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Europe’s Top Air Safety Regulator Calls for Increased Resources Amid Rising Aviation Challenges

By | 2024-03-28T14:21:25-04:00 March 28th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business, Airport Business, Government & Regulatory, Safety|

The outgoing head of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has sounded the alarm on the need for enhanced resources and a broadened mandate as the agency confronts systemic risks within the aviation sector. This plea comes amidst heightened safety concerns and the agency's struggle to keep pace with its American counterpart, the Federal [...]

Norse Atlantic Airways Launches Direct Flights from Las Vegas to London Gatwick in September 2024

By | 2024-03-28T12:22:54-04:00 March 28th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Airline Business, Airlines, Airport Business, Airports, Press Releases|

Norse Atlantic Airways announced the inauguration of its inaugural flight connecting Las Vegas (LAS) to London Gatwick (LGW) on September 12, 2024. This marks Norse Atlantic Airways' first departure from Las Vegas, presenting an opportunity for travelers to explore the UK capital and its myriad attractions within an 11-hour journey. Upon landing at London Gatwick, [...]

Airline Executives Prompt Major Leadership Changes at Boeing Amid Concerns

By | 2024-03-28T10:45:50-04:00 March 28th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Aircraft Engines & Suppliers, Airline Business, Safety|

In a significant turn of events, Boeing witnessed a dramatic leadership shakeup, catalyzed by the collective discontent of U.S. airline executives. This move saw the departure of Boeing's CEO Dave Calhoun and other top executives, a decision spurred by mounting frustrations over production delays and safety concerns. "Boeing needs to be led by engineers if [...]

EasyJet and Ryanair Prepare with Standby Fleets to Ensure Smooth Summer Operations 2024

By | 2024-03-28T10:39:55-04:00 March 28th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business|

In anticipation of the summer 2024 travel season, European low-cost carriers EasyJet and Ryanair are strategically positioning standby aircraft fleets to enhance operational stability and ensure schedule reliability amidst the ongoing narrowbody aircraft shortage. Johan Lundgren, CEO of EasyJet, disclosed to Aviation Daily that for summer 2024, EasyJet plans to deploy 14 standby aircraft, an [...]

Atlas Air Enhances Partnership with YunExpress, Adds Second Boeing 777 Freighter for Expanded US-China Routes

By | 2024-03-28T12:24:38-04:00 March 28th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Air Cargo, Aircraft Business, Airline Business, Press Releases|

Atlas Air, a key player in global aviation logistics under Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, has announced a significant expansion in its strategic partnership with YunExpress, a notable entity of Zongteng Group. This collaboration is set to grow with the introduction of a second Boeing 777-200 freighter, solidifying a long-term charter agreement between the two companies. [...]

Shreveport Woman Federally Indicted for Aiming Laser at Aircraft

By | 2024-03-28T10:32:57-04:00 March 28th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business, Government & Regulatory, Safety|

In Shreveport, Louisiana, a woman has been federally indicted after being arrested last year for aiming a laser pointer at multiple aircraft, posing serious risks to flight safety. April Poitras, 45, has been charged with two counts of directing a laser pointer at an aircraft, an offense under federal law, according to federal court documents [...]

Boeing’s Speed Over Quality Approach Sparks Safety and Future Concerns

By | 2024-03-28T10:07:17-04:00 March 27th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Aircraft Engines & Suppliers, Safety|

Recent incidents have cast a spotlight on Boeing, a company historically hailed for its engineering excellence, as it grapples with the consequences of prioritizing production speed over quality. This shift in focus has been linked to various problems, even after two fatal crashes that drew global scrutiny. Current and former employees, alongside aviation safety experts, [...]

Boeing’s New Finance-Led Leadership Faces Scrutiny Amid Ongoing Engineering Challenges

By | 2024-03-28T10:24:58-04:00 March 27th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Aircraft Engines & Suppliers, Safety|

Boeing's leadership reshuffle, particularly the replacement of engineer Stan Deal with Stephanie Pope, who has a finance background, as the head of Boeing's commercial airplanes unit, has raised concerns within the aerospace industry. The shift comes at a crucial time for Boeing, as it struggles to overcome a series of manufacturing and safety issues, most [...]

NASA’s Artemis 2 Crew Prepares for Crucial Manual Maneuver Test Ahead of Lunar Mission

By | 2024-03-28T12:12:08-04:00 March 27th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Space & Satellite Business|

In a significant preparatory step for humanity's next lunar exploration, the Artemis 2 crew is gearing up for a vital test that will assess their ability to manually command the Orion capsule during a key phase of their mission to the Moon. Set for a September 2025 launch, this mission will mark the first time [...]

Delta Flight Returns to Salt Lake City After Engine Panel Detaches During Takeoff

By | 2024-03-27T17:37:45-04:00 March 26th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Aircraft Engines & Suppliers, Airline Business, Airlines, Safety|

Over the weekend, a Delta Air Lines flight bound for Amsterdam made an unexpected return to Salt Lake City following the detachment of a panel from behind one of its engines shortly after takeoff. The incident involved an Airbus A330neo, a modern jetliner that experienced the unsettling event as it was leaving for its international [...]

Boeing Selects Veteran Executive Stephanie Pope for Key Commercial Airplanes Division Role Amid Challenges

By | 2024-03-27T17:04:34-04:00 March 26th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Aircraft Engines & Suppliers|

Boeing announced the departure of CEO Dave Calhoun and the appointment of Stephanie Pope, a seasoned executive with over thirty years at the aerospace giant, to helm the commercial airplanes division. This strategic move comes as Boeing, valued at $117 billion, faces a pivotal moment, grappling with a series of crises that have eroded public [...]

NASA’s Odysseus Lunar Lander Declared Inoperative After Failed Reawakening Attempt

By | 2024-03-28T12:12:08-04:00 March 26th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Space & Satellite Business|

In a disappointing turn of events, Intuitive Machines has officially announced the end of its Odysseus lunar lander mission. Despite hopes that the lander would reawaken after a period of solar recharging, the company confirmed that no wake-up signal was detected, signaling the permanent cessation of the lander's functions on the Moon. The ambitious mission [...]

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