A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) spokesperson told The Independent that an All Nippon Airways Boeing 777-300 (JA784A) was taxiing for departure when its left winglet struck the stabilizer of a Delta Air Lines Boeing 717.

The collision occurred when the Delta flight had just concluded its final parking after performing a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).  

No injuries were reported and the incident took place in an area that was not under traffic control.

A Delta Air Lines spokesperson said that the B717 is undergoing inspection by airline mechanics.

ANA told The Independent that all of the B777 passengers deplaned safely after the incident, and that its top priority is the safety of its flight crew and passengers. The Japanese carrier also apologized for the convenience caused to its customers.

Boeing is currently undergoing investigation and scrutiny after a door plug on an Alaska Airlines B737 MAX 9 detached from the fuselage mid-flight on January 6, 2024.

Alaska Airlines and United Airlines reported that loose bolts and hardware were found when the carriers conducted inspections of their respective Boeing 737-9 MAX fleets.

Boeing said that it is increasing its quality control checks as the FAA investigates its production line of B737 MAX 9. 

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is also currently conducting an investigation into the incident.聽

Alaska Airlines to enhance quality control checks on Boeing 737-9 MAX production

• Airlines
• Aviation Safety

byGabriele Petrauskaite

2024-01-14

The SkyWest aircraft, a Bombardier CRJ-700 under flight 5433 (operating as United Express), was taxiing to its gate when its wingtip made contact with a GoJet aircraft, also a CRJ-700 under flight 4423, at about 19:00 local time.

No injuries were reported, and the planes both made it to their respective gates and were able to deplane passengers as normal.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the incident.

In October 2023, a SkyWest aircraft on the same flight number was also involved in a collision at ORD airport. It was one of two planes struck by a baggage cart on the runway. 

Wingtip collisions are common at busy airports. It is usually caused by miscalculation when maneuvering aircraft, darkness and miscommunications between pilots and ramp control.

EVA Air collision: Airbus A321 hits parked Boeing B777 causing severe damage

• Airlines

byJean Carmela Lim

2023-04-19

The terminal redevelopment plan at the center of received final regulatory approval from today 鈥� a key milestone that means construction on the satellite concourses and related airfield work can begin when the ground thaws this spring:

鈥� O’Hare Intl. Airport (@fly2ohare)

To commemorate the approval, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joined local, state, and federal officials at ORD airport on November 21, 2022.

Proud to join FAA and local leaders to celebrate O鈥橦are International Airport moving forward on a new terminal that will create jobs and improve the air travel experience for passengers.

鈥� Secretary Pete Buttigieg (@SecretaryPete)

鈥淐hicago精东影业 transportation infrastructure is what makes this city an economic powerhouse of global importance,鈥� Buttigieg said in a .

鈥淣ow, as we prepare to break ground on O鈥橦are精东影业 newest terminal, Chicago and this entire region will be positioned to grow and create good-paying jobs through the benefits of first-rate infrastructure, beginning with the construction project itself,鈥� Buttigieg added.

The FAA’s review process began in 2018 and consisted of a technical review of the environmental impact of the Terminal Area Plan (TAP). The review is a common requirement by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for large airport capital projects. 

The FAA concluded that proposed construction projects and changes to air traffic procedures will not significantly affect any environmental resources, including noise, air quality, water resources, and historic sites.  

Construction is expected to begin in spring 2023.

Chicago O鈥橦are Airport to install smart windows with AI

• Aviation Technology and Innovation

byGabriele Petrauskaite

2021-03-17

 

Eve, spun off from Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer, said it wants to study operations, ground services, passenger journeys and the needs of operators of electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles (eVTOLs).  

The Chicago simulation will be conducted using helicopters from Blade Air Mobility and run for three weeks, starting with ground tests on September 12, 2022, and passenger flights on September 14, 2022. Ground tests will be carried out at Vertiport Chicago, an existing downtown heliport facility. 

The helicopter being used to replicate Eve精东影业 planned eVTOL will take passengers from the Vertiport to two helistops in the northwest and southwest of Chicago on morning and afternoon weekday flights. Passengers can book flights through Blade to 鈥渆xperience the future of commuting鈥� Eve said.  

鈥淪imulating the eVTOL operation in Chicago allows us to study how people will experience this service and understand the entire ecosystem requirements for our product and services, while showcasing the benefit of Urban Air Mobility in one of North America’s most prominent and populated cities,鈥� said Andr茅 Stein, co-CEO of Eve, in a press release dated August 23, 2022.  

Eve has formed a consortium of partners for the simulation, including Blade, Republic Airways, Halo Aviation, Vertiport Chicago, Village of Tinley Park, Village of Schaumburg, ACCIONA, SkyWest (SKYW), Inc. and Speedbird Aero.  

The future of urban transport? Flying taxi makers head for Farnborough Airshow

• 精东影业 at Farnborough 2022

byVictoria Bryan

2022-07-18

Along with regulation and integration into airspace alongside existing aircraft, customer acceptance is set to be one of the key challenges for the emerging UAM market.  

“For Eve, it is essential to understand and address through these projects involving partners and the community the key challenges associated with the main pillars of the UAM ecosystem,鈥� said Luiz Mauad, Vice President of Services and Fleet Operations at Eve. 

鈥淥ur proposal brings together all stakeholders and counts on different views and feedback to structure and deliver the best solutions.” 

Farnborough 2022: Public acceptance and integration key for flying taxis

• 精东影业 at Farnborough 2022

byRichard Holme

2022-09-27

The , made on May 5, 2022, also revealed that Boeing plans to develop a research and technology hub on its Arlington, Virginia campus to harness and attract engineering and technical capabilities. The airline manufacturer精东影业 defense division is also located in Arlington.

For the summer season of 2022, it is adding the following US cities to its flight operations: New York, Chicago, Nashville, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. 

In addition to the new destinations, Swoop will also extend its current seasonal services to San Diego, Palm Springs, Las Vegas, St. Pete-Clearwater, Orlando (Sanford) and Phoenix (Mesa) into the summer season.

In total, Swoop will serve 11 U.S. destinations with ultra-not-expensive flights from its three main Canadian bases in Toronto, Hamilton, and Edmonton.

Start exploring some of U.S.A.’s most thrilling cities with our latest destinations:

Get ready for summer, because your ‘epic adventures’ travel list just got more affordable. .

鈥� FlySwoop (@FlySwoop)

Swoop精东影业 announcement of US expansion came as the carrier reported significantly increased domestic passenger numbers and record bookings, on par with pre-pandemic demand. 

The airline said that it expects to see that pent-up demand trend extend to US leisure travel this summer of 2022 as more than 30.5 million fully vaccinated Canadians look to resume their transborder travel habits.  

鈥淎s part of our planned growth in 2022, we鈥檙e excited to be adding five new popular U.S. destinations to our network,鈥� Swoop精东影业 Head of commercial and finance  Bert van der Stege said. 

鈥淎s Canada精东影业 leading ultra-low-cost carrier, we are growing our fleet, expanding our network, and adding service to existing destinations to ensure we are ready to meet Canadian精东影业 pent-up demand for travel experiences south of the border.鈥�   

Canada精东影业 Swoop to order six Boeing 737 MAX jets

• Aircraft

byVyte Klisauskaite

2022-02-10

 

Its first flight will take it from Amsterdam across the Atlantic to Chicago, GEODIS announced via social media.

announces its first dedicated Freighter in full GEODIS livery.
The A330-300P2F will go into service on Sept 5, leaving Amsterdam crossing the Atlantic to Chicago!
With this new asset enhances its AirDirect services between Europe, the US and Asia

鈥� GEODIS (@GEODIS_Group)

GEODIS has leased the A330-300 aircraft, which has undergone a passenger-to-freight conversion, for several years in order to provide more air freight capacity amid tight supply chains. 

鈥淲ith the continued strain on airfreight capacity, we wish to ensure a more sustainable supply of air cargo space for our clients and are therefore investing in this, our own, first dedicated freighter,鈥� commented Marie-Christine Lombard, chief executive of GEODIS, in a statement on August 31, 2021. 

The aircraft will operate between Amsterdam, London, Chicago and Hong Kong, but will also serve the key China – Europe route for the peak season at the end of 2021. 

Giving further details, GEODIS said the A330-300 with its branding will initially fly three times a week between Amsterdam/London and Chicago (AMS/ STN鈥揙RD) and will also be deployed on weekly rotations between AMS and Hong Kong (HKG).

鈥淭his will provide our clients with a reliable schedule of flights, under our operational control, helping them overcome the significant logistical constraints that the market is currently enduring,鈥� commented Eric Martin-Neuville, Executive Vice President Freight Forwarding of GEODIS.

The global COVID-19 pandemic has grounded aircraft, leading to a shortage of air freight capacity and prompting airlines to invest in freighter capacity. 

In addition, restrictions to curb the spread of the virus, especially in China, have led to handling issues in recent weeks. 

Notably, Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) has imposed restrictions on freight volumes, so airlines have switched to Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport CGO, GEODIS said in a September 2, 2021 update. However, that has in turn created backlogs at CGO, so the hub is no longer accepting any inbound cargo there, forcing airlines to again cancel flights.

The International Air Transport Association said on August 31, 2021, that while strong growth in air cargo demand was expected to continue, the Delta variant of COVID could present risks for supply chains and therefore air freight.

Air cargo growth to continue into year-end peak: IATA

• Air Cargo

byVictoria Bryan

2021-10-06

On August 20, 2020, the new 鈥淟ufthansa Cargo Pharma Hub Munich鈥� was opened at Munich airport (MUC). It provides 1,000 square meters of space with 96 pallets for pharmaceutical cargo in two different temperature ranges and a freezer facility.

“With the new Pharma-Hub at our hub in Munich, we have created a state-of-the-art infrastructure for temperature-sensitive freight that will guarantee our customers even higher transport quality for their pharma shipments in the future,鈥� Herald Gloy, Member of Lufthansa Cargo Board said in a statement. The press release reads that the relevance of 鈥渟table supply chains and fast transport of medicines or vaccines鈥� were made apparent in the context of the global COVID-19 pandemic.

In addition to expanding its pharma cargo holding in Germany, Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) has also opened a similar 750 square meter pharmaceutical facility in Chicago精东影业 O鈥橦are Airport (ORD) in the US. 

Lufthansa Cargo has confirmed to 精东影业 News that the pandemic instigated this growth in the EU and overseas to the US with COVID-19 vaccine distribution as a focal point of the future.

鈥淭he expansion of our storage capacity for temperature-sensitive freight at both stations was indeed decided and prepared before the upcoming of the Corona virus,鈥� a Lufthansa Cargo representative confirmed to 精东影业 News in an e-mailed. 鈥淗owever, it will certainly help us in a future distribution of COVID-19 vaccine. Furthermore, the current corona crisis once again underlines the importance of a well-functioning infrastructure, especially with regard to pharmaceutical shipments.鈥�