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Boeing Sharply Criticized at Two Senate Committee Hearings

One witness said there was a disconnect between Boeing management's words about safety and what workers observe on the factory floor.

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Air Canada Staff Are Suspects in Heist of 6,600 Gold Bars

In October, Brink’s sued Air Canada, accusing the country’s largest airline of “negligence and carelessness.” Air Canada rejected the allegations.

A Brinks security van beside a Boeing Co 777 passenger plane. Photographer: Nathan Laine/Bloomberg

Malaysia Air Looks to Lighten Plane Loads on Middle East Detour

The Malaysian flag carrier will reroute flights to avoid airspace over parts of the Middle East, requiring more fuel and spurring the need to lighten its load.

A Malaysia Airlines passenger jet at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Photographer: Richard Humphries/Bloomberg

American Air Pilots Cite ‘Significant’ Jump in Safety Issues

The union message underscores the heightened scrutiny on airline safety following a January incident in which a panel blew off the side of an Alaska Airlines plane mid-flight.

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Iran-Israel Conflict Forces Airlines to Choose Longer Routes

Iran’s airspace is frequently utilized by airlines traveling between Europe and India or Southeast Asia.

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Airfreight Volumes and Rates Boosted by Red Sea Shipping Diversions

Avoiding the Suez Canal is raising volumes at European seaports farther from the conflict, leading to more combined sea-air transport through hubs such as Dubai.

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United Air Calls Off May Investor Day After Safety Incidents

United already had planned several changes, including an additional day of in-person training for pilots starting in May, and a centralized curriculum for new maintenance technicians.

United Airlines operated Boeing passenger aircraft at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, New Jersey. Photographer: Bing Guan/Bloomberg

Watch: How E-Commerce Is Boosting Air Cargo's Bottom Line

E-commerce is bringing new opportunities to air cargo, both domestic and international, says Milind Tavshikar, chief executive officer of SmartKargo.

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UPS to Take Over As Air Cargo Provider for USPS as Deal With FedEx Expires

It's estimated that FedEx's role as the primary air cargo provider for the USPS had brought in almost $2 billion in business yearly.

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FAA Considers Limits on New United Routes After Safety Incidents

The FAA is reportedly suspending United’s ability to approve and promote pilots to fly different aircraft models amid plans to increase oversight.

United Airlines operated Boeing passenger aircraft at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, New Jersey. Photographer: Bing Guan/Bloomberg

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun Announces Resignation

Calhoun plans to “complete the critical work under way to stabilize and position the company for the future” over the coming months, the announcement said.

Dave Calhoun on Capitol Hill in Washington in January, 2024. Photographer: Samuel Corum/Bloomberg

Boeing’s Board Plans to Meet Airline Chiefs Without CEO Calhoun

For Boeing board chair Larry Kellner and other board members, the initiative will provide unfiltered feedback from some of the largest airlines in the world.

Dave Calhoun on Capitol Hill in Washington in January, 2024. Photographer: Samuel Corum/Bloomberg

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