United Airlines' Rube Goldberg Safety Video Is A Creative Challenge
On a busy soundstage, the cast and crew are relying on a small blue ball to work its magic.
Senate Passes $105 Billion Bill to Boost Air Travel Safety and Customer Service
The Senate passed a $105 billion bipartisan bill to improve air travel safety and customer service.
Investigation Launched After New Boeing 737 Incident
The U.S. airline regulators are looking into an unusual incident where a part of a Boeing 737-800’s engine came loose during takeoff.
Boeing CEO to Step Down by Year-End
Boeing made a sudden move on Monday, shaking up its leadership amidst a significant safety crisis.
Airbus CFO Concerned Over Boeing’s Struggles
Airbus's CFO, Thomas Toepfer, in a chat with CNBC, expressed concern about the troubles hitting their U.S. competitor, Boeing, and how it's bad for the whole aviation industry.
FAA Mandates Fixes for Boeing's 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner Flaws
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) plans to require fixes for newly discovered design flaws in Boeing's 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner jets.
Biden Administration Proposes Rule to Address Air Travel Concerns for Wheelchair Users
The Biden Administration is taking steps to address long-standing complaints from travelers who use wheelchairs about airlines damaging or losing their mobility devices.
United Airlines Introduces Touchless ID for TSA PreCheck Members
United Airlines now offers Touchless ID technology for TSA PreCheck members at Chicago's O'Hare and Los Angeles international airports, simplifying the security process.
Record Passenger Numbers Expected Amid Inclement Weather
Inclement weather, including storms and heavy showers, is expected to disrupt Thanksgiving travel plans in the United States.
Bay Area's Unusual Plane Activity During APEC Conference Revealed as Promotional Stunt
Unusual planes were spotted circling over the Bay Area during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) conference in San Francisco.
Alaska Airlines Flight Diverts as Off-Duty Pilot Attempts to Interfere with Engines
An Alaska Airlines flight operated by Horizon Air had to divert to Portland International Airport in Oregon after an off-duty Alaska pilot attempted to interfere with the engines.
United Airlines Introduces WILMA Boarding System to Streamline Passenger Boarding
United Airlines is implementing a new boarding procedure, known as WILMA (window-middle-aisle), starting from October 26.
Government Shutdown Threatens Aviation Industry Amid Congressional Uncertainty
The looming government shutdown deadline this Saturday not only threatens the functioning of federal agencies but also endangers the aviation industry, including potential flight delays, longer security lines, and setbacks in air traffic control training and modernization efforts.
Buttigieg Warns of Airline Disruptions Amid Government Shutdown Threat
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has issued a warning about potential airline disruptions if Congress fails to pass funding bills or reach a short-term resolution before the looming government shutdown deadline.
Decoding the Nightmarish Boarding Process
The boarding process for flights has become increasingly chaotic and inefficient, and this has largely been by design to encourage passengers to pay for priority boarding and other services.
NYT Report Highlights Frequent Near-Collisions in Aviation, Questions FAA's Response and Funding Shortfalls
A report by The New York Times sheds light on an increasing number of near-collisions and safety incidents in the aviation industry.
Republicans Seek Answers from Buttigieg on Aviation and Rail Safety Concerns
Republicans on the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability are seeking information from Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg regarding aviation and rail safety issues.
AeroCision Seeks to Pay Suppliers $5 Million Amid Bankruptcy
AeroCision, an aerospace supplier, has received interim court approval to pay critical vendors up to $5 million, including recent shipments made before filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
LAX Airport Selects Developer for Groundbreaking Cargo Transformation Project
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has chosen a consortium led by Realterm, the largest manager of on-airport air cargo real estate in North America, to undertake a revolutionary cargo improvement project.
Declining Cargo Revenue Signals Optimistic Travel Industry Recovery for Airlines as Travel Demand Rebounds
Airlines' cargo revenue is experiencing a significant slump, with Delta, United, and American reporting year-over-year declines of about 40% in their second-quarter cargo revenue.