NEWSDec 31, 1969Smooth Flying for the MAX?A few months ago, things seemed hopeless for the 737 MAX. The MAX has been grounded worldwide for over fifteen months after two crashes that killed over 300 people. Since then, Boeing has been making adjustments to the plane, trying to get it recertified and deemed airworthy once again. Boeing has, of course, experienced difficulty during this time, with lawsuits, investigations, canceled orders, loss of customers, loss of trust, and to make matters worse, COVID-19. But now, as the MAX enters the final stages of the recertification process, it seems as if things may start going Boeing's way.Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969FAA Chief Flies MAX and Gets Bill ApprovedThe chief of the FAA piloted the 737 MAX 8 on Wednesday among tests for the recertification of the aircraft. Additionally, a committee on the U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill for reforms the FAA's certification process.Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969How About a Flight to ... Nowhere?The fastest flight to sell out in Qantas's 100 year history was a flight from Sydney to….Sydney? Read more about Qantas's "Flight to Nowhere".Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969The Return of the MAX 8Tests for the recertification of the Boeing 737 MAX 8 are starting around the world. How are the tests going and is the aircraft on track to return anytime soon? This is a look into the failed planes progress in its attempt to comeback.
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NEWSDec 31, 1969United Sued for Filling NFL Charters with Young, Blonde Flight AttendantsA lawsuit filed against United Airlines alleges the airline only allowed young, blonde flight attendants to staff NFL charter flights. Read More →
Dec 31, 1969United to Drop ExpressJet From ContractExpressJet, a regional airline that flies under United Express, will be dropped by United. This means ExpressJet will not having any aircraft, forcing them to cease operations.Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969Icelandair Fires all Flight Attendants, Replaces Them With PilotsIcelandair fired all of its flight attendants after negotiations between the Airline and the cabin crew failed.Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969India's DGCA Lengthens International Flight BanIndia's DGCA has extended the international flight ban until August, at the earliest. Read more to find out why.Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969El Al Suspends All Flights Until Further NoticeThe Israeli flag carrier, El Al, has grounded its fleet indefinitely. This has come after the pilot's union announced they would not fly due to the airline's financial troubles.
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NEWSDec 31, 1969British Airways Under Fire Due to New Employment PoliciesBritish Airways is now under fire for the way it wants to approach employment during Covid-19, which includes firing around 12,000 employees and downgrading the terms and conditions of other employees. Read More →
