FAA says no specific timetable for return to service of 737MAX
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-...eing-737-maxs-return-to-service-idUSKCN1TD1VW However, Reuters reports also say that Doug Parker (CEO of AAL) said at the stockholders' meeting that he he expects...
View Article737MAX is not the only reason Boeing is looking forward to 2020
777X engine problems (the 4 test engines have been recalled from Boeing by GE) have pushed delivery date until "sometime" in 2020. Giant Antonov-124 will be needed to transport the 4 huge engines back...
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Boeing could be preparing to terminate manufacture of the 747
https://simpleflying.com/boeing-747-end/ And, I still havent gotten to fly on one yet. Just my luck.
View ArticleAB320 now has more orders than B737
Airbus now has more orders for AB320 than Boeing has for 737's. Not a surprise. However, this presents a problem for heavy 737 users such as Southwest and AA. If AB is that far ahead on firm orders, it...
View ArticleOne person in the cockpit for extended periods?
I don't really consider this to be Airline News, but couldn't think of any other forum in which to post it. This is an idea that is actually being discussed at the "airline conference" level! As a...
View ArticleBoeing! The beginning of the End
I have a strong hunch that Boeing has started their slide out of existence. I think it started with the C Series approach. They should of bought it instead have having that we are so big, we can do...
View ArticleAirport slots--controls, costs, etc
Interesting article about take-off/landing slots at airports around the world. Article raised some questions for me, but at this point I don't have enough knowledge of the subject to formulate a...
View ArticleFlorida man arrested for pointing a laser at aircraft attempting to land
Idiot! Arrested at Sarasota-Bradenton airport. He also pointed the laser at a Sheriff's department helicopter. https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/26/us/f...il&utm_term=0_6da287d761-e6e1a5df66-102574389...
View ArticleCLT Airport tower evacuated due to fire
https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/29/us/north-carolina-airport-tower-fire/index.html Temporary ground stop now lifted. No injuries reported. Fire now under investigation.
View Article18.7 Billion and Counting
MAX issues cost to Boeing (so far). Ouch! https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/10/busi...il&utm_term=0_6da287d761-c10664d3d2-102574389
View ArticleWorking from home
I called American to book a ticket, and I asked the agent how are they dealing with COVID-19 at the call center? He said some agents were working at home on a temporary basis, but there are other...
View ArticleBoeing to offer early retirements
Edit: Title should have said early retirements and buyouts. Result of pandemic-related changes in airplane orders.. https://www.wsj.com/articles/boeing...buyouts-as-coronavirus-takes-toll-11585798377...
View ArticleHere's a catch to bailout money I didn't know. Did you?
One of the provisions in both the grant and the loan pieces of the pie said that the Department of Transportation (DOT) could require airlines to continue to serve all points until March 1, 2022!!!...
View ArticleGovt. Stimulus is a done deal. Now we wait to see results
(Loved Cranky's opening statement (quoted below) "Congress finally came to an agreement, and the President signed the bill. Now, the CARES Act is about to pump an unfathomable $2 trillion into the...
View ArticleFederal Bailout $$ Billions, for the Airlines, with 'Conditions' ?
With ALL of us seeing, experiencing things we never thought we'd see,.......as far as the Airlines are concerned, and with conditional bailout $$ forthcoming, might it be time to Nationalize a handful...
View ArticleBoeing Terminates $4.2 Billion deal with Embraer
https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/25/business/boeing-embraer-termination/index.html Embraer to sue. (no kidding!)
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Reduction in flights from DFW and LUV
This article contains information about reductions in flights from DFW and LUV. So, I decided to put it in Airline News. P.S. Knight -Ridder (news agency that published this article) put Fairbanks, AKL...
View ArticleBoeing CEO says 1 U.S. airline to fold this year
Which airline not stated. I'm providing a link to the article. Be aware that you may be required to subscribe to Bloomberg's Business magazine in order to read the article....
View ArticleCOVID-19 airline policies discussion
Maybe not with United as they are NOT following as they promised to the passengers. Here is a pic of a full flight 737 with all middle seats except for one are full. What the hell happened to middle...
View ArticleNews links that effect AA
I thought this might be a thread for airline news. Looks like the UK airlines are getting the same treatment the USA airlines got in the early 2000s BA FAs 55% paycut....
View ArticleIs the future of Air Travel? Are Qatar Qsuites a possible layout for safe...
We recently flew on Qatar Airlines Qsuites and did a video evaluating how they would need to be updated post COVID to get people feeling safe about Air Travel. We also discuss and evaluate other...
View ArticleAnchorage is now world's busiest airport (on certain Saturdays)
Just thought I would pass this interesting little news item on to the members. https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/anchorage-airport-world-busiest/index.html
View ArticleWhy Airports Die
Another Cranky Flyer winner. All about design and construction and airplane size issues that result in relatively new airport buildings being demolished and replaced....
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Cranky Flyer announces a "Fight for 27, 29, or 39 Gates at DIA
Warning: You may want to take a couple of Tylenol before reading this post and link. It's going to give you a headache. Cranky Flyer does the math for us on the allocation of those new gates under...
View ArticleCranky Flyer gives us news on AA International plans through 2021.
It's complicated so I am just providing a link to the CF article. Some real surprises here. https://crankyflier.com/2020/07/02/american-rallies-around-partner-hubs-in-2021-long-haul-schedule/
View ArticleReturn of MAX not until "at least" October (and maybe next year).
Evidently there are several steps in the recertification process that have not been completed. One is NPRM--Notice of Proposed Rule Making. No I don't think I can splain it. Go to the link and read it....
View ArticleDOT and FAA Docket Filings for December 1st
DOT OST Docket Filings: https://airlineinfo.com/displaydotd...+Regulations.gov+Posted+Filings&pd=2020-12-01 FAA Docket Filings:...
View ArticleM&A Talks And Rumors Start Their Rounds
Here comes all the M&A discussions. Pretty sure some airlines will have to do something to survive, but not sure if they would approve one of the big 4. I could actually see Alaska, Jetblue,...
View ArticlePilot warns passengers from DC event to please remain calm or else
Bet they didn't have any issues once airborne. Now that's how you address a possible rowdy crowd. "If folks don't follow flight crews instructions I will put them only halfway home in KC." Nice.........
View ArticleFAA Finally Gets Tough On Unruly Passengers
Well it's about time! What took so long? I agree with this crack down. No more warnings folks, no more counseling folks, abide by the rules or get removed, fined and even jail time for interfering with...
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