Alaska Airlines 737-9 MAX flights began again with the afternoon Seattle to San Diego flight on Friday, January 26. The airlne has finished the final checks on its first set of cleared Boeing 737-9 MAX planes as they gear up to return to commercial operations. On January 24, the airline…
The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered the temporary grounding of certain Boeing 737-9 MAX aircraft following an incident on an Alaska Airlines flight. The grounding affects 171 aircraft operated by U.S. airlines or in U.S. territory. “The FAA is requiring immediate inspections of certain Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes before…
Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 experienced abrupt decompression caused by the loss of a cabin exit door. Minutes after taking off from Portland on January 5th, an Alaska Airlines 737-9 MAX experienced a mid-cabin exit door assembly separation. The aircraft, registered as N704AL, was en route from Portland (PDX) to Ontario,…
Korean Air has unveiled a groundbreaking inflight safety video featuring virtual human flight attendants. This innovative concept aims to connect with their diverse customer base and enhance passenger engagement. The video showcases Rina, a virtual human flight attendant, and the virtual girl group MAVE. They provide safety instructions in a…
The Asia Pacific Airlines Association seeks greater dialogue with governments on regulatory initiatives. Airline leaders at the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) 67th Assembly of Presidents, which took place in Singapore this week, expressed their satisfaction with the strong revival of air travel in the Asia Pacific region. During…
Dalek Surprises British Airways Customers at London Heathrow Airport to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Doctor Who. British Airways passengers at Heathrow’s Terminal 5 got an unexpected surprise when they encountered a special guest: a Dalek! The fearsome foe from Doctor Who made an appearance, both in the Arrivals hall…
SWISS has discovered issues with certain protective breathing equipment (PBE) used by its crew members. This equipment is designed to safeguard against smoke and vapors in the unlikely event of a smoke incident on board.
In a strategic move that promises to redefine public health preparedness within the aviation sector, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).
In a move that underscores the growing global demand for specialized pilot training, Embraer and FlightSafety International have announced the inauguration of a new Praetor full-flight simulator in Orlando, Florida. Another simulator will be operational in Europe by the end of 2024, significantly expanding the training infrastructure for Praetor jets.
The Foundation for Aviation Safety is raising safety concerns over Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. This follows their independent review of the FAA’s Service Difficulty Reporting database. The data shows that airlines have filed over 1,300 safety reports concerning malfunctions in the Boeing 737 MAX airplanes, specifically the 737-8 and 737-9…
