the Envoy Air Embraer ERJ-145 which suffered a runway excursion at Chicago O'Hare had landed with a tailwind in gusting conditions. (www.flightglobal.com) More...

Quick reaction to trim runaway in ATL - ATC audio

Quick reaction to trim runaway with only 2 pax on a Embraer 175. (www.youtube.com) More...

Flight Review: New Virgin Atlantic A350-1000 Upper Class

Virgin Atlantic has recently launched its new Airbus A350-1000 aircraft on its headline London to JFK route. (simpleflying.com) More...

Air Canada's first A220 Rolls out of the Paint Shop

Let’s raise the curtain on Air Canada’s first A220 - so bold with your Zorro-like iconic look! Can't wait to see it joining Canada’s flag carrier! (twitter.com) More...