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 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 →
NEWSMar 08, 2024SpaceX-Backed Aviation Startup Secures Nearly 3,000 Orders for Futuristic Flying CarCalifornia-based aviation startup Alef Aeronautics has stated that it has received orders for over 2,800 of its under-development, two-seater flying car, the Alef Model A. Alef is backed by investor Tim Draper, who previously funded Tesla and SpaceX. Unlike other electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles, the Alef Model A is mainly designed to drive on roads but can also operate as an aircraft.Read More →
NEWSMar 07, 2024Engine Burst Into Flames on United Airlines Flight Shortly After Takeoff From HoustonOn March 4, a United Airlines Boeing 737-900 was forced to make an emergency landing shortly after its takeoff from Houston-Intercontinental (IAH) due to the left engine bursting into flames. A passenger videotaped the incident, showcasing the bright sparks it shot out near the windows.Read More →
NEWSMar 06, 2024Qatar Airways to Revolutionize Passenger Experience With World's First AI Cabin CrewQatar Airways introduced the worlds first AI Cabin crew at ITB Berlin 2024. The use of AI is the first to create a holographic user experience. The airline also announced greater frequency to 15 destinations, and the expansion of the QVerse. Read More →
NEWSMar 06, 2024British Airways' £7 Billion Transformation Plan: New Seats, Advanced Technology, and Updated LoungesBritish Airways (BA) announced a £7 billion ($8.9 billion) transformation plan at an event in London on March 5. The new initiatives aim to provide a world-class passenger experience and incorporate advanced technology into the airline's operations.Read More →
