Teenager Zara Rutherford has become the youngest woman ever to fly solo around the world. The 19-year-old pilot took five months to complete the world record flight, covering 52 countries along the 32,000 mile (51,000 km) journey. She said she was in tears during the final leg to Belgium, and was looking forward to seeing her cats. Ms Rutherford hopes to become an astronaut and to inspire more young women to become pilots. (www.bbc.com) 更多...
The rollout of 5G wireless service across the United States and its impact on air travel has become a massive story. It seems beyond comprehension that possible complications with the high-speed data networking services wouldn't have been deconflicted for flight safety long ago, but with tens of billions of dollars invested in these networks... (www.thedrive.com) 更多...
For pilots, crew, and maintenance personnel, the aircraft they fly or work on, becomes almost like a child. They get it ready to go in the morning, discover its quirks and learn how to get the very best performance out of it. Then, when all is done for the day, they get it ready for the night. They can move on, working with and flying other aircraft, but they remember each one. But what happens when not just one, but every one of a specific kind of aircraft are retired from the Royal Canadian… (rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca) 更多...
"YouTuber and former Olympian Trevor Jacob ignited discussions and countless breakdowns in aviation media after jumping out of a perfectly flyable plane. The video of the incident has many calling it staged. Now, the Federal Aviation Administration has launched its own investigation... During the flight, the aircraft’s engine appears to stall before failing. Inside of the cockpit, Jacob is wearing a parachute. The video shows him looking around briefly before popping open the door and… (jalopnik.com) 更多...
A college student was boarding an eight-hour international flight from London to Orlando, Florida, when he realized that he was the only passenger on the plane. (www.newsweek.com) 更多...
BURBANK (CBSLA) — A discount airline that launched just last year at Hollywood Burbank Airport is offering big bonuses and a hefty hourly salary in its push to hire 120 new pilots. Avelo Airlines announced a plan Thursday to hire 120 pilots this year, and send pilot salaries sky-high. “We’re committed to attracting and retaining the industry’s best pilots,” Avelo Chairman and CEO Andrew Levy said in a statement. For new pilots who sign on, Avelo is offering a $20,000 sign-on bonus – with $5,000… (losangeles.cbslocal.com) 更多...
Emirates said its Boeing 777 service to Chicago, Dallas Fort Worth, Miami, Newark, Orlando and Seattle would resume Friday. (www.foxbusiness.com) 更多...
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has released a fact-finding report on the forced landing of a Ryanair flight in Minsk last year. Detailing the timeline of the events and the statements of those involved in the incident, the report has been sent to all the ICAO Member States. (simpleflying.com) 更多...
JetBlue Airways, though still a relatively young airline, has become a major U.S. carrier offering service to almost one hundred cities using a fleet of approximately 260 aircraft. The New York-based, low-cost airline has become a favorite among travelers across the country, especially on the east coast. Despite their young age, the carrier holds a colorful history that has influenced their product and popular brand. (aeroxplorer.com) 更多...
This number represents a growth of 36.4% compared to the same month of the previous year; for the year shows an exponential increase of 18.9% compared to... (cmsherbert.blogspot.com) 更多...
Airplane models with one of the five cleared altimeters include some Boeing 717, 737, 747, 757, 767, 777, MD-10/-11 and Airbus A300, A310, A319, A320, A330, A340, A350 and A380 models (www.newsmax.com) 更多...
