Bad Weather Plane Spotting at LONDON GATWICK | Go-Arounds, Crosswind, Rain, Fog

Some typical stormy weather at London's Gatwick Airport including rain, wind, crosswind and more... (www.youtube.com) Daha Fazlası...

Introducing SkyAware Anywhere: All Your ADS-B Receivers in One View

HOUSTON – April 9, 2021 – FlightAware, the largest global provider of flight information and proprietor of the world’s largest Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) network, announced SkyAware Anywhere, a free software that provides a fused view of an individual’s various ADS-B receivers. This easy-to-use solution provides users with a secure, raw view of everything their ADS-B receivers are seeing in real-time on one map, from anywhere they have an internet connection. (flightaware.com) Daha Fazlası...

Bad Weather landing in Mexico City | Cockpit BOEING 767-300ER

In the cockpit of the Aeromexico Boeing 767-300ER for a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Mexico City (www.youtube.com) Daha Fazlası...

Airbus reveals order for 20 A220s

Airbus has revealed that an undisclosed customer has ordered 20 A220-300s, while lessor Avolon has signed for eight A320neo-family jets. The agreements in March bring the airframer’s gross order figure to 39 aircraft for the first quarter of this year. But cancellation of eight single-aisle jets – five A320neos and three A321neos – took backlog reductions to a round 100. (www.flightglobal.com) Daha Fazlası...

Boeing sues, cancels contracts with Air Force One supplier

Boeing said in its suit filed in Texas state court on Wednesday the delays "have resulted in millions of dollars in damages to Boeing and threaten to jeopardize work that is of critical importance to the (U.S. Air Force) and the president of the United States." (www.foxbusiness.com) Daha Fazlası...

How some people can end up living at airports for months -- even years -- at a time

After more than two decades studying the history of airports, I've come across stories about individuals who have managed to take up residence in terminals for weeks, months and sometimes years. (www.cnn.com) Daha Fazlası...

Airbus deliveries surge, sending shares higher

A rebound in air travel in the U.S. and China is helping to give Airbus a lift. The aerospace giant said Friday (April 9) that deliveries of new jets surged in March. It also reported a new order for 20 of its smaller A220 planes. Airbus shares rose around 2% following the news. Both it and archrival Boeing have had to cut output and lay off thousands of workers as the global travel slump hit demand. (www.yahoo.com) Daha Fazlası...

Boeing's infamous 737 Max plane has a new issue, and 16 airlines are being told to ground planes

Boeing's 737 Max, which was involved in two fatal crashes, has a new issue. Boeing said that some jets have "a potential electrical issue" and recommended they not be flown. At least 16 airlines are affected, including Southwest, United, and American. Dozens of Boeing's 737 Max plane, which was involved in two fatal crashes, have another issue. The company said Friday that some of the planes are facing "a potential electrical issue." As a result, the plane-maker… (www.msn.com) Daha Fazlası...

Airplane takes off a tonne heavier than expected after computer error weighs adults as children

A flight from the UK to Spain took off with more than a tonne of unexpected weight after a software error classified female passengers using the title “Miss” as children. This led to the flight’s load sheet estimating the weight of 38 female passengers as 38 kg or 77 pounds each, the standard weight for children, instead of 69 kg or 152 pounds, the standard weight used for female adults. The error was classified as a “serious incident” by the UK’s Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) but… (www.msn.com) Daha Fazlası...

Airbus floats concept for A380 freighter conversion

Passenger aircraft are sometimes converted to all-cargo mode after more than 20 years of service, but the A380 is already being retired after just a dozen years or so. Is there a way to keep them flying as cargo planes? Airbus is trying to find out if customers are interested. (www.freightwaves.com) Daha Fazlası...

United 777-200ER takeoff video at Newark

Newark to San Juan Puerto Rico with a nice sound from GE90 engines (www.youtube.com) Daha Fazlası...

Boeing Grounds Dozens of 737 MAX Jets on Manufacturing Flaw

Boeing Co. grounded dozens of 737 Max jets to repair an electrical flaw that emerged just months after the planes were cleared to return to the skies, forcing airlines to cancel flights and line up replacement aircraft (www.bloomberg.com) Daha Fazlası...

Southwest Didn’t Invite Airbus to Bid

Southwest Airlines didn’t ask Airbus to submit a commercial bid for the A220-300, three knowledgeable sources tell Leeham News. (leehamnews.com) Daha Fazlası...

Fully vaccinated people can resume travel at low risk to themselves, new CDC guidance says

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday released a highly anticipated update to travel guidance for people who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19, eliminating some testing and quarantine recommendations. The CDC says that fully vaccinated people can travel at low risk to themselves (www.cnn.com) Daha Fazlası...

Emirates A380 Fleet To Stay For Longer Amid 777X Delivery Delays

It seems the Airbus A380 could have secured another lifeline in the Emirates fleet as the airline’s Boeing 777X delivery schedule remains up in the air. During an exclusive conversation with Simple Flying, the airline’s president revealed that he expects the giant of the skies to fly for longer, given the uncertainty of 777X deliveries. (simpleflying.com) Daha Fazlası...

The Air Force’s New Drone Launched a Little Baby Drone of Its Own

The U.S. Air Force’s ongoing testing of its new XQ-58A Valkyrie drone took an unexpected turn when it recently launched its own small reconnaissance drone, which can double as a kamikaze. (www.popularmechanics.com) Daha Fazlası...

Mars helicopter two days away from making historic flight

NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter is two days away from making humanity’s first attempt at powered, controlled flight of an aircraft on another planet. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) Daha Fazlası...

St. Vincent’s Argyle International Airport Closed After La Soufrière Volcanic Eruption

Scientists at the University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre (UWI-SRC) have reported that an “explosive eruption” has occurred on April 9, 2021 at 8:41 a.m. (12:41 pm UTC) at the La Soufrière volcano located on the northern side of the Caribbean island St. Vincent. (www.gatechecked.com) Daha Fazlası...

New U.S. Start-Up Avelo Airlines to Begin Service Offering $19 Fares

New U.S. budget carrier Avelo Airlines has announced its launch date, including initial routes and its onboard services. The carrier will launch flights on April 28 out of its Burbank, Calif. base to 11 cities on the West Coast. Avelo’s business model is focused on connecting underserved markets that lack nonstop connections. The first routes feature city pairs that currently require connecting services. Avelo bets its cheap, nonstop services will attract passengers away from other major… (airlinegeeks.com) Daha Fazlası...