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An Alaska Airlines passenger has been charged after attempting to open an aircraft emergency exit mid-flight, forcing other travelers to intervene and restrain him. The incident occurred on a domestic flight from Deadhorse to Anchorage on one of the airline’s Boeing 737-900 aircraft. The individual had apparently been acting erratically for the entire flight, shouting, “We’re all going to die” at one point. Alaska has since released a statement confirming it has banned the passenger from flying with the airline. Unstable Alaska Passenger Tries To Open Door Mid-Flight Credit: Shutterstock As reported by The Independent, Wasilla resident Kassian William Fredericks, 36,…

The first Cessna SkyCourier delivered into Mexico Dec. 22 has entered service with freight transportation provider FlexCoah, expanding air cargo capacity through its aviation subsidiary, Altair. The Cessna SkyCourier complements FlexCoah’s existing Cessna Caravan fleet and will support larger-scale hauls across the country, according to a Dec. 22 release from Textron Aviation. FlexCoah was founded […] source

Delta Air Lines has agreed to settle with victims represented in a class action lawsuit related to a January 2020 fuel dumping incident. As reported by Top Class Actions, the Atlanta-based carrier will pay $78.75 million to property owners and residents in the Los Angeles area affected by a flight that dumped fuel at a low altitude shortly after departing from Los Angeles International Airport. The flight in question, operated by a since-retired Boeing 777, had caused skin and lung irritation to nearly 60 people as a result of the crew’s decision to dump fuel at a low altitude in…

Mammoth Freighters filed a motion Dec. 22 to dismiss the lawsuit Precision Aircraft Solutions filed in October, claiming that Precision’s allegations are vague and lack evidence. Precision claims in the suit, filed Oct. 20 in the U.S. District Court in Oregon, that it learned in August that Mammoth was allegedly using proprietary Precision documents without […] source

Christmas came early for Porter Airlines, but it’s not Santa making a delivery, it’s Embraer instead. The 50th Embraer E195-E2 got underway on its trek from São José dos Campos (SJK) to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ). The aircraft touched down at Bridgetown (BGI) in Barbados just after 9:00 PM, local time, on December 23, according to Flightradar24. It is expected to arrive on the ground in Toronto just in time for Christmas Eve on December 24th. Porter Airlines On The Way Up Credit: Porter Airlines Making the fleet transition from a turboprop to high-capacity regional jets that feel like a single-aisle…

Lessor High Ridge Aviation’s portfolio has expanded to include its first freighter aircraft with its acquisition of an A330-300P2F from CDB Aviation. The purchase of the 2008-vintage A330-300P2F (958, ex-China Southern) is the first step in the lessor’s plan to expand its freighter lease portfolio, according to a Dec. 22 release from High Ridge. Unit […] source

Fort Worth-based American Airlines is aiming to be the airline of choice this bowl season, with the Oneworld alliance member adding additional flights to ferry fans to and from games across the country. Flights are on sale already, and additional frequencies are scheduled to Dallas/Fort Worth, Miami, Los Angeles, and New Orleans. The airline is boasting that it will offer more flights for fans to support their favourite teams with increased capacity on key routes across the country. These are scheduled for travel between December 31 and January 3, aligned with quarterfinal game days. More Choice This Bowl Season Credit: Flickr…

BBN Airlines Indonesia is looking to step away from the freighter segment after two years in the space. After removing its sole 737-400SF (26302) from service in September, BBN Airlines Indonesia still has one 737-800BCF and still holds its cargo AOC, but will not pursue its extension as the carrier will leave the freighter business […] source

The Boeing 747-8 is the latest and final variant of Boeing’s iconic aircraft. The 747-8 entered commercial service in June 2012 with Lufthansa. However, despite predictions of sales figures totaling more than 300 aircraft, the 747-8 was relatively unsuccessful for the US manufacturer, with only 155 built before production ended in 2023. The majority of the 155 Boeing 747-8s in service today are 747-8F cargo aircraft, with only 31 passenger variants operating for commercial airlines – Lufthansa, Korean Air, and Air China. Curiously, no US carriers chose to order the 747-8, despite the aircraft being built on home soil. In…

The Boeing 777X is set to revolutionize long-haul air travel when it eventually enters commercial service in 2027. The US manufacturer’s latest version of its incredibly popular Boeing 777 family will be capable of carrying hundreds of passengers over long distances with industry-leading operational efficiency. In this article, we will take a closer look at one particular feature of the Boeing 777X: its folding wingtips, including how they work and the benefits they can bring to airlines worldwide. We will also consider this innovative feature in the context of the wider 777X program. The Boeing 777X’s Folding Wingtips Credit: Shutterstock One…