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NEWS Jan 25, 2024 FAA Allows Airlines to Fly Boeing 737 MAX 9 After Temporary Grounding The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has provided a path forward for airlines to continue flying their 737 MAX 9 aircraft, laying out strict new rules and regulations for airlines to follow. This announcement comes after a grounding of 737 MAX 9 planes following a major Alaska Airlines incident earlier this month when a door plug was ejected from the 737 MAX 9 aircraft at cruising altitude. Read More →

INFORMATIONAL Jan 25, 2024 How Boeing's Race for Profits Created Safety and Quality Issues Once a symbol of American aviation prowess, Boeing is in a tailspin of controversy and financial woes. The once-unthinkable prospect of a competitor like Airbus surpassing its market dominance now looms large, fueled by troubling revelations that point to a company prioritizing profits over safety and quality. Read More →

NEWS Jan 24, 2024 U.S. Airlines' Fourth Quarter Earnings: What Is Behind Their Strong Performance? The fourth quarter of 2023 (Q4 2023) yielded strong results for America's "Big Five" airlines. These are the U.S.' five largest airlines: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines. Many factors are behind these strong financial results, and airlines face multiple headwinds going into 2024. Read More →

NEWS Jan 24, 2024 Former Qatar Airways Chairman Receives 20-Year Jail Sentence for Multiple Crimes Qatar Airways' former Chairman of the Board of Directors was recently handed a jail sentence over various charges. Ali Sharif Al-Emadi has been sentenced to 20 years in prison on account of money laundering. He has been found guilty of laundering over $5.6 billion from unconfirmed origins. In addition to money laundering charges, he has also been charged with bribery, abuse of position and power, and damage to public funds. Read More →

NEWS Jan 24, 2024 Delta Air Lines Boeing 757 Aircraft Loses Nose Gear Before Takeoff in Atlanta A Delta Air Lines Boeing 757 lost part of its nose gear shortly before takeoff at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). On January 20, Delta Air Lines Flight DL982 was preparing for a regularly scheduled departure to Bogota, Colombia (BOG). As the 757 was taxiing onto the runway, one of the nose gear tires reportedly came loose and rolled off. Read More →

INFORMATIONAL Jan 23, 2024 A Guide to Aircraft Health Monitoring Systems In aviation, the aircraft condition monitoring system (AHMS) plays an important role. It offers a proactive strategy for management and assurance of aircraft safety. As newer technologies develop, the importance of AHMS systems continues to grow. It helps increase the general safety of the aircraft. It lowers costs and boosts productivity in airline operations. Read More →

ROUTES Jan 22, 2024 Air France Announces Paris-Phoenix Route to Accommodate High Demand Ahead of 2024 Summer Olympics Air France has announced plans to launch nonstop flights between Phoenix (PHX) and Paris (CDG) on May 23. The route aims to serve the increased demand for tourism to France ahead of Paris hosting the 2024 Summer Olympics from July 26 to August 11. Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego announced the city's third direct connection to Europe at an event on January 22. Read More →

INFORMATIONAL Jan 22, 2024 Why Do Passengers Always Board From the Left Side of an Aircraft? Boarding on an aircraft's left side is commonplace, and it is expected that the reasoning behind it is almost an afterthought. Whether a jetbridge is used or a staircase, or regardless of which door is used on the plane, passengers have universally boarded planes on the plane's left side. There are multiple reasons behind the lack of events involving passengers boarding on the plane's right side. Read More →

NEWS Jan 19, 2024 VIDEO: Atlas Air Boeing 747-8 Suffers Engine Failure After Takeoff From Miami In a startling turn of events, an Atlas Air Boeing 747-8 made an emergency landing at Miami International Airport (MIA) on Thursday evening after an engine fire. Read More →

NEWS Jan 19, 2024 Akasa Air Orders 150 Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft Amid Rapid Expansion India's aviation industry is growing rapidly, with Akasa Air playing a major role in this transformation. At the Wings India airshow in Hyderabad, the young airline placed a large order for 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. This landmark deal propels Akasa Air's ambitious expansion plans and injects much-needed confidence into Boeing's 737 MAX program after recent incidents. Read More →