FAA set to limit some 787 ops, Avianca most impacted
Rolls Royce engine issues continue to plague the Boeing 787s. This week’s news from the FAA could have a significant impact on Avianca and potentially...
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Strap cuts off fuel supply in NYC helicopter crash
The fatal crash earlier this month of a sightseeing helicopter is nothing short of a tragedy. Reading the initial NTSB report corroborates earlier reports from...
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So long, Baltia. Again.
Baltia lost the only international route authority it ever held. And the company didn't even pretend to try to keep it this time around. Is...
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The safest aviation year ever creates controversy
In 2017 there were no deaths attributed to jet aircraft accidents. Globally. Out of tens of millions of flights that operated around the world not...
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Tethered drones bring cell service to Puerto Rico
The struggle to restore communications infrastructure on Puerto Rico is real. AT&T is switching to drones in some locations to deliver coverage.
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Houston’s airports are reopening; your flight is probably not going
Houston's two airports are reopening earlier than expected following Harvey-induced closures. But most flights are still not operating. Don't expect things to return to normal(ish)...
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New procedures for SFO following AC759 incident
Following the AC759 incident in early July multiple changes were made to procedures regarding landing at San Francisco at night. Quick, fact-based adjustments to circumstances...
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NTSB releases initial details on AC759 SFO incident
The Air Canada near miss at SFO last month was an incredibly close call. The A320 dropped as low as 59 feet above the taxiway,...
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DLD 148: MAX Plus Boom in Paris
The Paris Air Show was full of interesting news again this year, though much of it felt incomplete. Antwerp is an interesting destination and lots...
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AA Hawaii laptop incident tied to alcohol, drugs
More details are coming out on the AA laptop incident that ended up with a fighter jet escort to Hawaii last week and, well, there's...