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March 21, 2024 4:01 pm ET -
Faulty Brake Install Blamed for Boeing 737 Overrun
Issues involving a brake replacement project are being blamed for a February overrun incident, according to a preliminary National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) report. On Feb. 10, 2024, American flight 1632, a Boeing 737-800 flying from Washington Reagan National Airport…
March 21, 2024 12:41 pm ET -
Global Airline Capacity Up 4% Compared to Pre-Pandemic Levels
Global airline capacity worldwide in Q2 2024 has surpassed that of Q2 2019, the last “normal” year for flights pre-pandemic, according to data from OAG. The capacity for Q2 2024 is up about 4% over Q2 2019 for seats on…
March 20, 2024 12:48 pm ET -
NTSB Chair Calls Out Sensationalized Aviation Headlines
Amid a flurry of recent headlines around commercial aviation incidents, NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy is speaking out. "I’ve seen a lot of sensationalism around aviation lately," she said in a recent Tweet. The last few weeks have seen an uptick…
March 17, 2024 11:47 pm ET -
Frontier Introduces UpFront Plus Seating
Denver-based ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) Frontier Airlines is introducing a new seating option for flights. UPFront Plus becomes Frontier's fourth seating option, joining Premium, Preferred, and Standard. The new seating options provide passengers with a guaranteed empty middle seat in the…
March 13, 2024 5:07 pm ET -
NTSB: Boeing Still Not Providing Key Records
Boeing says it is still "unable" to find various records related to the door plug that failed on Alaska flight 1282. According to a new letter penned by NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy, investigators have yet to receive key records associated…