INFORMATIONALMar 10, 2024Five Years Later: How Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 Highlighted the Boeing 737 MAX's IssuesFive years have elapsed since the tragic accident of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302, a Boeing 737 MAX 8 flying from Addis Ababa to Nairobi. This was the second fatal incident within five months involving a 737 MAX. Shortly after Flight 302's demise, a two-year-long worldwide 737 MAX grounding went into effect. Such an extensive grounding highlighted various issues about the MAX and was dedicated to improving the aircraft's control systems before it returned to service.
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INFORMATIONALMar 10, 2024Boom Supersonic: Bringing Supersonic Transport Back to the FutureBoom will return supersonic air travel to the skies. The Boom Overture is their instrument of choice, a supersonic transport meant to carry 64-80 passengers at 1.7 times the speed of sound. Japan Air Lines, American Airlines, and United Airlines have ordered the aircraft.Read More →
NEWSMar 09, 2024U.S. Department of Justice Opens Criminal Investigation into Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 IncidentThe US Department of Justice (DOJ) has opened a criminal investigation into the incident involving an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft. The DOJ announced this investigation on March 9, over two months after the incident occurred.Read More →
NEWSMar 09, 2024Possible Oil Warning Light Issue Forces United Airlines Flight to Return to ChicagoA United Airlines flight from Chicago-O'Hare (ORD) to Salt Lake City (SLC) was forced to return to Chicago due to a maintenance issue on March 9. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), there was a possible oil warning light issue. Read More →
NEWSMar 09, 2024NLX Raises $12 Million in Funding: How Airlines Use Its AI Technology to Enhance Their OperationsAmerican enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) provider NLX raised $12 million in Series A funding for operational expansion and development efforts. JetBlue's venture capital division, JetBlue Ventures, contributed to the funding round. Meanwhile, United Airlines and Copa Airlines have worked with NLX to incorporate AI into their operations. Read More →
NEWSMar 09, 2024Former Global Crossing CEO to Launch Air Flo, Featuring Airbus A220sA few weeks after his resignation as Chief Executive of U.S. operator Global Crossing Airlines, Ed Wegel reported his plans to initiate a new carrier operating Airbus A220s under the name of Air Flo.Read More →
NEWSMar 08, 2024United Airlines Airbus A320 Faces Hydraulic Issue, Makes Emergency Landing in Los AngelesA United Airlines plane made an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) after the aircraft experienced a hydraulic system issue.Read More →
NEWSMar 08, 2024NTSB Investigating Stuck Rudder From Boeing 737 MAX 8 Aircraft in NewarkA United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX recently experienced "stuck" rudder pedals shortly after landing, prompting the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) to investigate the incident.
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NEWSMar 08, 2024United Airlines Plane Veers Off Runway upon Landing in HoustonUnited Airlines has suffered the fourth major technical incident in one week when on March 8, a United 737 MAX 8 has suffered a landing gear failure and runway excursion on landing in Houston (IAH). No passengers or crew were injured in the incident. Read More →
NEWSMar 08, 2024Osaka-Bound United Airlines Aircraft Loses Tire Shortly After Takeoff From San Francisco, Diverts to Los AngelesA United Airlines Boeing 777-200ER suddenly lost one of its tires while taking off from San Francisco. The flight was bound for Osaka, Japan, but was diverted to Los Angeles.Read More →
