Aviation news headlines

Here are some recent aviation news headlines:

Airline Industry

  1. Delta to Launch Non-Stop Flights from Atlanta to Cape Town (Air Transport World) - Delta Air Lines is set to launch non-stop flights from Atlanta to Cape Town, South Africa, starting in December.
  2. United Airlines to Offer Free Live TV on All Flights (The Points Guy) - United Airlines is introducing free live TV on all its flights, starting in March.
  3. American Airlines to Launch New Routes from Philadelphia (Philadelphia Business Journal) - American Airlines is launching new routes from Philadelphia International Airport to several destinations in the US and Latin America.

Aviation Safety

  1. FAA Proposes New Rules for Electric and Hybrid-Electric Aircraft (Aviation Week) - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed new rules for the certification of electric and hybrid-electric aircraft.
  2. Boeing 737 MAX Returns to Service After 20-Month Grounding (BBC News) - The Boeing 737 MAX has returned to service after a 20-month grounding following two fatal crashes.
  3. Airbus Warns of Increased Risk of Engine Failure (The Guardian) - Airbus has warned of an increased risk of engine failure on its A320neo aircraft due to a faulty component.

Air Traffic Control

  1. FAA to Implement New Air Traffic Control System (Aviation Today) - The FAA is set to implement a new air traffic control system, known as the NextGen air traffic control system, which will improve efficiency and reduce delays.
  2. Air Traffic Control Strike Averted in the US (The Hill) - A potential air traffic control strike in the US has been averted after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the air traffic controllers' union reached a tentative agreement.

General Aviation

  1. Pilot Shortage Hits General Aviation Industry (General Aviation News) - The general aviation industry is facing a pilot shortage, with many pilots retiring and not enough new pilots being trained to replace them.
  2. New Electric Aircraft Takes to the Skies (The Verge) - A new electric aircraft, the Alpha Electro, has taken to the skies for the first time, marking a significant milestone in the development of electric aviation.

Space and Military Aviation

  1. NASA's X-59 QueSST Supersonic Aircraft Takes to the Skies (NASA) - NASA's X-59 QueSST supersonic aircraft has taken to the skies for the first time, marking a significant milestone in the development of supersonic flight.
  2. US Military to Develop New Stealth Fighter Jet (Defense News) - The US military is set to develop a new stealth fighter jet, known as the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter, which will replace the F-22 Raptor.

These are just a few of the latest aviation news headlines. I hope you find them interesting!