Aviation
Plane passenger facing hefty fine over assault of flight attendant
The passenger allegedly ignored instructions from the flight attendant, started yelling expletives at her and other passengers, and then hit her in the face.
Aviation
Boeing to pay more than $3 billion in criminal conspiracy settlement
The US Department of Justice has agreed to a deferred prosecution agreement after the aircraft manufacturer was accused of concealing information about its troubled 737 MAX.
Aviation
Boeing confirms debris found in 737 MAX engines, as Qantas eyes cut-price deal
by Christian Fleetwood
Alan Joyce says Qantas’ “unmatched” safety reputation positions it to negotiate a discounted deal with Boeing for a new fleet of 737 MAXs when the jet is re-certified.
Aviation
Boeing: Judge orders pilots suing manufacturer over 737 MAX to reveal their names
by Christian Fleetwood
Pilots suing Boeing over lost wages have been given an ultimatum: reveal their names or withdraw the case.
Aviation
Aviation Wrap: JetBlue to go carbon-neutral, Alaska Airlines gets creative + MORE!
Plenty of pretty pictures, a healthy helping of flight deals and a few announcements of aeronautical success: what’s not to love about this week’s Aviation Wrap?
Aviation
Hairline cracks found in three Boeing 737 NGs, Qantas confirms
by Christian Fleetwood
More cracks have emerged on Qantas’ fleet. Find out what the airline had to say about them here.
Aviation
Virgin Australia bans MacBooks from checked luggage
by Christian Fleetwood
MacBooks have joined coconut meat, hedge trimmers and electro shock weapons on Virgin’s list of banned checked luggage items.
Aviation
Aussie airline to reroute London flights following United States’ Iran ban
by Ali Coulton
Meanwhile, Travel Weekly staff have had to reroute their path to the kitchen after the office dog left a nasty surprise on the rug.
Aviation
More Boeing drama as it reveals other 737 aircraft parts could be faulty
The grey hairs are really starting to appear on the heads of Boeing execs following this latest revelation.
Aviation
Pilot suffers burns to eyes after being hit by laser light during flight
An investigation is underway into an incident involving a pilot whose eyes were injured during a flight.
Aviation
Boeing 737 MAX to return to the air by June
The word on the street is Boeing’s 737 MAX will return to circulation next month, following the manufacturer’s software update and FAA approval.
Aviation
Technology
Boeing completes 737 MAX software update, awaits FAA aproval
by Christian Fleetwood
Boeing has taken a step in the right direction to getting its tarnished 737 MAX back in the air.