Boeing's last 747 to roll out of Washington state factory After more than half a century, the last Boeing 747 has rolled out of a Washington state factory The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2022
The "flying taxis" of the future are lifting off Electric air taxi testing is underway, and service could start in the next few years Axios · Dec 7, 2022
Boeing's last 747 to roll out of Washington state factory After more than half a century, Boeing is rolling its last 747 out of a Washington state factory The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2022
FAA Recruitment Scam: CBI registers case against 20; raids 14 locations in Jammu, Samba JAMMU: The CBI sleuths on Wednesday carried out raids at several locations in Jammu and Samba districts in connection with a case related to alleged corruption and irregularities in examination for the posts of Financial Accounts Assistant (FAA) of Financial Department conducted by JK Service Selection Board (JKSSB). The Times of India · Nov 30, 2022
Cantwell pushes to clear Boeing's final 737 Max models, with conditions In what could be good news for Boeing, U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell of Washington on Tuesday circulated draft legislation that would clear the way for the final two Boeing 737 Max models to enter service without changes to the Renton-assembled aircraft. Tribune News Service · Nov 30, 2022
Tech review: Ruko drone is easy to fly and makes beautiful videos I’m a huge fan of helicopters. Tribune News Service · Nov 30, 2022
NTSB urges new safety rules for Alaskan flightseeing tours following fatal crashes ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The National Transportation Safety Board is calling for new federal regulations to safeguard Ketchikan flightseeing tours following years of deadly crashes, several of them involving cruise ship passengers and bad weather. Tribune News Service · Nov 30, 2022
Graves plans aggressive oversight as transportation panel chairman The presumptive chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee aims to keep a skeptical eye on the Biden administration’s implementation of the bipartisan infrastructure law after the 118th Congress convenes in January. Tribune News Service · Nov 29, 2022
Graves plans aggressive oversight as transportation panel chairman - Roll Call Rep. Sam Graves, Transportation and Infrastructure’s presumptive next chairman, aims to keep his eye on the bipartisan Infrastructure law. Roll Call · Nov 28, 2022
Plane caught in power lines after crash, 2 occupants unhurt A small plane carrying two people has gotten stuck in live power lines in Maryland, causing widespread power outages in the surrounding county as officials try to extricate the aircraft The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2022
Meteorologist, pilot killed as news helicopter crashes next to Charlotte highway CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A pilot and meteorologist with the WBTV news station in Charlotte died in a helicopter crash Tuesday in Charlotte, off Interstate 77 South. Tribune News Service · Nov 23, 2022
Aviation enthusiasts grieve lost lives at Dallas airshow, wait for investigation DALLAS — Saturday’s fatal crash of two vintage World War II planes that resulted in the deaths of six people sent shockwaves of grief throughout the aviation community. As the airshow season wrapped up the same weekend, how future shows will proceed in light of the tragedy is unknown. Tribune News Service · Nov 19, 2022
From Space Regulator to Astronaut: Q&A With George Nield He spent his government career thinking about space. Then he got to fly. Reason · Nov 15, 2022
Flight attendants are fed up with unruly passengers, and we don’t blame them Rude, abusive behavior by airline passengers began to soar when the pandemic hit. Maybe it’s time for tougher penalties. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 14, 2022
Reuters · Nov 13, 2022 Six dead after vintage planes collide at Texas air show Six people were dead after two vintage military planes collided midair on Saturday and crashed in flames before a crowd of thousands who came to see them fly at a World War Two commemorative air show in Dallas, officials said on Sunday.
Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2022 Six dead in airshow horror crash after two WW2 planes collide in mid-air The planes were a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and a Bell P-63
The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2022 Two aircraft collide, crash during Dallas air show The Federal Aviation Administration says two aircraft have collided at air show in Dallas
Reuters · Nov 12, 2022 Two aircraft collide and crash at World War Two airshow in Texas Two vintage military planes collided in midair on Saturday at a World War Two commemorative airshow in Dallas, federal officials said, crashing to the ground before exploding into flames.
WEKU · Nov 12, 2022 Two historic military planes collide and crash during an air show in Dallas It was unclear how many people were on board the aircraft or if anyone on the ground was hurt. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are launching investigations.
Benzinga · Nov 11, 2022 Amid Uncertainty Over FTX Collapse BlockFi Suspends Withdrawals, Juul Shelves Bankruptcy Preparations, Berkshire Hathaway Trims Holdings In Tesla Competitor: Top Stories Friday, Nov. 11 Reuters
The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2022 United Airlines forced to block out some seats on flights as average passenger gets heavier ‘The temporary change is a result of the increased average customer winter weight,’ says carrier
Tribune News Service · Nov 4, 2022 Editorial: Shrinking airplane seats will become safety hazards unless the FAA acts Recent social media posts by a conservative political commentator raging about being “wedged between two obese people” on a three-hour flight from New York to Dallas were tasteless.
Tribune News Service · Nov 3, 2022 FAA mandates seaplane inspections as Whidbey Island crash causes concerns SEATTLE — Federal regulators Wednesday ordered seaplanes like the one that crashed off Whidbey Island be inspected for a flaw that likely caused the deadly September crash.
Tribune News Service · Oct 28, 2022 Safety board urges FAA to mandate Otter seaplane inspections The National Transportation Safety Board on Thursday issued a formal and urgent safety recommendation to the Federal Aviation Administration and its Canadian counterpart that they mandate an immediate one-time inspection of a critical component on all DHC-3 Otter seaplanes.
Tribune News Service · Oct 26, 2022 Delta 'weaponized' mental health rules against a pilot. She fought back SEATTLE — On Christmas Eve 2016, Karlene Petitt, an international long-haul pilot for Delta Air Lines, received a devastating letter that threatened to end her career.