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fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
E-Commerce

40 years on: The first 15-seater flight, how Ryanair sold itself as the 'low-cost' airline from the start and the controversies along the way

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
E-Commerce

40 years on: The first 15-seater flight, how Ryanair sold itself as the 'low-cost' airline from the start and the controversies along the way

#boeing
fromFortune
3 weeks ago
Business

Why Boeing's new CFO Jay Malave is 'critical' to a turnaround

Boeing's C-suite undergoes evolution with Brian West stepping down and Jesus Malave appointed as CFO.
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
Cars

China wants to challenge Airbus and Boeing and shake up global aviation. Here's what you need to know about its upstart planemaker, Comac.

Comac aims to disrupt the aviation market dominated by Boeing and Airbus with its C919 and C909 aircraft.
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
Cars

China wants to challenge Airbus and Boeing and shake up global aviation. Here's what you need to know about its upstart planemaker, Comac.

#russia
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 days ago

On Pan Am's Private Jet Journeys, Nostalgia Goes for $60,000 a Pop

The inaugural trip took off this June, following Pan Am's original transatlantic circle route to Europe, originally flown by the famous Pan Am Clippers.
Travel
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Airline pilot was about to land in N.D. when he saw a B-52 'coming at us'

SkyWest flight 3788 narrowly avoided a collision with a B-52 bomber near Minot, prompting the pilot to perform an aggressive maneuver.
US news
#safety
#alaska-airlines
fromFortune
4 days ago
California

Alaska Airlines is back in the air after tech outage grounds all flights for hours

fromFortune
4 days ago
California

Alaska Airlines is back in the air after tech outage grounds all flights for hours

#climate-change
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

At least 19 killed as military plane crashes into Bangladesh school campus

More than 50 people, including children, were taken to hospital, mostly with burn injuries, after the Bangladesh Air Force plane crashed into Milestone School and College in Uttara.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
4 days ago

A Delta pilot narrowly avoided a B-52 collision in North Dakota: 'I don't know why they didn't give us a heads up at all'

The Delta flight operated by SkyWest was headed toward North Dakota when it encountered a B-52 bomber from Minot Air Force Base.
US news
#us-mexico-relations
fromFortune
5 days ago
US politics

Delta-Aeromexico alliance in jeopardy as Trump administration imposes limits on Mexican flights

fromFortune
5 days ago
US politics

Delta-Aeromexico alliance in jeopardy as Trump administration imposes limits on Mexican flights

#tragedy
fromFortune
1 week ago
Science

The first skydiver to break the speed of sound has died in a paraglider crash in Italy

fromFortune
1 week ago
Science

The first skydiver to break the speed of sound has died in a paraglider crash in Italy

#world-war-ii
fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

New southern Haiti seaport, renovated airport spark Haitian trade mission to Miami

Both the International Port of Saint Louis du Sud and the extended runway at Antoine Simon Airport are crucial infrastructure projects aimed at boosting Haiti's southern economy.
Miami
#accident
#tariffs
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
E-Commerce

The Brazilian rival to Boeing and Airbus warned that Trump's planned 50% tariffs will hit it as hard as COVID-19

fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
E-Commerce

The Brazilian rival to Boeing and Airbus warned that Trump's planned 50% tariffs will hit it as hard as COVID-19

#sustainability
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

The once-maligned Airbus A380 is here to stay - and Emirates' $180 million deal proves it

Doric Nimrod Air Three Limited announced last Friday that it had agreed to sell Emirates four Airbus A380s in a $180 million deal. Emirates had already been leasing these planes for the past 12 years, but this commitment is a signal of further confidence in the type.
Cars
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

No basis': Pilot groups reject claims of human error in Air India crash

The Indian Commercial Pilots Association (ICPA) and the Airline Pilots' Association of India (ALPA India) deemed initial findings suggesting human error as reckless and unfounded. They asserted that speculation about deliberate or inadvertent pilot actions in the crash was misguided.
US politics
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 week ago

Bell & Ross Channels Stealth and Precision with the BR 05 Skeleton Phantom Ceramic | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

The BR 05 Skeleton Phantom projects quiet authority, rendered in matte black ceramic that embraces invisibility as a form of impact and reflects military aviation design.
Washington Wizards
#plane-crash
fromwww.echo-news.co.uk
1 week ago

'Huge fireball' seen near London Southend Airport as public asked to keep away

A huge fireball has been seen near Southend Airport, prompting the MP for Southend West to advise the public to stay away from the area.
UK news
#air-india
Coronavirus
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Someone Somehow Survived That Massive Boeing Jet Explosion

A Boeing jet crashed shortly after takeoff in Ahmedabad, India, resulting in a tragic loss of life except for one survivor.
Coronavirus
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Someone Somehow Survived That Massive Boeing Jet Explosion

A Boeing jet crashed shortly after takeoff in Ahmedabad, India, resulting in a tragic loss of life except for one survivor.
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

'Suck it up' - Michael O'Leary says he has no sympathy for residents hit by Dublin Airport noise

Mr. O'Leary labeled the noise complaints as 'utter nonsense' and expressed 'Absolutely none' sympathy for residents affected by noise from Dublin Airport.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Lack of regulation over drones is like 'The Wild West', TD tells committee

"We don't really have any limitations on noise, or the number of drones that can fly in effectively open air space, and we don't have a lower limit that drones can fly at."
Privacy professionals
#pilot-training
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Virgin Atlantic will use Musk's Starlink for fleet Wi-Fi

Right now, there's only one solution. It is Starlink.
Digital life
fromInsideHook
2 weeks ago

A Guide to the Vintage Breitling Navitimer

Breitling debuted the Chronomat in the early 1940s with a bezel featuring a logarithmic scale that allowed aviators to perform various computations and calculations.
Women in technology
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
3 weeks ago

archer's eVTOL midnight with exterior made of handcrafted clay takes first flight in abu dhabi

The eVTOL test flight helps monitor aircraft performance, identifying necessary system changes and its compatibility with local airspace in Abu Dhabi, a city aiming for flying taxis.
Cars
#air-traffic-control
fromNature
1 month ago
NYC parents

Why air-traffic controller shortages are not to blame for US airport chaos

fromNature
1 month ago
NYC parents

Why air-traffic controller shortages are not to blame for US airport chaos

fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Private pilot reveals how they go to the bathroom on long-haul flights

When leaving the flight deck isn't an option, pilots turn to a device known as a 'relief tube.' This device is a black, cone-shaped plastic cup attached to a long tube.
Digital life
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

How the right-wing media machine turns violence & tragedy into using trans people as scapegoats

Ellis's lawsuit accuses Matthew S. Wallace of creating a 'destructive and irresponsible defamation campaign,' driven by a desire to exploit anti-trans sentiment for profit.
LGBT
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

Affluent Travelers Are Ditching Business Class for Business Jets

"You can save a lot of time-and time, ultimately, is money." George Mattson, CEO of Wheels Up.
Travel
#travel
fromHarvard Business Review
3 weeks ago

The Right Way to Prepare for a High-Stakes Conversation

Before any significant task, a thorough preflight check ensures that systems, identities, and details are verified, contributing to safety and success in various fields.
Education
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
3 weeks ago

VoltAero's Cassio 330 Sets the Pace for Electric-Hybrid Aviation Innovation | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

VoltAero's Cassio 330 features a hybrid-electric powertrain that combines two rear-mounted electric motors with a four-cylinder internal combustion engine to optimize performance.
Cars
#cybersecurity
#geopolitics
fromEater Atlanta
3 weeks ago

The Best Atlanta Restaurants for Plane Spotting

Atlanta features restaurants with great views of aircraft for aviation enthusiasts.
Atlanta Braves
fromDeer Park-North Babylon, NY Patch
3 weeks ago

Bubble Tea + Real Estate + Bloody Mary

Cape Air proudly announces its inaugural flight from Long Island MacArthur Airport to Boston this July. The public is invited to celebrate this milestone.
Canada news
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

Everything to know about the life and career of Lauren Sanchez, Jeff Bezos' wife

Sánchez's journey is a fascinating tale of ambition spanning from a successful journalism career to becoming an aviation company owner.
Women
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

Oakland airport changes name for 2nd time in a year amid ongoing legal battle with San Francisco

We are going to go with 'Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport.' This is really leaning into Oakland and putting Oakland first, said Director of Aviation Craig Simon.
East Bay real estate
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
4 weeks ago

LEGO Artist builds stunning 150,000-piece replica of reagan national airport - Yanko Design

"This model captures the essence of the terminal with incredible accuracy, reflecting both the intricate details and the overall structure just perfectly."
Arts
#engineering
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

Can AI help America make stuff again?

AI software from CloudNC drastically reduces CNC programming time, revolutionizing manufacturing efficiency.
Artificial intelligence
#qatar-airways
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

10 Best Aviation Museums in the U.S.

"Aviation museums preserve the stories and breakthroughs that shaped flight. For many of us in the aviation world, they're a lasting source of inspiration," Matteo Atti, chief marketing officer at Vista, tells Travel + Leisure.
Travel
#middle-east
#william-langewiesche
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Silicon Valley-based air taxi firm Archer sees more defense demand in near term

Archer Aviation expects defense-related sales to become the largest segment of its business, surpassing passenger services in the near term, according to CEO Adam Goldstein.
Startup companies
fromwww.glasgowtimes.co.uk
1 month ago

Thousands of passengers to be hit by EasyJet cabin crew strikes this summer

The Union Sindical Obrera, (USO) has confirmed a strike starting June 25, affecting thousands traveling to Spain and grounding 21 aircraft across several airports.
UK news
fromSportskeeda
1 month ago

"My ride is here" - Dolphins' Jake Bailey turns pilot for wife, Bailey, en route to NYC

The machine wants to fly, so if you just help it get there, it will get off the ground. The scariest part was punching the throttle all the way down and having this thing go from zero to 80 in, like, three seconds on the takeoff.
Miami Dolphins
fromtime.com
1 month ago
Cars

The Safest Place to Sit on a Plane, According to Experts

The safest place to sit on a plane may be in the rear, but individual survival stories can contradict general statistics.
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