FAA Issues Ground Stop Advisory for Alaska Airlines

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop advisory on Wednesday for Alaska Airlines, saying: "All Alaska mainline and subcarrier flights ground stopped." (www.msn.com) Mais...

FAA Grants Historic Authorization for Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 Flight Tests

In a groundbreaking decision, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued its first-ever special flight authorization for the testing of a civil supersonic aircraft, the Boom XB-1. This milestone paves the way for Boom Supersonic to commence flight tests, marking a significant advancement in the development of faster-than-sound travel. (www.airguide.info) Mais...

Software bug at Alaska Airlines caused 2 tailstrikes

This is what led to the FAA issuing temporary ground holds for all Alaska Airlines flights. (gizmodo.com) Mais...

Asia Pacific Airlines on notice for $2.9 million FAA fine

FAA says Pacific island carrier violated numerous safety rules. (www.freightwaves.com) Mais...

United Airlines sets bar for Q1 cargo performance

United Airlines rode the coattails of the cargo recovery to a relatively strong first quarter. (www.freightwaves.com) Mais...

WORLD Dubai flooding hobbles major airport's operations as "historic weather event" brings torrential rains to UAE

WORLD Dubai flooding hobbles major airport's operations as "historic weather event" brings torrential rains to UAE Updated on: April 17, 2024 / 5:06 AM EDT / CBS/AP Dubai, United Arab Emirates — The desert nation of the United Arab Emirates attempted to dry out Wednesday from the heaviest rain ever recorded there after a deluge flooded out Dubai International Airport, disrupting travel through the world's busiest airfield for international travel. The state-run WAM news… (www.cbsnews.com) Mais...