Survivors of Turkish Air 1951 are suing Boeing; they should be suing Turkish Airlines in my opinion. I’ve pulled no punches in regard to the Boeing 787 out-sourcing disaster, but to sue the manufacturer in this case is ludicrous.

After my cleansing flight last week, Joe and I chatted about the demise of flight schools at our local patch. He pointed out where Thunder Air used to be, and noted a new flight school was there. Langa Air’s aircraft were all lined up on the North West ramp, waiting for flight. They may fly [...]

Douglass Corporation model 3 is the quintessential airliner and not just for the 1930’s and 1940’s, it remains one of the most recognizable aircraft today. The DC-3 was the first reliable and economically feasible aircraft the airlines flew. It ushered in the expansion of the world’s airlines in the late 1940’s and early 1950’s. Rugged [...]

The FAA has directed US Airlines to replace the Thales pitot tube systems with Goodrich units by January. A Federal Register notice is due for release today. Their European counter part the EASA already had recommended the change. These changes are due to the accident of Air France 447 in which ACARS codes were sent [...]

Midwest Airline now exists in name only. Republic has announced the last Boeing-717 aircraft will be parked next month. They will be replaced with E-190 aircraft, which have the same seat count, but will be being flown by less experienced crews for half the pay. I suspect they wish they had not rejected Air Trans [...]

Boeing Commercial Airplanes Division President and CEO Scott Carson suddenly announced his retirement at the end of the year. Most people call it getting fired. It appears Boeing Corporation has their scape goat.