The American Airlines pilots’ union is really concerned about a pattern of “problematic” things it has noticed happening at airports, suggesting that United Airlines soon might not be the only carrier having safety problems. A Boeing whistleblower continues to beat his drum about alleged defects with the 787 and 777 planes. And Boeing’s Wisk division is maybe taking its flying autonomous taxis to Asia by the end of the decade. Take a moment to catch up on what’s been happening in the world of...
A rash of safety concerns at carriers like Alaska Airlines and American Airlines, compounded by manufacturing problems at Boeing, have left travelers fearful.
The Allied Pilots Association warned of a "significant spike in safety and
DALLAS >> The pilots union at American Airlines says there has been “a significant spike” in safety issues at the airline, including fewer routine aircraft inspections and shorter test flights on planes returning from major maintenance work.
The Federal Aviation Administration on Sunday said it will launch an investigation after the engine cowling of a Southwest Airlines plane fell off during takeoff in Denver and struck the wing flap. The cowling is the protective cover over the plane's engine. Southwest Airlines Flight 3695 returned safely to Denver International Airport around 8:15 a.m. local time on Sunday after the pilot reported the incident, the FAA said. The plane was headed to William P. Hobby Airport in Houston. In a...
Alaska Airlines briefly grounded all flights Wednesday due to a technical issue.
SEATTLE (AP) — Alaska Airlines briefly grounded all flights Wednesday due to a technical issue. The Seattle-based
SEATTLE >> Alaska Airlines briefly grounded all flights today due to a technical issue.
The airline industry has faced safety woes after door plug was ejected from a Boeing 737 Max 9 during an Alaska Airlines flight in January
Floods are 'expected' across parts of Cornwall as high tides breach sea defenses
The budget airline Spirit announced Monday it will delay deliveries of new Airbus planes scheduled from the second quarter of 2025 through 2026 and plans to furlough roughly 260 pilots as part of efforts to boost the company’s liquidity. According to a press release from the airline, a newly reached agreement with Airbus will defer scheduled
The Houston-bound flight was carrying 135 passengers