UPS has decided to keep its older planes on the ground for a while. This comes after a serious accident involving one of their McDonnell Douglas MD-11 planes. The crash happened in Louisville, Kentucky, and sadly, 14 people lost their lives. Many others were hurt. This has led UPS to take a closer look at their planes. The planes in question are quite old, averaging...
A United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 was flying over Utah when it unexpectedly collided with a weather balloon. The incident, which happened at a cruising altitude of 36, 000 feet, caused significant damage to the cockpit windshield. The captain was injured, but the plane managed to land safely in Salt Lake City. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investi...
A new law is making waves in the world of aviation. The Mental Health in Aviation Act (MHAA) is set to change how pilots and air traffic controllers deal with mental health issues. This law wants to make it easier for them to get the help they need without fear of losing their jobs. The MHAA was introduced by Senators John Hoeven and Tammy Duckworth. It has strong s...
This year has been full of unexpected events that left people shocked and talking. One incident involved a United Airlines plane at 36, 000 feet. The cockpit windshield suddenly shattered, injuring the pilots. The National Transportation Safety Board found out that a high-altitude weather balloon from Washington had hit the plane. This could have been very dangerous ...
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) took a significant step forward by unanimously voting to proceed with the auction of a vital wireless spectrum. This spectrum is essential for cutting-edge technologies and aims to prevent a repeat of the previous year's clash between airlines and telecom companies. The FCC is exploring the idea of using some of the procee...
Etihad Airways is boosting its fleet with 13 new Airbus planes. These aircraft are coming from Avolon, a big player in the aviation finance world. The deal was announced at the Dubai Airshow and includes nine A330neo and four A320neo family aircraft. Etihad is also ordering six more A330neos directly from Airbus, making their total A330neo fleet 15 planes. These new...
A former pilot's life took a sharp turn in 2023 when he tried to shut down a plane's engines mid-flight. This event, which could have been disastrous, ended with the plane landing safely, thanks to the quick actions of the flight crew. The pilot, Joseph Emerson, was off-duty and sitting in the cockpit when he attempted to cut the engines. He later explained that he w...
A major deal has just been sealed, bringing two new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to Ethiopian Airlines, Africa's biggest airline. This isn't just about adding planes; it's about boosting connections across the continent. The aircraft, scheduled to arrive in the first half of 2026, are part of Ethiopian Airlines' plan to grow its fleet with the latest, most fuel-efficien...
China has made a big step in making its own airplane engines. They tested a small, super-light turbojet engine. This engine is special because it was mostly made using 3D printing. The test showed that the engine can work well on its own, not just in controlled tests. The engine powered a drone for 30 minutes. It reached a height of 6, 000 meters and a speed of Mach...
In a significant shift, SimpliSafe, a major player in the smart-home security market, has a new owner and a fresh leadership team. The Boston-based company is now under the wing of private equity firm GTCR, which recently completed its acquisition from Hellman & Friedman. This change brings in Hilary Schneider as the new CEO, replacing Christian Cerda, and Ty Shay as...