‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Includes $12.5B for ATC Overhaul, Airport Safety | FLYING Magazine
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Working for FLYING Magazine Was the Ride of a Lifetime | FLYING Magazine: After 25 years of writing the Gear Up column for FLYING Magazine, it's time to ...
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US President Donald Trump and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim oversaw the signing of multibillion-dollar agreements in Doha, including a record-setting aviation deal ... Show more
Key FactsBoeing Secures Record Deal with Qatar Airways
May 14 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bloomberg.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bloomberg.com
- Boeing has secured a record order for up to 210 aircraft from Qatar Airways, including 130 787 Dreamliners and 30 777X models.
- The agreement, signed in the presence of President Trump, is valued at approximately $96 billion.
- CEO Kelly Ortberg, who returned after a corporate crisis, sees this deal as a sign of Boeing's recovery and support for U.S. jobs.
- This order reinforces the relationship between Qatar Airways and Boeing, as the company meets the rising demand for long-haul aircraft post-pandemic.
"Boeing is starting to recapture operational momentum after an extended strike and door-plug blowout hamstrung performance last year for its more than $50 billion of bonds."— Matthew Geudtner, a Bloomberg Intelligence credit analyst, discussing Boeing's recovery.
IndiGo flight facing severe weather was denied diversion requests, India says: An IndiGo passenger plane attempting to avoid severe weather en route to Indian ...
reuters.com/world/india/indigo-flight-facing-severe-weather-was-denied-diversion-requests-india-says-2025-05-23/
UN aviation agency finds Russia responsible for downing of MH17: All 298 people on board the Malaysia Airlines flight died after it was shot down by a ...
bbc.com/news/articles/cd62v890l5qo
Key FactsUN Agency Holds Russia Accountable for MH17 Downing
May 13 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
- The UN aviation agency has determined that Russia was responsible for the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine in July 2014.
- All 298 individuals on board were killed when the plane was struck by a Russian-made missile.
- The ICAO ruling states that Russia failed to meet its international obligations by not refraining from using weapons against civilian aircraft.
- The Australian and Dutch governments welcomed the ruling, urging Russia to acknowledge its responsibility and provide reparations.
"We call upon Russia to finally face up to its responsibility for this horrific act of violence and make reparations for its egregious conduct."— Penny Wong, Australia's foreign minister, in a statement following the ICAO's ruling.
Turkish Aviation Firm Celebi Goes To Court After Centre Revokes Clearance: A day after its security clearance was revoked by the Centre citing national security ...
ndtv.com/india-news/turkey-based-aviation-firm-celebi-approaches-delhi-high-court-challenges-centre-revoking-its-security-clearance-8431559
Lawmakers Seek to End 52-Year Ban on Supersonic Flights Over Land | FLYING Magazine
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President Donald Trump announced investment agreements with Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates worth more than $2 trillion for projects in ... Show more
Trump’s Middle East Trip: Here Are All The Major Deals Signed
Trump’s Middle East Trip: Here Are All The Major Deals Signed
Rafale maker Dassault Aviation stock upswings after PM Modi's stern message to Pakistan with S-400 in backdrop
READ: Rafale maker Dassault Aviation stock upswings after PM Modi's stern message to Pakistan with S-400 in backdrop
Delta flight that had to be evacuated amid thick smoke after emergency landing had ‘no oil visible’ in one engine, report shows
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/delta-flight-emergency-landing-evacuated-no-oil-report-b2756168.html
From Rafale fighter to Falcon private jets, what else has Dassault Aviation built? (See in pics)
wionews.com/photos/from-rafale-fighter-to-falcon-private-jets-what-else-has-dassault-aviation-built-see-in-pics-9072372
Tesla CEO and billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk thanks Saudi Arabia for approving Starlink for maritime and aviation at the Saudi-US Investment Forum in ... Show more
Skies Mag May 13
In the April/May issue of Skies, we spotlight Canadian crews who helped battle the massive L.A. fires this past January, and the aircraft that made it possible ... Show more
Skies Magazine
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Anwar Says Raised MH17 Downing With Putin In Moscow: Malaysia's premier Anwar Ibrahim said Wednesday he discussed the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 ...
barrons.com/news/anwar-says-raised-mh17-downing-with-putin-in-moscow-9406397d
Skies Mag May 08
The April/May issue of Skies is now live! Featured on the cover is a Quebec-based Canadair CL-415 that helped fight the wildfires in Los Angeles ... Show more
Skies Magazine
Skies Magazine
Donald Trump is in Qatar on the second stage of his four-day Middle East tour, and has signed deals on defence and aviation ... Show more
Venezuela suspends flights from Colombia after arrests of ‘mercenaries’: Venezuela’s aviation authority said flights will resume a day after Sunday’s ...
aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/20/venezuela-suspends-flights-from-colombia-after-arrests-of-mercenaries
Airliner flew 10 minutes without pilot in medical emergency, report finds: The Lufthansa pilot was briefly locked out of the cockpit when his co-pilot had a ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2025/05/19/lufthansa-plane-pilot-seizure/
Saudi Gazette/ May 13
Skies Mag May 12
Today's top story: Bridging the Digital Divide
Read the full story, and see the rest of today's headlines, here: Skies Magazine #DigitalDivide #BridgingGaps #DigitalInclusion #aviation #aviationphotography
Flights reduced by 40% at Paris-Orly airport after traffic control systems break down
abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/flights-reduced-40-paris-orly-airport-after-traffic-121928535
AvTalk Episode 320: About that Qatari 747: On this episode of AvTalk, what's the deal with Qatar gifting a 747 to the US, more problems at Newark ...
flightradar24.com/blog/avtalk-podcast/avtalk-320/
Flight left without pilot for 10 minutes after first officer collapsed: After returning from the bathroom, the Lufthansa flight's captain found he was initially ...
businessinsider.com/flight-left-no-pilot-for-10-minutes-first-officer-collapsed-2025-5
Trump Brokers $96 Billion Boeing Deal in Qatar, Signaling a New Era of Aviation Diplomacy
time.com/7285418/trump-boeing-qatar-jet-deal/
The United Nations' aviation agency has found Russia guilty of downing Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 while it flew over Ukraine in July 2014 ... Show more
#Sustainable fuels are key to cutting #aviation emissions. Now, Infinium is making these fuels in bulk using electricity - as Chief Commercial Officer Ayesha Choudhury ... Show more
Can aviation ever be sustainable? Here are some paths to net zero
Can aviation ever be sustainable? Here are some paths to net zero
No-boom supersonic flights could slide through US skies soon: Feature: As long as you're quiet about it
theregister.com/2025/05/17/faa_supersonic_law/
Converting a Qatari-owned 747 jet into a new Air Force One for President Trump would involve installing multiple top-secret systems and cost over $1 billion — ... Show more
LA 2028 Olympics plans air taxi service for spectators: The aircraft still aren't commercially approved but could offer a way around Los Angeles' notoriously ...
bbc.com/news/articles/cvgnp103zr9o
Operation Sindoor: Top 5 sensors behind Rafale jet’s cutting-edge performance: The Rafale fighter jet is loaded with advanced sensors that give it a huge ...
wionews.com/photos/operation-sindoor-top-5-sensors-behind-rafale-jets-cutting-edge-performance-9060955
UN aviation body rules Russia downed Malaysian airliner: The U.N. aviation council on Monday ruled that Russia was responsible for the downing of a Malaysian ...
ctvnews.ca/world/article/un-aviation-body-rules-russia-downed-malaysian-airliner/
T5 a game changer for S’pore aviation, but Changi must keep moving to beat rival airports
straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/t5-a-game-changer-for-spore-aviation-but-changi-must-keep-moving-to-beat-rival-airports
Swiss CO₂ removal firm Climeworks to downsize: Swiss start-up that specialises in CO₂ removal from the atmosphere is threatened with large-scale lay-offs.
swissinfo.ch/eng/emissions-reduction/swiss-co₂-removal-start-up-forced-to-downsize/89324230
NATS May 12
Learning at Work Week 2025 - NATS Blog: Learning at Work Week is a unique annual event to build learning cultures at work. We understand the importance of ...
nats.aero/blog/2025/05/learning-at-work-week-2025/
Denver air traffic controllers had 2-minute communications outage, FAA official says
npr.org/2025/05/15/nx-s1-5399623/denver-airport-air-traffic-control-outage
Key FactsTwo-Minute Communications Failure at Denver Airport
May 15 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: npr.org
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: npr.org
- On Monday, air traffic controllers in Denver experienced a two-minute communications failure due to multiple radio transmitter issues.
- An FAA official confirmed that controllers relied on a backup frequency to maintain communication with pilots during the outage.
- The incident occurred at the Denver Air Route Traffic Control Center and did not affect flight operations.
- The FAA is investigating the incident amid growing concerns about the reliability of the aviation system.
We know that the problems have gone back decades in some cases, but it's still an absolutely shocking system failure, and we need immediate solutions.— Rep. Robert Garcia speaking about the challenges of the aviation system during a hearing in the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
Changi’s T5 key to Singapore’s aviation hub status in the region, says regional industry chief
straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/changis-t5-key-to-spores-aviation-hub-status-in-the-region-says-regional-industry-chief
The airline vows to take passengers back to the 'Golden Age' of aviation - with economy seat going for £788 ✈️
Reports that the Rafale fighter jet came off second best attracted global attention.
(Link in comments) #china #military #technology #aviation
Relatives of Jeju Air Crash Victims File Criminal Complaint: Dozens of family members filed a joint complaint against 15 aviation officials ...
nytimes.com/2025/05/14/world/asia/jejuair-crash-relatives-complaint.html
CNA May 09
Singapore's aviation sector takes off to meet demand, but labour shortage could stall growth
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/aviation-mro-maintainence-repair-overhaul-demand-manpower-5119716
Church sister moving in on my husband: Church sister moving in on my husband
jamaicaobserver.com/allwoman/2025/05/12/church-sister-moving-husband/
AvTalk Episode 319: What’s old is Newark again: On this episode of AvTalk, ongoing problems at Newark continue to have ripple effects throughout the Northeast ...
flightradar24.com/blog/avtalk-podcast/avtalk-319/
The US needs more air traffic controllers. These graduating students just got fast-tracked to enter the job market quicker
cnn.com/2025/05/12/us/air-traffic-controller-collegiate-training-initiative
yenisafak.com May 08
France's Dassault Aviation, the producer of Rafale fighter jets, saw a 3.3% plunge in its shares in two days after Pakistan said it shot down multiple Indian ... Show more
Global Airlines promised luxurious flights on a fleet of A380 superjumbos. The launch is somewhat different
cnn.com/2025/05/09/travel/global-airlines-a380-superjumbos-fleet-launch
Despite public enthusiasm over the apparent success of the fighter jet in the India-Pakistan conflict, Beijing remains cautious ... Show more
When it comes to being on time, which airlines in the region fare better?
(Link in comments) #airline #aviation #punctuality #scmpnews #scmp
Can the Dept. of Transportation and Sean Duffy fix an antiquated and frequently broken air traffic control system?
cnn.com/2025/05/09/us/can-dept-of-transportation-and-sean-duffy-fix-air-traffic-control-system
US reports second air traffic control outage at New Jersey airport: The Trump administration is facing pressure to modernise air traffic control systems and hire ...
aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/9/us-reports-second-air-traffic-control-outage-at-new-jersey-airport
Who Attacked Flights Near the White House?: After a deadly midair collision in Washington, D.C., pilots started receiving alarms that they were next ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/article/aviation-flights-white-house-tcas-drones.html
Costly diversions and delays continue to hit airlines around Indian and Pakistani airspace
flightradar24.com/blog/aviation-news/costly-diversions-and-delays-continue-to-hit-airlines-around-indian-and-pakistani-airspace/
India signs landmark deal with France to procure 26 Rafale jets for Rs 64,000 crore
financialexpress.com/business/defence-india-signs-landmark-deal-with-france-to-procure-26-rafale-jets-for-rs-64000-crore-3825187/
Key FactsIndian Navy Replaces MiG-29Ks with Rafale-M Jets
Apr 28 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: defence-blog.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: defence-blog.com
- India and France signed a $7.4 billion deal for 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets.
- The Rafale-M aircraft will replace the outdated MiG-29K fighters on India's INS Vikrant and INS Vikramaditya aircraft carriers.
- Deliveries are expected to start in 2029 and end by 2031.
- This agreement reflects India's efforts to reduce dependency on Russian military equipment while continuing its partnership with France.
FLYING Debuts Refreshed Digital Experience | FLYING Magazine: Faster, sleeker, and more in-depth, the brand is building on its nearly 100-year legacy.
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Defence Blog May 03
Russian combat jet downed by Ukrainian drone boat: Russian military-affiliated sources have acknowledged the loss of a combat jet following a Ukrainian sea drone ...
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Eight sectors account for 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Roberto Bocca, Head of Energy and Materials at the World Economic Forum ... Show more
Here’s how hard-to-abate sectors can decarbonize faster
Here’s how hard-to-abate sectors can decarbonize faster
Skies Mag May 05
Today's top story: With augmented reality, CAE takes pilot training anywhere
Read the full story, and see the rest of today's headlines ... Show more
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The exercise followed months of back-and-forth reports about Cairo’s potential purchase of the latest model J-10C.
(Link in comments) #china #technology #aviation ... Show more
Ukrainian drones struck the Kubinka military airfield in Moscow Oblast, which serves as a base for MiG-29 and Su-27 fighter jets used against Ukraine ... Show more
In recent weeks, the Chinese stealth aircraft has been spotted repeatedly undergoing flight tests.
(Link in comments) #china #military #technology #aviation
Air India allowed to temporarily extend duty, rest for long-haul crew, memo shows
reuters.com/world/india/air-india-allowed-temporarily-extend-duty-rest-long-haul-crew-memo-shows-2025-05-02/
Turkish Airlines, Pegasus announce departure from Ben-Gurion Airport: “Giving up slots is a dramatic step in the aviation world,” a senior industry official said ...
jpost.com/israel-news/article-851892
Skies Mag Apr 28
Airbus A321XLR: An exclusive look at Air Canada’s new narrowbody ‘game-changer’ - Skies Mag
skiesmag.com/features/airbus-a321xlr-an-exclusive-look-at-air-canadas-new-narrowbody-game-changer/
AvTalk Episode 318: “All the brain damage of buying a whole airline”: On this week’s AvTalk, India-Pakistan tensions, power and ATC equipment outages on two ...
flightradar24.com/blog/avtalk-podcast/avtalk-318/
FAA offering $10K bonuses to hire new air traffic controllers : Air traffic control is a demanding career. Only 57% to 73% of trainees graduate ...
businessinsider.com/air-traffic-controllers-bonus-faa-hiring-incentives-pay-2025-5
#BA492 is about to make its second attempt at landing in Gibraltar, where winds are currently gusting up to 33 knots. |~1~|
The current METAR reads: LXGB ... Show more
Live Flight Tracker - Real-Time Flight Tracker Map | Flightradar24: Flightradar24 is the best live flight tracker that shows air traffic in real time ...
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South Korea to Use Drones to Deter Birds After Deadly Jeju Air Crash: The government announced a raft of aviation safety measures after a Jeju Air crash late ...
nytimes.com/2025/04/30/world/asia/south-korea-jeju-air-birds.html
