Boeing Strike Ends as Workers Approve New Contract
A vote by 33,000 Boeing workers today to approve a new labor contract has finally broken strike action which has extended over seven weeks.
Manufacturer
Incident
Air France B777-300ER Returns to Paris with Technical Problem
- by Len Varley
- November 5, 2024
An Air France Boeing 777-300ER bound for Mauritius made a return to Paris after reporting technical problems with a Mode Control Panel on 2 November.
Incident
Piedmont Airlines ERJ-145 Returns to Philadelphia After Engine Failure
- by Len Varley
- November 5, 2024
A Piedmont Airlines ERJ-145 departing to Cincinnati, KY made a precautionary return to Philadelphia following an engine failure on 31 October.
Airline
Ethiopian Airlines Takes Delivery of Africa’s First Airbus A350-1000
- by Len Varley
- November 5, 2024
Ethiopian Airlines celebrates two historic milestones, taking delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000 widebody- the first of its type for an African operator.
Airport
Birmingham Airport Signs New Air Traffic Control Contract with NATS
- by Len Varley
- November 5, 2024
Birmingham Airport (BHX) has appointed NATS as its air traffic service provider on a 10-year contract, effective in 2025.
General Aviation
Toyota and Joby Complete First Japanese Air Taxi Flight
- by Len Varley
- November 5, 2024
Toyota Motor Corporation and Joby Aviation have successfully completed the first air taxi demonstration flight in Shizuoka, Japan.
Incident
Trigana Air 737-500 Evacuated at Sentani Airport After Engine Fire
- by Len Varley
- November 5, 2024
A Trigana Air Boeing 737-500 preparing to depart to Wamena, Highland Papua was emergency evacuated after an engine fire at Sentani Airport, Jayapura, Papua.
Manufacturer
Deutsche Aircraft and Pratt & Whitney Prepare for SAF Operations
- by Len Varley
- November 5, 2024
Deutsche Aircraft and Pratt & Whitney Canada have completed a series of test flights focused on emissions and contrail measurements in readiness for SAF operations.
Airport
High Court Ruling Puts Dublin Airport Passenger Cap on Hold
- by Len Varley
- November 5, 2024
The planned Dublin Airport passenger cap has now been paused, following a High Court ruling placing a stay on the decision.
Airline
Delta Air Lines Dominates Forbes Travel Guide Air Awards
- by Len Varley
- November 5, 2024
Delta Air Lines swept Forbes Travel Guide's (FTG) first Verified Air Travel Awards, taking five top spots for excellence in airline and airport experiences.