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Southwest closing operations at 4 airports: Southwest is closing operations at four airports because of delivery delays for Boeing airliners ...
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Quick Glance: Is Southwest Ending Free Seating?
- Southwest Airlines is seriously considering seating allocation and passenger boarding to enhance its financial performance.
- Unlike most other airlines, Southwest does not have a premium section with higher fares.
- The airline is closely examining customer preferences regarding seating and boarding processes.
- Experts believe that Southwest could potentially earn a significant amount of money by introducing assigned seating.
South Korea's Last F-4E Phantoms Fire Final AGM-142 Popeye Missiles Prior To Retirement
theaviationist.com/2024/04/21/rokaf-f-4e-final-live-firing-agm142/
American Airlines Stock, Southwest Diverge. Boeing Casts Shadow Over Q1 Earnings.
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Southwest Airlines Earnings Are Likely to Reveal Its True Exposure to Boeing: Southwest Airlines' earnings may be dominated by its reliance on Boeing and ...
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One Country Expressed Interest In Buying The A-10, Air Force Secretary Says: The U.S. Air Force might find a buyer for its A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft once they ...
theaviationist.com/2024/04/23/a-10-international-customer/
Boeing reports $355m losses amid furore over safety fears: It is the seventh consecutive quarterly loss for the embattled aerospace giant
independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/boeing-losses-safety-fears-report-b2534131.html
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.
Southwest Airlines flight attendants ratify new contract: Southwest Airlines' flight attendants on Wednesday voted in favor of a new contract with an immediate ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/southwest-airlines-flight-attendants-ratify-new-contract-2024-04-24/
Air Force Looking At Options Beyond The B-21 Raider Is Absolutely Necessary: The Air Force's top officer saying that more B-21s may not follow the first 100 ...
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Modified Chinese H-6 Bomber Spotted Carrying Mysterious Drone: The bomber is possibly carrying the WZ-8 high altitude supersonic reconnaissance drone or the ...
theaviationist.com/2024/04/22/chinese-h-6-bomber-with-drone/
65 Years Ago Today: The Man Who Flew A B-47 Under The Mighty Mackinaw Bridge: Bomber Bridge Buzz Tops Maverick’s Tower Blast By A Bunch- But Is It Baloney? ...
theaviationist.com/2024/04/24/b-47-under-the-bridge/
Southwest Airlines flight attendants land new contract deal: Flight attendants at Southwest Airlines have landed a new contract.
dallasnews.com/business/airlines/2024/04/24/southwest-airlines-flight-attendants-land-new-contract-first-for-industry/
Michael O’Leary says he’d ‘happily’ offer UK deportation flights to Rwanda: The Ryanair boss said he would ‘quote for the business’ from the UK government if it ...
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Paid articlePaid The RAF Typhoon Display Team Reveals New Livery For 2024 Display Season: The new special colored aircraft is painted in a 1944 era ‘Day Fighter’ scheme that ...
theaviationist.com/2024/04/22/raf-typhoon-display-team-new-livery/
Claims Swirl About Imminent Delivery Of First Batch Of Su-35 Flankers To Iran: According to some media reports, the long-awaited delivery of the Su-35S Flankers ...
theaviationist.com/2024/04/21/su-35-delivery-claims/
Southwest Flight Attendants Get New Contract, Huge Pay Raises: Southwest Airlines flight attendants have ratified a lucrative new contract ...
onemileatatime.com/news/southwest-airlines-flight-attendant-contract/
Meet The Flamethrowing Robodog Named Thermonator: The robodog flamethrower system is being touted for peaceful purposes, but one like it could have far deadlier ...
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Don’t Make This Inheritance Mistake. It Could Cost Your Loved Ones Big Time.: The issue is something called stepped-up basis. Certain assets, including stocks ...
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Boeing: 787 Production-Quality Issues No Threat To In-Service Fleet: Boeing execs are confident reviews of fuselage gap and smoothness issues that slowed ...
aviationweek.com/air-transport/aircraft-propulsion/boeing-787-production-quality-issues-no-threat-service-fleet
General Atomics, Anduril Move Ahead In Collaborative Combat Aircraft Drone Program
twz.com/air/general-atomics-anduril-move-ahead-in-collaborative-combat-aircraft-drone-program
USMC CH-53K Transports F-35C And Refuels From KC-130 En Route: CF-1 will be used in future emergency recovery systems testing by the Prototype ...
theaviationist.com/2024/04/26/usmc-ch-53k-transports-f-35c/
Ukrainian pilots undergo six-month basic training in France before advancing to F-16 - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/25/ukrainian-pilots-undergo-six-month-basic-training-in-france-before-advancing-to-f-16/
Eglin AFB Pilot Likely Saw A Lighting Balloon, Not A UFO Pentagon Concludes: The high-profile incident over the Gulf of Mexico included a strange craft with an ...
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SalamAir announces fixed prices for Salalah: Muscat: Salam Air, the budget airline, has announced fixed prices for Omani nationals on Muscat-Salalah-Muscat ...
omanobserver.om/article/1152808/oman/transport/salamair-announces-fixed-prices-for-salalah
Southwest Airlines has a secret edge over American, United, Delta
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Pilot reported fire on fuel-laden plane and tried to return to airport before deadly Alaska crash
ctvnews.ca/world/pilot-reported-fire-on-fuel-laden-plane-and-tried-to-return-to-airport-before-deadly-alaska-crash-1.6860420
10 people killed after two Malaysian navy helicopters collide in mid-air: All 10 were crew members aboard the two aircraft.
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/two-helicopters-crash-during-training-in-lumut
Quick Glance: Ten killed in collision of two Malaysian navy helicopters
- Ten people died on April 23 after two helicopters collided during a rehearsal for a Royal Malaysian Navy parade.
- The victims, seven men and three women, were all crew members aboard the aircraft.
- The helicopters, a Fennec M502-6 and a HOM M503-3, crashed during a flypast rehearsal.
- An investigation will determine the cause of the incident, and the navy's anniversary celebrations will be postponed.
Next Big Challenge For AI Dogfighting Is Keeping Track Of Enemies Up Close: Despite a breakthrough mock dogfight, actually sensing where the enemy is at during a ...
twz.com/air/next-big-challenge-for-ai-dogfighting-is-keeping-track-of-enemies-up-close
Here's Our First Close Look At A Ukrainian Light Aircraft Turned Long-Range Kamikaze Drone
theaviationist.com/2024/04/26/close-look-at-ukr-kamikaze-drone/
Delta Air Lines is giving out raises and boosting starting pay: The Atlanta-based carrier recorded a higher profit than four of its top competitors — combined
qz.com/delta-airline-pay-raise-flight-attendant-union-1851427206
B-1B ‘Lancelot’ Is Being Resurrected For Active Service: After being flown out of long-term storage at the boneyard, the bomber is now being regenerated and ...
twz.com/air/b-1b-lancelot-is-being-resurrected-for-active-service
Beale AFB Retires Another U-2 As Dragon Lady's Phase Out Moves Forward: Dragon Lady Tail 80-1085 completed her final flight recently as the fleet prepares for ...
theaviationist.com/2024/04/11/beale-afb-retires-another-u-2-as-dragon-ladys-phase-out-moves-forward/
AI Flew X-62 VISTA During Simulated Dogfight Against Manned F-16: While safety pilots were onboard at all times, the AI agent successfully demonstrated it could ...
theaviationist.com/2024/04/18/ai-flew-x-62-vista-during-dogfight/
More than half US Air Force's B-2 stealth bombers stage mass fly-off: Photos show the mass fly-off of 12 B-2s at Whiteman Air Force Base earlier this week.
businessinsider.com/more-than-half-air-forces-b2-stealth-bombers-mass-fly-2024-4
Jordan's air defence ready to shoot down any Iranian aircraft that violate its airspace
reuters.com/world/middle-east/jordans-air-defence-ready-shoot-down-any-iranian-aircraft-that-violate-its-2024-04-13/
Quick Glance: Jordan's Air Defence Ready to Intercept Iranian Aircraft
- Jordan's air defences are prepared to intercept and shoot down any Iranian drones or aircraft that violate its airspace.
- The army is on high alert, with radar systems monitoring drone activity from Iraq and Syria.
- Jordan has closed its airspace as a precautionary measure in case of an Iranian strike across its border.
- The U.S. has increased military aid to Jordan, deploying Patriot air defence systems to enhance border defences.
Cessna 407: Full Steam Ahead, Right Up Until the End: During the aircraft development frenzy of late 1950s and early ’60s, variety abounded ...
flyingmag.com/cessna-407-full-steam-ahead-right-up-until-the-end/
Airlines now required to pay automatic refunds for canceled flights: The Department of Transportation unveiled new rules for airlines that cancel flights.
dallasnews.com/business/airlines/2024/04/24/airlines-are-now-required-to-pay-automatic-refunds-for-canceling-flights/
JetBlue and Southwest planes nearly miss each other, FAA investigating: The Federal Aviation Administration says it will investigate after a flight at Ronald ...
apnews.com/article/reagan-national-airport-southwest-jetblue-7eb1e99fdb209d79e3607b58d5e22f1c
Engine cover flies from Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 during takeoff: FAA investigation set to examine failure after aircraft fire in Texas last week
theregister.com/2024/04/08/engine_cowling_boeing/
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.
Jordan to temporarily close airspace, state media says: Jordan will temporarily close its airspace for several hours beginning at 11 p.m ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/jordan-temporarily-close-airspace-state-media-says-2024-04-13/
US airlines did better with mobility devices in 2023: Here's how each performed: How did U.S. airlines do with mobility devices in 2023? DOT data shows some ...
usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2024/04/16/us-airline-2023-mobility-device-data-dot/73344760007/
Oman Air launches new schedule for summer 2024 I Times of Oman: The company indicated that local destinations include the Muscat - Salalah route ...
timesofoman.com/article/144148-oman-air-launches-new-schedule-for-summer-2024
United Airlines slashes 2024 aircraft delivery plan as Boeing crisis leads to delays
cnbc.com/2024/04/16/united-airlines-ual-1q-2024-earnings.html
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.
Israel says Iran launched drone salvo at it, air defences poised: Israel said on Saturday that a salvo of Iranian pilotless aircraft had been launched at it and ...
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Paint Job On Kazakhstan’s New A400M Looks Like A 'Soviet' Plane In A Bond Film
twz.com/air/paint-job-on-kazakhstans-new-a400m-looks-like-a-soviet-plane-in-a-bond-film
Southwest Airlines’ big change should mean cheaper flights: The airline is solving a significant problem in a way that should benefit passengers.
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XQ-67 Confirmed To Be A Prototype For General Atomics' Collaborative Combat Aircraft Design
twz.com/air/xq-67-confirmed-to-be-a-prototype-for-general-atomics-collaborative-combat-aircraft-design
Flights delayed up to 2 hours at Sacramento airport after Internet wires ‘intentionally’ cut
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Viral 'Not Real' Plane Woman Is Now a Right-Wing Influencer: Several months after her viral moment, Tiffany Gomas has garnered fresh attention with an ...
newsweek.com/tiffany-gomas-not-real-tiktok-video-ultra-right-beer-photo-1891657
UAE: Flying cars to be manufactured in Abu Dhabi, creating thousands of jobs - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/business/aviation/uae-flying-cars-to-be-manufactured-in-abu-dhabi-creating-thousands-of-jobs
Quick Glance: UAE: Manufacturing Flying Cars in Abu Dhabi, Creating Thousands of Jobs
- Archer Aviation from the US receives multi-hundred-million dollar investments from Abu Dhabi to manufacture air taxis in the UAE and establish its international headquarters in the Emirates.
- The investments are also aimed at constructing vertiports in critical locations throughout Abu Dhabi and accelerating Archer’s launch of commercial air taxi operations in the UAE next year.
- Archer will manufacture its 'Midnight' aircraft in Abu Dhabi, creating thousands of jobs in manufacturing, maintenance, repair, and staff around the vertiport.
- Key components of Archer’s collaboration with ADIO include vertiport construction, operational enablement for air taxi operations in the UAE, and in-country manufacturing of Archer’s 'Midnight' aircraft.
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
Southwest made a change to its points program travelers will like: Would that be cash, points, or cash and points?
sacbee.com/news/business/article287970445.html
AI Is Now Dogfighting With Fighter Pilots In The Air: The breakthrough in autonomous aerial combat made by the X-62 test jet is set to have far-reaching impacts ...
twz.com/air/ai-is-now-dogfighting-with-fighter-pilots-in-the-air
Our First Look At An Armed-Up Block 70 F-16 Viper: Two of Bahrain's new Block 70 F-16s are still in the U.S. for testing and one carried missiles, bombs ...
twz.com/air/our-first-look-at-an-armed-up-block-70-f-16-viper
Gulfstream Is Finally Delivering the G700 Jet: Gulfstream has delivered the first two G700 business jets to customers, after completing “the most rigorous ...
robbreport.com/motors/aviation/gulfstream-g700-business-jet-delivered-1235593086/
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 ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/ntsb-says-southwest-engine-cover-loss-caused-by-maintenance-issue-2024-04-10/
US military conducts joint exercises for rapid troop deployment: Soldiers from the 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team ...
defence-blog.com/us-military-conducts-joint-exercises-for-rapid-troop-deployment/
Bolingbroke discovered in Canada: In early March, the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) announced that the remains of a Bristol Bolingbroke had been discovered in ...
key.aero/article/bolingbroke-discovered-canada-0
Southwest Airlines Buy & Gift Rapid Rewards Points Up To 45% Off Through May 15, 2024
loyaltylobby.com/2024/04/20/southwest-airlines-buy-gift-rapid-rewards-points-up-to-45-off-through-may-15-2024/
Oman Air revises flight frequencies for summer: Muscat: Oman Air has announced the revised frequencies for its summer 2024 schedule as part of a strategic ...
omanobserver.om/article/1152069/oman/transport/oman-air-revises-flight-frequencies-for-summer
Southwest Airlines to end service in, out of Bellingham: BELLINGHAM — Southwest Airlines announced Thursday that it will no longer offer services in or out of ...
columbian.com/news/2024/apr/25/southwest-airlines-to-end-service-in-out-of-bellingham/
How much does it cost to train a Royal Air Force pilot?: The average cost of training a Royal Air Force pilot ranges from £953,817 for multi engine aircraft to ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/how-much-does-it-cost-to-train-a-royal-air-force-pilot/
How Military Aircraft and Business Jets Are Looking to Each Other for Inspiration
robbreport.com/motors/aviation/military-aircraft-design-factoring-into-business-jets-1235582156/
The Way Airlines Charge for Bags Is Becoming More Complex and Expensive: Baggage fees are rising or changing at many airlines, and travelers who hyperfocus on ...
wsj.com/lifestyle/travel/airline-baggage-fees-climbing-d7c80874
Exclusive: Southwest's expected 2024 Boeing jet deliveries keep shrinking, sources say
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/southwests-expected-2024-boeing-jet-deliveries-keep-shrinking-sources-say-2024-04-11/
Last Four Italian AMX Jets, Set To Join Future 'Flying Museum', Reach Final Retirement Destination
theaviationist.com/2024/04/13/last-four-italian-amx-jets-to-piacenza/
Plane crashes after takeoff in Alaska, bursts into flames: no survivors found: A plane carrying two people took off from the Fairbanks International Airport ...
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/23/alaska-plane-crash-fairbanks-tanana-river/73432644007/
First Six Dassault Rafale Fighter Jets Delivered To Croatia: The six Rafale multirole combat aircraft were welcomed at the Zagreb operational base by the ...
theaviationist.com/2024/04/26/first-rafale-fighters-delivered-to-croatia/
New Orleans is losing a nonstop flight after Southwest pulls out of 4 US airports
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/new-orleans-is-losing-a-nonstop-flight-after-southwest-pulls-out-of-4-us-airports/article_883030eb-daa4-5516-8999-dd6d08fe4114.html
It’s going to be a busy summer of travel at Love Field, DFW Airport: Here are the busiest days to travel this summer at DFW Airport and Dallas Love Field.
dallasnews.com/business/airlines/2024/04/24/plan-ahead-now-its-going-to-be-a-busy-summer-of-travel-at-dallas-love-field-dfw-airport/
JetBlue and Southwest planes nearly collide on Washington, D.C., airport runway: A JetBlue flight nearly collided with a Southwest Airlines plane at Washington ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/jetblue-southwest-planes-nearly-collide-washington-dc-airport-runway-rcna148530
Brand-new Iberia Airbus A321XLR dressed in partial livery spotted for first time
aerotime.aero/articles/iberia-airbus-xlr-livery
Ukraine's obsolete S-200 missile systems reportedly back on track to hit Russian targets
kyivindependent.com/ukraines-obsolete-s-200-missile-systems-reportedly-back-on-track-to-hit-russian-targets/
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom brought in $31.4 million in 2023: American Airlines CEO Robert Isom made $31.4 million last year.
dallasnews.com/business/airlines/2024/04/11/american-airlines-ceo-robert-isoms-pay-package-grows-to-314-million-in-2023/
Ukrainian Fighter Jets “Using iPads” To Control Western Weapons: The Pentagon's top weapons buyer talked about Ukraine’s success in using tablets to ...
twz.com/air/ukrainian-fighter-jets-using-ipads-to-control-western-weapons
'Portugal Has Already Begun Transition To The F-35' Portuguese Air Force Chief Says
theaviationist.com/2024/04/19/portugal-has-already-begun-transition-to-the-f-35-portuguese-air-force-chief-says/
Traveler flies every single US airline in a week to see which one is the best: Eric Decker, better known by his digital name Airrack, uses his online presence to ...
nypost.com/2024/04/19/lifestyle/youtuber-airrack-flies-on-everysingle-airline-in-america/
China’s H-20 Stealth Bomber “Not Really” A Concern: U.S. Official: A U.S. intelligence official suggested China’s still-in-development H-20 stealth bomber is far ...
twz.com/air/chinas-h-20-stealth-bomber-not-really-a-concern-u-s-official
3 men stranded on a Pacific island were rescued by spelling 'help' with palm leaves
npr.org/2024/04/12/1244265417/men-rescued-island-leaves-coast-guard
Quick Glance: Rescue of Stranded Mariners Using Palm Leaves
- Three sailors were rescued from a remote Pacific Island after being stranded for over a week and using palm leaves to write 'HELP' on the white sand beach, as announced by the U.S. Coast Guard.
- The men found themselves stranded on Pikelot Atoll after their boat was damaged during a fishing trip on March 31.
- Initiation of the search and rescue operation occurred on April 6 when a family member of the sailors contacted the Joint Rescue Sub-Center (JRSC) Guam due to their absence.
- Survival supplies were effectively provided to the stranded sailors until the USCGC Oliver Henry redirected to Pikelot Atoll on April 9 to finalize the rescue operation, according to officials.
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