Aviation news headlines
Here are some recent aviation news headlines:
Airline Industry
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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!