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After Months of Gibberish, Voyager 1 Is Communicating Well Again: NASA scientists spent months coaxing the 46-year-old Voyager 1 spacecraft back into healthy ...
scientificamerican.com/article/after-months-of-gibberish-voyager-1-is-communicating-well-again/
Quick Glance: Voyager 1: Successful Communication Restoration
- After months of nonsensical transmissions, Voyager 1 is finally communicating clearly with Earth.
- NASA has resolved issues with the probe and obtained clear information on its health.
- Voyager 1 has made significant scientific discoveries but is significantly affected by the harsh space environment.
- Despite the temporary repair of communication issues, NASA scientists are aware that the spacecraft won't last indefinitely.
Southwest Quits Four Airports in Cost-Cutting Drive: The airline expects fewer deliveries of Boeing planes than before, and cited “significant challenges” in ...
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Quick Glance: Boeing faces revenue decline after 7 quarters with decreasing deliveries
- Boeing experienced a revenue decline in the last quarter, marking the first time in seven quarters as aircraft deliveries decrease.
- The quarterly revenue amounted to $16.57 billion, surpassing the expectations of $16.23 billion.
- Boeing aims to deliver a significant portion of its inventory of 737s and 787s by the end of the year to generate much-needed capital.
- Operating margins at Boeing's defense business improved to 2.2% in the quarter, compared to a negative value of 3.2% a year ago.
Boeing whistleblower: ‘They are putting out defective airplanes’: Boeing’s already battered reputation took another hit at two Senate committee hearings ...
cnn.com/2024/04/17/business/boeing-whistleblower-safety-hearing/
Jumbo Jet donates two fire tenders to GFS: The Guyana Fire Service has expanded its fleet with the addition of two foreign used fire tenders ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/25/news/guyana/jumbo-jet-donates-two-fire-tenders-to-gfs/
Boeing whistleblower says 787 fleet should be grounded: Boeing engineer Sam Salehpour said in a Tuesday interview that he thinks all 787 jets should be grounded ...
thehill.com/homenews/4598076-boeing-whistleblower-says-787-fleet-should-be-grounded/
India's IndiGo places first-ever widebody order for 30 Airbus A350 jets: IndiGo, India's top airline by market share, placed an order with Airbus for 30 A350-900 ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/indias-indigo-places-order-30-airbus-widebody-aircraft-2024-04-25/
United Airlines says Boeing 737 Max blowout, grounding cost it $200M: United blamed its failure to turn a profit in the first quarter of 2024 on the temporary ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/04/17/united-airlines-loss-boeing-737-max/
Quick Glance: United Airlines cuts 2024 aircraft delivery plan
- United Airlines has reduced its aircraft delivery expectations for the year due to Boeing delays.
- The company plans to lease 35 Airbus A321neos in 2026 and 2027.
- United Airlines incurred a $200 million loss due to the temporary grounding of the Boeing 737 Max 9 in January.
- The company exceeded Wall Street's expectations for the first quarter.
Southwest Airlines is ceasing operations at four airports and reducing flights from others. The airline, which only flies Boeing 737 jets ... Show more www.nytimes.com/2024/04/25/business/southwest-airlines-boeing-airports.html
Quick Glance: Southwest and American Airlines Face Financial Challenges
- Southwest Airlines, the largest carrier at San Antonio International Airport, will limit hiring and stop flying to four airports as it copes with weak financial results and delays in getting new planes from Boeing.
- Southwest will also trim flights in Atlanta and at O’Hare International Airport to focus on more profitable locations, expecting to receive only 20 new 737 Max 8 jets from Boeing this year, down from the anticipated 46.
- CEO Robert Jordan stated Southwest was reacting quickly to address financial underperformance by slowing down hiring and asking employees to take time off.
- American Airlines, San Antonio’s second-largest carrier, reported a loss of $312 million as labor costs rose by 18%. The airline expects to return to profitability in the second quarter with earnings between $1.15 and $1.45 per share.
Dad killed by XL Bully had 'worst injuries trauma doctor had ever seen': Jonathan Hogg, 37, was looking after his friend's two dogs, when a male dog called ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/19/dad-killed-xl-bully-worst-injuries-trauma-doctor-ever-seen-20682701/
Guess what: Boeing can be spelled without G and E: Boeing’s problems are now as big as its 747 jumbo-jet. Years of dubious decisions have eroded much of the ...
reuters.com/breakingviews/guess-what-boeing-can-be-spelled-without-g-e-2024-04-17/
Mosquito T43 flies at Ardmore: On 18 March, former Royal New Zealand Air Force de Havilland Mosquito T43 NZ2308 — the fourth Mosquito to emerge from the Avspecs ...
key.aero/article/mosquito-t43-flies-ardmore
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Our #1 flight right now: the Nomadic Aviation Group crew bringing former Air India 747 VT-EVA through Paine Field on its way to the desert. www.flightradar24.com/data/flights/cfouu
New Boeing Whistleblower Claims 787 Fuselage Could Fall Apart Midflight: "That's not how you build a plane," the engineer told reporters Tuesday.
huffpost.com/entry/boeing-whistleblower-787-fuselage_n_6616a1a1e4b0c01a9ee426a6
Quick Glance: Boeing Whistleblower Warns of 787 Fuselage Failure
- The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a Boeing engineer’s claims that the company took manufacturing shortcuts on two wide-body jets, with potentially catastrophic outcomes.
- Sam Salehpour went public in a New York Times story, describing how he believes sections of the 787 Dreamliner fuselage are improperly fastened together.
- Salehpour’s allegations are the latest dip in a turbulent period for the airplane manufacturing giant, which has been dealing with other issues including past crashes and quality control problems.
Alaska Airlines May Opt To Cull Future Boeing Deliveries: Alaska Air Group is unsure how many aircraft it will receive from Boeing in 2024.
aviationweek.com/air-transport/airlines-lessors/alaska-airlines-may-opt-cull-future-boeing-deliveries
Saudi Arabia’s flynas to buy 30 widebody aircraft; confirms IPO: Airline CEO says flynas earned SAR 6.3 billion in 2023
gulfnews.com/business/aviation/saudi-arabias-flynas-to-buy-30-widebody-aircraft-confirms-ipo-1.102301135
A Boeing 737 flying between Johannesburg and Cape Town had to make an emergency stop after one of it’s wheels fell off #dailymirror #breakingnews #fyp #plane #boeing
Chilean report into LATAM Airlines flight plunge finds ‘involuntary movement forward’ from pilot’s seat
cnn.com/2024/04/17/americas/chile-aviation-report-pilot-seat-intl-latam/
Dubai selected as Air India’s first international destination for new A350-900s: Air India will finally use one of its new Airbus A350-900 aircraft on an ...
aerotime.aero/articles/air-india-international-destination-dubai
Buttigieg says Boeing must meet FAA quality plan before raising 737 MAX output: U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said on Wednesday that Boeing must ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/buttigieg-says-boeing-must-meet-faa-quality-plan-before-raising-737-max-output-2024-04-24/
As heavy rain battered the United Arab Emirates, shocking video shows a Boeing 737 jet operated by Fly Dubai pushing through water flooding the tarmac.
British Airways Retrofitting Boeing 787s With Club Suites: British Airways is installing its new Club Suites business class on Boeing 787-8s and 787-9s as of ...
onemileatatime.com/news/british-airways-787-club-suites/
Paid articlePaid Dish soap to help build planes? Boeing signs off on supplier’s method: An FAA audit found Spirit AeroSystems using Dawn soap and a hotel key card in the ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/11/us/politics/spirit-aerosystems-boeing-737-max.html
A firm favorite among crews, enthusiasts, and passengers alike, the Airbus A340-600 first took to the skies #onthisday , April 23, 2001 ... Show more #Flightradar24 www.flightradar24.com/blog/fun-with-filters-on-the-new-flightradar24-com/
China rallies aviation brainpower to get widebody C929 off the ground, amp up Airbus and Boeing competition
scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3259340/china-rallies-aviation-brainpower-get-widebody-c929-ground-amp-airbus-and-boeing-competition
Boeing to face questions on potential CEO candidates, Spirit talks
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/boeing-face-questions-potential-ceo-candidates-spirit-talks-2024-04-22/
Boeing Engineer Says Company Used Shortcuts to Fix 787 Jets: Complaint to regulators says the company dismissed quality and safety concerns during production of ...
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Canadian Airbus A220 jet workers reject tentative agreement: Montreal-area workers who assemble Airbus's smallest jet on Sunday rejected a tentative agreement ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/canadian-airbus-a220-jet-workers-reject-tentative-agreement-2024-04-21/
Another Boeing whistleblower says he faced retaliation for reporting 'shortcuts': This week brought more damaging allegations about Boeing as an engineer accused ...
npr.org/2024/04/12/1244147895/boeing-whistleblower-retaliation-shortcuts-787-dreamliner
E-7 facilities take shape at RAF Lossiemouth: More than 550 tonnes of steel have been supplied by a company local to RAF Lossiemouth as facilities for supporting ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/e-7-facilities-take-shape-at-raf-lossiemouth/
NASA Decodes the Reason Behind Voyager 1's Garbled Transmissions: For the first time since November, we know why Voyager 1 has had a difficult time communicating ...
extremetech.com/science/nasa-decodes-the-reason-behind-voyager-1s-garbled-transmissions
Royal Air Maroc CEO confirms launch of tender for 200 aircraft: The CEO of Royal Air Maroc confirmed the launch of a tender to expand the fleet to 200 aircraft
aerotime.aero/articles/royal-air-maroc-ceo-confirms-launch-of-tender-for-200-aircraft
Singapore budget airline Scoot receives first Embraer E190-E2 aircraft: The plane will arrive in Singapore on Apr 15 and operate its inaugural flight – to Krabi ...
channelnewsasia.com/business/budget-airline-scoot-receives-brazil-embraer-e190-e2-aircraft-4260321
Air New Zealand Cuts Chicago Flights Through Late 2025: Air New Zealand is suspending its Auckland to Chicago flight all the way through late 2025 ...
onemileatatime.com/news/air-new-zealand-cuts-chicago-flights/
NTSB conducting new interviews with Boeing on 737 MAX 9 door plug probe: The National Transportation Safety Board is conducting a new round of interviews with ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/ntsb-conducting-new-interviews-with-boeing-737-max-9-door-plug-probe-2024-04-10/
Quick Glance: NTSB's Investigation Update on Boeing 737 MAX 9 Door Plug Incident
- The National Transportation Safety Board is conducting a new round of interviews with Boeing and the Federal Aviation Administration this week as part of its probe into the in-flight emergency on the Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 in January.
- NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy revealed that investigators were back at the 737 plant in Renton, Washington, this week for more interviews.
- Boeing has declined to comment on the interviews, stating that required documents detailing the removal of the door plug in the Alaska Airlines plane were never created.
- The NTSB plans to hold a public investigative hearing regarding the Alaska Airlines incident in August, which will include testimony from employees at Boeing, fuselage manufacturer Spirit AeroSystems, and others like Alaska Airlines.
United In Trouble Over Unauthorized Inflight Cockpit Visitor: United Airlines pilots reportedly let an unauthorized passenger into the flight deck while a 757 ...
onemileatatime.com/news/united-unauthorized-inflight-cockpit-visitor/
The global airline industry is facing a summer squeeze, with travel demand expected to hit record levels, while aircraft deliveries drop sharply due to ... Show more www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/airlines-struggle-with-lack-planes-summer-travel-set-hit-record-levels-2024-04-09/
What I Like Least About American, Delta, And United: While there are lots of things they do well, here are the biggest weaknesses of American Airlines ...
onemileatatime.com/insights/worst-things-american-delta-united/
Boeing has been the subject of 32 whistleblower complaints with the workplace safety regulator in the US during the past three years ... Show more www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/4/19/boeing-subject-of-32-whistleblower-complaints-documents-reveal
New whistleblower claims put Boeing's quality control under more scrutiny: The company has refuted Sam Salehpour's allegations.
abcnews.go.com/Business/new-whistleblower-claims-put-boeings-quality-control-scrutiny/story
NTSB says Southwest engine cover loss caused by maintenance issue: The loss of an engine cover on a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 on Sunday that fell off ...
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US targets airlines' 'junk fees' in new aviation rules: The new rules require airlines to disclose extra service fees alongside the full fare and offer cash ...
rnz.co.nz/news/world/515172/us-targets-airlines-junk-fees-in-new-aviation-rules
Quick Glance: New Rules for Airline Refunds and Fees
- The Transportation Department will require airlines to automatically refund fares when flights are canceled or delayed and to reveal more about extra fees before booking.
- The department's new rules target the issues of refunds and surprise fees late in the booking process.
- Passenger advocates welcome the new steps as a massive improvement in consumer rights and passenger protection.
- Starting in October, the new D.O.T. rules will include a unified definition for a "significant" delay.
IPL 2024, DC vs GT Live Score: Kuldeep breaks stand as DC back in the game; GT 95/2
wionews.com/sports/dc-vs-gt-live-score-ipl-2024-delhi-capitals-vs-gujarat-titans-ball-by-ball-updates-full-scorecard-714559
What does the fleet of China's third-largest airline look like today? We used our data to take a look. www.flightradar24.com/blog/air-china-fleet/
Etihad Airbus A380 Returns To Paris As Of November 2024!: Etihad Airways will once again fly its Airbus A380 between Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Paris (CDG) as of ...
onemileatatime.com/news/etihad-a380-paris/
Quick Glance: Etihad Introduces A380 on New Route
- Etihad Airways flight EY1 from Abu Dhabi to New York landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport, marking the start of the airline's A380 double-decker service including The Residence, a luxurious three-room suite in the sky.
- The decision to introduce the A380 on the popular New York route aligns with the strategy to meet growing customer demand and expand the network. This move comes shortly after the launch of the new route to Boston, Etihad's fourth US gateway, emphasizing the commitment to serve and expand in the North American market.
- The integration of the A380 significantly increases Etihad's capacity in the crucial US market and provides convenient connections to the wider Middle East and the Indian subcontinent.
- One of Etihad's two daily flights to New York will be operated by the A380, while the other will be serviced by a 787-9, offering First, Business, and Economy cabins.
Air India bids goodbye to one of its last Boeing 747s with a ‘wing wave’ – WATCH: A 'wing wave' maneuver marked the end of an era for Air India as the ...
financialexpress.com/business/airlines-aviation-air-india-bids-goodbye-to-one-of-its-last-boeing-747s-with-a-wing-wave-watch-3465759/
Airbus Lifts A350 Jet Output, Highlighting Edge Over Boeing: Airbus SE will further increase production of its advanced A350 widebody jet as the planemaker ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/airbus-lifts-output-for-a350-highlighting-edge-over-rival-being
Avianca Restores Business Class Within The Americas: Avianca is restoring business class on many flights within the Americas, including those operated by Boeing ...
onemileatatime.com/news/avianca-restores-business-class-americas/
Paid articlePaid IndiGo enters long-haul market with order for 30 Airbus A350, option for 70 more: India’s biggest budget airline, IndiGo, has announced an order for 30 Airbus ...
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Swoon: Delta Amex Made From Retired Boeing 747: For a limited time, Delta Amex Reserve card members can get a card made from a retired Boeing 747 ...
onemileatatime.com/news/delta-amex-boeing-747/
Etihad Airways relaunches Airbus A380 service to Paris from November 2024: For the first time since 2020, Etihad Airways passengers will be able fly between Abu ...
aerotime.aero/articles/etihad-airways-abu-dhabi-paris-superjumbo-airbus
Condor Adds Airbus A320neo Aircraft To Fleet: Condor is modernizing its narrow body fleet with 41 Airbus A320neo family aircraft. Here's what to expect onboard ...
onemileatatime.com/news/condor-airbus-a320neo/
Boeing, Spirit agree $425 mln deal to address supplier's issues: Spirit AeroSystems said Boeing would give it advance payments of $425 million and help it ...
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US to decide by late May if Boeing violated prosecution deal, sources say: U.S. Justice Department officials plan to decide as soon as late May whether Boeing ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/us-decide-by-late-may-if-boeing-violated-prosecution-deal-sources-say-2024-04-24/
DC vs SRH Highlights, IPL 2024: SRH's Record 266/7 Too Good For Pant's DC, Routed By 67 Runs At Home | Cricket News
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Victims' families to urge US prosecute Boeing over fatal crashes: Families of the victims of two fatal Boeing 737 MAX crashes in 2018 and 2019 will press U.S ...
reuters.com/world/us/victims-families-urge-us-prosecute-boeing-over-fatal-crashes-2024-04-24/
Lufthansa City Airlines: Yet Another Cost-Saving Subsidiary: Lufthansa City Airlines will launch operations in the summer of 2024, and will operate Airbus A319s ...
onemileatatime.com/news/lufthansa-city-airlines/
WATCH: Boeing whistleblower testifies before Senate Homeland Security committee: An engineer at Boeing said Wednesday that the aircraft company ...
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Suez Canal rescue units save Tanzanian-flagged ship from sinking in Port Said - Urban & Transport - Egypt
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Watch: Boeing 737 makes emergency landing in South Africa after wheel falls off: A Boeing 737 made an emergency landing in South Africa on Sunday, 21 April ...
independent.co.uk/tv/news/boeing-737-wheel-tyre-explode-b2534534.html
NASA’s Voyager 1 sends first message in 5 months after space scientists restore technical glitch; details here | Mint
livemint.com/science/nasas-voyager-1-sends-first-message-in-5-months-after-space-scientists-restore-technical-glitch-details-here-11713843263049.html
Air India bids goodbye to one of its last Boeing 747s with a ‘wing wave’ – WATCH: A 'wing wave' maneuver marked the end of an era for Air India as the ...
financialexpress.com/business/airlines-aviation-air-india-bids-goodbye-to-one-of-its-last-boeing-747s-with-a-wing-wave-watch-3465759/
RAF P-8 Poseidon joins Clyde collision emergency response: An RAF P-8 Poseidon aircraft was swiftly deployed today in response to a mid-afternoon collision ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/raf-p-8-poseidon-joins-clyde-collision-emergency-response/
India's IndiGo eyes long-haul flights with new Airbus order: BENGALURU -- India's largest airline IndiGo has struck a deal with Airbus for 30 wide-body ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Transportation/India-s-IndiGo-eyes-long-haul-flights-with-new-Airbus-order
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Join us for some window seat views on a Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-1000 as we take off over the NYC skyline. You'll also get to meet Cathay's long-haul premium ... Show more
Delta's new metal credit card is made from a retired Boeing 747 plane: Want to keep part of a plane in your wallet? Certain Delta cardholders can request a ...
businessinsider.com/deltas-limited-edition-credit-card-metal-boeing-747-airplane-2024-4
Breaking News LIVE: IndiGo places first-ever widebody order for 30 Airbus A350 jets
financialexpress.com/india-news/breaking-news-today-breaking-news-live-pm-modi-world-news-lok-sabha-elections-latest-news-on-april-25-bkg/3467714/
Dramatic video shows Lufthansa Boeing 747 abort landing after bouncing twice on LAX runway
nypost.com/2024/04/25/us-news/lufthansa-boeing-747-bounced-off-lax-runway-twice-video/
Lufthansa: Crossing the Atlantic in a double bed: Lufthansa is launching a new luxury business class “Allegris” with flights to Canada. A noble first class will ...
deraktionaer.de/artikel/aktien/lufthansa-im-doppelbett-ueber-den-atlantik-20356150.html
Boeing's crisis hurts everyone: The US aircraft manufacturer will take a long time to get back on its feet. Not good news for anyone who wants to fly sustainably ...
sueddeutsche.de/wirtschaft/boeing-737-max-krise-investitionen-1.6595219
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This is what it looks like inside Trump's $100 million private jet: Donald Trump owns, among other things, a private Boeing 757 jet, with gold-plated seat belts ...
businessinsider.de/wirtschaft/international-business/so-sieht-es-in-trumps-100-millionen-dollar-privatjet-aus/
UAE gets fourth AEW&C aircraft from Saab: Saab, the renowned defense and security company, has announced the delivery of the fourth GlobalEye aircraft to the ...
defence-blog.com/uae-gets-fourth-aewc-aircraft-from-saab/
Families of Ethiopia 737 Max crash victims seek revival of criminal charge against Boeing | Africanews
africanews.com/2024/04/25/families-of-ethiopia-737-max-crash-victims-urge-us-to-revive-criminal-charge-against-boein/
British Airways returns to Abu Dhabi after four-year hiatus with daily flights : British Airways has returned to Abu Dhabi after a four-year hiatus with daily ...
aerotime.aero/articles/british-airways-abu-dhabi-return
Dana Air McDonnell Douglas MD-82 skids off runway during landing attempt at Lagos, Nigeria
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LATAM scraps plan to acquire Boeing B737s after talks end with bankrupt Gol: LATAM Airlines said on Wednesday that it was no longer seeking to acquire Boeing ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/latam-scraps-plan-acquire-boeing-b737s-after-talks-end-with-bankrupt-gol-2024-04-24/
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