Articles tagged “air safety”

Airlines

FAA Steps Up Oversight of United Airlines Following Safety Incidents

The FAA will be reviewing United’s work processes, manuals and procedures after a string of safety incidents the carrier experienced in March.

Meghna Maharishi | 3 weeks ago

FAA Steps Up Oversight of United Airlines Following Safety Incidents

Airlines

Ryanair CEO Slams Boeing Culture: ‘They Love Talking Corporate Bullsh*t’

Michael O’Leary’s public condemnation of Boeing’s corporate culture and recent changes to its 737 Max program will likely heap further pressure on the planemaker.

Gordon Smith | 4 weeks ago

Ryanair CEO Slams Boeing Culture: ‘They Love Talking Corporate Bullsh*t’

Airlines

United CEO Attempts to Reassure Customers After Spate of Safety Incidents

After a string of recent incidents on Boeing jets, United CEO Scott Kirby said the carrier is committed to putting “safety first” in a memo to customers. 

Meghna Maharishi | 4 weeks ago

United CEO Attempts to Reassure Customers After Spate of Safety Incidents

Airlines

Boeing’s Safety Culture Falls Short, FAA Expert Panel Says

The long-awaited expert report found that the U.S. plane maker's safety culture has numerous issues.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 months ago

Boeing’s Safety Culture Falls Short, FAA Expert Panel Says

Tourism

L.A. Tourism Goes Big While Orlando Shrinks

Today's podcast looks at L.A. tourism's big spend, Qantas' in-flight dud, and Orlando's small marketing retreat.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 months ago

L.A. Tourism Goes Big While Orlando Shrinks

Airlines

Qantas Criticized for ‘Tedious’ 10-Minute Safety Video

Keeping passengers interested while not diluting the core safety message is a tricky balancing act. It looks like Qantas may have missed the mark on this one.

Gordon Smith | 3 months ago

Qantas Criticized for ‘Tedious’ 10-Minute Safety Video

Airlines

7 Most Extreme Flight Diversions as Storm Isha Hits U.K. and Ireland

The ferocity of the storm meant planes had to travel much further than usual to find a safe diversion airport to land, with some domestic flights being rerouted internationally.

Gordon Smith | 3 months ago

7 Most Extreme Flight Diversions as Storm Isha Hits U.K. and Ireland

Airlines

FAA’s Safety Review Team Demands Action After Spate of Near Accidents

The FAA doesn't have any time to waste if it's prevent a catastrophic incident in the skies.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 5 months ago

FAA’s Safety Review Team Demands Action After Spate of Near Accidents

Airlines

White House Announces $26 Million in Funding to Improve Aviation Safety

The FAA should be able to make long overdue safety improvements needed to prevent catastrophes in the skies, which the agency has come close to seeing too often this year.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 7 months ago

White House Announces $26 Million in Funding to Improve Aviation Safety

Airlines

U.S. Safety Rating Downgrade Deals Billion-Dollar Blow to Mexico Carriers

Resuming Category 1 status is critical to the development of the Mexican aviation industry in launching new routes, increasing capacity and strengthening partnerships with U.S. carriers.

Kylie Madry, Reuters | 10 months ago

U.S. Safety Rating Downgrade Deals Billion-Dollar Blow to Mexico Carriers