Squawks & Headlines - FlightAware (2024)

Submitted about 12 hours ago

For a while, rumors suggested that the famous, albeit aging, mobile lounges at Washington Dulles International Airport would be phased out at some point. Well, those rumors have been proven false as it was recently announced that the beloved people movers will receive a major facelift. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

Submitted about 8 hours ago

I repeatedly heard EFB users at the Forum share five key requirements that seemed universal across the airlines I heard from. These requirements all resulted from specific challenges airlines face, new pressures being placed on airlines from passengers or shareholders, or an internal desire to build on investments airlines have already made in one area to deliver operational improvements or efficiencies in another. Here are the five things that I heard commercial airlines ask for from their EFB… (connectedaviationtoday.com) More...

Submitted about 5 hours ago

SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — The Bobcats are taking learning to the sky. Texas State University will offer a new Aviation Science degree program through a partnership with Coast Flight Training, the City of San Marcos and Texas Aviation partners, according to a Texas State news release. The new program was inspired by the increasing national demand for commercial pilots. The degree will be a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences with a concentration of Aviation Science, the release said. Students… (www.kxan.com) More...

Submitted 7 days ago

Titanium that was distributed with fake documentation has been found in commercial Boeing and Airbus jets. Now the Federal Aviation Administration, the aircraft manufacturers and supplier Spirit AeroSystems are investigating whether those components pose a safety hazard to the public. (www.cnn.com) More...

Submitted about 2 hours ago

Part of a garbage truck got stuck in the wing of an airplane at Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro Friday morning. A passenger told WFMY News 2's Chad Silber that the plane was in the process of boarding when the truck hit it, causing the plane to shake. Passengers had to deboard the plane and the flight was delayed for several hours. "We had just boarded when we felt a very strong jolt for several seconds and then another one," Joni Crofoot shared with WFMY News… (www.wfmynews2.com) More...

Submitted 2 days ago

Although Oklahoma already leads the nation in the number of high schools offering aerospace programs, the state will continue offering an air-industry curriculum for the third year in a row. The "You Can Fly" program, a free curriculum developed by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, will be offered at 116 high schools. The four-year pathway of high school coursework will prepare students for careers in the aerospace industry and will lead to a certification or… (www.oklahoman.com) More...

Submitted 2 days ago

An Atlas Air cargo jet had a landing gear failure and blocked the runway in Hong Kong causing many flight delays. (www.freightwaves.com) More...

Submitted about 4 hours ago

First, white paint reflects sunlight, keeping the plane interior cooler on boiling hot days when the aircraft is roasting on the tarmac, according to the auto media outlet MotorBiscuit. Then, there’s the issue of weight — and the light-hued varnish weighs less than dark-colored paint. The outlet also reported that white paint shows wears and tears more than any other color. Cracks or corrosion are much easier to spot on lighter varnish, which allows maintenance to notice and fix the issue more… (nypost.com) More...

Submitted about 15 hours ago

Boeing CEO David Calhoun apologized this week to the families of people who died in crashes in the manufacturer’s planes, while members of both parties on a U.S. Senate panel grilled the executive for failing on safety and transparency. (oregoncapitalchronicle.com) More...

Submitted about 15 hours ago

Two US astronauts are set to be left on the International Space Station (ISS) for a fortnight longer than expected. (www.gbnews.com) More...

Submitted about 2 hours ago

LATAM Airlines Brasil (JJ) and GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes (G3) are reportedly in discussions with Embraer regarding a potential order for E2 jets. This news comes from Francisco Gomes Neto, Embraer’s Chief Executive Officer. (www.airguide.info) More...

Submitted about a day ago

The Fort Worth-based carrier said on Thursday that it would pause pilot hiring through the end of the year. (airlinegeeks.com) More...

Submitted about 2 hours ago

Pegasus Airlines (PC) is considering placing a new order for narrowbody aircraft to be delivered post-2029, according to CEO Guliz Ozturk. (www.airguide.info) More...

Submitted 4 days ago

On 16 May 2024, President Joe Biden signed into law the bipartisan FAA Reauthorization Bill of 2024. The legislation promises to make American airspace safer and introduce robust protections for passengers and airline employees alike. The debate will likely continue as retirements continue to grow over the next decade. (avgeekery.com) More...

Submitted about 4 hours ago

Better terms, more aircraft equals big win for Sun Country Airlines. (www.freightwaves.com) More...

Submitted about 7 hours ago

Federal aviation authorities are currently conducting an investigation following a concerning incident involving a Southwest Airlines flight that reportedly flew at dangerously low altitudes over Oklahoma early Wednesday morning. (skygofly.com) More...