The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has initiated an investigation following unauthorized access to the cockpit during a United Airlines flight. The incident involved a member of the Colorado Rockies coaching staff who was recorded seated in the captain’s chair while the plane was in flight, breaching safety protocols. This event occurred on April 10th during […] The post FAA Investigates Unauthorized Cockpit Access on United Flight appeared first on Aviation for Aviators ..read more

Do you love aviation and want to get more involved with it? It may be hard to get up and go fly on a plane every day, but with these three hobbies, you can get the best out of aviation with little to no experience. At the same time, you can learn more about aerodynamics, […] The post Aviation Hobbies to Try in 2024 appeared first on Aviation for Aviators ..read more

On Monday, April 15th, Boeing defended the fuselage construction of the Boeing 787 aircraft. The company faced claims from a whistleblower, Sam Salehpour, a former engineer, who last week claimed that Boeing compromised safety by cutting corners during the manufacturing process of these aircraft. Read the full report of Salehpour’s claim here: Could ‘Break Up’: […] The post Boeing Defends 787 Dreamliner Construction Integrity Amid Whistleblower Alleged Structural Flaws appeared first on Aviation for Aviators ..read more

Delta Air Lines flight DL63 from London Gatwick (LGW) to New York (JFK) experienced a delay due to the accidental deployment of an evacuation slide. The aircraft involved was a 26-year-old Boeing 767-300ER registered as N198DN operated by Delta Air Lines. Social media featured images of the mistakenly deployed evacuation slide showing the slide on […] The post Delta Air Lines Boeing 767 Evacuation Slide Deployed Accidentally at London Gatwick appeared first on Aviation for Aviators ..read more

Boeing whistleblower allegations are confronting the company with claims that its 787 Dreamliner aircraft possess structural defects potentially leading to disintegration after thousands of flights. These allegations intensify the ongoing challenges for Boeing. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is examining these claims, initially reported by Boeing engineer Sam Salehpour, according to The New York Times. […] The post Could ‘Break Up’: Boeing Whistleblower Alleges Structural Flaws in 787 Dreamliner appeared first on Aviation for Aviators ..read more

Major airlines across the Middle East announced they would resume operations in the region after canceling or rerouting some flights as Iran launched dozens of drones and missiles at Israel from Saturday night into Sunday. Emirates Airlines, which had canceled some of its flights and rerouted others due to temporary airspace closures in the region, […] The post Middle East Air Travel Impact Following Iran’s Retaliation on Israel appeared first on Aviation for Aviators ..read more

Republican lawmakers are proposing the renaming of Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to honor former and potentially future U.S. President Donald Trump. The bill was introduced by Republican House Representative Guy Reschenthaler on March 29, 2024, and referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The title of the bill is “to designate the […] The post Proposal to Rename Washington Dulles International Airport After Donald Trump appeared first on Aviation for Aviators ..read more

Austrian Airlines has suspended flights to Iran, following Lufthansa’s similar decision, due to rising regional tensions. Typically, the airline schedules six weekly flights between Vienna International Airport (VIE) and Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA). “For Austrian Airlines, the safety of its passengers and crews has top priority. The situation in the Middle East is […] The post Austrian Airlines Halts Flights to Iran Amid Regional Tensions appeared first on Aviation for Aviators ..read more

Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines has officially received its first Embraer E190-E2 aircraft from the lessor Azorra during a formal ceremony held at Embraer’s facility in Brazil. This event is notable as it represents the first instance of a Singaporean airline acquiring an aircraft from the Brazilian manufacturer. The new aircraft has been […] The post Scoot Receives its First Embraer E190-E2 Aircraft appeared first on Aviation for Aviators ..read more

Donald Trump is a name that conjures up images of real estate, reality TV, and, of course, politics. However, fewer may remember Trump’s foray into the airline industry with the Trump Shuttle. This venture was as bold and brash as Trump himself, featuring luxury amenities that were unprecedented for short commuter flights. The Trump Shuttle […] The post What Happened to Trump’s Airline: The Trump Shuttle? appeared first on Aviation for Aviators ..read more