The pilots of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 that crashed shortly after takeoff appear to have initially followed proper procedures. They disabled power to electric motors that control the MCAS system. The MCAS system is believed to be a contributing factor to both this crash and the crash of Lion Air Flight 610. Both flights were operated by the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The MCAS system automatically pushes the nose of the plane down to prevent stalls. According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, the pilots diverted from the prescribed […]
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Wonder Why Everyone But The United States Is Banning The Boeing 737 MAX 8?
Plenty of conflicting opinions on the Boeing 737 MAX 8 and why virtually everyone in the world has grounded the plane. Why hasn’t the FAA made a move to ground the 737 MAX 8 or ban it from US airspace while other countries have? Is everyone looking at the same data? Are some countries overreacting or is the FAA not going far enough?
Is The Boeing 737 MAX Safe To Fly?
With the recent crash of an Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX and similarities to the Lion Air 737 MAX crash from late last year, is the Boeing 737 MAX safe to fly? It’s a worthwhile question, and one nobody really knows the answer to right now.
After Decades of Delays, The Newest (And Nicest) Airport In The US is Airborne
With the possible exception of some tropical airport in Hawaii, Paine Field is the nicest airport in the United States. It’s certainly the nicest airport I’ve ever been to in the US. This also marks the first time I ever took an inaugural flight from a brand new airport. Hope you enjoy the tale!
Southwest Airlines Hawaii Destinations Announced!
In a statement posted to their website, four new destinations were confirmed as the new Southwest Airlines Hawaii routes. While we knew that routes were in the works, up until now we didn’t know how many or where. The Four New Southwest Airlines Hawaii Routes HNL Honolulu (island of Oahu) OGG Kahului (Maui) LIH Lihue (Kauai) KOA Kona (Hawaii’s “Big Island”) Also shared in the statement: While we do not yet have details to share on exact dates or routes, they do represent our initial footprints and top priorities for the […]
Want To Get A First-Hand Look At How Airline Seats Are Made?
Want to get a chance to tour a factory where airline seats? Zodiac USA is opening their doors for a rare, private tour with Medal of Honor recipients. You can join them!
In A Surprise, Boeing Loses Their Case Against Bombardier
Boeing lost a key vote in their case against Bombardier. The International Trade Commission ruled that Bombardier didn’t violate international trade law. This opens the door for Bombardier to sell directly to US-based airlines, though they’ve chosen to form a joint venture with Airbus instead
An Aviation Geek Dream! I Got To Spend An Hour In A Boeing Flight Simulator!
Is there any bigger thrill for an aviation geek than getting to spend time in an actual flight simulator? Not for me. Here’s my hour in the brand new Boeing 737 MAX Simulator.
Here’s A First Look At The Boeing 737 MAX 8
Taking the delivery flight of the first Boeing 737 MAX 8 to head to Europe and join Norwegian Air’s fleet was a pretty exciting day for an aviation geek like me.
I’m Flying The New Boeing 737 MAX Today, Before It Enters Service In The US. I’m Pretty Pumped!
I’ll be flying Norwegian Air’s first Boeing 737 Max 10 as it flies the delivery flight from Boeing Field to Oslo. Here’s how you can see updates throughout the day.
