Category: Airlines and Airplanes

‘I Need to Go to the Hospital,’ Delta Pilot Tells Air Traffic Control

The New York Times – Travel:
A Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles to Boston safely diverted to Detroit after the captain of a Boeing 757 became ill.
Worker Dies After Accident With Plane at Montreal Airport

The New York Times – Business:
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada said the episode involved an Airbus A350 operated by French Bee, a French low-cost airline.
U.S. ‘Economic D-Day’ Targets More Than Just Iranian Oil

The New York Times – Business:
The United States threatened sanctions for any country or entity that engages with Iran’s gold, digital assets, aviation, shipping and tech industries. Here’s why that matters.
Laptop Fire on American Airlines Flight Injures at Least One Passenger

The New York Times – Travel:
Flight attendants used a fireproof bag to contain the computer after its lithium battery began smoking. One passenger was treated on the ground for injuries.
Why Your Next Long-Haul Layover May Be in Seoul, Not Dubai

The New York Times – Travel:
The Iran war has slashed transit traffic at Middle Eastern airports, creating opportunities for hubs in Asia and beyond — at least for now.
‘Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing’ Review: Flight Risks

The New York Times – Movies:
In a follow-up to the 2022 documentary “Downfall,” the documentarian Rory Kennedy provides updates, few reassuring, on the aircraft manufacturer.
U.K. to Test Whether Tweaks to Trans-Atlantic Flight Paths Affect Global Warming

The New York Times – Travel:
Hundreds of aircraft traversing the North Atlantic will be asked to adjust their altitude in an effort to reduce heat-trapping contrails.
In a Big Pivot, Seat-Back Screens Are Returning at American Airlines

The New York Times – Travel:
In an announcement on Tuesday, the carrier promised screens at every seat in its narrow-body fleet, along with an expansion of its premium seating.
2 Planes With Same Call Sign in Phoenix Could Have Been ‘Disastrous’

The New York Times – Travel:
An air traffic controller noticed that two planes — one departing, one landing — were both flight 2482. He acted quickly to avoid confusion.
Travelers Hunker Down as Tropical Storm Lala Approaches Hawaii’s Big Island

The New York Times – Travel:
The storm, expected to become a hurricane, has prompted some travelers to leave hotels early, while others are waiting out the wind and rain.
How The New York Times Reported on Trump’s Air Force One Ruse in Turkey

The New York Times – On the Runway:
President Trump’s Air Force One subterfuge duped potential adversaries — and the press. Here’s what happened.
Safety Subterfuge

The New York Times – On the Runway:
We look at President Trump’s exit from Turkey after last month’s NATO summit.