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Airbus to inspect 16 Emirates, Qantas A380s after wing cracks found

Airbus on Tuesday said it would inspect 16 A380 planes, five of them immediately, after cracks were found in a key wing component on aircraft used by the Emirates and Qantas airlines. Of the 16 planes to be inspected, 15 are operated by Emirates and one by Qantas.

The Economic Times

Airbus to inspect 16 A380s after cracks found on plane wings

TOULOUSE (FRANCE) - Airbus on Tuesday said it would inspect 16 A380 planes, five of them immediately, after cracks were found in a key wing component on aircraft used by the Emirates and Qantas airlines.

Bangkok Post

Airbus under fresh scrutiny as EASA orders A380 inspections over wing cracks

The aviation giant is already battling supply chain problems and growing costs across its operations.

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Overhead compartments could be locked during flights after passengers put lives at risk

The International Air Transport Association has launched a ‘save a life, not a bag’ passenger safety campaign

The Independent UK

Boeing Stock Looks Ugly Now, But It’s an Awakening Giant. How BA Could Be Worth $300 Billion by 2030.

With regulatory overhangs easing, Boeing is returning to growth.

Barchart

Unveiled: The electric flying taxis that could be carrying passengers across London from 2028

Vertical Aerospace hopes its Valo aircraft, which has a capacity for up to six passengers, can get regulatory approval in three years

Evening Standard

London could have Electric flying taxis by 2028, aerospace company claims

The Valo aircraft is designed to fly up to 100 miles at speeds of up to 150mph

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Launch of 150mph flying taxis could revolutionise UK travel

The Valo aircraft has a capacity for up to six passengers

The Independent UK

Very few UK flights affected by Airbus 320 software update

Passengers had been told to expect ‘limited’ travel disruption over the weekend.

Evening Standard

UK passengers issued travel warning amid major Airbus software update

Several UK airlines have Airbus A320 aircraft in their fleet

The Independent UK

Passengers warned of travel disruption as software update issued for Airbus 320

Although not all A320 planes will require a ‘precautionary’ software update, several UK airlines have these aircraft in their fleet.

Evening Standard

Airbus 320 Flight Disruption Linked to Solar Radiation: Experts Explain the True Level of Danger

Thousands of Airbus A320-family jets have been pulled for urgent software fixes after a solar storm triggered a sudden mid-air descent on a JetBlue flight

International Business Times UK

Is the DJI Mini 5 Pro really a legal nightmare? Here's what the world's big drone regulators told me

The DJI Mini 5 Pro has caused a lot of confusion and debate this week over its weight and what that means for how you can fly it –here are the answers from the world's biggest drone regulators.

TechRadar

Teens Are Too Fat To Fly In A Small Private Plane, Their Mom Has A Meltdown

How do you delicately tell someone they're too large to fly on your plane?

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The Guardian - UK

Proposals for commercial planes to operate with one pilot shelved after critical EU report

Regulator Easa concludes there is not enough evidence it is as safe as flying with two pilots as currently required

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,051

Here are the key developments on the 1,051st day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Western allies pledge $2bn in military aid for Ukraine

Aid promised at Ramstein meeting covered air defence, information technology, demining, naval forces, air forces and artillery.

The Independent UK

Pakistan’s national airline plans to resume Europe flights after regulator lifts ban

Flights by Pakistani carriers were suspended following a deadly crash in May 2020

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International Business Times

FAA To Review 737 MAX Engine Issues Following Bird Strike Incidents

The FAA plans to convene a review board that would look into the effects of the bird strike in 2023.

Evening Standard

US warns 40 airlines may be using Boeing 737s with suspect rudder control parts

National Transportation Safety Board says operators could be unaware of components that may pose safety risks

International Business Times

Hong Kong Probe Finds Cathay Airbus Defect Could Cause 'Extensive' Damage

The engine defect in the Airbus A350 plane that led to the cancellation of dozens of Cathay Pacific flights in early September could have escalated into "extensive damage", according to a Hong Kong probe released Thursday.

International Business Times

Malaysia Airlines Finds 'Potential Issue' On A350-900 Engine

Malaysia Airlines said on Friday it had found a "potential issue" with the engine of an Airbus A350-900 aircraft in its fleet but added that it had been resolved.

International Business Times

EU Orders Airbus A350 Inspections After Cathay Engine Fire

Europe's aviation safety agency said Thursday it will require inspection of part of the fleet of Airbus A350 wide-body jets in operation after an engine fire on a Cathay Pacific flight.

Fortune

Will air taxis be ready to fly passengers by the next Olympics?

Volocopter was supposed to transport people around this year’s Paris Olympics. That didn’t happen.

The Guardian - US

Top pilots’ union sounds alarm as regulators consider smaller crew sizes

Firms accused of putting profits over safety as EU group weighs cutting minimum number of pilots from two to one

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