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FAA begins probe after United and Delta jets draw near on runway approach

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has begun an investigation into a midair incident involving a United Airlines Boeing 737-900ER and a Delta Air Lines Airbus A330-300. On approach the United Airlines aircraft was assigned runway 07R and the Delta jet was given clearance to land on runway 08.

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Six injured as Turkish Airlines Boeing 777 hit by turbulence approaching Taiwan

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A Turkish Airlines flight en route from Istanbul to Taipei in Taiwan encountered severe turbulence shortly before it landed at Taipei. Passengers who were unable to continue their journey were provided with accommodation and alternative travel arrangements by the airline.

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Singapore Airlines to adopt a “more cautious” approach to managing turbulence

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Singapore Airlines is adding new measures to its in-flight service in order to manage turbulence more effectively. “In addition to the suspension of hot beverage service when the seatbelt sign is on, the meal service will also be suspended,” the airline said.

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FAA head says Boeing faces ‘long road’ ahead as key safety deadline approaches

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The head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Mike Whitaker, has said that Boeing faces a “long road” ahead as a key safety deadline approaches. The FAA Administrator spoke to ABC News on May 22, 2024, where he was quizzed about safety at Boeing following the Alaska Airlines 737-9 door plug blowout on January 5, 2024.

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First of two Qantas 787 Lebanon repatriation flights approaches Cyprus

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Qantas will then fly passengers to their nearest home domestic airport that the airline operates to at no cost. RELATED Qantas offers free rescue flights for Australian nationals fleeing Lebanon The post First of two Qantas 787 Lebanon repatriation flights approaches Cyprus appeared first on AeroTime.

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QantasLink A220s expand network as the airline’s 717s approach retirement   

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The milestone comes as the airline prepares to retire its final Boeing 717 short-haul jet after well over 20 years of service. The first A220-300 flight departed its Melbourne (MEL) base at 09:41 local time for the relatively short 50-minute flight to Launceston Airport (LST) as QF1541, where it touched down at 10:37.

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The Airline Pilot Club: transforming how airlines find the pilots of tomorrow

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Airlines are currently grappling with significant challenges in recruiting and retaining enough pilots to meet growing passenger demand. While there are recent examples of carriers, notably United Airlines, offering pilots unpaid leave, these are certainly the exception.

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