After the Federal Aviation Administration issued a statement late yesterday doubling down on its decision to keep the Boeing 737 Max planes at the heart of two accident investigations flying, Canada has become the latest nation to ground the plane. “There are — and I hasten to say not conclusive — but there are similarities,” […]
View More After FAA doubles down on 737 decision, Canada grounds the planes amid reports of complaints from U.S. pilotsCategory: Airline
Boeing is moving to address potential issues in new 737s as Europe bans its plane
In the wake of the second fatal crash in six months involving Boeing 737 Max 8 airplanes, the European Aviation and Safety Administration is grounding the planes as Boeing said it was taking additional steps to address an issue that may have contributed to the crash. On Sunday, a Boeing 737 Max 8 plane operated […]
View More Boeing is moving to address potential issues in new 737s as Europe bans its planeAirAsia launches a $60M fund to help startups get into Southeast Asia
Budget airline AirAsia is getting into the VC game after it unveiled a venture capital fund that aims to invest in startups across the world. The airline today announced Redbeat Capital, a $60 million fund that it says will operate independently and seek deals with startups worldwide in areas such as travel, lifestyle, fintech and […]
View More AirAsia launches a $60M fund to help startups get into Southeast AsiaGoogle says Nest’s secret microphone was ‘never intended to be a secret’
Google said there’s absolutely, positively, nothing to worry about the secret microphone in your Nest Secure smart home hub that it didn’t tell you about. Nope, not at all. Just an oversight, said Google. No need to be alarmed. Everything is just fine. When Google announced earlier this month that its Nest Secure would double-up as […]
View More Google says Nest’s secret microphone was ‘never intended to be a secret’Flaws in Amadeus’ airline booking system made it easy for hackers to change passenger records
You might not know Amadeus by name, but hundreds of millions of travelers use it each year. Whether you’re traveling for work or vacation, most consumers book their flights through one of a handful of bespoke reservation systems used across the commercial aviation industry. Amadeus is one of the largest reservation systems, serving customers of […]
View More Flaws in Amadeus’ airline booking system made it easy for hackers to change passenger recordsThe Google Assistant can now alert you of potential flight delays
If you’re an experienced traveler, you know that plenty of your delays are due to your plane being stuck somewhere else or because the weather at your local or arrival airport isn’t ideal (I’m looking at you, fogged-in SFO in the morning). So you also know to check on your incoming flight, even when the […]
View More The Google Assistant can now alert you of potential flight delaysDelta to start scanning faces at airport check-in
Delta will later this year roll out facial recognition at its terminal at Atlanta International Airport for anyone traveling on an international flight. The airline said the biometric facial scanning is optional — a move that will shave off a few minutes off each flight — but will help border and pre-flight security authorities before […]
View More Delta to start scanning faces at airport check-inBritish Airways customer data stolen in data breach
British Airways has confirmed a data breach. The London-based airline, the largest in the UK, did not disclose much about the breach, only that hackers stole customer data from its website, ba.com. In a statement, BA said that the “personal and financial details” of customers who made bookings on BA’s site or app between August […]
View More British Airways customer data stolen in data breachNASA is building a quiet supersonic jet prototype
NASA is leading a project to build the next generation of supersonic aircraft, which will produce very quiet sonic booms. This will allow it to be utilized as a commercial jet over populated areas. Read more…More about Nasa, Mashable Video, Airplan…
View More NASA is building a quiet supersonic jet prototypeQantas using its cargo hold for sleep and exercise? It’s one of many wild ideas
It’s always fascinating to think about how plane cabins could be more than just hours of sitting, movie-watching, and interrupted sleep.
Following its first direct, commercial flight Australia to Europe, Qantas chief Alan Joyce told an audience in Lo…
Air New Zealand’s ‘coolest’ safety video in Antartica prompts backlash
Air New Zealand has produced some stellar safety videos and ads in the past, but their latest set in Antarctica is prompting backlash.
Starring Entourage actor turned activist Adrian Grenier, the pre-flight safety video takes viewers on a journey aro…
People sure like watching ‘The Boss Baby’ while flying
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Losing yourself in a movie is part and parcel of long distance plane travel in thes…