Unions raise alarms over 737 MAX emergency warning systems
A number of aviation workers unions have now raised concerns over the 737 MAX’s emergency alerting systems within the cockpit, and called for an overhaul on both systems and procedures. The union representing safety engineers at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has joined over 200 other responders in posting a public comment on the proposed
International push for pre-flight COVID testing strengthens
Airlines around the world have renewed their call for governments to implement mandatory COVID-19 tests for all departing international travellers in lieu of border closures and quarantine requirements, which have been blamed for the ongoing air travel crisis. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is advocating for fast and affordable COVID-19 tests that can be
Airbus aims to produce ‘zero emission’ aircraft by 2035
European plane manufacturer Airbus has revealed three new visual concepts for “zero emission” hydrogen-powered aircraft, in honour of Zero Emissions Day 2020. The planemaker has now set itself a goal to design and produce the world’s first carbon-free commercial aircraft by 2035, as European governments continue to push for the use of cleaner technology. Airbus’
Boeing likely to move all Dreamliner manufacturing away from Everett
US planemaker Boeing is likely to make an announcement in the coming weeks that will see it move all of its 787 Dreamliner manufacturing to its factory in South Carolina. Currently, the Dreamliner manufacturing is split across two plants – Boeing’s inaugural Seattle-based plant in Everett, and its newer factory in North Charleston, South Carolina.
Update: BA 747s will unfortunately not see new lease of life in Russia
Update 22 September 2020: It appears that seven of British Airways Boeing 747s have not in fact been sold to Rossiya Airlines in Russia, as previously reported. The seven aircraft listed below briefly changed registration from British Airways to Rossiya Airlines on Monday, according to PlaneSpotters.net, which sparked reports that the planes had been sold
Comment: Drones and aerial vehicles could drastically change our cities
In this cross-posting with The Conversation, Paul Cureton uncovers how and why drones will permanently and drastically change our global cities. Drones, personal flying vehicles and air taxis may be part of our everyday life in the very near future. Drones and air taxis will create new means of mobility and transport routes. Drones will be
